balayage technique
Alexa Chung is a fan of balayage. left: Balayage results in subtle highlights.
balayage
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f you have been searching for a look you’ve seen on the pages of a magazine, you’re not alone. It has been a long time since a colour trend has had such an impact on stylists and celebrities the world over. The sensation of the moment is the Mod’s Hair signature technique balayage, and Zhanna Sattsaeva and her team are turning heads on the Gold Coast with this must-have look. Balayage is the technique of choice when it comes to highlights or lowlights. “You don’t have to be blonde either, our Parisian technique works on every hair colour. It is for everyone, but it does work best on longer layers,” explains Zhanna. “Our Gold Coast clients are embracing the Mod’s Hair signature look. They come in with pictures of Jennifer
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Aniston and Alexa Chung (pictured) – celebs sporting artfully dishevelled, effortlessly sun-kissed hair, asking if we know how they can get this look. It is very easy for us, as Mod’s Hair clients have been wearing this look since 1968. One of the best things about balayage is that it can last up to three months. This is due to the strategic way we apply the colour at the root area. The colour is lightly applied at this point, and the natural colour of the hair – be it blonde or brown – then blends seamlessly into the balayage colour. Perfect balayage is customised to our clients’ hair colour, texture and face structure. The true beauty of balayage is in creating believable highlights and lowlights with gentle contrasts that reflect the light.
getty; balayage images by bcimagery.com.au
From Paris to the Gold Coast, this Mod’s Hair signature technique is enjoying growing popularity with celebrities and stylists.
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