Coloration5 min

Balayage: 5 Placement Errors to Avoid

Balayage light is decided before the first brushstroke. Here are the most frequent placement errors in the salon.

1. Ignoring the cut before placing light

Placement must follow the actual fall of the lengths. Light applied without taking layers into account ends up hidden as soon as the first styling is done.

2. Sections that are too thick

A section that is too dense saturates the strand and breaks the blend. Consistency in thickness determines the softness of the result.

3. Root treated without blending

Root blending requires a progressive gesture. A sharp attack creates a visible line as soon as it grows back.

4. Neglecting to monitor lightening

Lightening is checked visually and regularly, according to the manufacturer's instructions, not by a timer alone.

5. Skipping reasoned toning

The final shade is chosen after reading the underlying pigment obtained, not according to a routine formula.