The Swept Away Look of Balayage Hair Dye
Curious about updating your hair color? Want natural looking hair color that will last through spring? Then consider professional balayage (pronounced bah-lay-ahge). Invented in Paris, balayage means “swept away” because it creates an effortless, sun kissed look in your natural hair patterns. This unmatched look is achieved with traditional coloring products but applied with a one-of-a-kind technique that has kept this hair style popular since it was debuted in the 1970s.
How is balayage applied?
Balayage is applied to the hair using a hand-painting technique. The color can be added to specific parts of the hair in incredibly intentional and nuanced ways to create the illusion of natural high or low lights. The balayage technique is tailored to the hair and personal tastes of each individual client for a look entirely and solely for them with dimension and gradations built around their unique faces. So, you can trust that a balayage treatment will showcase and enhance the best of your individual look.
What is the difference between highlights and balayage?
The main difference between balayage and highlights is their application technique, which in turn creates different colored looks. Traditional highlights use foil for hair color applications while balayage uses a hand painting technique. Because of the different styles of applying color, the resulting hair style can have more forward or nuanced color respectively.
What is the difference between ombre and balayage?
While balayage refers to a hand-application technique, the term ombre refers to the color gradient itself. Ombre color starts darkest at the root then gradually becomes lighter until it reaches its lightest shade at the tips of the hair shaft. Ombre is achieved using the balayage technique so the terms are often used together, however not all balayage has to be ombre as the technique can be used to create a variety of coloring effects.
How long does balayage last?
Surprisingly, balayage styles lasts 3 to 4 months before they need to be touched up; significantly longer than traditional coloring techniques. The style can last longer if proper care is taken of the color treated hair including using color-friendly products like the Color Conserve™ line from Aveda. Take care of your new balayage style and it can be aneye-catching yet low maintenance style able to be worn for months on end without worry of looking dated or growing out awkwardly.
What is the process involved in getting balayage?
Since balayage is a hand-painting technique it’s best to trust a professional for this color application. The appointment can take between 2-4 hours depending on the length of hair and the style of balayage applied. The process generally involves 6 steps, though methods can vary slightly from colorist to colorist and style to style.
Steps for a Balayage Appointment:
- Consultation
- Application
- Developing time
- Rinse
- Toner
- Style/Blow dry
Talk to a stylist today about the natural “swept away” look of balayage hair color by contacting Lux Hair Bar. Learn more about the hair color technique and how to take care of your new balayage color by speaking with them today or go online to schedule a service . Located in near Lexington, Kentucky, Lux Hair Salon serves residents from Winchester, Versailles, Georgetown, Nicholasville, and Lexington, KY.
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