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Hair Painting

Think of hair painting as balayage with extra finesse. It’s the same painterly approach, but refined so every highlight is placed with intention. Instead of a pattern of foils or a cookie-cutter formula, I paint directly onto your hair in a way that enhances your cut, your texture, and your personal style. 

The result is color that grows out softly, with dimension that looks natural instead of manufactured. Here you’ll get a closer look at how the process works and what to expect when you sit in my chair.

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WHAT HAIR PAINTING IS

A REFINED TAKE ON BALAYAGE

Balayage introduced the idea of painting highlights for a soft, natural look. Hair painting takes that idea further. By painting each section with intention, I can create dimension that feels seamless from root to tip. No foils, no rigid patterns, just a custom placement that’s as unique as your haircut and texture.

THE APPOINTMENT EXPERIENCE

WHAT TO EXPECT IN MY CHAIR

Your appointment starts with a conversation. We’ll talk through your goals, the tones you’re drawn to, and how much maintenance you’d like. From there, I map out the lightness with my brush, painting directly on your hair in sections that enhance your natural flow and movement.

After processing, I finish with a gloss, then style so you can leave the salon feeling complete. Every step is designed to feel approachable and tailored to you.

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THE RESULTS

DIMENSION MEETS SOFTNESS

Hair painting creates soft transitions at the root, depth through the mids, and brightness on the ends. Unlike traditional highlights that can look stripey or flat, painted highlights have a gradual flow that feels organic.

 

Whether you’re going lighter, richer, or you just want to add movement, the finish is always dimensional and personal. You’ll leave with color that grows out beautifully, without a harsh line of demarcation.

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MAINTENANCE & UPKEEP

LASTING DIMENSION, MINIMAL FUSS

One of my favorite parts of hair painting is how gracefully it grows. Most clients can go months before needing a full refresh. In between, a quick gloss every 2-3 months keeps the tone fresh and the regrowth soft.

When you’re ready for more brightness or depth, we can layer on new dimension, often with just a partial highlight. It’s flexible, so your color always looks intentional, even as it evolves.

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WHY IT WORKS

THE ARTIST'S APPROACH

Every head of hair is a different canvas.
My approach to painting considers your natural base color, haircut, facial features, skin tone, and personal style. Because the highlights aren’t locked into a pattern,

I have the freedom to place light exactly where it will enhance you most. It’s a technique rooted in artistry, and the result is color that complements who you are and feels made for you.

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READY TO BOOK?

Your best color is waiting.
Schedule your appointment today and experience the difference of hand-painted highlights.

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