French-Girl Highlight: Summer's Effortless Hair Color Trend

A fresh hair-coloring method known as the French-girl highlight has surfaced, drawing inspiration from the effortless style seen at Paris Fashion Week. Developed by Travis Ogletree, founder of Treehouse Studio in Los Angeles, this technique offers a foil-based alternative to his well-known California highlights. Unlike balayage, which is most effective on lighter hair, French highlights utilize carefully positioned foils for a more uniform lift while preserving a natural, grown-out appearance. This approach aims for an understated elegance that seems effortless. Celebrity colorist Jeremy Cohen from New York City, known for working with stars like Jennifer Lopez and Michelle Williams, advocates a similar technique that enhances dimension, particularly in brown hair. Ogletree notes that this method is versatile, suitable for all hair types and colors, including those blending gray, as it brightens without significantly changing one's natural hue. This trend signifies a wider move towards low-maintenance beauty that adapts over time.