Balayage is a French word that means “to sweep.” In this hair color technique, highlights are hand-painted or “swept” on the surface of random sections of hair. Dye or lightener is usually painted on, starting midshaft and becoming denser as it moves down the section of hair to the ends. Balayage is a hair coloring technique that creates a natural, sun-kissed, and blended look, often with brighter highlights around the face and ends.
