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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Focus on technique: introducing Balayage

Balayage is a hair coloring technique designed to create very natural-looking highlights which grow out without developing a noticeable and obvious root. It is one of the most natural-looking and modern coloring techniques available right now. It was first popularized in 1970s' Paris. Color is painted on from the base of the hair to the tips in broad strokes ("balayage" in French means "to sweep").
One of the reasons balayage has been popular with celebs like Kate Moss and Sienna Miller is its versatility. As the color is painted on, your colorist can choose exactly which sections to lighten, and vary the shades on the fly. This allows a range of color shifts from the barely noticeable to dramatic gradients.
The very essence of balayage is in its “grown out” look, so it requires less maintenance than traditional highlights. This means less visits to the salon for touch-ups. "Balayage is an ideal coloring technique for any kind of lightening, whether you’re after a blonde boost or want to add some caramel tones to your naturally brown hair", says Matthew, our new colorist. Its popularity is set to increase even further in the near future.
Feel free to book a consultation with Matthew to get more information. This is not a technique that many salons currently offer, so take advantage of his expertise!

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