Summer Balayage

The summer balayage effect has been one of the biggest trends in hair for the past four years. Whether you're after the drastic brown to beach blonde look or more of a gradual brown to caramel balayage, you've come to the right place. Here at ZALA, we show you how to achieve the perfect summer balayage.

The Summer Balayage Effect

Why Balayage?

Summer balayage is great if you want that ultra sun-kissed look without the high maintenance of a blonde or honey caramel shade in your hair. If you're okay with the 'grown-out roots' look, balayage is great for you. With Summer just around the corner, brighten up the ends of your chestnut brown hair with some warm caramel and honey blonde tones. This will give you a perfect everyday beachy glow.

Summer Balayage: How?

Depending on how dark your hair is, there are easy and effective DIY ways to achieve this natural balayage look. However, the darker your hair, the harder it becomes to achieve those cooler blonde tones in your hair. Here at ZALA, we would recommend an appointment with a professional colourist if you have black to dark brown hair. This will enable a subtle and gradual change from a dark to a cool tone. A summer balayage should not require bleach depending on the shade you want to go.

Who does it best?

Our favourite celebs famous for their balayage locks include the likes of Khloe Kardashian, Mila Kunis and Lauren Conrad. Khloe's hair goes from a rich brown to a beautiful caramel blend. Mila's hair is a darker chocolate brown that blends into a warm-toned brown whereas Lauren's beautiful caramel roots slightly change to a nice beach blonde tone.