Balyage isn’t a new technique. However, it’s popularity has grown on the red carpet and catwalks and that is driving our clients to seek it in the salon. So what do you need to know? We sat down with our resident Balayage expert Eric Conley to get the skinny on this French hair coloring technique.

TH: So, Erin, what is the difference between balayage and traditional highlights?

Erin: The traditional foiling technique is a methodical way of painting the hair which gives a symmetrical appearance. With Balayage, the highlights are painted on. The Balayage application is designed to give a very natural look that mimics the pattern of lightness that the sun would create.

TH: What is your favorite thing about Balayage?

Erin: I love when my clients return after a few months and see the way Balayage grows out so naturally and without a noticeable line. The results are low maintenance, versatile and beautiful.

Benefits of Balayage

With this French hair-coloring technique, highlights are essentially painted on by the colorist, rather than using the traditional foil technique. The result is a low maintenance, versatile, and beautiful set of highlights.

Low Maintenance

Unlike traditional highlights, Balayage highlights typically only require touch-ups every 8-12 weeks, saving you money and time. Regular highlights, on the other hand, may need touched up in as little as six weeks.

Healthier-Looking Hair

Because Balayage highlights don’t involve completely saturating your hair in bleach or color dye, you’ll enjoy healthier hair because of less process on the hair. As a result, you get to enjoy softer, silkier hair with less damage and dryness.

Versatile to Meet Your Needs

Balayage highlights are the most versatile option when it comes to hair coloring these days; you can have it done to create a stylish ombre look or achieve more natural-looking highlights. That’s because Balayage highlights can be made as soft or as strong as you’d like.

Safe for Pregnant Women and Those With Allergies

Finally, since Balayage highlights sit directly on the hair and not the scalp, they can be safely done on pregnant women and those with allergies to hair color. This is truly the safest, most versatile, and lowest-maintenance option for women who want beautiful highlights in their hair.

Is Balayage right for you? Contact Erin or any of the Therapy colorist for a consultation at (713) 355-4247