What is Balayage

Balayage has been around for a while but this timeless technique is creeping its way back into being one of the most popular hair colour requests in saloons.

Balayage is a French word meaning to sweep or to paint. It allows for a sun-kissed natural looking hair colour - with softer, less noticeable regrowth lines. The principal idea being less is more when creating soft, natural looks.

Balayage is applied on the surface and not saturated through the section until the very tips, otherwise you would have a streak of colour that isn’t vey soft at all. It can also be called a freehand technique because no foil or meche are used to create the highlights.

DIY Balayage Hair:
Can you do your own balayage at home? Maybe, maybe not.

Balayage is a trickier business than ombre. It requires more precision and a good knowledge of how lightener works as well as over all placement.
You will also need more tools such as a precision color brush, cotton, foil, bowls, etc.
To get the best balayage results, visit a professional!
To determine which look is right for you, ask yourself these questions:
--Am I okay with the "grown out roots" look?
--Do I want something low maintenance?
--How much lighter than my natural shade do I want to go?
--How do I usually style my hair? Curl or straighten?
--Am I okay with bleach being used on my hair?


If you want low maintenance, subtle color, and like your hair straight, then balayage is great for you. Balayage may not require bleach depending on how light you want to go. Remember, it's supposed to look natural, so you will probably only go 2-3 shades lighter than your natural color. Because the color is painted on the hair vertically, you will not get that dreaded "line" meaning that as the color grows out, it will be less noticeable, making time between salon appointments longer. You can also straighten that hair without having to worry about seeing noticeable lines of color. And you can also wear it wavy or curly!

Hopefully my insight can help you on your color journey to getting the best hair for your style. Please message or email me @glittersandgoldbynoor.com if you have any others specific questions! and stay tuned for more amazing posts Happy coloring!