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Balayage

Balayage Maintenance

£50 – £109
30 - 45 mins
Patch Test Required
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Keep your balayage looking its best between full colour services. Balayage Maintenance is a focused refresh that restores tone, revives shine and keeps your blend soft and seamless. We assess your colour fade and regrowth, then mix a bespoke gloss to neutralise warmth and rebalance your shade. Where helpful, we refine the root blend and brighten the hairline so dimension looks believable and polished. The result is clean, expensive-looking colour that lasts, with hair that feels smooth and healthy.

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What's Included

A targeted top up to maintain your lived-in colour.

  • Personal consultation to review fade, tone and regrowth.
  • Bespoke gloss or toner to neutralise brass and refine shade.
  • Root smudge or melt to soften lines, if needed.
  • Hairline or parting brighten up to lift the face frame, when suitable.
  • Bond care and cuticle seal for strength and shine.
  • Quick dry and style to check tone, plus aftercare guidance.

Who It's For

Ideal if you love low-maintenance colour and want it to stay clean and dimensional between bigger appointments. Book when you start to see warmth or your blend looks a touch flat.

Great for busy schedules, events or travel when you want a polished finish without the time of a full balayage. Suitable for most hair types and shades.

If you are looking for a significant lift, a lighter overall look or major correction, a full lightening service will be more appropriate.

Duration & Appointment Timing

The service typically takes 30 to 45 minutes, including consultation and processing. It is designed to fit neatly into your day with minimal downtime.

For best results, book every 6 to 10 weeks depending on your shade, wash frequency and heat or sun exposure. If it has been several months since your last balayage, we may recommend a longer appointment.

Aftercare & Maintenance

Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner. Limit washing, keep water warm rather than hot and always apply heat protection before styling.

A weekly hydrating mask and occasional bond care will help maintain softness and strength. If recommended for your shade, use a purple or blue toning product sparingly to control brass.

Plan for a gloss refresh every 6 to 10 weeks, with a fuller balayage or face-frame lift every few months as needed. Protect hair from chlorine and UV to prolong your tone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a balayage maintenance appointment include?
A consultation, a bespoke gloss or toner to refine tone, and a root smudge or melt if needed. We may brighten the hairline or parting when suitable, and finish with guidance on aftercare.
How long will the results last?
Most clients enjoy 6 to 8 weeks of refined tone and shine. Longevity depends on your hair, home care, washing frequency and exposure to heat, sun or chlorine.
Will this lighten my hair further?
The focus is tone and blend, not major lightening. A subtle hairline top up may add a little lift, but for noticeable brightness you will need a full balayage appointment.
Is this suitable for grey coverage?
It can soften regrowth lines and gently blend early greys around the hairline. For consistent coverage, book a dedicated root coverage service alongside your balayage plan.
Can I add a haircut or blow dry?
Yes, many clients pair this with a cut or styling for a complete finish. Request it when booking so enough time is reserved.

Available Team Members

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    Kayleigh
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    Lisa
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    Freya
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    Barry
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    Bria
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    Mary
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