Balayage vs Foilyage – Which one should I get?

Balayage vs Foilyage – Which one should I get?

Let’s start by first understanding the difference between an Balayage and a Foilyage.

What is a Balayage hair color style?

Balayage hair color is a hair technique initially starting in France, Hairstylists apply hair coloring by a sweeping technique painting on your hair. Inspiring hair stylists transform into artists creating truly unique looks by not following the rules of normal highlights and applying color in straight lines. Once the hair is painted it is allowed to air dry to achieve the penetration necessary for an amazing look.

The styling effect allows for less needed maintenance since a Balayage does not follow highlighted hair lines like regular highlights. A Balayage can be applied to any color hair, however, the best effects will be seen by blondes, brown hair and redheads.

What is a Foilyage hair color style?

Foilyage is a hair technique similar to the Balayage, Hairstylists apply hair coloring by a sweeping technique, painting on your hair. Then like traditional hair highlights, sections of hair are wrapped in foil. Once all hair sections are wrapped, heat is applied, causing the overall hair color to penetrating deeper into the hair to lighten hair further, amplifying the lifting-effect of the highlights.   Whenever you are out on the beach, shopping in the Gables or just out and about and you see a celebrity or just someone in passing with a bold blonde balayage its likely a Foilyage.

The styling effect allows for less needed maintenance since a Foilyage like a Balayage does not follow highlighted hair lines like regular highlights.

If you are looking for a Balayage with a lighter blonde look or have brunette hair, then you will need a Foilyage allowing the extra help of foil and heat. A balayage is air dried allowing the hair to process evenly. After the Stylist paints the hair and wraps it in foil, this allows the hair dye to fully penetrate hair all around, then finished off with heat. This technique it perfect if you want that famous South Florida beach blonde hair look or if your hair is very dark and you want a dramatic color change.

At Avant-Garde Salon and Spa, we know hair well. We use the best products available to minimize or eliminate damage to your hair. When doing drastic color changes, allow us to recommend hair treatments to keep your hair healthy by conditioning your hair with Olaplex. Olaplex defends your hair and protects it from damage while performing color changes in the hair.

The balayage hair color trend will likely stick around a long time due to its natural look and easy maintenance. Our expert hairstylists will apply hair coloring professionally and are passionate about the art and color of hair.

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Come to Avant-Garde Salon and Spa for your next Balayage. Get a Balayage or Foilyage unique to you. Our color and application experts create gorgeous Balayage and Foilyage Hair Styles!

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