Getting on the Balayage Bandwagon!

What is balayage?  It’s the most innovative look in hair today, it’s a very technical color with natural or purposeful results.  The greatest secret to balayage is longevity, once completed there is no set time limit to adding more.  Save the length, save the time!

My obsession is balayage!  I am always looking for more ways to extend the look of color to reach new heights of modern...from natural beachy blonds, sun kissed brunettes and multidimensional reds, there is a new look for anyone… Did I mention I am obsessed with balayage??? Caramel blond with bright blond? Chocolate with Caramel? Red with Copper?  Oh and did I mention how amazing pink can look with a chocolate base color? I could go on all day!

The process is done at a slower pace than traditional highlights, however it's a long lasting result.  I personally do not have to highlight my hair as often, I normally wait up to three months in between sessions.

The upside to balayage is maintance, pay the larger amount to get your hair done, then see the benefits for months to come.  The downside to balayage, well... I had to think about this.  I don't see many.  I only could think that someone who likes drastic changes every visit may have a hard time with the soft beachy look of a balayage.  And there is an investment for the first session, but results can be lasting. 

Ok so what does it look like?  A little like this.....

Here is a look at what balayage or hand painting looks like, some hairstylists even use a paint brush to do this French technique, it is a longer process than a regular highlight but with the glaze of color, there can be a seamless result between color and highlights...

Here is the results on the same client with the results, Pumpkin Spice anyone?

This before was color that had not been touched in six months, now with new babylights, full balayage and a glaze of caramel...

Several after photos of how soft and fluid balayage can be, three different first time balayage clients that made the leap and have never looked back.

A photo collection would not be complete without a picture of a non traditional color.  This look was achieved with a base color of chocolate with the mid section of turquoise and the ends are a rich inky blue.