Balayage vs. Highlights – Which is Right For You?
The Ultimate Guide to Highlights & Balayage
If you're thinking of brightening up your hair, you’ve likely come across the classic debate - balayage versus highlights. Both techniques can transform your look, but which one is best for you? At Muse Hair & Beauty Salon in Broadway, Worcestershire, our expert colourists specialise in both balayage and traditional highlights, helping you achieve your dream hair with precision and style.
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The Difference Between Balayage and Highlights
Balayage is a freehand painting technique that creates a soft, natural-looking gradient, giving you that effortless sun-kissed glow. It’s perfect for achieving a lived-in look, whether you opt for blonde hair with brown highlights, brunette hair with lighter shade highlights, or warm caramel tones.
Traditional highlights, on the other hand, involve using foils to create more structured, defined streaks throughout your hair. These can be subtle or bold, ranging from ash blonde highlights to blonde highlights that add dimension and brightness to your hair. If you’re looking to add depth and brightness to yourhair, highlights are the perfect choice.
From blonde hair with brown highlights to rich caramel toned balayage, we can create customised looks to suit your skin tone and style. For inspiration, check out our Instagram, where we showcase the latest hair transformations, including red, blonde, and brunette hair shades with highlights. Book your appointment today and let our colour experts create the perfect look for you!
Which One is Right for You?
Choosing between balayage and highlights depends on your hair type, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences. If you prefer a soft, natural look with minimal upkeep, balayage may be the perfect choice. This freehand painting technique creates a seamless, sun-kissed gradient without harsh lines, allowing for a more blended, low-maintenance finish as it grows out. Popular balayage shades include blonde hair with brown highlights, brunette hair with lighter accents, and warm caramel tones.
On the other hand, if you love a more structured and uniform colour, traditional highlights might be the better option. Applied using foils, highlights add contrast and brightness throughout the hair, creating a crisp, defined look. However, they do require regular touch-ups to maintain root regrowth. Popular highlight choices include ash, buttery blonde, and bold contrasting tones.
Ultimately, the best option comes down to your personal style and how much maintenance you're willing to commit to. Need help deciding? Our colour experts at Muse Hair Salon can guide you toward the perfect look!
Why Visit a Professional?
Attempting to colour your hair at home can be risky and often leads to unpredictable results. Box dyes and DIY balayage kits may not produce the desired outcome, leaving your hair patchy, overly dark, brassy, or even damaged. If you've experienced a hair colour mishap, it’s best to seek the expertise of a professional to restore your hair safely and effectively.
At Muse Hair Salon, our experienced colour specialists have seen everything - from unwanted orange tones to colour banding and over-processed hair. Whether you need a complete colour correction, subtle adjustments, or expert blending, we have the skills and knowledge to achieve the best possible outcome.
Before your appointment, we require a consultation to assess the current condition of your hair and discuss a tailored plan to correct the colour while maintaining the integrity of your hair. Our top priority is hair health, so in some cases, a course of strengthening treatments may be recommended before or alongside the colour correction process.
How to Keep Your Coloured Hair Looking Glossy
For hair that stays fresh, vibrant, and full of shine, it’s essential to use the right shampoo, conditioner, and treatments tailored to your hair type. Whether your hair is dry, damaged, or chemically treated, choosing professional products will help maintain that glossy, salon-fresh finish. We are proud to be LABEL.M stockists. No matter what your hair type or texture, there is a collection to suit you!
At our Worcestershire salon, we also offer a range of in-salon treatments designed to restore and nourish your hair.
Excessive heat styling can cause dryness and dullness, so it’s important to minimise the use of hot tools. When styling, always apply a heat protectant spray to shield your hair from damage and keep it looking sleek and glossy.
Get Inspired!
Are you searching for hair colour ideas? Visit Muse Hair Salon’s Instagram to discover stunning before-and-after transformations, the latest balayage and highlight trends, and expert colour corrections. Whether you're contemplating a subtle refresh or a bold new look, our feed is brimming with inspiration to help you find your perfect style.
Read our salon reviews from delighted clients who have loved their experience at Muse Hair Salon, praising the skill, expertise, and professionalism of our team.
Beauty Services
Did You Know...? At Muse Hair Salon, we don’t just specialise in hair, we also offer a range of luxurious beauty treatments designed to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Indulge in our Lash & Brow Services, including lash bombs, lash lifts, and brow lamination, for beautifully enhanced eyes or treat your skin to one of our tailored facials, designed to brighten, deeply hydrate, restore firmness, soften fine lines, and revitalise your complexion.
And that’s just the beginning! Discover our full range of beauty treatments and give yourself the pampering you deserve.
Book Your Appointment Online
We’re here to help you find the perfect hue to enhance your look while keeping your hair healthy and vibrant. Call our friendly reception team on 01386 853 252 or book online.