I believe that "Once you go Balay, you don't go back" and many of my returning clients are proof of that. My love of painting hair has helped me convert many foil clients over to the "beachy" side and change the health and texture of their hair as well as their maintenance levels. 

Balayage is a french technique and I am often creatively inspired by “french girl” hair, which is effortlessly chic. I am also inspired by children’s and surfers hair that has been beautifully touched by the sun.

Balayage requires a high level of skill which I humbly obtained through numerous extended education classes. I am considered a Balayage Specialist and some say I make it look easy by diligently performing the technique on almost all of my highlight clients. I consider it healthier on the hair than foil and the health of someone’s hair is always the most important thing to me, even over the color.

Balayage is a technique, not a trend. It is classic and has been around since the 60's-70's beginning in Paris. It is healthier for the hair because you can give the hair a longer break in between appointments (less maintenance). Painted at an angle on the hair instead of weaving out pieces and saturating the entire shaft of hair makes it grow out softer than placing the hair in metal for foil highlights. I always say, "the healthier the hair, the better the color. And if your hair isn’t healthy, the color isn’t going to look as good anyway. Regardless of the trends, healthy hair never goes out of style."

The results of Balayage is sun-kissed natural looking highlights – similar to what nature gives us as children – with softer, less noticeable regrowth lines. The principal idea; less is more while creating soft, natural looks. It is classic and customized for each individual client.

French Balayage is lower maintenance than foil highlights and my Balayage clients typically book every two-six months depending on the hair.