Balayage is a hand-painted colouring technique that creates soft, blended lightness through the mid-lengths and ends. It is designed for natural-looking dimension, a smoother grow-out, and a finish that suits your cut, lifestyle, and hair texture.
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What balayage delivers
Balayage is about controlled, believable lightness rather than obvious striping. Your appointment is tailored to how you wear your hair day to day.
- Custom placement for a seamless blend and natural movement
- A softer root area for easier grow-out and fewer harsh lines
- Brightening around the face, through the ends, or both
- Tonal control with a gloss or toner for the right warmth or coolness
- A finish that works with straight, wavy, curly, and textured hair
When balayage is the right choice
Balayage works well if you want polished colour without committing to frequent root touch-ups.
- You want a lower maintenance blonde or brunette lift
- You want dimension without a full head of traditional foils
- You want face-framing brightness that still looks natural
- You are growing out previous colour and want a softer transition
- You wear your hair curly or textured and want lightness that enhances shape and definition
How the appointment works
Your colour is built around your current base, previous colour history, and the end result you want.
- Consultation to agree placement, level of lightness, and tone
- Sectioning and hand-painted lightener, with careful saturation and blend
- Processing time, then cleanse and tone or gloss to refine the shade
- Blow dry and finish so you can see the blend and reflect
Plan for around 60 to 120 minutes depending on length, density, and how much lightness you are aiming for.
Aftercare and maintenance
Balayage is designed to grow out softly, but tone and condition still need support.
- Use colour-safe shampoo and a weekly conditioning mask
- Consider a toner or gloss refresh between balayage appointments
- Book a maintenance plan based on how bright you go and how fast your hair grows
- Keep ends looking sharp with regular trims, especially if you heat style or wear curls.
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Christine Hughes
I had a consultation with Seamus today. Regarding a colour, he was very knowledgeable and straightforward and advised me fully. I would definitely recommend, such a good salon.
Frequently Asked Questions
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