Pronounced BAH-LEE-AHGE, balayage is a highlighting technique that was created by French colorists back in the 1970s. In French, the word balayage means to sweep, which describes how the highlights are applied. Balayage highlights are hand painted on by our Michael Angelo stylists using a brush – they’re completely freehand; balayage is also known as hair painting.
This technique allows for very intentional placement of highlights and lowlights that create depth, dimension and ultimately, natural and believable hair color! Balayage creates soft and natural gradation of lightness along the hair strand—usually deeper towards the scalp and lighter towards the ends. This natural-looking highlighting technique is not just for blondes, but is used on all shades of hair to add soft, sun kissed dimension. Due to the highly customized, natural-looking placement, balayage also allows for a softer grow out, which will extend your color maintenance schedule a bit. All of our stylists are highly trained in the balayage technique as it has become the most popular color service in our Wellington salon.
Pronounced BAH-LEE-AHGE, balayage is a highlighting technique that was created by French colorists back in the 1970s. In French, the word balayage means to sweep, which describes how the highlights are applied. Balayage highlights are hand painted on by our Michael Angelo stylists using a brush – they’re completely freehand; balayage is also known as hair painting.
This technique allows for very intentional placement of highlights and lowlights that create depth, dimension and ultimately, natural and believable hair color! Balayage creates soft and natural gradation of lightness along the hair strand—usually deeper towards the scalp and lighter towards the ends. This natural-looking highlighting technique is not just for blondes, but is used on all shades of hair to add soft, sun kissed dimension. Due to the highly customized, natural-looking placement, balayage also allows for a softer grow out, which will extend your color maintenance schedule a bit. All of our stylists are highly trained in the balayage technique as it has become the most popular color service in our Wellington salon.
Balayage, applied in a freehand manner, will always give a more soft and subtle look than highlights do. Highlights are traditionally applied using a method called “foiling.” Foil highlights involve sectioning the hair and the foils are usually placed close to the scalp, lightening the hair from the roots to the ends for an all-over highlighted look. These sections of hair can be made thicker or thinner depending on how clearly defined you’d like them to be, but traditional foils tend to be more uniform in appearance.
Balayage, applied in a freehand manner, will always give a more soft and subtle look than highlights do. Highlights are traditionally applied using a method called “foiling.” Foil highlights involve sectioning the hair and the foils are usually placed close to the scalp, lightening the hair from the roots to the ends for an all-over highlighted look. These sections of hair can be made thicker or thinner depending on how clearly defined you’d like them to be, but traditional foils tend to be more uniform in appearance.
Then there is foilyage! A hybrid technique that combines both the subtle hand painting of balayage and the use of foils for added color intensity. With foilyage, the color is still painted on by hand, but each section is then wrapped in foils to magnify the color payoff. The end effect is still natural, with the color becoming more vibrant as it moves from roots to ends.
Then there is foilyage! A hybrid technique that combines both the subtle hand painting of balayage and the use of foils for added color intensity. With foilyage, the color is still painted on by hand, but each section is then wrapped in foils to magnify the color payoff. The end effect is still natural, with the color becoming more vibrant as it moves from roots to ends.
Lowlights are the opposite of highlights. Lowlights are done by picking up a few thin or thick sections of hair and coloring them in a shade or two darker (not lighter like highlights) than your base color. Lowlights aim to add depth and dimension to your hair look. They also work wonders at making your hair look thicker and generally more voluminous.
Lowlights are the opposite of highlights. Lowlights are done by picking up a few thin or thick sections of hair and coloring them in a shade or two darker (not lighter like highlights) than your base color. Lowlights aim to add depth and dimension to your hair look. They also work wonders at making your hair look thicker and generally more voluminous.
It depends what look you are trying to achieve and what you want your salon maintenance schedule to look like. If you like a uniform distribution of light and dark through your hair, you might want to stick with traditional foil highlights. If you have a shorter hairstyle or get a root color (single process) touchup and you’re coming into the salon every 4-6 weeks already, foil highlights are easy to maintain.
One major benefit of balayage is that the effect grows out incredibly naturally, making it low-maintenance. As the roots are normally left your natural hair color, you can push it to 2-4 months between appointments. Balayage is also a great option if you’re looking to transition away from the upkeep of a traditional foil and allow your roots to grow in naturally without giving up on those lighter ends.
At the Michael Angelo Salon in Wellington, we perform both techniques and our goal is for every guest to leave completely satisfied!
Lowlights work wonders when it comes to giving the illusion that hair is thicker and more voluminous, so it can look particularly good on fine hair. In addition, they can work well if you are looking to add depth and dimension to naturally light hair without adding more highlights and risking subsequent damage.
Babylights are a perfect way to try something new and introduce some color to your hair but don’t want anything drastic.
Teasylights are best for brunettes who want a cool balayage appearance or anyone who wants maximum lightening in a single appointment. It’s a great way to break up all of the darker, richer fall colors and add a little splash of South Florida summer into your hair. Balayage, traditional foil highlights, foilyage, lowlights, babylights and teasylights all have
the potential to produce beautiful results! If you aren’t sure which is best for you, a stylist at The Michael Angelo Salon & Spa would be happy to book you a consultation to discuss the possibilities!
It depends what look you are trying to achieve and what you want your salon maintenance schedule to look like. If you like a uniform distribution of light and dark through your hair, you might want to stick with traditional foil highlights. If you have a shorter hairstyle or get a root color (single process) touchup and you’re coming into the salon every 4-6 weeks already, foil highlights are easy to maintain.
One major benefit of balayage is that the effect grows out incredibly naturally, making it low-maintenance. As the roots are normally left your natural hair color, you can push it to 2-4 months between appointments. Balayage is also a great option if you’re looking to transition away from the upkeep of a traditional foil and allow your roots to grow in naturally without giving up on those lighter ends.
At the Michael Angelo Salon in Wellington, we perform both techniques and our goal is for every guest to leave completely satisfied!
Lowlights work wonders when it comes to giving the illusion that hair is thicker and more voluminous, so it can look particularly good on fine hair. In addition, they can work well if you are looking to add depth and dimension to naturally light hair without adding more mhighlights and risking subsequent damage.
Babylights are a perfect way to try something new and introduce some color to your hair but don’t want anything drastic.
Teasylights are best for brunettes who want a cool balayage appearance or anyone who wants maximum lightening in a single appointment. It’s a great way to break up all of the darker, richer fall colors and add a little splash of South Florida summer into your hair. Balayage, traditional foil highlights, foilyage, lowlights, babylights and teasylights all have the potential to produce beautiful results! If you aren’t sure which is best for you, a stylist at The Michael Angelo Salon & Spa would be happy to book you a consultation to discuss the possibilities!
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