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balayage

Verified Fashion & beauty French in English
balayage
balayage

Definition

A hair-colouring technique that creates soft, swept highlights.

From French balayage.

Merriam-Webster records 1972 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

The stylist recommended balayage for a natural finish.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balayage

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