It’s the hair colour trend everyone who is anyone is talking about, from A-list celebrities to your next door neighbour; but what exactly is it and is it worth investing in?

What is Balayage?

Did you know that the word Balayage is a French word that means ‘to sweep’ or ‘to paint’? In the hairdressing world, this translation doesn’t stray too far from what happens during the Balayage treatment. Balayage is a highlighting technique where dye is swept artistically onto the hair using a brush to create totally natural-looking colour tones.

What makes Balayage different to other highlights?

Where balayage differs from other techniques is that the colour is applied totally freehand, so no guides, no foil and no cap. It’s all based on what your stylist thinks will look amazing for your style and the idea is to create natural-looking hair that’s been kissed by the sun.

Is Balayage right for me?

Beautiful on blondes, brunettes and red heads, Balayage is a trend that’s going nowhere in 2020 – and thanks to the natural finish this particular highlighting technique creates, it’s easy to see why it’s sticking around. So, if you’re a fashion follower who loves nothing more than being bang on trend, Balayage is definitely for you. Likewise, Balayage is a great choice for highlighting novices who aren’t quite ready for a dramatic transformation.

Is it hard to maintain?

The good news is that because Balayage creates such a natural, subtle colour transition throughout your hair, it’s super low maintenance. This means you won’t have to spend hours sitting in the salon chair and parting with your hard earned cash to keep the colour topped up and you can leave it to grow out without those dreaded roots.

Having said this, it’s likely your hair will need to be bleached for the treatment to work, so it’s still important to make sure you take good care of your locks before and after treatment. This means investing in a good quality shampoo and conditioner, as well as frequent conditioning treatments, preferably ones that will replenish the moisture in your hair.

Can brunettes have Balayage?

Absolutely! Whether you have black hair or a more caramel tone, you can still have gorgeous Balayage highlights. Just be aware that it may take multiple sessions to get to your desired tone and it may not be possible to go very light, so sticking with darker blondes is the way to go.

Are different shades of Balayage available?

Yes, there are loads of different shades of Balayage to try out so you’re bound to find a colour tone to suit your style. Some of our favourites include the following:

Pearly Balayage – a sandy-brown base colour with light pink/purple ends.
Rose quartz Balayage – a great option for darker hair, this type of Balayage brings a burst of rose-pink colour to your locks.
Peach Balayage – a beautiful overtone of pastel peach that’s just perfect for the summer.
Rose gold Balayage – shimmering shades of rose and gold swept through your hair – just gorgeous!
Blue balayage – for the bold babes out there, blue Balayage is the perfect hair style for you!

So, if you’d love to transform your look with Balayage, contact Joanne’s hairdressers today to book your appointment with one of our experienced stylists. For our Canford Heath salon call 01202 604420 or for Verwood, call 01202 826572.

Everything You Need To Know About Balayage