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It’s been a few years since balayage became one of the most popular hair colouring techniques among Australian women. Its ongoing popularity can be attributed to the fact it’s one of the most effective ways of achieving an effortless sweep of lighter colour at the ends of the hair, subtly blending into a perfect gradient up towards the roots with no detectable lines as the colour darkens.

If you’re a fan of the balayage effect, why not shake up your look with a twist on the original colouring process? It’s an exciting approach to balayage that Hills District hairstylists are increasingly adopting – the reverse balayage!

WHAT IS REVERSE BALAYAGE?

Reverse balayage is when the lighter colour is at your roots and it gradually darkens down to your tips, which will be the darkest shade. Although any colours can be used, balayage works best when the base and secondary tone complement your skin tone and eye colour. This colour technique is the perfect option if you love the traditional balayage look and perhaps want to try something different.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GIVING IT A GO

Reverse balayage requires more maintenance than the traditional colour treatment because with the lighter shade at the roots rather than the tips, dark regrowth will be obvious. You’ll need a touch-up every couple of weeks or so.

But if you don’t mind that, this technique is a great choice if you have naturally light hair and want to experiment with colour without having to make a full commitment to a darker shade. If you get tired of the look, all you need to do is let the colour grow out naturally or cut your hair.

Warning: be prepared to turn heads with this look, as it’s bolder and edgier than its predecessor.

WHERE TO GET REVERSE BALAYAGE?

Want to try out reverse balayage? It’s a simple look but does require expertise, so make sure you choose the right salon. Request a consultation with the colourist and don’t be afraid to ask questions. They should be able to advise you on the best colour combination for your skin tone, eye colour and hair type.

Made a hair colour choice you regret? You aren’t alone! You might have chosen a shade that’s too dark for your skin. Maybe you attempted to recreate the pastel trend at home with disastrous results. Perhaps your perfect colour turned brassy in the pool. Whatever the reason for your colour woes, fixing it yourself is a no-no! Here’s why it’s best to leave hair colour correction to the experts.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DYE YOUR HAIR

Changing your hair colour is a complex process involving powerful chemicals that neutralise, strip or cover your hair’s natural pigmentation. Every person’s hair pigmentation, and how the hair takes colour is unique, which is why a single shade of blonde will look different on every person.

Your original hair colour affects the impact a dye has on your hair. For this reason, if you dye your hair a particular shade and decide you hate it, you can’t simply dye it again the next day. You will need to chemically alter your hair’s colour to correct the undertones before dying it again.

To do this, you will need to neutralise the existing shade by counteracting it with another colour. For example, yellow-blonde hair can be toned down to a more natural shade of ice-blonde by adding purple. Hair that’s developed an orange hue can be made less brassy with the addition of a dark blue or indigo. A colour that’s too flat or ashy can be warmed up with subtle balayage or strobing in warm shades.

Your colourist may also add multiple shades to keep your hair looking vibrant.

WHY YOU SHOULD LEAVE COLOUR CORRECTION TO THE EXPERTS

An professional colourist will ensure that the colour suits your complexion and that the hair remains as strong and healthy as possible. Depending on how damaged the hair is, you might need to strengthen it to ensure it can withstand the rigours of colour correction and redyeing.

Knowing what you know now, it’s easy to see why colour correction requires the expertise of a professional hairdresser or colourist. If you’re living in New South Wales, you can find these experts at Belcastro Hair, a top Winston Hills colour correction salon.

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