Balayage - anyone had it?

[Empross76]

Read an article on balayage highlights and liked the look and sound of them. Mentioned to my hairdresser who had never heard of it! Anyone got any experience of balayage?

I did, couple of years ago now. Tbh, I don't really know anything much about highlights, but they were done without the foil? I was really pleased with them, but I have a truly fab hairdresser anyway

Sorry, pressed post too soon. They were very natural looking and I grew them out without them looking awful, there wasn't much of a roots line, if that makes sense. I had blondey ones done, only a couple of shades lighter than my natural hair.

Thanks - sounds exactly like what I wanted! Wasn't sure if balayage is something specialist or fancy from the reaction I had from the hairdresser. The article I read said the technique has been around since the 70s.

Hi I have them done, I've never liked foils - especially around the temple when you get the regrowth "tiger" effect. They are very subtle and targeted around my grey streaks to tone them down during regrowth (I have a "nude" colour applied to the roots every 6 weeks)

I've also had highlights with a highlight comb which were ok, better than foils but not as natural as balayage.

But it really depends on the shading level you chose, I think. Too far away from your main colour and anything looks unnatural.

This sounds just what I need...anyone know of a colourist in Manchester that can do it?

Can't help with Manchester, try googling for an Aveda salon?

Thanks Binfull, there's one in Knutsford which is not a million miles from me. How does it compare pricewise with highlights, is it horrendous?

I have done it to my self and like it

When I had it done it cost the same as standard highlights. In fact, I'd gone for normal highlights but the hairdresser suggested doing it that way.

Oh my - feel quite fashion forward now!! Didn't realise balayage was anything special - I live in France and have always assumed it was just the same as having highlights in England. I do like the result though - it always seems very natural.