Foilayage Vs Balayage
Foilayage at Dudley's Hair Salon in Bulwell
Some of the most popular colouring techniques used in our award-winning hair salon in Nottingham include balayage, ombré, colour melting and colour contouring. So, what is this new colour trend foilayage everyone is talking about?
Foilayage is often mistaken for balayage, ombré, root stretch, babylights, reverse balayage, melting, or smudging however, all are slightly different. Read on to find out all you need to know!
Rest assured, we use great colouring products from milk_shake and mood which are designed to protect the hair while colouring. These products - which include vegan hair colour options - make the most of natural ingredients to enhance the hair.
Please note: if you are new to hair colour with us, please book in for a skin test 48 hours before your hair colour appointment.
Foilayage
'Foilayage' is a perfect mixup of balayage & traditional highlights. It involves the same sweeping method used in freehand balayage, however, sections of hair are then wrapped in foil highlights instead of being left to air dry. This is to allow the hair to lighten further, intensifying the lifting effect of the highlights. The results are simply stunning!
Foilayage highlights are applied to the hair in V shapes, away from the root to provide natural-looking regrowth. They are often placed around the front hairline to frame the face and define your features beautifully. These flattering highlights are weaved very finely or hand-painted directly onto the hair to give multi-dimensional colour. Your root colour isn't coloured meaning a more natural look. Better still, this colour looks just as fantastic grown out as it does freshly done in the salon!
Balayage Hair Colour
So what exactly is balayage? This low-maintenance hair colour is usually hand-painted in vertical sections throughout your hair, leaving your base colour at the roots and mid-lengths, growing lighter towards the ends. Often we create a sun-kissed blonde balayage, but we can also rustle up just about any colour including red balayage, pastel balayage shades and fashion balayage looks.
Foilayage For Brunettes
Foilayage is a great alternative to balayage for brunettes which is more suited to lighter and mid-to-dark blondes. The result is still natural, with the placement of colour becoming more vibrant as it moves from the roots to the tips of the hair. For soft, multi-dimensional colours opt for hazelnut tones, caramel hues or toffee colours.
Foilayage For Blondes
The foilayage colouring technique at Dudley's hairdressers, Nottingham lets you have fun with your hairstyle and gives your colourist the ability to play around with the placement of your highlights to create pops of colour. Better yet, you can be as bold or as subtle as you wish!
Opt for the expensive hair colour look 'liquid gold' or choose a lived-in blonde hair colour for a more low maintenance look.
Top Hair Care Picks
We love Milkshake Incredible Milk, Milkshake Moisture plus shampoo & conditioner which all work to keep your hair looking and feeling super soft and glossy. Ask your Dudley's stylist to suggest the most suitable products for your particular hair type and texture.
Book Your Hair Colour Appointment At Dudley's Salon In Bulwell
From creating a subtle change of shade to a complete hair makeover we are confident we can deliver a look you’ll love! Call the salon on 0115 975 7500 or book online.
