Balayage

Balayage is a French word that means to sweep. This hair coloring technique involves creating highlights by hand-painting or “sweeping” on the surface of random sections of the hair.

Usually, we start by painting dye or lightener starting from the midshaft down towards the end of the hair. Contrary to a common misconception, balayage isn’t the look but the technique where hair dye is added without foil.

Balayage can be applied throughout your hair for a lighter look all around. Choosing this eliminates the need to maintain inevitable root growth. You can also choose a partial or mini balayage which can be done on the upper area of your face or around your face.

Balayage is usually only a few shades lighter than your natural hair, giving it a more natural, sunlit glow.

Balayage Hair Coloring Ideas

Long waves with Caramel Balayage
Long hair, tumbling curls and caramel highlights are a guaranteed match. Adding a variety of beautiful V-cut layers adds movement to the waves, while the warm undertones give it a sophisticated and stylish look.
Shiny Golden Bonde Balayage
The balayage hair looks amazing with smooth waves and touches of golden bronde. You can do away with the waves and still rock a stylish straight balayage to look your best.
Cool Ash Brown Balayage
If you have dark hair and you're wondering if you can try balayage, the answer is Yes. It's all about finding the right hue to complement your locks and the vibe. Ashen brown lightens up your look but still keeps things subtle and understated.
Multi Colored Balayage
Because balayage is hand-painted, it leaves a lot of room for creativity. We can dye your hair to become a work of art, a combination of complementing colors. This collage of shades gives us a lot of tones to look at and a beauty to be inspired by. Adding a wavy finish helps blend the "chaos," making it even more beautiful.

The Team

Theo Halkias
Stylist

NYC based colorist with 25 + years of experience in the hair industry. Theo’s careful attention to detail and in depth knowledge of color has gained her a strong and loyal clientele. Theo’s goals are to provide her client’s with looks that represent and exalt their style and lifestyle.

Adriana Fuentes
Stylist

UWS based stylist with over 12+ years experience in color/cut. A strong and dynamic educational background ranging from Oscar Blandi to Sassoon give Adriana the knowledge, techniques and creative eye to create personalized looks that meet and surpass both the needs and expectations of her clients.

Brianna Virta
Stylist

Coming to NYC from San Francisco in 2019, Brianna has been in the hair industry for 10+ years being trained exclusively by Oribe. Specializing in all color and haircut needs, she is passionate about her work and even more so about her clients! Brianna has a special eye for highlighting and cut, making sure to go above and beyond all your hair needs!

Anthony Warner
Stylist

Born and raised in NYC, Anthony comes to us with over 15 years of experience in the hair industry! He specializes in Balayage, Highlights, Cutting and Keratin Treatment. Anthony is passionate about making sure everyone who sits in his hair not only leaves feeling happy but also confident in their new hair style!

Baiba Torman
Stylist

Hailing from Europe and with 15+ years of experience in the beauty and hair industry, both in Europe and in the United States, Baiba possesses a strong and dynamic technical and creative eye that reflect her Toni & Guy background and her ability to create personal and one of a kind looks that reflect each and every single client who sits in her chair. Cutter, Colorist and Makeup Artist and with specializations in Keratin treatments and Air Brush makeup, Baiba is always at the forefront of the Beauty Industry.

Ty Taucher
Stylist / Assistant
Oxana Raiter
Esthetician
Ismael Mosquera
Stylist
Lisa Windett
Esthetician
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