Whether you’re fed up of maintaining your highlights or are looking for a change, balayage is an excellent, low-maintenance way to refresh your appearance. This is a technique that became really popular in recent years, and it’s remained a staple look since. There are many benefits of choosing this way to brighten your hair, from lower maintenance to reduced damage. We’re going to share a bit more about this technique and what you can achieve with it.
Freehand Colouring
Balayage is the French word for ‘sweeping’, as in the sweep of a paint brush. To be a true balayage technique, the lightening product should be painted onto the hair freehand. This means that foils shouldn’t really be used if you’re adhering to the true technique. However, many hairdressers like to use foils because they give them a lot more control over the colour placement and the lightness which can be achieved. Therefore, you might see some salons refer to this service as ‘foilyage’.
It doesn’t matter whether your stylist chooses to use foils or not. Ultimately, as long as they are using a sweeping motion to spread the product with a natural blend, you’ll achieve a balayage look.
Why Choose Balayage?
Balayage is popular because it’s so low-maintenance. You get a very natural, sun-kissed look with no discernible root. If you’ve never coloured your hair before, this is a great way to start. You won’t have to worry about the grow-out and you can achieve a really natural look. It’s also a great way to transition over-processed hair away from lots of bleach. Balayage is about creating dimension by having contrast between lighter and darker pieces of hair. To achieve this, plenty of your natural hair needs to remain untouched. As a result, your hair will have less bleach throughout it, leading to less damage.
Choose Lara Johnson Lifestyle For Balayage
If you would like to give balayage a go, come to our friendly salon. Our colour experts would be happy to discuss your goals in a consultation, and come up with a bespoke service to suit your needs. We also offer maintenance services which are a quick and cost-effective way to refresh your look without needing a full head. Get in touch today to book your appointment.
