Is balayage good for brown hair?

Balayage never fails to make hair look healthy and naturally voluminous, as demonstrated here with this flawless blend of brown and blonde tones. Balayage suits just about all hair textures. Whether you have fine, thick, curly, straight, or wavy hair, a few well-placed highlights are sure to do the trick.
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Does balayage work on brown hair?

Yes, you can put balayage highlights dark hair, and yes, it will look gorgeous!
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What does balayage look like on dark hair?

A dark brown balayage is a hair color characterized by softer, more natural-looking highlights dispersed on a dark brown base. There is no prettier way to create perfect dimension and movement for your chocolate locks than doing it the balayage way.
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How long does balayage last on brown hair?

Balayage hair can last up to 4 months with proper care.

No foils involved. The aim is to create a natural, sunkissed effect, and it can be produced on any length of hair, from long waves to short pixie haircuts, as well as onto colour.
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Does balayage damage dark hair?

Does balayage ruin your hair? Just like any chemical processing treatment, balayage does cause damage to your hair. Comparing balayage to traditional highlights, Matt Rez, celebrity colorist at LA's Mèche Salon believes balayage is slightly more damaging (via The Ouai).
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Should I get highlights or balayage?

"Highlights are often placed much closer to the scalp and applied in specific sections while the balayage process includes a graduated painting the color onto the hair in random sections," says Rivera. If you are looking to add non-uniform chunks or sweeps of color, balayage is a better option.
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Is balayage healthier than highlights?

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.
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Is balayage damaging to your hair?

Does balayage damage your hair? Most colourists would agree that balayage is arguably less damaging than conventional colouring techniques which use foils and heat to set the colour, meaning you're less likely to end up with brassy, over-processed hair.
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Is balayage more expensive than highlights?

However, highlights are a lot less expensive than balayages. (One point for the highlight team!) A partial highlight is one of the most common highlight services, and it's generally priced between the cost of a base touch up and the cost of a full color; which is usually less than $100.
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Does a balayage wash out?

Because a balayage involves lightening certain sections of your hair, the effect is permanent, although the colour might fade slightly after a few months if not looked after properly (see further down for how to get long-lasting bright colour).
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Is balayage hard to maintain?

Is Balayage Hard to Maintain? It is actually quite easy to maintain balayage hair color, and it lasts for a really long time. It is so low-maintenance that you do not need to go regularly to the salon for touch-ups as with other highlights on your hair.
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How long does a balayage last?

One of the greatest advantages of Balayage is how long it lasts. Traditional foil highlights require touch ups every few weeks, whereas Balayage will last 3-4 months on average.
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What balayage looks good on brown hair?

Sun-kissed balayage is the best on this brunette beauty.
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Does balayage look natural?

Balayage might look effortless and natural, but unlike traditional single-process hair color, "balayage techniques are very precise and take a lot of education and practice.
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What balayage will suit me?

Balayage for pale skin: blonde, red and light brown or dark brown balayage will work best. Balayage for medium skin tone: avoid any light colours that can wash out the skin. Stick to warm blondes and soft browns if you want a lighter hue. The ideal colours for you would be chocolate browns and reds.
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What lasts longer highlights or balayage?

Maintenance. Nikki says, “For traditional highlights, clients tend to come back between 6-8 weeks, but when balayage is done a client can go anywhere between 3-4 months.” Jessica tells us, “With balayage, you can go anywhere from 2-6 months without touching up.
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Why is balayage so popular?

Healthy, natural looking hair will always be 'in', which is why the technique has remained popular for so many years. Depending on what you're looking for the finish can be subtle or quite bold. It's the ability to completely tailor the colour effect that makes this such a popular colour choice.
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Does balayage use bleach?

As with all highlighting techniques, balayage requires lightening—and that means you'll need to have your hair bleached. Bleaching your hair can cause damage, so it's important to make sure you take care of your strands pre- and post-balayage.
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Does balayage make hair look thicker?

It makes your hair look thicker

Together with a Great Cut, balayage lends hair greater depth, giving the illusion of more fullness. Think of it like comparing a 2D drawing, with a painting that's in full perspective.
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Should I cut my hair before balayage?

If you're thinking of trying balayage, for the best results, trim your hair before you highlight. A trim will help your colorist decide where to place your new highlights. Why paint on stunning highlights just to cut them all off? A fresh cut gives you a better feel for where the highlights should go.
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How do you keep your hair healthy after balayage?

Ideally, you shouldn't wash your balayage hair for more than 2 or 3 times each week. Remember to use a conditioner to keep your hair healthy. However, make sure you don't leave the conditioner in for more than 30 minutes, as this can cause damage and make your hair brittle.
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Is ombre or balayage better?

Since ombré blends two colors together, it works best on hair that's long enough to show off the full effect. Because of the single process color, ombré grows out more quickly than a balayage. Balayage is perfect if you're looking to go longer in between touch-ups, as it grows out much less stark than ombré.
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What's better balayage or foils?

It depends on whether you are trying to go for a more intense look or more natural. Hair foils give a defined, controlled look, while balayage will look more natural and painted. Both are great, but one may be more “you” than the other.
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How often should I get my balayage done?

So techniques, like balayage, which involve hand painting the hair and not going all the way to your roots, help you to get a gorgeous look with less maintenance. In general, we recommend scheduling a balayage touch up every 12-14 weeks.
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