One technique  feel I can not do enough of this summer is balayage. What is balayage? It is a french term that literally means “to sweep”. It is a natural looking technique of lightening the hair. It is not dis-similar from highlights, however the two are not similar at all.

Highlighting is a uniform approach to making the hair lighter. It is done by putting a certain amoun of foils in the hair, and when it starts to grow out, leaves a line of demarcation, or a dark root. It must be retouched quite often to maintain, but is definitely a sufficient way of brightening and lightening the hair.

Balayage is a technique where highlights are literally hand painted on. Your stylist will decide with their eye where the sun would naturally “kiss” your hair, and paint on these pieces with a steady hand. The best part is, it looks more natural, and is not as noticeable when it grows out, as there is not a solid block of highlights that leaves an obvious dark root to come in after them.

Balayage is a beautiful way to add some brightness to your tresses in a natural looking way. It is not intended to replace highlights, it is just a different approach. Many clients that I have switched from highlights to balayage often have the same questions, like where are the foils? Are you sure I will be blonder? With balayage, sometimes less is more. It looks naturally, beautiful, and grows out wonderfully.

If you are thinking of making a change for summer, come on in! Balayage may just be the ticket.