Balayage in Downtown LA
Hand-painted color that looks like your hair, just brighter. Balayage grows out without a hard line, so you can go months between appointments — ideal if you want dimension without a strict touch-up schedule.
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- Technique
- Hand-painted
- Grows out
- Softly, no hard line
- Touch-ups
- Every 3–4 months
- Price
- By length
Which one is right for you?
| Balayage | Foil highlights | |
|---|---|---|
| How it’s applied | Painted by hand onto the surface | Woven sections sealed in foils |
| Look | Soft, sun-kissed, blended at the root | Brighter, more even from root to end |
| Grow-out | Gentle — no harsh regrowth line | Regrowth shows sooner |
| Upkeep | Every 3–4 months | Every 6–10 weeks |
| Best for | Low maintenance, brunettes going brighter | Maximum brightness, blondes |
Balayage works best when you…
Want low maintenance
Regrowth blends in, so you can stretch appointments to every few months.
Have dark or medium hair
Brunettes and dark blondes get the most natural-looking lift and warmth.
Are growing out color
Painted pieces soften the line between old color and new growth.
Want a face-framing glow
Brighter pieces around the face lift your skin tone without a full change.
Keep your balayage bright
First week
- Wait 48–72 hours before the first wash
- Skip chlorine pools and salt water
- Air-dry when you can
- Avoid clarifying shampoos
Ongoing
- Sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo
- Purple or blue shampoo once a week if brassy
- Heat protection every time you style
- Gloss or tone between lightening sessions
One of the best salons in Downtown! The team is incredibly professional, always on time, and super efficient. Even though I have the option to go to women-only salons, I feel completely comfortable here and always have a great experience. I'm genuinely so happy with the results every time. Highly recommend!
Bring the right photos
Choose photos of people with a similar starting color to yours. Caramel balayage on dark brown hair and icy balayage on light blonde are very different appointments. Show us where you want the brightness — face, ends or all over.
How long it takes
Hand-painting, processing, toning and a blow dry take time: plan roughly 2.5–4 hours depending on length and thickness. Very dark or previously colored hair may need two sessions to go light safely.
Toner is half the result
Lightened hair goes warm. A toner adjusts it to the shade you chose — honey, caramel, beige or ash. Toners fade, so a gloss between lightening sessions keeps the color fresh.
Balayage on dark hair
Dark brown and black hair look best with caramel, chestnut and bronze tones that stay close to the base. They also grow out the most naturally, which is the point of balayage.
Price
Balayage is booked as a color appointment and priced by length and how much lightening you want; your stylist confirms before starting. For comparison, highlights are $200 and full color is $250–$400.
Balayage questions
How much is balayage?
Balayage is booked as a color appointment and priced by length and how much lightening you want. For reference, highlights are $200 and full color is $250–$400. Your stylist confirms the price before starting.
How long does balayage take?
Plan for about 2.5–4 hours depending on length and thickness.
Does balayage work on black hair?
Yes. Dark hair lifts to caramel and honey tones first; very light blonde may take more than one session to keep the hair healthy.
How often do I need a touch-up?
Usually every 3–4 months, with an optional gloss in between to refresh the tone.
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Balayage in Downtown LA
- Address650 S Grand Ave #100, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- HoursMon – Sun, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Mon – Sun, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- ParkingPaid street parking (meters) on Grand Ave and nearby streets, when spaces are available.
- Metro7th St/Metro Center station (A, B, D and E lines) is a short walk away.