Think of highlights are thicker lighter pieces whereas you can think of babylights as much smaller and delicate highlights. Babylights blend more naturally with a softer finish that creates a sun-kissed-like finish. There would be a small incremental gain by bleaching hair insofar of how it feels, however the biggest benefit is the distraction of the introduction of anything up to three shades of colour. Three colours works with babylights; you won’t necessary be able to see the three colours (as the babylights are so subtle, multiple colours tend to soften the whole appearance) rather than offering a stark contrast between natural colour and highlights. The focus suddenly becomes your babylights, rather than how fine your hair looks. The subtle lightening of small sections of hair can make the overall hairstyle appear fuller and more voluminous.

Why Babylights Work: Babylights work because they are designed to mimic the natural lightening that is very similar to that you find in children’s hair, giving a soft, youthful glow. On fine hair, they add layers of colour that catch the light, giving the impression of more body and movement.

Best Shades for Fine Hair: If you want something natural, try not to go too light or too dark. Anything about 2-3 shades lighter is more than sufficient to reap the benefits of colour. This could be a warm honey blonde for brunettes or a soft caramel for darker hair. The key is subtlety as too much contrast can overwhelm fine hair.