Hand-painted highlights for effortlessly beautiful, low-maintenance color
Expert colorists serving Kingston, Plymouth & Duxbury
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Balayage (pronounced BAH-lee-ahge) is a French hair coloring technique where color is literally painted onto your hair by hand. Unlike traditional foil highlights, balayage creates soft, natural-looking results with no harsh lines or obvious regrowth.
This artistic technique allows our colorists to customize the placement of highlights exactly where they’ll complement your features best. The result? Sun-kissed, dimensional color that looks like you spent a summer at the beach.
Grows out beautifully without harsh lines
Tailored to your face shape & style
Soft, blended, sun-kissed finish
No foils mean less processing time
Ombre creates a stunning gradient effect, transitioning from darker roots to lighter ends. This bold yet wearable style offers maximum impact with minimal maintenance, as the darker roots mean no visible regrowth line.
Perfect for those wanting a dramatic change without frequent salon visits, ombre can be subtle (sombre) or bold, depending on your preference. Our experts blend the transition seamlessly for a professional, polished look.
Dark roots are part of the look
Bold transformation with one service
Looks great straight or curled
Months between appointments
Find the perfect technique for your lifestyle and hair goals
| Feature | Balayage | Ombre | Traditional Highlights |
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Application
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Hand-painted
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Gradient blend
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Foil wrapped
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Look
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Natural, sun-kissed
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Bold gradient
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Uniform, defined
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Maintenance
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3-4 months
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4-6 months
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6-8 weeks
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Best For
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Natural dimension
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Dramatic change
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Gray coverage, brightness
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Growing Out
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Seamless blend
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No root line
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Visible regrowth line
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Coverage
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Strategic placement
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Ends focused
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Root to tip
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Processing Time
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2-3 hours
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2-3 hours
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1.5-2.5 hours
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Starting Price
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From $175
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From $150
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From $95
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Customized hand-painted color for every hair type and style preference
Complete head of hand-painted highlights for maximum dimension and brightness. Perfect for first-time balayage or dramatic transformations.
Focused on the top layers and front sections. Ideal for maintaining your look or adding subtle dimension.
Strategically placed highlights around your face to brighten your complexion and enhance your features.
Beautiful gradient from dark roots to light ends. Choose your contrast level from subtle to bold.
A softer version of ombre with a more gradual transition. Perfect for a natural, lived-in look.
Light roots transitioning to darker ends. A unique, modern twist on traditional techniques.
Combines foils with balayage for maximum lift and brightness. Best for dark hair going significantly lighter.
Seamlessly blends multiple colors from roots to ends. Creates a melted, multi-dimensional effect.
Tone and gloss your existing balayage to eliminate brassiness and restore shine. Quick service between full sessions.
What to expect during your hand-painted color transformation
We discuss your hair goals, assess your current color and condition, and create a customized plan. We’ll show you examples and set realistic expectations for your transformation.
Your hair is carefully sectioned based on your desired look. We protect your skin and clothing, and prepare the custom color formula specifically for your hair.
This is where the artistry happens! Your colorist hand-paints the lightener exactly where needed, creating natural, seamless transitions. Every stroke is intentional and customized.
Relax with complimentary beverages and magazines while your color develops. We monitor the process to achieve the perfect lift without compromising hair health.
Custom toner is applied to eliminate brassiness and achieve your desired shade. This step is crucial for creating beautiful blonde, caramel, or ash tones.
Deep conditioning treatment to restore moisture, followed by a professional blowout and style. We’ll teach you styling tips to show off your new dimension.
Real results from our Kingston salon serving Plymouth and Duxbury clients
Expert hand-painted color conveniently located in Kingston
Home to South Shore’s balayage experts. Our Kingston salon has been perfecting hand-painted techniques for over 20 years.
Plymouth’s favorite balayage destination. Skip the downtown hassle and enjoy expert color at better prices.
Duxbury clients love our sophisticated balayage techniques and luxury service without Boston prices.
Everything you need to know about hand-painted hair color
Balayage is a technique where color is hand-painted throughout the hair to create natural-looking highlights and dimension. Ombre is a style that creates a gradient effect from dark roots to light ends. Balayage can be subtle or bold and is placed strategically, while ombre always features that signature dark-to-light transition.
Use purple shampoo once a week to prevent brassiness. Deep condition weekly to maintain hair health. Use heat protectant before styling. We recommend professional products which we carry in-salon. Schedule a gloss treatment between full appointments to refresh your color. Protect your hair from sun and chlorine during summer months.
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