Balayage and ombré are two of our most requested color techniques, and while they’re often mentioned together, they create very different results. Balayage is a hand-painted technique that adds soft, natural-looking highlights throughout your hair, with a subtle transition and minimal visible line of demarcation.
Ombré, on the other hand, creates a more deliberate gradient — darker roots that gradually lighten toward the ends. It’s a bolder, more dramatic look that still grows out gracefully.
If you want low-maintenance color that blends seamlessly as it grows, balayage is usually the better fit. If you love a clear, graphic color transition, ombré might be exactly what you’re looking for. Bring reference photos to your consultation and we’ll help you decide together.