Balayage?

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I have balayage, I’m 42. I feel like I just look old with massive roots. How do other people get on with it? Wondering if I’m just too old for it. I had it done as I thought it was low maintenance, but with dark hair I think the dark roots make my hair look greasy. I also have a few greys at the front. Would it be easier just to go dark again! I feel like I’ve lost the plot with my hair! Help!

The hair dresser should be able to advise.

I am similar age and have balayage, get a root tint to cover the greys and think that a slightly lighter colour suits me as I get older so wouldn’t dye it all dark again. But definitely get a consultation with the hairdresser.

I am 44 and love my balayage. I wanted it as a way to let my grey hairs through but still adding a bit of interest with a little colour. It is extremely low maintenance and I just have it freshened up every 6-8 months. I only have a few flashes of blonde throughout, and barely anything out through the top, just a few extra bits at the front. It’s really flattering and I don’t have to worry about roots etc. My hair is a mid-dark brown naturally. I get so many compliments on my hair and I love how easy it all is. The greys are still there and I am happy with that: don’t want to have a full on hair colour. But the blonde highlights add just enough interest to draw your eye away from the greys.

EssexLioness that sounds lovely. I think mine is perhaps overly lightened.

Right, yes that makes sense. I was very insistent that I wanted something subtle, so mine just looks a bit sun kissed, rather than full on balayage. My usual hair colour is quite flat, so without the balayage, the greys are much more prominent and my pale skin looks a little sallow

Do you have a picture of something similar I can show my hairdresser please?

This is the closest I could find. Looks like in the photo they have also added some lighter brown in places too, but this is overall similar hair colour to me, and I just had the blonde added. Mostly because I wanted super minimal upkeep. She added a few more highlights around the face for me too

That’s really nice and more subtle than mine is. I’ve also got dark brown hair so this would work for me I think. Thank you.

Sounds like a good option for you then, glad I could help 😊

I’ve got dark brown hair which is balayage with a lighter brown on the bottom. I know what you mean about greasy roots though. I do touch up my own roots i between appointments so I don’t get the greys coming through. I do think it’s a good way to have coloured buy low maintenance hair.