Can we talk about reverse balayage for a sec? I swear, every other client who walks into Poza Salon these days is asking about it. And honestly? I get it.
Let me take you back to when I first stumbled upon this trend. It was my stylist friend Jess from New York who introduced me to it. She sent me a picture of a client’s hair, and I was genuinely taken aback. The depth and dimension were so unexpected! That was in August, and now, it’s a sensation.
So what’s the deal? It’s balayage’s edgy cousin. Instead of painting lighter streaks on dark hair, we’re doing the opposite – adding darker tones to lighter hair. Sounds weird, right? But trust me, it works.
I tried it on my hair last month (perks of being a stylist – we’re our own guinea pigs). I’ve been blonde forever, but I was getting bored. I added some caramel and chestnut tones and BAM – totally different vibe. My boyfriend noticed my hair for once, so you know it must’ve looked good!
Why Reverse Balayage is Perfect for Sweater Weather
- Low maintenance: Who has time for constant touch-ups when there are pumpkin patches to visit?
- Dimension for days: Gives fine hair some oomph without tons of product.
- Cozy vibes: The rich tones feel like fall.
Real talk, though – not every trend works for everyone. But that’s the cool thing about reverse balayage. It’s super customizable.
Last week, I had three totally different clients try it:
- Emma (blonde): We added some honey and amber tones. She said it made her eyes pop.
- Maria (brunette): Went with deep mahogany streaks. It looked so glossy!
- Aisha (black hair): Subtle dark chocolate pieces. It’s subtle but stunning.
They all walked out looking amazing, but in totally different ways.
Keeping It Looking Fresh
I always tell my clients that great color needs some TLC. Here’s what I do for my own reverse balayage:
- Color-safe shampoo (duh)
- Deep condition once a week (I use a hair mask while binge-watching Netflix)
- Limit heat styling (embrace the air dry!)
Oh, and don’t skip those glossing appointments. They’re like a power nap for your color.
Think you might want to Try Reverse Balayage?
If you’re in Charlotte and thinking about shaking things up, come see us at Poza Salon. We’ll chat, look at some pics, and figure out the perfect reverse balayage for you.
Bring a pic of your fall fashion inspo, too – we’ll make sure your new hair vibes with your sweater collection.
Can’t wait to see what we create together!
P.S. Booking tip – we fill up fast this time of year. Call now if you want to secure your holiday slot!
