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Balayage

A freehand highlighting technique where color is painted onto the hair surface for a natural, sun-kissed gradient. Unlike foil highlights, balayage creates soft, blended transitions with no harsh grow-out lines.

Touch-up

Every 12-16 weeks (or longer, since regrowth is gradual)

Damage

moderate

Maintenance

low

Best for Skin Tones

warmneutralcool (with ash tones)

Color Tips

Ask for a root melt or shadow root to make grow-out even more seamless

Balayage on dark hair creates gorgeous caramel or honey dimension

Use purple shampoo if your balayage pulls brassy

Pairs Well With

Lob (Long Bob)

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Curtain Bangs

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Preview Balayage on Your Photo

See exactly how this color looks on you before your salon appointment.

Similar Colors

Highlights

Thin sections of hair lightened with foils to add dimension, brightness, and depth. Highlights can be subtle (babylights) or bold (chunky highlights) and work on every base color.