What's the difference between Balayage and foiling? Balayage comes from a French word meaning to sweep or to scoop. Balayage is a form of highlighting that is free form hair painting.
Balayage Tips
Balayage by susie powers. style by mari dwyer.
A few tips for those of you embracing the wonderful world of balayage:
Study the hair. It's about how you read the haircut and style. Focus on where you place your pieces or panels, and how much balayage you place in each area to enhance the hairstyle-
- Watch how the hair moves...
- How does it separate?
- How does your client run her fingers thru it and tuck it?
- How are the layers enhancing the shape of the hair?
All really important when it comes to your balayage skills!
Want to learn more about Balayage? Enroll in one of my upcoming classes!
Susie is a Parisian-trained Balayage and haircolor educator. She teaches Balayage, haircolor and business building classes for hairdressers looking to expand their haircolor skills and techniques. Susie has been in the hair industry for 27 years, and has taught thousands of colorists in the Seattle area and nationwide. Learn More about Susie >
Protect Your Hair from Summer Damage
I recently did a class at the Brian Charles Salon in Austin, Texas. The Colorists told me about a few environmental hair elements that Texans deal with:
- They live on limestone, which makes the water hard, with a lot of minerals. This builds up on hair over time.
- Also, they are in the sun year round, and that pays a toll on the hair.
- They spend a lot of time at the pool, which leaves chlorine and buildup on the hair.
A couple of quick tips for you sunshine/hard water/chlorine lovers trying to keep your hair moisturized and shiny:
- A filter on your shower head helps to minimize hard water absorption. Bed Bath and Beyond sells a great one.
- At least once a week, visit your Hairdresser for a deep cleansing shampoo to remove buildup on hair. Follow with a deep moisturizing masque or reconstructor treatment for your hair.
- Also, sleep on a silk or satin pillow case to keep your hair shaft smooth. Silk/satin cases helps minimize moisture absorption.
- Braid your hair at night to protect the outer layer of your hair (plus, you’ll have great beach waves from the braid the next day)!
Enjoy the sun… but protect your hair and that gorgeous color!
Susie is a Parisian-trained Balayage and haircolor educator. She teaches Balayage, haircolor and business building classes for hairdressers looking to expand their haircolor skills and techniques. Susie has been in the hair industry for 27 years, and has taught thousands of colorists in the Seattle area and nationwide. Learn More about Susie >