Balayage is a
highlighting technique that is designed to create very
natural-looking highlights that grow out without
developing a noticeable and obvious root. This technique
is all the rage amongst celebrities and is rapidly
growing in popularity. When the hair is highlighted with
the Balayage process, the highlights are painted on by
hand in a fluid, sweeping motion that moves from the
base to the ends of the hair. At the base, the product
is applied very lightly, and the amount gradually
increases as it is painted through the ends. The result
is a subtle, "sun-kissed" look that can lift the hair up
to 3 shades lighter.
One of my most asked
questions of balayage is, “What is the difference
between Foil highlights and Balayage highlights.” To
help you understand it better foil highlights have the
same amount of lightened hair from root to end. Balayage
highlights have less lightened hair at the roots and
more lightened towards the ends. This is how we achieve
a European look of hair color.
I have worked with this
technique for five years after training with my mentor
John Siggers. Today I not only perform this technique
for my clients, but I also teach it to salons all over.
Over the years I have taught at the American Board of
Certified Haircolorists' Energizing Summit in Los
Angeles, and also taught on stage at the Intercoiffure
Fall Atelier in New York.
Balayage requires a good
eye and a very steady hand and must be performed by an
experienced hairdresser who has extensive knowledge of
the technique.
If you are a stylist and
you are interested in learning this technique, please
contact the salon at 770-491-0800 for class dates and
more info.
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