BALAYAGE HAIR TREATMENT

The word Balayage is a French word meaning to sweep. This technique is done by freehand painting on the surface of the hair. The ends are more saturated with product and are feathered up into the mids/roots depending on how high you like your balayage to start. This can be done on dark or light colour hair and all lengths except for pixie short hair. The technique also allows the colour to last longer by giving less noticeable regrow lines, which is perfect for lower maintenance clients.

BALAYAGE CAN BE CATERED TO EACH CLIENT, IT CAN BE AS NATURAL OR AS DRAMATIC AS THE CLIENT WANTS.

A consultation is required when booking this service. This is especially important when considering a moredrasticor contrasting colour, as it may take several sessions to achieve this desired look. Even though the technique creates low maintenance results, home care is still recommended for preserving the longevity of the colour and restoring hair health.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What’s the difference between balayage and ombre?

Ombre is a solid, two toned effect with light colour on the ends fading up. Balayage has some darker (natural) pieces mixed in the lighter ends, creating a more highlighted sun-kissed appearance.

How long does a balayage service take?

It really depends on what your current hair colour is and what your desired colour is. If your current colour is dark and your desired colour is light it can take up to multiple sessions to achieve. In some instances, if your hair is previously coloured it can be deemed as a colour correction which you would need to discuss with your stylist to have a plan set to get to your desired colour.

What is the maintenance on balayage?

The great thing about balayage and ombre is that the colour technique is a very low maintenance technique, which means it allows you to go longer In Between colour services. again depending on how fast your hair grows and how you take care of your hair with professional home care products.

What kind of home care products do I need?

Depending on your desired colour your stylist will recommend certain professional home care products that cater to your hair and colour. We suggest you use what your stylist recommends to prolong your colour results as well as keeping your hair healthy. We do not stand behind our work if you don’t use what we recommend.

How much does balayage cost?

Every client’s balayage service will be different. We do recommend you come in for a complimentary consultation with a stylist to get a proper quote. It is hard to quote over the phone because each client has a different hair type and different initial start colour and desired colour as well as different lengths, and densities. Also depending on if you need multiple sessions or not. Prices also range depending on junior stylist, senior stylist or master colorist.