Balayage amsterdam

Balayage is a highlighting technique and it creates soft, graduated lightness that adds dimension and movement.

Balayage typically lasts 3 to 6 months, depending on hair growth and maintenance. Its blended style allows it to grow out beautifully, requiring less frequent touch-ups than traditional highlights

Yes! Balayage works beautifully on a variety of hair types and textures. Our stylists are skilled in customizing the technique to match your unique hair needs for optimal results.

Yes, at BRUSH we also perform balayage on hair that has previously been dyed with black box dye. Because this process is complex and delicate, it’s important to understand that your dream result might not be achievable in a single appointment. That’s why we recommend starting with a consultation with one of our color experts to discuss what’s possible for your hair.

BRUSH Amsterdam is known as one of the leading salons in the Netherlands for advanced balayage services. Our specialists have extensive experience with difficult color situations, including box-dyed hair, and know how to create soft, natural-looking balayage that enhances your individual style.

Balayage is a freehand coloring technique that adds depth and a sun-kissed glow. It can absolutely be applied to black box-dyed hair, but lifting such dark pigments often requires more care and sometimes even a color correction first, in order to achieve the most beautiful result.

What to expect:

• Color preparation: Depending on your hair’s current condition, we may need to use a color remover or lightening process before applying balayage highlights. Your stylist will carefully assess and select the safest method.
  
• Personalized balayage: Every balayage is customized to your hair type, existing color, and end goal, ensuring a smooth, natural transition.
  
• Healthy hair approach: We always prioritize the condition of your hair, using high-quality, professional products to protect, strengthen and leave your hair shiny and soft.
  

We know that balayage on box-dyed black hair takes extra expertise and patience, and our team is dedicated to helping you achieve a radiant, dimensional look while keeping your hair healthy and strong.

Our team is highly experienced in working with box-dyed hair, but it’s important to know that there are certain risks and that achieving your ideal look may require more than one appointment.

Possible challenges with balayage on box-dyed hair:

1. Uneven lifting and patchy results

Box dye can create stubborn layers of color that are difficult to remove. This may cause balayage highlights to lift unevenly, especially if the dye has been applied inconsistently or if your hair’s porosity varies. Our colorists will evaluate your hair carefully and design a plan to work with your current base, but one session may not be enough for a flawless blend.

2. Risk of dryness or breakage

Because many box dyes contain stronger chemicals, frequent use can leave hair fragile. Lightening already-processed hair increases the risk of dryness, brittleness, or breakage. At BRUSH, we prioritize the health of your hair and select professional-grade products that protect and strengthen, but extra care and time may still be needed.

3. Tonal inconsistencies

Box dye often creates flat, one-dimensional color without natural undertones, which makes blending balayage more challenging. Sometimes a color correction or tone adjustment is necessary first to achieve a soft and natural result.

4. Multiple sessions may be needed

Reaching your perfect balayage look after box dye often requires a gradual approach. This could involve several lightening treatments or toning sessions to achieve the desired effect without overprocessing your hair.

5. Managing hair health during the process

Lightening hair that has been dyed multiple times can stress the hair shaft. Our stylists use bond-repairing and protective treatments to maintain strength, shine, and softness while carefully monitoring the process.

Our approach at BRUSH

We believe in transparency: balayage on box-dyed hair is possible, but it requires patience, expertise, and sometimes multiple visits. During your consultation, our specialists will assess your hair and create a customized plan that prioritizes both the look you want and the health of your hair.

Yes, at BRUSH Amsterdam we are proud to have some of the top balayage specialists in the Netherlands, with extensive expertise in working on grey hair that has been previously colored with permanent dye for coverage. We recognize that coloring and lightening grey hair requires extra precision and care to maintain its health while creating the desired shade.

Our stylists are highly trained in handling permanently dyed grey hair and use gentle, professional lightening methods together with premium products designed for treated hair. Whether you want to brighten your look with highlights or transition to a softer, lighter shade, we ensure every step is carried out safely and with great attention to detail.

When performing balayage on grey hair that has been dyed, we focus on:

• Protecting hair health throughout the lightening process with nourishing, professional-grade products.
  
• Creating a seamless blend between natural greys and previously colored sections.
  
• Delivering a natural, harmonious result that enhances your personal style.
  

Our mission is to make the transition from grey coverage to a luminous, multi-dimensional balayage smooth and safe, giving you a vibrant look while keeping your hair healthy, shiny, and strong.

At BRUSH Amsterdam, our color specialists have extensive experience working with every hair type, including grey and silver tones, to create natural balayage and complete color makeovers. Because grey hair can sometimes resist coloring, we apply advanced techniques and professional-grade products to gently lift and enhance your strands. Whether you’re after a soft, blended coverage, luminous highlights, or a bold transformation, our stylists adapt the process to suit your natural shade and your personal style.

We rely on high-quality, gentle lightening formulas that protect the integrity of your hair while delivering beautiful results. This ensures your hair remains strong, shiny, and full of vitality. Our focus is always on achieving a smooth, natural finish that complements your unique texture and enhances your overall look.

To maintain your balayage, use sulfate-free shampoos and deep conditioning treatments. Regular salon visits for touch-ups will also help keep your color vibrant.

Definitely! Our team will carefully evaluate your existing hair color and create a customized plan to achieve the balayage style you’re aiming for.

Our stylists will help you select a color that complements your skin tone and personal style. Feel free to bring inspiration photos to guide your decision!

Although all coloring processes can impact the hair, our expert stylists work with premium products and advanced techniques to reduce damage as much as possible. We’ll also guide you with personalized aftercare advice to keep your hair strong and healthy.

A balayage appointment can take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours, depending on the complexity of the look and your hair length.