Ombré & Balayage

Honey Balayage

Warm honey blonde ribbons hand painted through a light brown base, lightening gradually toward the ends.

Honey Balayage

BeforeHoney Balayage

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the shade lands on your own photo instead.

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The honey ribbons go on freehand at the surface of chosen sections, the same technique as any balayage, which keeps the base underneath soft and the transition gradual rather than banded. Because the starting base is already a light brown, the ribbons need less lift than a similar balayage on darker hair, so the result looks sun warmed rather than obviously colored. Indoors the whole head can pass as one warm blonde; outside the honey ribbons brighten and separate from the base. It fades toward a paler, slightly less golden blonde as the warmth washes out.

Undertonewarm. The golden honey tone suits warm, olive and neutral-warm skin, and it can look a little sallow against very cool, pink-toned skin that wants a cooler blonde.
Starting pointLight brown hair reaches this with a partial lift and no bleach on the painted sections, while a medium or dark brown base needs those same sections lightened further to show true honey.
UpkeepA warm gloss every 8 to 10 weeks keeps the honey from fading pale, and because balayage grows out softly, a full repaint can typically wait 3 to 4 months.

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Questions about Honey Balayage

Which skin undertones suit Honey Balayage?

Warm undertones. The golden honey tone suits warm, olive and neutral-warm skin, and it can look a little sallow against very cool, pink-toned skin that wants a cooler blonde.

What hair do I need to start with for Honey Balayage?

Light brown hair reaches this with a partial lift and no bleach on the painted sections, while a medium or dark brown base needs those same sections lightened further to show true honey.

How much upkeep does Honey Balayage need?

A warm gloss every 8 to 10 weeks keeps the honey from fading pale, and because balayage grows out softly, a full repaint can typically wait 3 to 4 months.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts Honey 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.