The most common question I receive.
Bayalage is a French word for sweeping. It is a technique where a hairstylist paints on lightness in a sweeping motion. It could be done with a plethora of techniques. You tease, squeeze, or hold the hair at a degree in order to get the affect of bayalage.
You think I am kidding?
Teasylights: A form of bayalage that you tease the hair before painting to guarantee a soft blend. I personally don’t like this method because of the damage it does to your hair. It is a long process to not only tease it but un-tease it.
Bayalaroo Color Applicator: A handy device where you place the color in plastic applicator then squeeze on the hair to get full saturation.
Hold at a degree: My personal favorite technique for bayalage, but also the most challenging and time consuming. You hold the hair at a 45- 90 degree angle as you paint on the lightness. It can be done open air, in foil, or even cellophane wrap. This takes a special eye and gentle touch to get the best blend possible.
Bayalage is such a wide term that I always suggest bringing in photos. You might even realize that what you are truly looking for is a melted highlight.
Melted highlight: If bayalage and highlights had a baby you would get a melted highlight. I find that the combo of melts and bayalage are the perfect combination for gorgeous hair. I love to do our first appointment with bayalage to get all over lightness. At the second appointment you put a melt in and it makes everything pop. With the melt you can soften the base and then add significant lightness with in the foil. When you do that after bayalage you get this beautiful dimensional base with lighter ends and pops of brighter pieces. Bayalage and a melted highlight is the perfect combination for that perfect lived in hair.
Hope to see you in my chair soon,
Love Paige