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Has anyone had a balayage highlights?

Witchy Woman — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:05:51 GMT

The stylist I am using specializes in color. I've seen her work and it's beautiful.

I've never had anything like that done to my hair and maybe I'm just ready for a change. My biggest obstacle to overcome is the $$ of such services. I can afford it, but I'm used to getting a cut/color and that's not near as pricey.

Any thoughts are welcome.

Re: Has anyone had a balayage highlights?

4kitties — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:32:58 GMT

I had never heard of this type of highlight so I googled it. Very pretty! I have seen these, my own daughter has had them. I did not know what they were called,🙃🤣

Re: Has anyone had a balayage highlights?

RespectLife — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:37:44 GMT

@Witchy Woman

I never heard of the term either and googled it. Still not sure the diff between it and regular highlights but the pics I saw online are gorgeous.

I did ombre about 2 yrs ago and have kept it up. Was also looking for a change without cutting.

At first I thought I was too old, then said, Who Cares?? LOL I get lots of compliments still and don't begrudge the money at all, even tho pricier than reg highlights.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:45:35 GMT

I have not had this done, but I think it is beautiful. I would have it done in a heartbeat, but still not too comfortable going to the salon just yet!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:51:14 GMT

My daughter is a stylist and color specialist. She has performed this technique on many of her clients with beautiful results.

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wildcat fan — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:56:52 GMT

I had balayage a couple of times. Before that, I had been getting blonde highlights. At first, it was a shock for me because she changed the top of my hair to go really dark--darker than my natural color. I've seen others with this technique and thought it was a beautiful look. However, it may have just been the stylist or the colors she picked, but I didn't think it was a good look for me. Maybe if it were more of my natural dark blonde color, I would have liked it more.

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vsm — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:04:24 GMT

@Witchy Woman With all the $$ you've no doubt saved on salon visits these past months, GO FOR IT!

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Witchy Woman — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:14:18 GMT

Thanks for your input.

My only concern is once I have it done, I'll want to keep doing it

I've colored my own hair for years, but just lately, it hasn't really looked like I hoped it would. Not to mention that it is graying. Sigh.

Of course, all the photos she shows are on beautiful, long hair. Mine is only shoulder length.

Will let you know what I decide.

Re: Has anyone had a balayage highlights?

Wsmom — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:27:32 GMT

My ex-hairstylist did this back before I knew what it was called. The best color jobs I've ever had. It is beautiful. Unfortunately she just disappeared one day. My hair is too short now to do it, but if I were to do any kind of highlighting or anything, balayage is definitely the way I would go.

ETA: When I had mine done my hair was about shoulder length.

Re: Has anyone had a balayage highlights?

RespectLife — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:00:57 GMT

@Witchy Woman

Keep us posted!

True, I thought I would try the ombre just for fun, but liked it enough to keep doing it. My hair is pretty long. I am very grey up top and it just seemed like I had a dark helmet head all the time! My previous stylist did lousy highlights....color never blended and looked brassy so fast.

My current stylist is excellent with color and everything blends so well.

I am going for color today and am going to ask her about this!

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HerRoyaLioness — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:07:39 GMT

@Witchy Woman - Hi! I only had one experience with balayage and I ended up having to get my hair redone with foil highlights. It just did not work on my hair.

I didn't realize the new stylist I was going to only does balayage. He even studied over in Europe for a while. Well, my hair just never took, he even put me under a hairdryer for a while. It turned out a golden, yellowish, brassy awful color mixed in with my naturally dark blond hair. He had one of his other stylists do foil highlights a couple weeks later and it came out great.. He gave me a great haircut, he really knows hair, but the balayage just didn't work with my hair.

I don't know why it is more $$, because all they do is "paint" it on your hair! So I guess you have to determine the results you want and let your hairdresser know, or ask them their opinion of what you should get - either way, I hope it works out for you! I haven't went to get my hair cut yet, not that I don't need it, been 5 months now, but out county has been going crazy with rising Covid rates.

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Witchy Woman — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:16:20 GMT

@HerRoyaLioness

I do have that concern with my own hair. It is medium brown, but often turns brassy shortly after I get a salon color. Even when she does an ash brown.

I think this is one of those things that looks great on lighter hair...as I mentioned, all of her pictures are on blondish or very light brown hair.

I've got an appointment in late August for a cut, so I've got time to ponder it.

It's like anything else with hair, you don't know until you try it.

That's why I have a basket full of products!

Re: Has anyone had a balayage highlights?

ahoymate — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:30:03 GMT

It's an art and it depends on the colorist who you are working with. It doesn't usually cost more for balayage than foils. I prefer balayage. It looks more natural.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:15:46 GMT

@Witchy Woman . Keep us posted- I bet it would look beautiful! I may get mine down in the fall perhaps!

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Witchy Woman — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:46:08 GMT

@CANDLEQUEEN

And, it might be better for me to wait for cooler temps, too.

Right now, it is hot and humid and my hair is not it's best.

Add to that my incoming grays, and I'll have to consider postponing the procedure.

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Tdq410 — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:06:11 GMT

Yes, this is the problem. I had it done in late December for a wedding. .I agree with the other poster. It was the best color jobs I had done. My mom is old school hair dresser..so I have had a lot done..But I liked it so much I was going to go back. Covid hit. And saved me some money.

Re: Has anyone had a balayage highlights?-Don’t try this at home

philom — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 02:51:23 GMT

I missed my balayage so much (perfect for my medium brown hair) that I searched high and low for a home kit as my hairdresser's salon closed and she does not have these supplies. The Esalon kit has been out of stock for ages. I bought a home kit on eBay. This technique requires skill and a trained eye. My results are brighter but definitely warmer and less subtle than I like. Leave it to a professional-the results last for months.

Re: Has anyone had a balayage highlights?

RespectLife — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:10:37 GMT

@Witchy Woman

So I asked my stylist last night....I think there may be more than one interpretation of balayage.

As I mentioned, I have ombre coloring. Dark brunette fading down to almost blonde.

I also have highlights up top to defer the black helmet head.

My stylist said I DO have balayage.

Her description is that reg highlights go up to and start at the scalp, looking piecey and more noticeable.

Balayage, according to her, start further down, giving a more natural and blended look.

However, she does use foils.

You are correct, 'You don't know til you try" and the good thing about giving a new color a go is that it can be easily changed back....whereas cutting long hair to a pixie? You are stuck! LOL