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Video: My new dye job (and debaffling balayage)

Mon, 18 July 2011 4:31PM

When was the last time you switched-up your hair colour, Primps? I’m not talking an extreme change like Lauren Conrad’s multi-coloured dip-dyed ends, but, you know, a time where you stepped out of your comfort zone just to jazz up your look a little. For me, it was two weeks ago. Yep, just recently I went a wee bit bonkers and jumped aboard the balayage bandwagon.

I wasn’t alone on this mission either, Primps – fellow PRIMPED HQ resident, Tammy, came along for the ride, too. This was because a. She wanted to hold my hand as I bid a sad farewell to my shiny brunette strands and b. She’d been sporting an over-bleached mop for a few weeks and decided it was time for a more natural, darker dye job.

And guess what? We even filmed our little hair salon adventure. Why? Balayage is one of the most searched terms on PRIMPED so clearly it’s not only of interest to you guys, but still a tad confusing, too.

So watch on, Primps, as we pin down our stylist, Brett Albury, and demand he debunk all the confusion surrounding balayage. By the end of it, we’re hoping all of you will feel better equipped when it comes to asking for this style at the salon, too. (You can thank us with chocolates later.)

THE PRE-BALYAGE SNAP.

Tammy Collins, Brett Albury and Cherie Herrmann

THE BALAYAGE VIDEO.

Ahhh, it all makes sense now. Thanks, Brett.

THE POST-BALAYAGE SNAP.

Don’t we look like happy chappies? That’s pretty much because we are. Brett did such a wonderful job, and having a stylist that is willing to part with their wisdom so you feel armed with loads of knowledge is absolutely priceless, Primps. Why? Because feeling comfortable in your stylist’s salon is insanely important.

Thank you, Suki Hairdressing. You did good; real good.

Primps,

Are you in the mood for a hair switch-up? Suki Hairdressing is offering $50 off a cut or colour right now if you’re located near Paddington or Newcastle. Pretty good, huh?
Did the video help unravel the balayage mystery for you?
What do you think of our new ‘dos?

Posted by: Cherie Herrmann

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Posted by: Becca Master Fan // Mon, 18 July 2011 04:43pm

Thank you for the video, was great to see more info on balyage. I too have a dark block colour so was great to hear how low-maintenance it would be if I choose to do this.
Posted by: Annabelle Enthusiast // Mon, 18 July 2011 04:48pm

I am going to get balyage tomorrow!!! So excited. Thanks for the tips!
Posted by: Fashionista8P Master Fan // Mon, 18 July 2011 06:38pm

Great video, it was so informative and helpful. Although i wont be trying this look out just yet, its good to take the mystery out of balyage…
also you both look so amazing after the colour and style, well done ladies
Posted by: SydneyRose Master Fan // Mon, 18 July 2011 06:59pm

Thanks for explaining Balyage. I like the way that it’s blended into the hair and as your hair grows it does not show regrowth. It’s good low maintenance colour.
Posted by: xKMS Master Fan // Tue, 19 July 2011 12:08am

it looks really good!! really liking the darker hair on tammy!!
Posted by: Karen-1298334769 Master Fan // Tue, 19 July 2011 10:53am

I actually really like this! I know what I want to do when i go to the hairdressers next.
Posted by: Louise-1295043242 Master Fan // Tue, 19 July 2011 11:38am

great to see more on ballayage!

tammy looks so diff as a brunette -great colour choice for your skintone!
Posted by: sumaya Master Fan // Tue, 19 July 2011 12:48pm

I would really like to have Balyage done, very nice!
Posted by: Laura-1300235498 Enthusiast // Tue, 19 July 2011 02:03pm

This video changed my life! Have been thinking about how to lift my honey-brown hair for a while, but being a hair virgin I was worried about the results. Looks like I’ll be asking for a balyage! Now to find the perfect celeb pic! Thanks Cherie!
Posted by: Julieow Master Fan // Tue, 19 July 2011 03:10pm

Looking lovely ladies- Cherie just noticed how green your eyes are (and framed awesomely with this fab brows!!)
Posted by: Alex // Tue, 19 July 2011 04:57pm

I’ve never done anything with my hair except.. get it trimmed. I really need to style it properly!
Posted by: JoJo // Tue, 19 July 2011 05:14pm

i learnt a lot from this video- thanks girls. now all i have to do is get my hair done.
Posted by: Bridals // Tue, 19 July 2011 08:26pm

Looks great girls! This provides such a good way for me transition from blonde to carmel and brown tones.
Posted by: GorgeousEmeralds Master Fan // Tue, 19 July 2011 08:34pm

Your new dos look great girls!
I’m just to lazy to get my hair dyed. It will be a different case when I start to go grey
Posted by: Tina-1291133452 Master Fan // Thu, 21 July 2011 01:15am

never had my hair coloured, but if i did, definately would get this done
Posted by: Cherie Herrmann Enthusiast // Thu, 21 July 2011 10:32am

So glad to hear this was helpful, Primps. CH x
Posted by: Linda // Wed, 29 February 2012 09:06am

I have had upper and lower legs (3 sesisons), underarms (4 sesisons) and bikini area (3 sesisons) treated with a machine similar to this one. It was 7 years ago and I am still hair free. There are leftovers here and there and I think it’s a coverage issue while being treated, I shave them once or twice a month. I am hairier than most people, with a Mediterranean skin complex. Before the treatments I would say I have spent average 4-5 hours every week to remove hair. This is my miracle!