Balayage

Category: lifestyle

A freehand hair painting technique that creates a soft, natural-looking graduation of lightness toward the ends.

Derived from the French word meaning "to sweep," balayage involves painting lightener directly onto sections of the hair without using traditional aluminum foils. This results in a sun-kissed, low-maintenance color profile with no harsh regrowth lines.

Common Examples

• The colorist recommended a custom balayage to give the client dimensional blonde tones without the obligation of six-week root touch-ups.
• Balayage requires an artistic eye for placement, painting primarily the surface of the hair section to maintain depth underneath.