Balayazh for short blonde, long dark hair and for any haircut and hairstyle - one of the hairdressing trends for several seasons. This painting looks impressive and adds zest to the everyday look.
What is balayage?
The balayage dyeing technique was developed in the 70s by French hairdressers, but gained real popularity a few years ago.
Balayage - (from the French balayage - blowing) transverse coloring of the upper strands with a smooth transition of color from the roots, which is more intense at the ends of the hair. In this case, the roots and ends should have a sharp color contrast.
Types of balayazh technique
Traditional balayage involves dyeing half the hair length in contrasting, but close to natural shades.
In addition to the standard one, according to the area of staining and the selection of the color palette, 4 main techniques are distinguished:
- Color balayazh - a technique in which the ends of the hair are dyed in a color that is radically different from the natural shade.
Balayage for short and medium hair visually adds volume to hair - Partial balayage - only individual strands are painted, usually near the face, part of an asymmetric haircut.
- Balayazh from the roots - the creation of smooth transitions begins not from the middle of the hair length, but from the first centimeter from the roots.
- Cascade balayage - a technique in which coloring is performed on individual strands without a clear marking of the length of the coloring.
But these varieties describe the surface possibilities of the technique. There are much more color variations, where only part of the length or only the ends are painted. All techniques can be combined by the master to create an individual look. Painting can be done in one or a palette of several shades.
Balayage benefits
The balayage dyeing technique allows you to refresh or radically change the image without a sharp change in hair color and haircut.
Balayazh is universal, suitable for all haircuts, for any hair length.
- Visually adds volume to curls.
- Correctly selected and executed staining technique corrects the face contour.
- White gives freshness and modernity to the image.
- Suitable for masking gray hair.
- Balayazh from the roots on a short haircut, made in a light shade, close to natural, allows not to tint the regrown roots.
- The technique works perfectly with curly or frizzy hair.
- The brightening composition is applied only to part of the length and ends of the hair. Due to this, the destructive effect of chemical elements of dyes on the hair structure is minimal. Since the chemicals do not affect the roots, the hair follicles are not damaged.
Disadvantages of balayage
The technique of applying hair dye is complex and time consuming. To achieve a smooth overflow, a minimum of 2 shades of paint should be used, which increases the cost of materials compared to plain painting.
Due to the complexity of the technique, painting a balayage in the salon will cost more than painting in one tone:
- The final result depends on the correct selection of color and application technique.If you make a mistake, balayage can look ugly and cause the effect of unkempt hair with regrown roots.
- Hair with such coloring requires daily care and styling.
- It is problematic to implement the technique on your own.
Preparation for painting
Dyeing should be done on healthy hair, without split roots. Before the procedure, be sure to check the reaction on the scalp and compliance with the desired shades. To do this, paint a thin, inconspicuous strand and apply a drop of paint to your wrist. If in the near future it is planned to change the haircut or remove split ends, then this should be done before painting.
Materials required for the procedure:
- hair dye;
- plastic container;
- brush;
- a cape to protect clothing from paint;
- foil;
- hairpins;
- gum;
- a comb for even application of the coloring composition along the length of the hair;
- gloves;
- towel;
- balm after staining.
Balayage technique involves dyeing part of the hair in a contrasting color. When preparing for painting, you should choose the desired length of staining, taking into account the features of the haircut and the structure of the face.
In order for the hair to be dyed along the length evenly, you need to cut the foil in advance in accordance with the selected length, given that the strands will be wrapped in it from both sides. Cut 2 strips of foil for each strand or multiply the length of the strips by 2, if each next strand will be wrapped in the second half of the length.
The procedure is best done on dirty hair. This reduces the negative effect of dyes on the hair structure. You should comb them first. Brushing is done from the ends with a soft brush.
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Home dyeing technique for short blonde hair
It is recommended to entrust balayazh for short blonde hair to a master who can choose the right color and create the optimal color transition for the type of haircut.
However, there are several methods to carry out the procedure at home:
- Short hair should be divided into strands and combed at the roots. Then the protruding ends are thickly covered with paint and secured with foil.
- For hair, the length of which reaches shoulder level, fix the strands with elastic bands. Before dyeing, the hair is divided into strands and pulled together with an elastic band at the base. Then paint is applied to each strand separately and covered with foil.
- To achieve a smooth transition from roots to ends, paint is applied to the ends along the entire perimeter of the hair, and after a while, gently comb the hair from the ends to the desired length with a comb with rare teeth.
- If a clear transition boundary is needed, then the coloring element is applied to a foil cut in accordance with the selected length, a strand is wrapped in it, covering it with another piece or the second half of the foil.
These techniques are easy to perform, but require care and accuracy.
How long to keep the dye on your hair?
Balayage painting differs from monochromatic painting only in application technique. The length of time you need to keep the dye on your hair depends on the type of dye you choose. Typically, this is 30 minutes for normal, 25 minutes for professional, and 60 minutes for ammonia-free dyes. 
It is necessary to keep the dye on the hair strictly in accordance with the time specified in the instructions from the manufacturer. If the composition is overexposed, it will not be possible to achieve a more intense and durable effect, but you can burn the hair with the chemical elements of the coloring composition. Damaged curls will lose elasticity, they will quickly split and fall off.
Features of dyeing light short hair
Balayage on short blonde hair will not bring dramatic changes in the image, but the hair will look natural and voluminous. Blonde hair is fragile in structure... Their owners are not recommended to experiment with bright colors.
The greatest demand among girls with blond hair is coloring with the effect of strands burnt out in the sun. The palette of tones should be selected based on skin color.
Swarthy women are recommended to use shades:
- chestnut;
- honey;
- golden.
Colors are suitable for pale-skinned girls:
- champagne;
- platinum;
- ashy;
- silvery.
An incorrectly selected palette of colors can highlight imperfections on the skin, make the face look expressionless.
Dyeing dark hair
Balayage for short blonde hair does not require preliminary bleaching. Dark hair strands should be lightened beforehand. The lightener is applied to those parts of the hair that are planned to be dyed. After the curls are tinted in the selected color. Otherwise, the effect will be either subtle or absent altogether.
The palette is selected individually for different skin tones. The most beneficial combinations are:
- dark skin and a palette of milk chocolate, caramel or hazelnut;
- light skin and shades of chocolate colors;
- for pale skin, amber, honey and caramel shades are suitable;
- the blush is successfully emphasized by dark chocolate, chestnut, and mocha color.
How much does the service cost in beauty salons
The cost of painting services in salons consists of two elements:
- Cost of materials;
- services of the master.
Also, the master must take into account the cost of renting a workplace. Therefore, the price for the service may vary depending on the region, location and reputation of the salon.
Average cost of dyeing using the balage technique in the regions (rubles):
| Region | Moscow | SPB | Ekaterinburg | Novosibirsk | Permian | Voronezh | Krasnoyarsk |
| average cost | 9000 | 5000 | 4500 | 4500 | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 |
Colored hair care
Balage looks spectacular only when styling. It should be included in your daily hair care routine. Hair can be envy into curls, then the play will soften. The hairstyle will look spectacular if the curls are straightened to achieve a sharp contrast or slightly twisted the ends to emphasize the volume.
From exposure to chemical elements of dyes, hair becomes more fragile and dry... After each shampooing, you should use a conditioner balm and once a week apply a hair mask to saturate and moisturize your hair with essential vitamins. To maintain color for a long period of time, it is worth using shampoos, masks and conditioners for colored hair.
With regrown roots, this painting looks natural. A repeated dyeing procedure will be needed in a few months, when the color of the strands begins to wash out.
Balayage is done on short blonde hair if its color is not natural. Painting from the roots will help reduce the frequency of color corrections. Regrown roots will look natural when combined with multi-tone shimmering on the hair.
Article design: Vladimir the Great
Balayage staining video
Coloring balayage for short hair: