Balayage
Hand Painted Highlights & Money Piece Colour
Balayage and Ombré hair colours continue to dominate the hair world and it’s clear to see why. They offer bespoke hair colouring allowing beautiful tailored hair colour that ranges from bold, fashion coloured ombré, to subtle, sun-kissed balayage highlights.
Unsure which hair colour is for you? The hair colouring specialists at Hair Lab will happily guide you through the most suitable colour techniques and options available to you to ensure you leave the salon with a bespoke hair colour you’ll love.
PLEASE NOTE: We require our clients to undergo a quick and simple colour sensitivity test at least 48 hours prior to a colour application. Read our colour policy.
Read our latest salon news to see the latest balayage trends!
Sun Kissed Colour
The Balayage hair colouring technique provides a natural looking, sun-kissed hair colour achieved through highlights and is a great introduction to hair colouring especially if you are nervous about dying your hair for the first time.
The Ombré hair colouring technique is when your hair colour gradually blends from one colour to another. It’s a great way to have fun with hair colour with the dark to light hair colour graduation. You can have the ombré hair colour technique on short, medium or long length hair.
Ombré
A popular question we get asked is ‘What is the difference between balayage & ombré hair colour’?
Balayage comes from the French meaning ‘to paint’ or ‘to sweep’ where Ombré hair gives a more defined colour change with darker roots becoming lighter towards the ends.
Ombré hair colouring will give you a more subtle blend of colour usually ‘dark to light’ but can also include fun fashion hair colours.
Face Frame Highlights
Face frame colour, aka ‘supermodel highlights’, is making a major comeback! Inspired by the chunky highlights of the '90s, this bold, on-trend colouring technique features contrasting, face-framing strips of colour that instantly brighten and define your look.
Whether you want a subtle glow or a striking contrast with statement blonde stripes, the colour experts at Hair Lab Salons in Woking & Basingstoke can create a custom face-framing look that complements your style.
Colour Melt Hair
If you want a low-maintenance hair colour that looks effortlessly blended, why not try root stretching or colour melting? These techniques softly transition your natural root colour into lighter tones towards the ends, creating a seamless, lived-in look.
At Hair Lab Salons in Woking & Basingstoke, our experts can smudge and stretch your root colour, adding multi-dimensional shades that gradually lighten towards the tips. The result? A beautifully blended, on-trend colour that grows out naturally - perfect for those who love a low-maintenance style!
Ready for a colour refresh? Book your appointment today!
Book Your Balayage Colour Appointment
Call Basingstoke on 01256 700 670 or book online. For Woking, call 01483 957047 or book online.
Balayage FAQs
Do I need a skin test before my balayage hair appointment at Hair Lab?
«Yes. We require our clients to undergo a quick and simple colour sensitivity test at least 48 hours prior to a colour application.
Does your Basingstoke & Woking salons offer a late night balayage appointments?
«Yes. Our Basingstoke salon is open until 7pm Mon-Wed & Sat and until 8pm on Thursdays & Fridays. Our Woking salon is open until 8pm on Thursday's.
Do you offer hair colour consultations?
«Yes. We believe the foundation of a great hair colour comes from an in-depth consultation. Please book your free balayage consultation by calling Basingstoke on 01256 700 670 or 01483 957047 for Woking.
How much do you charge for balayage hair colour?
«Our balayage prices vary depending on which level of stylist you choose and whether you are booking in for a balayage root touch, a few face framing balayage highlights, or a complete balayage hair colour transformation!
Do your have five star salon reviews for balayage?
«You can read some of our top salon reviews to find out why we are the best hair salons in Woking & Basingstoke for balayage, ombre, root stretch, colour melt hair and colour correction services.
My DIY balayage has gone wrong, can you help?
«Yes. We have received specialist balayage colour training and can hand paint subtle, highlights throughout your hair exactly where you want them – something that you can not do yourself at home. Read more about our colour correction services.
Are you the best balayage specilaists near me?
«No matter if you want to stand out from the crowd with a daring, bright fashion coloured ombré, or fancy a classic rich, chocolatey brunette balayage with sun kissed highlights – the hair colour specialists in Basingstoke & Woking at Hair Lab hair salon have you covered!