6 Techniques That Will Improve Your Balayage Results

Balayage is not about painting every strand. Jamie works in wide panels and gently blends the lightener with the client’s natural root using a feathering brush technique. This ensures a more natural, low maintenance overall look. Jamie uses a hardware store brush, as the natural bristles create a softer blend.

Always look underneath the section to be sure the ends are fully saturated. Also, be sure midlengths stay clean, which will contribute to a more dimensional finish.

When painting, create brighter sections around the face and toward the sides, then begin to slowly move down the head, mimicking how the sun might lighten.

Keep your section taut and elevated to ensure product doesn’t bleed or transfer, recommends Jamie.

For even more dimension, add a demi color at the root and mids and blend lightly into the balayage lightener. Jamie uses a traditional color brush for this because it

holds a lot of product, so she doesn’t have to return to the bowl often.

Use a feather-like painting motion from base to crown to blend for a natural balayage effect.