Balayage vs. Highlights – What’s the Difference, and Which One Is Right for You?
When it comes to lightening your hair, balayage and highlights are two of the most popular requests at Moxxi Grey Salon — and for good reason. Both techniques create beautiful dimension, brightness, and custom color placement, but they’re not exactly the same.
So, what’s the difference between balayage and traditional highlights, and which one should you choose? We’re breaking it down for you below.
✨ What Is Balayage?
“Balayage” is a French word meaning “to sweep,” and that’s exactly what the technique involves. Your stylist hand-paints lightener onto the surface of your hair to create a natural, sun-kissed effect. It grows out softly, with no harsh lines, and works beautifully on almost all hair types and colors.
Why clients love it:
Low-maintenance grow out
No obvious regrowth lines
Soft, beachy dimension
Perfect for brunettes, blondes, and redheads
🎨 What Are Traditional Highlights?
Traditional foil highlights involve sectioning the hair and applying lightener from root to ends, wrapping each piece in foil to lift the color. This method gives more even brightness from scalp to tip and can create a more uniform blonde or bold contrast.
Why clients love it:
Great for maximum brightness
Excellent for gray blending
More consistent lift
Adds structure and definition
🤔 So... Which One Should You Choose?
Here’s a quick cheat sheet to help you decide:
YOU WANT...GO WITH...Soft, natural lighteningBalayageBold, even brightnessHighlightsLow-maintenance colorBalayageBright face-framing and root-to-tip liftHighlightsA little of bothCustom Blend ✨
At Moxxi Grey Salon in Colleyville, our stylists are trained to customize every lightening service. Whether you want the softness of balayage, the bold pop of highlights, or a beautiful mix — we’ll create a look that suits your hair type, skin tone, and lifestyle.
📍 Ready for Your Hair Glow-Up?
Book a personalized consultation with one of our blonding specialists or apprentices. We’ll guide you through what’s best for your goals — no pressure, just great hair.
📱 Text us: 817-789-9727
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