Balayage has become one of the most requested colour techniques at our Mayfair salon.
When it is done well, it is one of the most flattering and lowest-maintenance colour results available. When it is not, it can look uneven, over-lightened or flat. The difference is almost entirely in the hand that applies it.
Our balayage specialists are trained personally by Jo Hansford and have years of experience working with every hair type, base colour and skin tone. The results we aim for are the same in every case: colour that looks as though it belongs to your hair, not colour that has been applied to it.
Balayage is a bespoke, freehand hair colouring technique where colour is painted directly onto the hair to create a soft, natural-looking finish. The term comes from the French word meaning “to sweep,” describing the gentle motion used to apply colour through the mid-lengths and ends for a beautifully blended, sun-kissed effect.
While balayage is traditionally created using a freehand application, it can also be enhanced with foils to achieve additional lift, brightness, or more defined dimension. This makes it a highly versatile colouring service that can be tailored to suit your hair type, desired look, and maintenance preferences.
Perfect for clients seeking low-maintenance colour with seamless regrowth, balayage delivers natural depth, movement, and shine. Whether you are looking for subtle balayage or a brighter transformation, our expert colourists will create a personalised balayage that complements your complexion and style.
balayage FAQs
Balayage is versatile across hair types and base colours, but it works particularly well for:
Clients who want a
natural, lived-in finish rather than a precise, uniform result
Those looking for lower-maintenance colour with a longer interval between appointments
Darker bases where a soft graduation of colour is more flattering than a stark contrast
Clients transitioning from highlights who want a softer, less structured grow-out
Anyone wanting to add warmth, dimension or movement without significant lightening
Balayage is not always the right technique. If you want significant overall lightening, a more structured result or very fine, closely spaced colour, foil highlights or babylights may be a better fit. We will talk through both at your consultation and recommend the approach that suits your hair and lifestyle.
Balayage from £315
The final price depends on the length and density of your hair, the
complexity of the colour application and your colourist's experience level. All
pricing is confirmed at your complimentary consultation before your appointment
is booked - there are no surprises on the day.
Book a Balayage Colour appointment
Our Mayfair salon welcomes new clients by appointment. A complimentary colour consultation is the right starting point for any new balayage client - it gives us the time to assess your hair properly and give you an honest picture of what to expect before you commit to anything.
Book a complimentary consultation
If you are still weighing up whether balayage or highlights would suit you better, our guide to the difference between the two is a good place to start.
