What is French Balayage Q&A whit Meddy305 celebrities colorist in Miami

We know that the world of hair dyeing can feel like a minefield. From highlights to lowlights and splash-lights, it's difficult to know where to begin and what to ask for. Today, we're tackling balayage and answering all your burning questions about this chic hair coloring technique, along with a little help from Meddy305.

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What is balayage?
"Balayage" (taken from the French word for "sweeping") is a freehand coloring technique. Color is painted directly onto designated sections of the hair without using foil. The result is a more natural, sun-kissed hue, without any harsh contrast between colors.

What's the difference between balayage and highlights?
 Balayage is a softer, more natural looking result than traditional foil highlights. Re-growth lines are less noticeable, and the lines are more delicate, creating a sun-kissed look that recreates a few weeks in the sun. 

What's the difference between balayage and ombre?
Both ombre (meaning "shade") and sombre (meaning "dark") are two-toned looks that are darker at the roots, fading to lighter at the ends. With ombre, you can often detect quite a stark difference in tone, while sombre is more natural and blends more seamlessly. 



Do I have to grow out existing foil color before balayage?
 The ease of balayage is it can go over existing color. The technique itself is about working with the color of your hair, as highlights are applied from the mid-lengths downwards. A colorist can also refresh roots with natural balayage color and cover up any grays.

Do I have to have blonde balayage? 
Not at all. If you’ve never colored hair before, balayage is the ideal option for upgrading your hair color. Although blonde balayage is the go-to shade, you can experiment with most colors and incorporate a mix of multi-tonal shades to add depth and texture to hair for an effortlessly cool look.

How long does it take to do in the salon?
As balayage involves lightly hand-painting the surface of the hair, it depends on how many highlights you are opting for. A simple few highlights can take 45 minutes whereas a layered balayage can take up to three hours. Book in for a consultation with your colorist to discuss the best option for you, and they can advise how long the process will take.

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What do I ask my stylist for?

The best balayage starts with a good cut – which ultimately creates an ideal base for adding balayage to suit you’re features better. Your stylist will be able to advise the best cut and shape for your face, as well as the perfect color to suit your skin tone. A good colorist will be able to find the right hue for you. 

Pull together some images to show your stylist what you are looking for and they will be able to work out what is best:

* Balayage for pale skin: blonde, red and light brown or dark brown balayage will work best.

* Balayage for medium skin tone: avoid any light colors that can wash out the skin. Stick to warm blondes and soft browns if you want a lighter hue. The ideal colors for you would be chocolate browns and reds. If you want to experiment with the color, cool shades like blues or purples will suit best. 

* Balayage for dark skin tone: shades of warm or ashy blonde, caramel and light colors beautifully complement darker skin tones.