Balayage – Face Framing is a soft, hand-painted colour service that concentrates lighter pieces around the hairline to lift and brighten your face. It gives you a fresher look without a harsh line of regrowth, with a tone that stays glossy and wearable between visits.
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What Balayage – Face Framing includes
This service focuses on brightness where it makes the most difference, with careful placement and a clean, blended finish.
- Consultation on your current colour, previous colouring, and the level of brightness you want around the face
- Face-framing lightening placed along the hairline and front sections for a soft, natural lift
- Blended transition into your mid-lengths so the front pieces do not look stripy or “chunky”
- Toning to refine warmth or add a cooler, creamier finish (depending on your hair and goal)
- Optional soft root melt for a seamless grow-out
- Finished styling so you can see the blend and how the lighter pieces sit around your face
Face framing balayage for a brighter look without obvious regrowth
Face framing is ideal if you want to look lighter and more refreshed, but you do not want frequent full-head highlighting.
- Great for adding lightness around the face while keeping the rest of your colour more natural
- A smart option if you are growing out older highlights and want a softer blend
- Works well alongside grey blending, especially when you want brightness without looking overdone
How the lighter pieces are placed around the hairline
We focus on where the light catches naturally, then build brightness in a controlled way to protect condition.
- Sectioning and placement are chosen to suit your haircut and how you wear your parting
- Lightener is painted for a diffused edge, then checked so the lift stays even
- Toner is selected to match your skin tone and your preferred finish (warm, neutral, or cool)
Keeping your face-framing pieces glossy between appointments
A few small habits make a big difference to shine and tone.
- Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, and avoid over-washing if you can
- Add a weekly mask to keep the front sections smooth and hydrated
- Use heat protection around the hairline, as face-framing pieces are often styled more
- Book a toner refresh when the brightness is right but the tone needs polishing
Frequently Asked Questions
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