Balayage: everything you need to know

Balayage has been immensely popular for years. This is mainly because balayage gives the hair a natural, sunkissed effect. It is a natural and low-maintenance technique that is tailor-made for every hair type and hair color. In this blog we answer frequently asked questions about balayage.

The word " balayage " comes from the French language and means " to sweep ". The hairdresser applies a balayage with light sweeps on the surface of the hair. Less hair dye is therefore used than with a color treatment where the entire hair is colored. During the treatment, the hairdresser works with different color shades that blend into each other. Depending on your wishes, this gives a subtle or a more expressive result.

Balayage has become popular, partly due to the economic crisis. In cities like New York, many women chose this technique as an affordable alternative to full head highlights, which had to be touched up every six weeks. Balayage offered a natural look with less maintenance, making it an enduring trend in the hairdressing world.

The difference between balayage and highlights lies in the application method and the effect the coloring has. In this blog you can read all about the difference between highlights and balayage: The difference between balayage, highlights, lowlights, babylights, ombre and tipping technique.

Balayage is suitable for almost all hair colors and lengths. Whether you choose balayage blonde, balayage brown, copper or even a striking color such as lilac, the right shade depends on your current hair color, skin tone and the desired effect. Do you want to emphasize certain accents in your face? An experienced balayage hairdresser can advise you on this and adapt the technique to your wishes.

In addition, balayage is a low-maintenance color technique. Because the color transition is natural, regrowth is less visible and you don't have to go to the hairdresser as often for a touch-up.

Not every balayage is the same. There are different techniques that hairdressers can use. It is useful to know these techniques, so that you go to the hairdresser well prepared. Always discuss with your hairdresser whether the balayage technique you have in mind actually suits you.

This technique falls between highlights and balayage. With foilayage, highlights are placed in the hair that do not start directly at the roots. This makes the ends of your hair lighter and brighter, which creates a sunkissed effect. The hairdresser uses foils, which provides a more intense result.

Flamboyage is a colour technique that is often used on golden undertones of hair colouring such as yellow gold, copper gold and rose gold. Transparent foils are used, which gives the hairdresser more control and allows him to create an infinite number of colour nuances.

Ombre is actually a reverse balayage. With ombre, the colour runs from dark to light and the colour difference is more visible than with balayage. You can see ombre as a transition between balayage and dip dye.

Applying a balayage can take several hours. On average, the treatment takes about two to four hours. This depends on the length and thickness of your hair and the technique used.

The cost of a balayage varies per salon and depends on factors such as the length of your hair, the technique used, product use and the experience of the hairdresser. Do you want to know what a balayage costs at a salon near you? Then use the Keune Salon Finder to find a suitable balayage hairdresser.

If you want to keep your balayage beautiful for as long as possible, it is important to take good care of your hair.

• Have a toner applied regularly in the salon to keep the color fresh.

• Use a silver shampoo if your balayage is blonde and you want to neutralize yellow tones.

• Choose a moisturizing hair mask if your hair feels dry.

• Use a leave-in conditioner for extra care without rinsing.

You only need to touch up a balayage every 2 to 4 months, depending on your hair growth and personal preference. Because the regrowth remains subtle, your color will last longer.

Are you excited and want to have a balayage done? Find a professional hairdresser near you with the Keune Salon Finder and discover the possibilities of balayage! What will be your next look?