Balayage, a French term meaning “to sweep,” is a hair coloring technique that creates soft, natural-looking highlights by hand-painting the hair with bleach or lightener. Unlike traditional foiling or highlighting methods, balayage does not use foils or plastic wrap, allowing for a more blended, sun-kissed effect.
Balayage has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its low-maintenance nature and ability to flatter a wide range of hair colors and textures. It is also less damaging than traditional highlighting techniques, as it does not require the use of harsh chemicals or heat.