Balayage in Banstead & Reigate, Surrey

Balayage is a professional hair colouring technique where colour is painted through the hair to create a soft, blended and natural-looking finish.

Balayage and highlights create different effects. Balayage is often softer and more natural-looking, with a more blended regrowth, while highlights usually create a brighter colour from closer to the root. Rush also describes balayage as generally lower maintenance than highlights because it grows out more naturally with softer regrowth lines.

Balayage can last for several months, depending on your hair, chosen colour, aftercare and how quickly your hair grows. Many clients book toner or gloss refreshes between full balayage appointments to maintain the tone and shine.

A patch test may be required before your colour appointment, particularly if you are new to the salon or have not had colour with us recently. We recommend checking with your preferred Reigate or Banstead salon before booking.

Yes, balayage can look beautiful on darker hair. Your stylist can create softer brunette, caramel, mocha or warm blonde tones depending on your hair colour and desired result.

Your stylist will assess your hair condition before colouring and recommend the safest approach. Professional treatments and good aftercare can help support the health, strength and shine of your hair.

Yes, your stylist will discuss your preferred tone during the consultation, including blonde, caramel, brunette, ash, golden, warm or natural-looking finishes.

Most balayage appointments take longer than a standard colour service, as the colour is carefully planned, applied, developed, toned and finished. Appointment times may vary depending on your hair length, thickness, colour history and desired result. As a guide, balayage appointments can often take around 2.5 to 4 hours, especially if your appointment includes toner, treatment, cutting or styling.

Balayage prices may vary depending on your hair length, colour history, stylist level and the result you would like to achieve. More detailed colour transformations may require additional time, toner, treatments or multiple appointments. For the most accurate price, we recommend booking a consultation or contacting your preferred salon in Reigate or Banstead.

Yes, balayage appointments are available at both our Reigate and Banstead salons.