

Balayage creates a soft, seamless blend of colour with lighter ends and a delicate root. Placement is tailored to your haircut, face shape and complexion, giving natural dimension and brightness where you want it. It grows out beautifully with fewer visible roots and styling feels effortless.
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What's Included
Everything is customised to your hair and maintenance goals.
- Consultation to understand your look, lifestyle and upkeep preferences.
- Personalised colour mapping to enhance your cut, parting and face shape.
- Application using freehand painting, strategic foils or a hybrid approach.
- Shade refining with a gloss or toner for a balanced, polished finish.
- Optional root shadow for a softly melted blend.
- Cleanse, conditioning, blow-dry and style to reveal the result.
- Aftercare guidance and a maintenance plan you can keep up with.
Who It's For
Ideal if you want soft, low maintenance brightness that flatters your natural base. Perfect for anyone who wants polished hair without frequent root appointments.
Suited to all genders, hair textures and lengths. Works from subtle sun-kissed lift to bolder face-framing contrast, and can help blend early greys for a softer grow out.
Duration & Appointment Timing
Allow around 150 minutes for a complete balayage, including consultation, lightening, gloss and finish.
If you would like a haircut with your colour, or your hair is very long or dense, please book extra time. Previous colour build-up may mean we recommend additional steps or a staged plan to reach your goal safely.
Aftercare & Maintenance
Use shampoo and conditioner for colour-treated hair and a weekly hydrating mask. Always use heat protection and keep high heat to a minimum to maintain smoothness and shine.
Refresh your gloss or toner every 6 to 8 weeks to keep the tone balanced and luminous. Lightening top-ups are usually 3 to 6 months apart depending on the look.
Between visits, a purple or blue toning wash can control brassiness when needed. We will tailor a home care routine to your hair type and lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is balayage different from highlights?
How long will my balayage last?
Will balayage work for grey hair?
Is balayage suitable for curly or textured hair?
How should I prepare for my appointment?
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