How often will I need a balayage? | Abingdon | Didcot | Wantage | Oxfordshire

Without intending to overcomplicate the topic of balayage, your choice of colour and the placement of lighter pieces really matter. On the subject of colour, if your hair is naturally quite dark and the balayage pieces are significantly lighter, the lifespan of the balayage will be less than say, a warmer balayage overall. When you soften the contrast, it’s much easier to embrace your hair colour as it grows out. The second consideration is the placement of your foils and critically the size of your balayage pieces. The most popular type of application which grows out much more gracefully (and best of all looks great!) are babylights which are delicate lighter pieces. These are hugely effective when blending, introducing a lighter shade and when your Stylist is seeking to encourage a soft regrowth.

In principle if you are tactful with the volume of foils, your choice of colour and the placement of your balayage pieces, some balayages if well maintained can largely grow out with in theory no follow up appointment. Whilst it isn’t necessarily best practice nor advised when considering best practice, it is plausible if you are to work with your Stylist for your ideal low-maintenance (or even maintenance-free) hair colour. The key component is that balayage doesn’t touch your root area and so any new hair ‘pushes’ your balayage further down and considering not all balayage pieces are applied consistently, they will grow out much more gracefully when compared with a tint or highlights.