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What is Icing Hair?

Published in Hair Coloring 1 min read

Icing hair, more accurately known as hair frosting, is a highlighting technique focused on creating a noticeable contrast between the highlights and the base hair color.

Understanding Hair Frosting

While similar to traditional highlighting, hair frosting differs in its primary goal.

Key Differences Between Hair Frosting and Traditional Highlights:

Feature Hair Frosting Traditional Highlights
Goal Strong contrast between highlights and base color Soft, seamless, blended finish
Appearance More defined, noticeable lighter pieces Subtle, natural-looking highlights

How Hair Frosting Works:

  • Focus on Contrast: The technique is designed to make the lighter strands stand out boldly against the darker base.
  • Placement: Hair frosting often involves more strategic placement of highlights to maximize contrast and visual impact.
  • Effect: The result is a more dramatic look compared to the soft and blended effect of traditional highlights.

In short, hair frosting is about creating striking, contrasting highlights rather than a gentle, subtle look.