Will Balayage Highlights Work In My Hair?

Will Balayage Highlights Work In My Hair?

Whether you’re a Calgary salon regular or a once-a-year visitor, you’ve likely heard of one of the biggest hair trends of the last decade – the balayage. Originating in France in the 1970s, this sweeping style uses progressively lighter colouring from root to tip to bring an effortless, “summer-sun” look to your hair. It’s been spotted at low-key and high-society events all around the world. 

But this has caused many people who have never actually one to get curious. What does the best balayage service need to be effective? What if your hair is short, grey, thin, or already dyed? Let’s go over the different ways balayage highlights can work.

The Best Caramel Balayage Hairstyles for Brunettes

The Best Caramel Balayage Hairstyles for Brunettes

What’s the best way to keep the spirit of summer alive, even in a cold Calgary winter? Making sure that your hair has that sun-kissed, carefree look to accent your locks, curls, and waves! And as it turns out, nothing works quite as well for that as a balayage: a perfectly blended mix of light and dark that highlights your hair and gets heads turning. It’s a popular choice because it’s low-maintenance and works with almost any hair colour and style.

There are many different ways to modify this style, but today we’re going to talk about how a caramel balayage can really make brunette hair pop. Read on for more great balayage ideas for 2023 and beyond! 

5 Things to Look for in a Salon

5 Things to Look for in a Salon

Trying to find your new favourite salon in Calgary is a big task – one that would take you from McKnight to Midnapore and everywhere in between. The bigger question is, how can you decide what makes a great salon? What combination of talent, products, and customers is the best?

Today, we’ll go over five of the most important things to consider when choosing the best hair salon for you.

Getting Your Hair Ready for Calgary's Christmas Season

Getting Your Hair Ready for Calgary's Christmas Season

What’s the most popular time of the year for salons in Calgary?

Forget summer style and Valentine’s Day volume – there’s one season that has people scrambling for a spot at the salon, from Sage Hill to Silverado. Every December, as Christmas parties, end-of-year celebrations, New Year’s galas, and other events arrive, space with your local stylist can fill up fast.

Before you know it, you’ll be juggling invites to big dinners with your in-laws, the Christmas Market on Stephen Avenue, or the drive-thru lights at Spruce Meadows. With so much going on – and camera phones everywhere – how can you make sure that your haircut looks dazzling in every photo this holiday season? Here are some tips to keep every strand stunning from November til January.