Hair ServicesQuestion 164 of 484
Balayage is best described as which kind of color technique?
a.A semi-permanent gloss that washes out in three shampoos
b.Saturating every strand to the scalp at one level
c.A freehand, painted-on lightening technique with soft, blended grow-out
d.A two-step relaxer-then-color process
Explanation
Balayage (French for sweeping) is a freehand painting technique where lightener is applied to surface strands to create a naturally blended, sun-kissed effect with a soft regrowth line. It is not a full base saturation, a relaxer service, or a semi-permanent gloss.
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