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Mallory Eaton, The Bespoke Salon
Bixie Colour
NEXT LEVEL
BALAYAGE
Rather than focusing on
weaving lighter colours through
the lengths, you can even flip
the idea on its head and go
to the dark side. “This year
we’re moving on to the depth
it can create – rather than the
lightness. The darker elements
of the hair will be the focus,
adding depth and dimension to
the hair,” explains Sarah Black.
Cool-toned brunette balayage
work has become something
of a specialty for Mallory Eaton,
colourist at The Bespoke Salon
in Scottsdale, Arizona: “It’s
one of those looks that can be
worn through every season.
This technique works for both a
blonde that wants to go dark but
not too solid, or someone with
darker hair that is wanting just a
hint of movement throughout.
“Keep that invisible finish by
using upward stokes when
blending any lines. I always
smudge and bring it down
past the start to really make
it soft.”
The best element about
balayage is that it is so
customisable. Whether
you’re sticking to bronde or
using the technique for wilder
colour choices, the flexibility
means that each session is a
brand-new experiment.
Nancy Stripe
Kerrie O’Reilly
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