Ash Blonde Balayage

Cool blonde ribbons hand painted through a darker base, so the ash tone shows mainly in the lengths and ends.

Ash Blonde Balayage

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Balayage means the color is painted freehand onto the surface of chosen sections rather than foiled from root to end, which keeps the base underneath untouched and the grow out soft. Here the painted ribbons are lifted pale and then toned ash, canceling the yellow stage so the blonde reads cool and slightly smoky against the darker base. Indoors the two tones blend into one dimensional brown; in daylight the cool ribbons separate and catch the light. The ash toner is the first thing to fade, so warmth creeps back into the ribbons within a few weeks.

Undertonecool, neutral. The ash ribbons sit coolest against pink and neutral-toned fair skin, and the darker base underneath keeps deep or olive skin from looking washed out by all that cool blonde.
Starting pointLight to medium brown hair only needs the painted sections lifted, while a dark brown or black base has to be bleached in those same spots before the ash toner will hold true.
UpkeepA toner refresh every 6 to 8 weeks keeps the ribbons from turning yellow, and because balayage has no hard regrowth line, a full repaint can usually wait 3 to 4 months.

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Questions about Ash Blonde Balayage

Which skin undertones suit Ash Blonde Balayage?

Cool, neutral undertones. The ash ribbons sit coolest against pink and neutral-toned fair skin, and the darker base underneath keeps deep or olive skin from looking washed out by all that cool blonde.

What hair do I need to start with for Ash Blonde Balayage?

Light to medium brown hair only needs the painted sections lifted, while a dark brown or black base has to be bleached in those same spots before the ash toner will hold true.

How much upkeep does Ash Blonde Balayage need?

A toner refresh every 6 to 8 weeks keeps the ribbons from turning yellow, and because balayage has no hard regrowth line, a full repaint can usually wait 3 to 4 months.

Can I try Ash Blonde Balayage on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Ash Blonde Balayage on a photo of your own hair in a few seconds, so you can check it against your skin tone and eye color before you book or buy a box dye. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.