Allure Designs · Libertyville, IL
BALAYAGE
Balayage pricing varies with hair length, density, how much of the head is painted, and stylist level (new talent, stylist, senior, master, and owner). Senior and military discounts are offered. Your exact quote is set at a complimentary consultation.
Balayage in Libertyville, IL
Allure Designs is Libertyville's home for hand-painted balayage, from bright lived-in blondes to soft dimensional brunettes, painted by colorists who do it every day.
Balayage is French for "to sweep," and that is exactly how we do it at Allure Designs in downtown Libertyville. Color is hand-painted onto the surface of each section with no foils and no harsh regrowth line, so the lightest pieces land where the sun would naturally hit, around the face and through the ends. The result looks like you spent a summer on the water, not four hours in a chair.
Balayage is not the same as a traditional foil highlight. Foils lift color in straight, uniform lines from the root, so they need a touch-up every eight to ten weeks. Balayage is painted freehand and feathered, so it grows out softly and most clients stretch four to five months between full appointments. That low-maintenance grow-out is the number one reason people drive to us from Mundelein, Vernon Hills, and Lake Forest for it.
Every balayage at Allure starts with a real consultation, not a guess off a menu. Your colorist maps placement to your face shape, your hair history, and how much upkeep you actually want, then finishes with a custom gloss so your tone is exactly right the day you walk out. Balayage is a specialty across our senior team, including owner Shelly Malizola and colorists Mia, Shandy and Margaret.
Balayage is one of the lowest-maintenance ways to go lighter, but the color still needs care. We recommend a glossing service every eight to twelve weeks to keep brass away and a sulfate-free, color-safe routine at home, both of which we set you up with. Pricing scales by stylist level and by how much of the head is painted, from a half-head balayage to a full balayage with gloss and haircut, and your exact quote is set at your consultation.
Serving Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Lake Forest, Gurnee, Grayslake, and the greater Lake County area.
Common Questions
- How much does balayage cost at Allure Designs?
- Balayage at Allure starts at $95 for a half-head balayage and $110 for a full balayage highlight. Balayage packages that add a double gloss and a haircut run from about $210 to $345 depending on length and stylist level. Baby lights, a finer and more blended version, run $105 to $210. Final pricing is set at your consultation.
- How long does balayage last?
- Because balayage is painted freehand with no harsh regrowth line, most clients go four to five months between full appointments, with a gloss around the halfway point to refresh tone. That soft grow-out is the main reason people choose balayage over traditional foils.
- What is the difference between balayage and highlights?
- Highlights are lifted in foils in uniform sections from the root. Balayage is hand-painted onto the surface and feathered toward the ends, so the brightness lands where the sun would naturally hit and the grow-out stays soft. Balayage is lower maintenance, while classic foils give a brighter, more uniform lift.
- How long does a balayage appointment take?
- Plan on two to four hours depending on your hair length, density, and how light you are going. Going from dark to a bright blonde may take more than one visit to protect the health of your hair, which your colorist will map out at your consultation.
- Who does balayage at Allure Designs?
- Balayage is a specialty across our senior team, including owner Shelly Malizola and colorists Mia, Shandy and Margaret. If you are not sure who to book, use the stylist match in our chat or call us at 847.816.0704 and we will pair you with the right painter for your goal.
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