How to Mimic Balayage with the Slice and Smudge Technique by Nicki Bianco
Don't retire those foils just yet! This Slice and Smudge slicing technique can mimic balayage or the lived-in look.
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Don't retire those foils just yet! This Slice and Smudge slicing technique can mimic balayage or the lived-in look.
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