What is Balayage- The Hand-Painted Art

Balayage (pronounced "bah-lee-AHZH") , originating from the French term "to sweep" or "to paint," is an artistic hair coloring technique that involves skillfully hand-painting highlights onto the hair for a natural, sun-kissed appearance. The custom paint-strokes create natural-looking dimension and movement.There are many techniques we use to achieve the 2025 haircolor trends that are out there today. We combine the traditional foils, teasy-lights, babylights, tips-outs, and air-touch techniques to meet expectations of todays trends.

Who is Balayage Perfect For?

✓ Busy professionals who want beautiful color without frequent salon visits

✓ First-time color clients looking for natural-looking enhancement

✓ Anyone wanting to brighten their look without dramatic change

✓ Those with damaged hair seeking a gentler coloring method

✓ People wanting face-framing brightness that enhances their features

Balayage Styles We Create

MINI BALAYAGE

1.5 - 2 hrs

Perfect for first-time color clients. Adds gentle dimension with naturally-placed lightness around your face and through your part. For regular color clients, this is the mini-touch session to connect your grow out with your pre-existing hair color. A touch-up cadence may look like- partial, mini, partial / full.

PARTIAL BALAYAGE

2.5- 3 hrs

Concentrated lightening to the top half of your hair. This includes the section around your face and off the part from the crown to the face framing.- money pieces. Perfect for a change without full commitment of seeming too light.

FULL BALAYAGE

3-4 hrs

Maximum impact with strategic highlights throughout your hair. Creates dramatic dimension while maintaining natural movement. The application of color includes the nape of the neck through the crown section and the face framing sections. Techniques may include, babylights, teasy-lights, tip-outs, roots shadows and air-touch.

HERE ARE SOME BALAYAGE OPTIONS

WARM BROWNS

Brown balayage is an ideal choice for those seeking a low-maintenance yet stylish hair color that complements a wide range of skin tones and personal styles. Whether it's warm chestnut hues, cool ash tones, or any variation in between, a brown balayage is sure to reflect a sun-kissed effect.

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NEUTRAL / ASH BROWN

Cool tone haircolor require a tried and true lifting techniques and color formulas by experienced balayage and haircoloring experts. Shades including blue, green and ash counteract orange and brassy tones, however color maintenance is more frequent with these shades of color.

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DIMENSIONAL BLONDES

Dimensional blonde balayage incorporate your natural growth to keep depth and give interest. Haircolor experts use formulas and techniques to assure your color maintenance can last months at a time before each touch up.

BLONDE+

Blonding techniques vary between haircolor specialists as the years of experience will result in the best quality blonde. Keep in mind your hair integrity is at stake with each lightening service. Speak to our blonding specialist to answer any questions you may have before attempting to go blonde.

“First time coming to Benji, was a lovely experience. He's very easy to talk to and didn't eject me from his chair when I came in with no idea what I wanted. Loved the conversation, quality of the cut and color! He's warm, knowledgable and relaxed. I have already had alot of compliments and my friends look forward to visiting Benji soon!."

Natasha, B