How to Use balayage in a Sentence

balayage

noun
  • Piecey streaks make this warm balayage stand out and frame the face.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Rock your dark roots and embrace the lighter side with blonde balayage.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
  • This deep mocha shade is cool and ashy, but gets warmth from chestnut balayage.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • This tiger red balayage on a brunette base is as cheerful as a sunny day.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • Balayage adds a touch of shimmer from top to bottom.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This balayage gets a hint of red from chestnut lowlights.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Blonde balayage gives hair a summer-ready update.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • This hair has deep, dark roots; an ashier chestnut balayage; and caramel babylights.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Ask for subtle balayage that focuses around the face and on the ends.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Nothing plays up dark mocha or cool raven hair like warm cinnamon balayage.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • The base is a deepest-dark shade of cocoa brown, while the balayage comes off a warmer shade of smoky brown.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Her hair was styled in loose waves that paired perfectly with her beachy balayage highlights.
    — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Here are balayage hair color ideas that will look amazing on brown hair or any other shade of dark hair.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • What is the difference in highlights and balayage?
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Refresh your hairstyle with balayage that's perfect on brown hair or any other dark shade.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Mildice recommends asking for balayage with a root shadow and a gloss.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Copper balayage adds eye-catching color and shine.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Freshen up a classic mid-length brunette base with golden face-framing balayage.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2024
  • Beckham kept her accessories simple and opted for a wavy lob with a hint of balayage.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2022
  • This deep cool brown gets a metallic tinge from bronze brown balayage, making the tresses look super shiny and rich.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Balayage color is pretty easy to maintain.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Warm brown is given major sunny vibes from golden balayage.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • So far, this year, we've been obsessed with iced-vanilla balayage, peachy copper, and hair frosting.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 June 2022
  • This bold red gets a fun metallic tint from its bright coppery base and rose gold balayage that catches the light in every curl.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to discover 17 of our favorite balayage styles.
    — Iman Balagam, ELLE, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Take your red hair to fiery new heights with bright and bold balayage in a slew of warm red shades, ranging from copper to strawberry blonde.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Forget highlights or balayage, because 'glow lights' are about to become your must-have hair color.
    — Darcy Brown, refinery29.com, 26 July 2022
  • For a balayage color that's easy to grow out, choose a shade that's close to your natural hair color or slightly lighter.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The best of both worlds, caramel balayage instantly adds warmth and dimension to even the most plain and one-note hair colors.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Dress up your color with curtain bangs or make the transition more subtle with a balayage technique.
    — Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024

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