Foilyage: The Perfect Blend of Balayage & Highlights
Looking for the softness of balayage with the brightness of highlights? Foilyage is the perfect hybrid technique that combines both for a seamless, dimensional, and high-impact result.
At BRUSH Amsterdam, foilyage is one of our signature techniques, designed to create natural-looking color with extra brightness, depth, and long-lasting results.
What is foilyage?
Foilyage is a hair coloring technique that combines hand-painted balayage with foil techniques to create more lift and brightness.
By using foils, we can achieve a lighter result than traditional balayage, while still maintaining the soft, blended finish that balayage is known for.
This makes foilyage ideal for clients who want:
- More brightness than balayage alone
- A softer result than traditional highlights
- A natural blend with extra contrast
Why choose foilyage?
- More lift: Foils allow for stronger lightening, especially on darker hair
- Soft transitions: No harsh lines or stripy effect
- Low-maintenance grow-out: Blends naturally with your base color
- Custom result: Fully tailored to your hair and desired look
Foilyage vs balayage vs highlights
Foilyage sits between balayage and highlights.
- Balayage: softer, more natural, lower maintenance
- Highlights: brighter, more structured, higher maintenance
- Foilyage: the perfect balance between softness and brightness
Not sure which technique suits you best? Read our Balayage vs Highlights guide.
Who is foilyage best for?
Foilyage is ideal if you want noticeable brightness without sacrificing a natural look.
- Darker hair that needs more lift
- Clients transitioning from highlights to a softer result
- Blondes who want more brightness and contrast
- Anyone who wants a modern, blended color result
Our signature foilyage technique at BRUSH Amsterdam
At BRUSH, foilyage is never one-size-fits-all. Every treatment starts with a detailed consultation where we analyze your hair, color history, and goals.
We focus on placement, dimension, and hair health to create a result that looks natural, balanced, and long-lasting.
We often combine foilyage with face framing for extra brightness around the face, and with toning to achieve the perfect final shade.
We use premium products such as Schwarzkopf BlondMe and K18 to protect your hair during the lightening process and maintain strength and shine.
Good to know before choosing foilyage
- Suitable for all hair types and textures
- Works on light and dark hair
- Ideal if you want brightness without high maintenance
- Includes professional care to maintain hair health
Book your foilyage appointment
If you want a modern, dimensional hair color with the perfect balance of softness and brightness, foilyage is one of the most versatile techniques available.
Our BRUSH color specialists will create a fully customized result tailored to your features, hair type, and lifestyle.