Balayage vs Highlights: Which is Right for You?

Welcome back to the Volume Studios AV blog. If you have been considering a fresh new look, balayage and highlights are two of the most popular options. Both add brightness and dimension to your hair, but they create very different effects. This guide will help you understand the difference and choose the style that works best for your lifestyle and personality.

What Are Highlights?

Highlights are small sections of hair that are lightened from root to tip. They are usually applied using foils for precise placement.

Best for: Clients who want noticeable contrast and a brighter, more structured look

Maintenance: Every 6 to 8 weeks to maintain even growth and brightness

Why Palmdale Clients Love Highlights

Highlights offer instant impact and can create bold contrast. They are also customizable, ranging from subtle face-framing pieces to a full head of brightness.

What Is Balayage?

Balayage is a freehand painting technique that blends lighter shades into your natural color for a softer, more natural transition. The color is concentrated on the mid-lengths and ends, leaving the roots darker.

Best for: Clients who want a sun-kissed, low-maintenance look

Maintenance: Every 10 to 12 weeks with occasional toning between visits

Why Palmdale Clients Love Balayage

Balayage grows out more naturally, so it requires fewer salon visits. It also pairs perfectly with California’s sunny climate, creating a lived-in, effortless glow.

Which Technique Should You Choose?

• Choose highlights if you want structured brightness, bold contrast, or a more polished look

• Choose balayage if you prefer a soft, natural blend that grows out seamlessly

• Unsure? Our stylists at Volume Studios AV can help you decide during your consultation by considering your skin tone, lifestyle, and hair health

  
  

Why Choose Volume Studios AV for Color Services

Our color specialists stay up to date on the latest techniques and trends. We personalize every service so you leave with a look that feels modern, flattering, and easy to maintain in Palmdale’s desert climate.

Book Your Color Consultation Today

Whether you decide on balayage or highlights, the first step is a professional consultation. Book online at www.volumestudiosav.com or call us to schedule your color appointment with a Volume Studios AV stylist.