What is balayage?
Balayage—a French term meaning to sweep or paint—is a hair color method that creates a natural, sun-kissed effect. It’s applied by hand with a brush, without using foil like traditional coloring methods do. Instead of the uniform rows of highlights that are created by traditional foil highlighting, balayage creates a more natural effect, with color that is scattered throughout your hair without a strict pattern. The color is usually applied around the middle of your hair where the sun would naturally hit it most, then subtly painted toward the roots, so there isn’t a dramatic and noticeable line when your hair begins to grow out.
What are the benefits?
The great advantage of balayage color is it’s very low-maintenance. It grows out very naturally and doesn’t create obvious lines that need to be touched up like traditional highlights often do. You can go a few months without having to reapply color and it will still look beautiful. It’s one of the most economical ways to color your hair, since it doesn’t require that you spend money on trips to the salon or touch-up color every few weeks.
Who is it suitable for?
Balayage can be used on light or dark hair, for anyone looking for a way to lighten up their features while still maintaining a very natural, classy look. It works especially well for loosely-styled, flowing hair that is at least shoulder-length, but it can really work on any length other than short pixie cuts.
How can you do it?
If you want to apply lovely, natural balayage color to your hair, start with the Sunlights Balayage Balay Box, which contains all the essential tools you’ll need to paint balayage. Included in the kit are a Sunlights Professional Balayage Lightener (good for 34 applications), balayage paddle, paint brush, instructional DVD, four sectioning clips, and a small perforated balayage wrap, good for 150 applications. Sunlights can be mixed with any crème developer, so you’re able to create your own unique look.
What are you waiting for? Gorgeous, glowing color for your flowing locks is just an application away. If you try it, be sure to tell us about your experience with balayage in the comments section! Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more beauty tips and upcoming Fashion and Beauty Store deals.
