Balayage has been around for decades and yet, its popularity continues to grow as more and more of us seek out low-maintenance and natural-looking finishes - but that said, there are a few things to consider, pre-appointment...
Solidifying its place amongst timeless styles whilst also finding itself back in the 2024 hair trends, balayage is the look that keeps on giving, offering a versatile and minimal up-keep alternative to more traditional highlights. For over a decade, I myself, have had my hair colour treated. At the start, I would always ask for a full - or half-head of highlights that, against my natural brunette hair, often appeared stripey. Over time, I found that the more highlights I had, the softer the contrast would be - but the worse the regrowth looked. It wasn’t until I had a press appointment with Christel Barron-Hough, colour specialist and founder of Chelsea-based STIL salon, back in 2020 that I discovered the beauty of balayage.
