Balayage & Ombré

Balayage At Hair Lab Hair Salon, Basingstoke & Woking

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.

Expert Hair Colour 

Our team of technical hair colour experts have the skills, knowledge and expertise to transform your hair with stunning results.

We recommend booking in for a complimentary colour consultation with one of our team prior to your colour service. Here they will discuss the hair colouring application methods we use and advise on which shades and tones will suit your skin tone and personal style.

The Latest Blonde Balayage Trends

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.

Balayage vs 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.

We advise you pop in to the salon for a complimentary colour consultation with one of our team where they will happily discuss the best hair colouring application methods and techniques for you.

Face Frame Balayage Highlights

So, what is this new top trending hair colour? Face frame colour gives a nod to the chunky highlights seen in the ’90s with bold face framing strips of colour being added as a contrasting colour to the rest of the head. Dubbed ‘supermodel highlights’ thanks to Cindy Crawford’s popular 90’s auburn hair colour with lighter, blonde streaks around the face and Gerri Halliwell’s stand out blonde stripes.

Root Shadowing, Root Stretching & Colour Melts

If you are looking for a low maintenance hair colour then why not try root stretching or colour melting? Root stretching and colour melts are techniques used to gently blend your natural root colour with a lighter colour towards the ends.

We can stretch or ‘smudge’ your root colour and add multi-dimensional shades, growing lighter towards the tips of your hair for an on-trend hair colour look. 

What Balayage Hair Colour Techniques Do You Offer?

Talk to your stylist about the look you would like and we will recommend the best products & techniques to achieve it. Below are examples of the various hair colouring techniques we use...

Foilayage / Babylights/ Microlights/ Scatterings

Flashlights or Colour Panels

All-Over Hair Colour

Glossing to Enhance Colour & Shine

Ombré, Balayage & Root Stretching

Colour Melting/Root Smudge

Lived in Blonde Colours

Money Piece Colour

Hair Contouring

Help! My Home Balayage Kit Has Gone Wrong!

A very common result caused by incorrect home balayage applications is unwanted brassy & yellow tones in the hair or a harsh band of colour which is obvious instead of being seamlessly blended.

Luckily for you we are home to the best hair colourists who have received specialist colour training. They can hand paint subtle, highlights throughout your hair exactly where you want them – something that you can not do yourself at home. Find out more about colour correction services.

Book Your Balayage Colour 

 To book your appointment or to find out more about the hair services that we offer call Basingstoke on 01256 700 670 or book online. For Woking, call 01483 957047 or book online.

BALAYAGE FAQ’S

Do I need a skin test before my balayage hair appointment at Hair Lab?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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!