Woman with soft, blended balayage highlights at Directors Cut Hair, Nails and Beauty, Crystal Peaks, Sheffield
Hair Colouring

Balayage

£75
60 min
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Balayage is a hand-painted colouring technique that adds lighter pieces through the hair for a soft, blended finish. It is designed to look natural, enhance dimension, and grow out gracefully with fewer harsh lines than traditional foils.

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What balayage delivers

Balayage is tailored to your hair type, natural base colour, and the result you want. Your service is designed to deliver:

  • Soft brightness through mid-lengths and ends for a sun-kissed look.
  • Seamless blending for a more natural grow-out.
  • Custom placement to suit your haircut, parting, and styling habits.
  • Toning for the right finish, such as cool, neutral, or warm.
  • A balanced result that keeps the hair looking healthy and dimensional.

When balayage is the right choice

Balayage suits you if you want a lighter look without a strong regrowth line, or if you are growing out previous colour. It is also ideal if you prefer a low-maintenance colour plan, want to soften a solid base, or want brightness placed around the face and through the ends.

How the appointment works

Your stylist starts with a consultation to agree your goal shade, contrast level, and maintenance preference. Lightener is painted onto selected sections to create a graduated lift, then processed, rinsed, and finished with a toner or gloss to refine the colour. The service usually ends with a cut and blow-dry finish if booked, so you can see the blend and movement.

Aftercare and maintenance

You will get guidance on shampoos, conditioning, and heat protection to keep the tone and shine. Many people book an occasional toner or gloss refresh between colour appointments to keep brassiness down and the blend looking polished. If you want a softer root, a root melt or shadow root can be added at a future visit to keep everything seamless.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between balayage and traditional highlights?
Balayage is painted on for a softer, more graduated result. Traditional highlights are often foiled for more uniform lift from root to ends. Balayage usually grows out with less obvious regrowth lines.
Will balayage work on dark hair?
Yes, balayage can be tailored for darker hair, but the amount of lift depends on your starting colour and hair condition. You can choose subtle caramel tones or higher-contrast brightness, and your stylist will advise what is realistic in one visit.
How long will balayage last?
Balayage is designed to grow out softly, so the overall look can last for months. Toner may fade sooner than the lightened pieces, especially with frequent washing or heat styling. Many people refresh tone in between full colour appointments.
Do I need a toner with balayage?
Toner helps refine the final shade and control warmth after lightening. It can create a cooler, neutral, or warmer finish depending on your preference. Your stylist will recommend it based on how your hair lifts.
How should I care for my hair after balayage?
Use a colour-safe shampoo, a nourishing conditioner, and a weekly mask to support shine and softness. Heat protection helps prevent dullness and breakage when styling. If you notice brassiness, a purple or blue shampoo used occasionally can help.

Available Team Members

These team members perform this service

  • Beverly Kipling, owner of Director’s Cut Hairdressing, Nails & Beauty in Crystal Peaks, Sheffield.
    Beverley Kipling
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  • Leanne Boot, Salon Manager at Director’s Cut Hairdressing, Nails & Beauty in Crystal Peaks, Sheffield.
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  • Ellie-Mae Comer, professional hair stylist at Director’s Cut Hairdressing in Crystal Peaks, Sheffield.
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  • Emma Hague, professional hair stylist at Director’s Cut Hairdressing in Crystal Peaks, Sheffield.
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  • Charlie Lister, expert hair stylist at Director’s Cut Hairdressing in Crystal Peaks, Sheffield.
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  • Carys Kubon, professional stylist at Director’s Cut Hairdressing in Crystal Peaks, Sheffield.
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