Just because it’s the winter doesn’t mean you can’t get gorgeous sun-kissed hair that looks like you just spent the day soaking up the sun at the beach!
Balayage is the perfect hair colour service to help you achieve beautiful brightness that you can rock any time of the year! While traditional highlights are applied using foils or caps that lighten specific sections or the whole head, what makes balayage unique is the way the colour is hand painted onto sections of hair in a downward sweeping motion towards the tips. This creates an effortlessly cool gradient effect where the colour looks more blended and natural – or like you’ve just come home from vacation.
Because balayage is applied via soft brush strokes, the result is more of a sun-kissed level of brightness versus a bold all-over colour. Both are gorgeous, but the results are just different! While the aim of balayage is to go lighter, it doesn’t mean it’s just for blondes. In fact, balayage can actually be used to achieve a lighter shade of any hair colour from blonde to brunette to red to vibrant colours. Balayage is also great for anyone wanting to transition from a darker to lighter colour, especially as we head into the warmer spring months.
On the flip side, you can also get a gorgeous winter glow up with a reverse balayage! Inspired by regular balayage, reverse balayage uses the same hand painted method to achieve an overall darker colour. Instead of bright shades, reverse balayage uses darker lowlights and undertones to emphasize the contrast between strands. The depth and dimension created with reverse balayage are absolutely stunning and are sure to turn the heat up on your style this winter!
Want to know how balayage appointments work at Fernandino? Our balayage colour services start at $175 and go up depending on how much hair needs to be coloured. This colour serves can also be paired with a cut or styling in the same appointment. Before our stylists work their magic, they will have a brief consultation with you to understand what you want, learn about your hair type, and ensure you leave with the exact results you want. Balayage requires less maintenance than other hair colour techniques, and touch ups can be done every three to six months – or as needed.
No matter how light or bright you want your hair to go, we’re certain you’re going to fall in love with balayage! Book an appointment to try balayage at any of our three salon locations (100 Bayshore Drive, 50 Rideau Street West, and 324 Somerset Street West) today.
