Best Highlights Hair Salon NYC Full or Partial Balayage
Full vs Partial Balayage: What’s the Difference and Which Is Best for You?
Balayage is a popular hair color technique that not only gives your hair a beautifully blended, sun-kissed glow. It also grows out naturally, making balayage an incredibly low-maintenance, go-to hairstyle.
If you’ve been searching for the perfect balayage look, you can opt between a full or partial balayage. But what’s the difference, and which one is right for you? A full balayage lightens majority of your hair through the mid-lengths and ends, while a partial balayage is placed on specific sections on your head for a softer look.
Let’s explore both options, with hair care and product tips to keep your balayage looking and feeling fresh.
What Is a Full Balayage?
A full balayage is the go-big version of the trend. At ARYA HAIR SALON NYC our L’Oreal Professional hair colorist will use a hand hair painting technique to paint lightener across all your strands, through mid-lengths and ends, giving you brightness all over and a seamless blend.
Full balayage is perfect if you:
- Want a noticeable, all-around lighter look.
- Love a beach-blonde or high-contrast style.
- Want a total hair transformation.
How Often Should You Get a Full Balayage?
A full balayage is designed to grow out gradually, which means you won’t need a refresh as often as traditional highlights. We recommend scheduling a full balayage every 3 to 6 months, depending on your hair goals and how blonde your highlighted pieces are.
If you choose a high-contrast blonde balayage, a toning or gloss service every 4-6 weeks is great to maintain your shade and shine. This depends on how often you wash your hair, if you use heat and UV protection and also, your hair’s condition. However, you can stretch your appointments a little longer if you’ve gone for softer, natural blends.
Even when your balayage still looks great, regular glossing and deep treatments will help to maintain the health, shine and smoothness of your lightened hair.
What Is a Partial Balayage?
A partial balayage only adds brightness to the top and front sections of your hair. This style is more of a gentle refresh that keeps your natural color shining through while also having lighter pieces that catch the light.
It’s the ideal choice if you:
- Want a low-maintenance color update.
- Prefer a subtle and sun-touched finish.
- Already have lightened hair but want to refresh it.
How Often Should You Get a Partial Balayage?
With a partial balayage, most people can wait between 4 and 6 months before getting a refresh.
However, if you prefer to keep your highlights bright with a fresh tone, you can book a toning or glossing service every 4-6 weeks. This will help to neutralize any brassiness and keep your color looking freshly blended.
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