Balayage 101

Balayage, Ombré & Sombré at Melanie Richard’s Hair & Beauty Salon, Peterborough

Deciding which hair colour is right for you can be a confusing task, especially now there is so many new techniques and trends to choose from. Fear not! The hair colour experts at Melanie Richard’s hair & beauty salon in Peterborough, are here to explain what the difference is between Balayage, Ombré & Sombré Hair Colour and why they are among the most asked for hair colours today.

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Hand-Painted Balayage 

This is a bespoke look that is tailored to each client’s hairstyle and personal requirements.  We can give you gorgeous hand-painted highlights in whatever shade works best for your complexion. Why not pop into our Peterborough hairdressing salon for a free consultation and chat to one of our skilled colourists about what colours would suit you best?

Balayage started off as a natural looking colour with caramel tones & creamy blonde hues being popular choices. It has now evolved to include more daring colours such as purples, reds & crazy fashion colours. We can even customise a take-home conditioning treatment to match your EXACT hair colour for you!

Ombré Hair Colour

Balayage, Ombré & Sombré Hair Colour at Melanie Richard’s Hair Salon, PeterboroughOmbré hair colour is defined as when your hair colour gradually blends from one colour to another.

The transition from a darker colour at the roots into a lighter colour towards the ends is sometimes called root stretching and colour melting. Your chosen shade is blended or ‘melted’ away from the root with a shade almost identical to your natural colour so there are no harsh lines between the different colours. 

Sombré Hair Colour

Balayage, Ombré & SombréIf you can not make your mind up and are struggling to choose between balayage and ombré then sombré may well be what you’re looking for!

This chic and subtle hair colour trend delivers a gentle, less obvious transition of colour compared to traditional ombré. Offering the perfect hair colour for you if you like lived-in look as there’s no visible lines or obvious regrowth.

With our colour expert’s advice & guidance we are sure to create a sombré hair colour you’ll love.

Who Are The Balayage, Ombré & Sombré Hair Colour Experts Near Me?

Whatever your needs, we are here to help you achieve the hair of your dreams.  Give us a call on 01733 553600 or book online using the pop up at the side of the screen.