Balayage Salons Near You

Balayage is a hand-painted way to lighten hair. Instead of using foils from the root, the colorist sweeps lightener onto the surface of the hair. The color usually starts a little lower and gets brighter toward the ends. The result is soft, natural-looking dimension that grows out gently. Balayage suits people who want a lived-in look and fewer salon visits. It works on many hair colors. Dark hair may show warm caramel or honey tones and may need more than one session. Before you book, ask to see the colorist's balayage on hair like yours. Ask whether toner is included and how often you would need to come back.

• Bring photos of balayage you love on hair with a similar starting color.
• Ask whether your colorist will use foils for extra lift, sometimes called foilayage.
• Ask whether a gloss between visits would help keep the tone fresh.
• Use a heat-protecting spray before hot tools to help keep lightened ends soft.

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