balayage
/balaʝaxe/from spelling rules
The English term balayage can be translated into Spanish as balayage.
In the context of cosmetics, balayage refers to a hair coloring technique.
Meaning: cosmetics (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on where you are, several other terms might be used. In Latin American countries, you may hear the informal term mechas californianas. In Mexico and other regions, reflejos is a common way to describe this technique. In countries such as Colombia, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, the colloquial term claritos is often used. Additionally, the informal term luces can be used to talk about this hair technique.
How do you pronounce it?
/balaʝaxe/
Did you know?
- While balayage is used in Spanish, the word is actually a loanword from French meaning 'sweeping', describing the way the stylist brushes the dye onto the hair.
- In the Caribbean, the diminutive claritos is used to describe these highlights, reflecting a cultural linguistic preference for using diminutive forms to sound more affectionate or casual.
- While the professional term is borrowed from French, the colloquial term mechas californianas in Latin America specifically evokes the sunny, light-filled aesthetic associated with California.
Examples in context
- ¡Me encanta cómo te quedaron las mechas californianas!I love how your balayage looks!
- Me encanta tu balayage.I love your balayage.
- Ella se hizo un balayage en el salón.She got a balayage at the salon.
- El balayage es un estilo muy natural.Balayage is a very natural style.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about hair trends at a cafe.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿qué te parece mi balayage?Daniel, what do you think of my balayage?
- DanielTe queda muy bien, Lucía.It looks very good on you, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, me tomó mucho tiempo decidirme.Thanks, it took me a long time to decide.
- DanielVale la pena el cambio.The change is worth it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
