Keeping up with the latest hair-color trends and buzzwords is a full-time job. Each season brings a fresh batch of looks - like mushroom brown and "bropper" - but classic choices like balayage, babylights, and Foilyage will always prevail. If you're unfamiliar with the latter hair-coloring technique, that's about to change. Despite being slightly lesser known than its counterparts, foilyage is destined to have its moment in the spotlight.

If you're looking for an easy, low-maintenance hair color (and really, who isn't?), foilyage may be just the thing. The coloring method delivers a bright, ultra-blended, natural finish that's highly customizable, meaning everyone, no matter your base hue, can get in on the fun. Its been around for a while - so long that you may have even had foilyage done at some point without knowing it - but it's rarely referred to by its name outside of the professional space.

Again, it can feel like you need a degree in cosmetology to keep track of all of the buzzy hair-dye terms out there, but fear not: we're breaking down the ins and outs of the foilyage method ahead. Keep reading to learn how it's done, the ways it differs from balayage, and more.