Colouring

Balayage

£90–£110

60 mins

Looking for balayage in Tilbury? Balayage is a freehand colouring technique where lighter tones are hand-painted onto the hair, rather than packed into foils. The result is soft, sun-kissed colour with no harsh lines, so it grows out beautifully and needs far less upkeep than traditional highlights.

Good to know: balayage is ideal if you want brightness without being tied to the salon every six weeks.

Balayage or foil highlights?

	Balayage	Foil highlights
Finish	Soft, blended, lived-in	Even, defined, uniform
Regrowth	Grows out gently	More noticeable line
Upkeep	Every 3 to 4 months	Every 8 to 12 weeks
Best for	Natural brunettes to soft blondes	All-over brightness, grey blending

Not sure which suits you? Take a look at our full head highlights too, or ask for a free colour chat when you book.

Who does balayage at our Tilbury salon?

Balayage is a specialist skill, and Danielle and Nicole on our team both list it as a favourite service. They will look at your base colour, skin tone and the way you wear your hair, then place the colour where light would naturally hit it.

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What your appointment includes

A consultation to agree tone, placement and how bright you want to go
Hand-painted lightener or colour, tailored to your cut
A toner, where needed, to perfect the shade
A finish so you leave seeing the full effect

Price: from £90, depending on length and thickness. See the full price list.

Before you book

If you are new to colour with us, a quick skin test is usually needed 48 hours before your appointment. Clients visit us from Tilbury, Grays, Chadwell St Mary and across Thurrock, with free parking nearby.

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Client Reviews

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Based on 5 reviews

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Sophie North
I have been to this hairdressers a bunch of times, each time with a different stylist. All staff are absolutely lovey, and amazing at what they do! Cannot reccomend enough! Also huge shoutout to Nicole, who was super helpful with my first balyage! She was knowledgable and gladly talked me through the steps, and did a wonderful job.
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Ceri Matilda
Ive visited here a couple times now to get my hair coloured and cut and every single time its been great! Everyones super friendly and the salon itself is lovely too and I always come out super happy with my hair, I would definitely recommend to others! :D
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Molly Page-Harvey
Second time visiting today and every time I’m greeted by friendly faces and they all make you feel so comfortable! The salon has such a lovely vibe. Tillie cut my hair last year and I loved it! I’ve been back today for a complete change of colour after not dying my hair in so long I was nervous but the results were amazing. Tillie listened to everything I wanted and took the time to go through everything with me. I love my hair and can’t thank Tillie enough! I’ll be back soon! Thank you x

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Samirah Zaman
Such a positive experience! Really friendly staff. Tillie was a brilliant stylist. She was really friendly with my children, helping to make them feel comfortable. I wasn’t sure what style of cut and colour I wanted, and her advice and expertise was spot on. Absolutely love my hair and will definitely be returning! Highly recommend
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Annette
My daughter had her hair done by Danielle today. First time she had ever had it coloured. Done a fantastic job my daughter is so happy with it. Really friendly and welcoming environment. Thankyou xx

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is balayage in Tilbury?

Balayage at The Classic Hair Company starts from £90, depending on the length and thickness of your hair.

How long does balayage last?

Because it grows out softly, most clients refresh their balayage every 3 to 4 months, sometimes with a toner in between.

Is balayage suitable for dark hair?

Yes. Balayage works beautifully on brunettes, adding caramel or honey tones without a stark contrast.

What is the difference between balayage and highlights?

Balayage is hand-painted for a soft, blended finish, while highlights use foils for more even, defined brightness from root to tip.

Do I need a skin test before balayage?

If you have not had colour with us before, a skin test 48 hours before your appointment is usually required. Just call the salon in Tilbury to arrange it.

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