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About Balayage

Patrick is a believer of Balayage, the hair painting color process utilized by Hollywood for years.  He has trained at the finest facilities and institutes, traveling to Wella Santa Monica, Vidal Sasson Academy LA, and  numerous sessions at L'Oreal Academy SoHo New York.  Balayage provides that soft, natural look that can organically take on the sought-after beach hair look.

In the process of falling in love with the outcomes balayage was supplying his clients, Patrick added his own personal take on the classic approach. With a personalized, consultative approach, Patrick's artistic energy and precision placement, he developed Painted by Patrick. Personalized Balayage. Extremely Versatile.

Natural. Beautiful. Original.

In short, Balayage is FREEDOM...

-Durable, longer stretches between visits
-Works with all hair color; blonde, brunette, red
-Classic, natural look
-Healthier overall, more natural color where hair lays
-Extremely Versatile in color application
-Concentration on midshaft and ends
-Working directly with the shape and texture of hair
-Less structured approach

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A little history...

Balayage is a beautiful hair coloring technique. Balayage is NOT A TREND. Balayage is here to stay.

Balayage IS NOT Ombre. Balayage is a hair coloring process that can create the ombre effect.

Balayage is a hair coloring technique which is designed to create very natural-looking highlights which grow out without developing a noticeable and obvious root. Many stars and models use balayage on their hair, and in response to popular demand, many salons offer balayage, especially in urban areas. Some pride themselves on their balayage technique, considering themselves artisans of the craft and offering training to people who are interested in learning balayage.

This coloring technique emerged in Paris in the 1970s; the word “balayage” is French for “to sweep,” a reference to the way in which the color is applied.

When hair is colored with the balayage process, the highlights are painted on by hand in a sweeping motion which moves from the base to the tip of the hair. At the base, the color is applied very lightly, while at the tip, the color is very heavy. The result is a highlight which looks naturally sunbleached, and as the hair grows out, the root will be concealed for the first few months by the thinner color applied to the base of the hair.

The process requires a good eye and a very steady hand. Unlike foiled highlights, which look very uniform and a bit unnatural, hair which has been subjected to balayage simply looks like it has been out in the sun. The highlights can be subtle or more intense, depending on the desires of the client.

VOGUE calls nationally recognized hair colorist Patrick Ryan AMAZING for his top balayage hair coloring technique
Best of Beauty Allure Hair Color Balayage Chicago River

Natural. Beautiful. Original.

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