Balayage looks brilliant on textured hair, whether naturally curly, coily, or wavy. This is because it is a technique that brings out the natural beauty of the hair’s strands while enhancing the dimension created by the texture. However, balayage on textured hair is an invested process in terms of technique and knowledge of textured hair.
At Kosa Salon SF, we specialize in balayage, and we are experts at balayage for textured hair. Our stylists are skilled, inspired, and motivated to help you achieve a beautiful and healthy result that will emphasize your natural hair texture.
Whether you are looking for a subtle sun-kissed look or a more dramatic color makeover, Kosa Salon SF is the place for you. Book today, and we will guide you through the whole process. Let’s showcase your natural texture.
What Makes Textured Hair Unique
Different Types of Hair Textures
The main styles of textured hair are curly, coily, and wavy. Curly hair ranges from loose bouncy curls to tight ringlets, coily hair features tight, springy spirals or zig-zags, and wavy hair is just that – it has S-shaped curves that can vary from tight to loose.
The structure, density, and porosity of these different textures will all impact how hair reacts to balayage. For example, coarser textures might take longer and more product than expected to achieve the desired effect, while loose curls and waves might absorb color easily and quickly but also fade soon.
Challenges of Coloring Textured Hair
Curly or coily hair is often more porous than straight hair, which means it can absorb color more quickly and lose it more quickly. It’s also more prone to dryness, particularly when chemically processed. The spiral structure of curls and coils means that natural oils from the scalp find it harder to travel down the hair shaft, meaning that, without the proper care, dryness and breakage can result.
So, when working with balayage on textured hair, it’s vital to consider all this to create colors that look great and maintain the hair’s health and integrity.
Benefits of Balayage for Textured Hair
Enhancing Natural Texture
The most significant benefit of balayage for textured hair is that it enhances your curls and waves because it has a more natural look. Balayage has a more blended and natural effect than a foil highlight, which can look too stark if your hair is extremely curly or wavy.
The hand painting allows the colorist to place the highlights in a way that follows the patterns of your curls or waves, giving your hair more depth and dimension. It’ll also look more organic because it enhances the movement and volume of textured hair.
Less Damage, More Shine
Balayage is less harsh on the hair than traditional foil highlights, which makes it better for textured hair that is naturally more prone to dryness and damage. The color is applied in patches rather than on the entire head, so the hair is less exposed to chemicals and less likely to be over-processed. Moreover, when done right, balayage can help boost the natural sheen of textured hair, making it look shinier and more lustrous.
Customizable Color Options
One of the great things about balayage is that it can be as soft or as hard as you want. It works well to make a subtle change or go big. If you have textured hair, you can decide where to highlight your curls – at the tips or around your face. Popular colors for textured hair are warm caramels, decadent chocolates, and even bright and bold colors that make a statement.
Maintaining Balayage on Textured Hair
Proper Hair Care Routine
You must follow a consistent hair care regimen to keep your balayage on textured hair looking bright and healthy. You’ll want to use sulfate-free shampoos and deep conditioners that will keep your hair hydrated without stripping color, as well as weekly deep conditioning treatments to help keep your hair moisturized.
Scheduling Regular Touch-Ups
Balayage might be low maintenance, but it is not no maintenance: to keep your color freshest, you will want to refresh with your colorist every 8-12 weeks. The spray-on process evenly distributes the color throughout the sections, with the colorist ‘painting’ each section with a brush. Your colorist can refresh the color, tone it if needed, and retouch any areas that might have faded.
Dealing with Color Fading
Color fading will happen with any color service, and textured hair is a little more porous, which makes it more prone to fading. Using color-safe products and not overheating your hair will help, but if your color does start to fade, color-depositing conditioners can help to refresh the color between appointments.
At Kosa Salon SF, we also offer gloss treatments that can restore shine and rejuvenate the color without having to recolor the hair.
