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General Process of getting Sweep Balayage in Denver

Unlike traditional highlights, balayage does not use foils; rather the hair colorist uses hand painting method with the help of a hair color brush and a wooden panel to apply highlights to the hair. Balayage is a freehand highlighting technique that uses seeping motion to create a multidimensional and natural-looking highlight. Colorists use brushes to paint sweeps of vertical features onto the hair with segments of cotton or saran wrap layered between each segment, which secures the application by staying away from any color draining or spotting.

With balayage style, the colorist selects the specific sections or strands of hair that will have lighteners applied to them. Depending upon the base color of your hair and the end result you want, the colorist will purposefully leave out a few sections and not dye them. This process makes a softer grow-in and less harsh lines as your hair grows. Every colorist has their own style of applying balayage, based on the current state of your hair and the result you want, but here is the general process that you can expect during your balayage appointment:

1.      Evaluation of the Hair:          

Even if you have already consulted, your colorist will still evaluate your hair and show you some inspiration photos. They will ask you certain questions such as, how often you heat and style your hair, which way you part your hair, how committed you are to return for follow-ups, etc.

2.      Hand-Painting the Hair:

Once the final color is decided, your colorist will mix up some lightener and bring it to your station. This process could take 1 – 2 hours, depending upon how much hair you have and how lighter you want to go. The colorist will then work section-wise, painting specifically the selected strands of hair. Then those sections will be covered by cotton or saran wrap so that the lightener doesn’t bleed onto other strands of hair. The lighter you are going, the smaller the sections will be, and more strands of hair from each section will be painted.

3.      Use of Dryer:

As the lightener works faster with the involvement of heat, your colorist will make you sit under the dryer for 15 – 45 minutes. Lightener works immediately after coming in contact with your hair, so your colorist will most likely apply the dryer during the 2nd half of your head.

4.      Protein Treatment:

After your hairs have got the right shade of the color, the colorist will then rinse your head. As bleaches can be a bit harsh on hair, you will likely receive a protein treatment to restore the bonds in your hair.

5.      Gloss:

The colorist will then apply toner or gloss to your hairs to blend your natural base color with your new highlights. After the required color is achieved, you’ll be then shampooed and conditioned.

6.      Blow-Drying & Trimming:

After toner is applied, the colorist will then blow dry your hair and then trim

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