BALAYAGE IS –
Balayage is amazing. It is a free-hand technique of painting highlights onto the
hair. Balayage is meant to give your hair the sun-kissed summer version of your
natural hair color.
The technique tends to work better on women who have little to no gray in their
natural hair color. It can be applied over an all-over color, but ensure your hair is
in good health before jumping in.
Blondes and brunettes alike, are great Balayage candidates. Fair warning –
executing this look on too dark of a brunette color might result in slightly warmer
tones.
THE UPKEEP
Balayage can apply to several different looks
and needs to be maintained at different rates.
For women who love to see depth in their regrowth, they are able to go up to four months
without having more Balayage.
For clients who keep their gray at bay, you
may be able to get two or three root touch
ups in between receiving Balayage to keep
the depth and contrast present.
THE STYLE
Balayage stands out the most when
hair is styled with loose curls or with a
beachy, tousled look.
That’s where the color variations play
on the movement of the hairstyle most
visibly.
Strong geometric haircuts without
layers, like a short bob, aren’t likely good
candidates for Balayage because
the highlights need movement in the
haircut to come alive.