Balayage — The Latest Technique in Hair Coloring

Even if you’ve never heard of the word, you’ve surely seen the style by now. In the last couple of years, balayage has become all the rage in terms of modern hairstyles.

Balayage comes from the French word that means “to sweep.” Balayage refers to a technique of hair coloring where the stylist quite literally sweeps dye, bleach, or lightener onto your hair. The dye is usually applied from the mid shafts to the ends of the hair. This technique is much more of a freestyle application and so it doesn’t usually require the use of foil. Perfect for achieving ombré, seamless color blending, and shadow root coloring. The right hair stylist is key for balayage. This hair coloring technique requires more creativity from the colorist than the linear pattern of traditional highlights.

The Balayage Uprising
We have seen an upsurge in requests for this type of hairstyle. It might be due to prominent figures such as Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lawrence, and Rihanna sporting this graceful and elegant style.

Part of the appeal of balayage is the more natural and artistic pattern that the technique produces. It eliminates the demarcation line that happens with regular coloring as your hair starts growing out. Balayage technique helps hair appear more spontaneous and exciting. Because of the beautiful gradient it produces, balayage has increased in popularity with people who prefer a more natural yet fashionable look. The soft hair color technique is also referred to as ombré and produces a striking finish that adds depth and volume.

How to Know if Balayage is for You
The first thing to do is make sure you know the different results that occur with balayage. Look at a few examples of this hair coloring style and make sure it’s what you’re looking for with your own hair. Perhaps you have red hair and are not sure how sweeping lighter stands would look on your hair. Search for celebrities who have worn the style like Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen, and Ciara to find the perfect inspiration.

If done correctly, balayage can produce desirable results and look good on any hair color shade. Whether you have dark black hair, light brunette, or red, the right colorist will turn your hair into an original and attractive work of art.

Key things to consider before you get balayage:

• The length of your hair. The technique can produce slightly different results on short hair versus long hair. Consult with a stylist about the look you’re aiming to achieve.
• Your stylist. Since this style requires a little more creativity and experience, you want to make sure you can trust the person behind the chair with your new look. That’s where our experience comes in!

Treatment for Balayage
The balayage technique can produce natural-looking results and leave you with a hairstyle that requires relatively low maintenance. Balayage color can last up to ten weeks without the need for a touch up. As always, you should nourish your hair with natural conditioners and maintenance treatments. We can help you keep your hair healthy with some of our product lines like Joico and Brazilian Blowout.

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