Lived-in balayage in Beverly Hills.

Balayage at OLLIN Beverly Hills gives brightness through the lengths with a softer root. A full refresh is typically needed every three to four months. Book online or call (424) 204-9095. We're at 8912 W Olympic Blvd, Tuesday to Saturday.

What balayage is, and who it suits

Balayage sweeps lightness through the hair in varied placements, lightest through the lengths and softest at the root, so it grows out gently. It works on blonde and brunette hair alike. Cost depends on your hair's length, thickness and starting color, so the front desk will quote it for you.

Blonde balayage and brunette balayage

Brunette balayage keeps your natural depth and adds lighter pieces through the lengths; blonde balayage takes those pieces further toward blonde. Either way the tone softens between visits, and a gloss at around two months brings it back. For all-over blonde, see blonde.

Balayage or highlights?

Highlights in foils can reach the root for brighter, even lightness. Balayage leaves a softer root and needs less frequent full refreshes. For all-over brightness from the root, highlights may suit your goal better. See Johnny Ramirez's lived-in brunette balayage → Or compare highlights, and see all our hair color services.

Questions we hear

• Is balayage healthier than highlights? Neither is automatically healthier. Both use lightener; your hair's condition and past color matter more than the name.

• Does balayage suit older women? Yes. Tone and placement are adjusted to your natural color and any gray you want to blend.

• Is balayage the same as ombré? No. Ombré is a deliberate dark-to-light fade; balayage is dimension through the lengths.