101: Learning the Basics of Balayage | Kenra Color

Balayage has easily become one of the top requested services in the industry. Being an art form, hair painting gives colorists the opportunity to create beautifully blended end results that look natural and seamless. There’s not just one way to do it, but today we’ll share our top secrets to creating the perfect balayage with a soft and seamless end result.
In this video, we’ll cover all the following topics as well as share some Pro Tips that will help you master your craft:
- Introduction 00:00
- Consultation - 0:39
- Lightening Product - 2:22
- Sectioning - 2:56
- Application - 4:04
- Toning - 12:29
- Service Pricing - 13:12
Products used:
Simply Blonde Clay Lightener:
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SV (Silver Violet) Rapid Toner:
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VP (Violet Pearl) Rapid Toner:
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101: Learning the Basics of Balayage | Kenra Color
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[@skeewee13]

I'm NOT a professional. But, I've done this technique successfully on myself. It's almost a year later and it's time to do it again. This is by far the best, clearest, detailed without endless yammering on an on an on🙄. Every word is purposeful and on point. Thank you!

[@KenraProfessional]

We're glad you enjoyed our tutorial!

[@KomalMaher905]

Was is easy to do on your own hair? I am planning to do too

[@frdnsan6637]

​@@KomalMaher905 it does not easy when I do in back area.. 😅

[@yannieveloso9279]

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[@brittanjax7226]

As a hairstylist I know how long and tedious this process can be! She did an absolutely beautiful job with the techniques and her explanations were flawless. She really hit all the points....even down to pricing! Wonderful job!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you so much! ☺️💕

[@bubblykluh19]

I’m not even kidding when I’m saying that this video changed my balayage game !! I tried it once after watching your video and my balayage has never looked as good , using this technique ! I tend to overthink things and the way you broke down the process really clicked with me !! I’ve done like 20 balayage since watching this video and I’ve loved the results ! Thank you so much ! Best balayage video ever ❤️❤️

[@KenraProfessional]

So wonderful to hear this! ☺️💕

[@heathertalley9777]

This is so enlightening. Every time I ask for a balayage, my hair stylists always separate my hair as if they’re doing highlights and I HATE the results. This is what I want

[@hustlerhoney1988]

Tell them you want hand painted balayage no foils and make sure the specialize in this technique not all stylists like to do this application method or know how to.

[@meganleigh2045]

You’ve got to be the only woman I’ve watched today that helped explain Balayage wonderfully! I had such a hard time in other videos trying to figure out where to start, how to start, tips or tricks, etc. You explained everything wonderfully, thank you for the info! I can’t wait to play with my hair! ❤️

[@KenraProfessional]

This comment made our day! Glad you found it informative :)

[@maryie9876]

I'm not a professional but i do stuff to my hair all the time lol, i followed your tutorial on my niece's hair, shes 6 and her hair is down to her waist its a very dark brown. She has been begging me to make her hair look like mine lol. So i did this, and turned out beautiful! It looks subtle, but with so much dimension and looks so natural, didn't even have to tone it. Thank you!

[@KenraProfessional]

That's fantastic! ☺️💕

[@user-jv3dy1lq3x]

What lightener did you use?

[@Bubberts79]

Best tutorial I’ve seen! Thank you from mobile hairdressers everywhere :)

[@KenraProfessional]

So glad to hear you enjoyed this video, Emma! ❤️

[@lolablack1111]

Beautiful! I’ve seen a ton of tutorials but this by far is THE best! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and amazing work!

[@KenraProfessional]

Wonderful to hear that ☺️🎉

[@belong013]

I like the strategy you present and perform for balayage. Love itttttttt

[@emilly7777]

Gorgeous balayage. Thanks for sharing. I'll try it on my clients😍

[@melindafurr2234]

I love this! Leaving out those front hairs until last?! Why didn’t I think of that?! Thanks for the education Kenra!

[@sarah.bea.]

I‘m screaming at my phone right now. I asked for a balayage from brown to mid-grey (so there was no need to have super bleached hair) and brought an inspiration photo with me. However, I have zero experience with dyeing hair or different techniques and the consultation had me believe that my hairdresser knew what I wanted. I left with weird highlights in blue, purple and pink (“it will wash out”). Needless to say, I‘ll be back there in a few days and pray that they are able to fix it. The colours do wash out but it’s still a damn mess. Thank you for the video, it provided a few very interesting details for me to “make my case” when I go back to the salon.

[@annettenehaka6055]

Woow. Thank you so much for sharing such a talent with us. God bless🙏🙏

[@latikakaushik]

She seems like she could explain anything :O so clear and comprehensive!!

[@soniamartinez9394]

Bombón [nnnnnnnn

[@soniamartinez9394]

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[@user2796]

Definitely the best hair tutorial out there. So helpful! Thank you😊

[@KenraProfessional]

This comment made our day! ☺️

[@StephSanderson1693]

Probably the best balayage tutorial I've seen, and I've been looking plenty!

[@KenraProfessional]

Wonderful ☺️🙌

[@Em-yo6by]

Excellent instructions! Very clear, well spoken, and the results were beautiful! thank you very much😊

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you so much for your feedback Emi. We are glad to hear you enjoyed this tutorial! ☺️

[@sherinamarie87]

This is the best balayage video I have ever watched! Great teaching . I’m going to watch again. Thank you so much!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@marilyn3605]

One of the most professional videos on KZbin! she was very Good!,

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you for your feedback, Marilyn! ☺️💕

[@JV-ut5sw]

All of you Kenra Professional educators can slay some hair!!! Beautiful job

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you so much! 💕☺️

[@MM-xp2if]

I clicked this accidentally, but her voice was so clear that I stuck around and actually learned something!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you for watching! ☺️

[@briieme]

This is literally the perfect bayalage technique. You've got a new subscriber! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise

[@KenraProfessional]

Excited to hear that! Welcome to our channel! 💕

[@angieportes5599]

Wow! Beautiful job! You 100% have talent and know what your doing!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you Angie. Your feedback means a lot to us!

[@naziramir5788]

Awesome ... Love to watch such informative videos ...❤

[@goob748]

This video was very educational. You didn’t rush through like most videos! Impressed

[@KenraProfessional]

Your feedback means a lot to us! So glad to hear you found this video helpful 😊

[@coach.perlahidalgo]

I’ve seen so Many balayage videos and this is the best one of all!!

[@KenraProfessional]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@tiffanyjones9585]

Loved this technique and so helpful! I have been trying to find a better way to do a balayage and I feel like this helped so much! Thank you!

[@KenraProfessional]

We are so glad to hear that, Tiffany! 😊

[@arilearningchinese6210]

Couldn’t agree moreeee

[@hairbyashleybrooke9955]

This was very helpful. The best balayage tutorial I've seen👏🏾💛

[@KenraProfessional]

So glad to hear you found this video helpful! 😊

[@daohoang3566]

Love your consultation, please don’t delete your video. I love to keep your video forever. Thank you for all your work and your experience.

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you so much! We won't be deleting this video ☺️

[@wowbeauty6937]

I love the depth of this education. Thank you!

[@KenraProfessional]

Happy to hear you enjoyed this video 😊

[@introvertconnection9709]

OMG thank you thank you!!! This was the best tutorial ever!!!

[@KenraProfessional]

Happy to hear! Please let us know if there are other topics / techniques you would like to learn from us! Thank you!

[@TheQueenofKent]

This was really informative and easy to understand and follow. Best tutorial on KZbin. 👌👌

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you so much 😊

[@filipinaislander]

love your technique! with natural and seamless results!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you! Your feedback means a lot to us. 🙂

[@Biglouis26]

Beautiful job Thank you for sharing your knowledge congratulations

[@dancinMamma]

Most helpful balayage video yet

[@jenny2282]

Wow! She is super talented! One off the best I've ever seen!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@megan6127]

👏👏👏 SUPER HELPFUL! Especially your comment at 9:48. Xo

[@MegaTinni]

Did this on myself and it was perfect. Better than my salon does here in Belgium.

[@olgatrujillo4431]

Im gonna try this on myself too! Hope it turns out great! 😍

[@loveheels510]

This is the best instruction that I've seen! As a newby to hair dying, I needed the detail...thanks!

[@loveheels510]

Is there a list of the products that you used?

[@KenraProfessional]

@@loveheels510 Glad, you enjoyed the tutorial! Lightening product information at 2:22 & Toning 12:29 ☺️

[@CourtneyVinson_0709]

Great instructional video! I LOVE the diagonal parting! That makes so much sense! Thanks again & GREAT job!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thanks so much for your feedback Courtney! Glad you enjoyed this tutorial. ☺️

[@saharfaizi3054]

So professional! I think I am going to get addicted to your tutorials😍😍

[@KenraProfessional]

So glad to hear you enjoy watching our tutorials :)

[@anamikarai3133]

Loved it ❤️ it's pretty easy to do as well💟

[@KenraProfessional]

Wonderful! :)

[@cristalflores6313]

I love it, thanks for yours helps with all advices 🙏🏼

[@KenraProfessional]

So glad to hear you found this video helpful, Cristal!

[@tonicocovixinjohnson4182]

By far one of the best education videos. I've seen in a long time. I struggle with learning but I actually got it. Thank you so much, now I'm going to practice this on my mannequin. Definitely subscribing

[@KenraProfessional]

This comment made our day. We are so glad to hear this Toni! 😊

[@tonicocovixinjohnson4182]

@@KenraProfessional please keep up with these great videos I'm trying to now find the best videos on cutting long layers

[@ingridmagana9776]

Can’t wait to try this 😱

[@Alessia_2029]

I do this at home today and it looks amazaing! Thanks 😍

[@refilwesedibe29]

Perfect! Please do a ombre look on dark brown hair next..

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you for your feedback! We'll make sure to keep this in mind when planning future content :)

[@argentinaharris6915]

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[@sinnickson]

Wow.... So helpful. Was not expecting this quality hair education

[@KenraProfessional]

Thanks so much for your feedback Mariam! We are glad to hear you found it informative.

[@sinnickson]

@@KenraProfessional no, thank you!!

[@Johnny123414]

Dc cressse dc seems d s

[@shivajhair]

Love ur explanation .

[@darlenemorton6718]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. I used your technique and loved the results!

[@KenraProfessional]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@fariakbaripour6923]

Beautiful job👍

[@cosmetolo-joyclassroom6573]

This was a fabulous tutorial! Great job on everything!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you so much!

[@rebekahfernandes7991]

Ahhhh best tecnique I have ever used. Will definelty use it in the future and might never go back to another ahah thank you so much

[@frankscavo5170]

great placement instruction and execution was on point!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you, Frank!

[@marisabrocco1385]

Great video!!! Thank you for your tips!!! 🙌

[@KenraProfessional]

Glad you enjoyed it Marisa! We'll be posting same type of tutorials every month so make sure to stay tuned! :)

[@sofiaylosbuhos]

He buscado muchísimos videos de balayage y hay decenas y decenas de videos que ha visto y todos tienen rayos y cientos de papel alumino super tediosos, y este ha sido el mejor resultado, que es exactamento como lo que quiero y super bien explicado, felicidades y muchas gracias por compartir :)

[@KenraProfessional]

¡Nos alegra saber que disfrutas del contenido! ¡Gracias por ver!

[@britanie96]

Definitely the best tutorial on balayage I’ve seen on KZbin 😁

[@KenraProfessional]

Wow, thank you!

[@carlealove]

This explanation was VERY helpful. Thank you!!!

[@KenraProfessional]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@arielyn7799]

Them for your help .i am doing balayage on my mum .this tips are perfect for beginners

[@timbloodworth09]

Thank you so much for sharing the head-sheets which demonstrated your sectioning that was extremely helpful. Maybe I'm still too new to the industry (only been licensed for three months) but when you said your lightening clay lifted up to 7 volumes I had so much anxiety just imagining that! Hopefully with time and practice I'll have more confidence with lightening in general, but I love balayage because of the freeform style of application and over all effortless appearance it gives.

[@KenraProfessional]

Hi Timothy, you chose the best profession! Practice makes perfect 💕

[@dawnbradley]

This is so gorgeous!!!! Love the technique

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@Diamond88keyz]

Super work. This video is perfect.

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you for your feedback Cassandra. So glad to hear you liked this video :)

[@lenakoukatsikas1342]

the illustrations mapping the hair helps visually, thanks the videos you create are great

[@KenraProfessional]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@WONDERMOON]

This was sooo detailed! Love 💖

[@KenraProfessional]

Glad you liked it!!

[@matgomaquintilla681]

Incredibly well explained!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@jenniferkim1895]

This was so helpful! Wish I could see it on dark virgin hair tho:)

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you! We'll keep this in mind when planning future video content.

[@ChellinaAchol]

This bout the most educational and detailed hair dying video I’ve ever seen! Thank you for posting this.

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you Chellina! Your comment made our day ☺️

[@belkbeauty]

Love it😍

[@fo735]

this is the best hair tutorial on the internet

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikasauchiha3776]

Really informative. Although my expectations from my salon has reached its peak, I'm having second thoughts abt getting it done now😂😂

[@veronicaporter2972]

Excellent Balayage lesson. Thank you.

[@KenraProfessional]

You are so welcome, Veronica! Follow us for more great videos like these! bit.ly/KenraProfessionalSubscribe

[@nsrathore2952]

It's gorgeous 😍 nd so helpful techniques really thank you so much...

[@KenraProfessional]

Our pleasure! 😍

[@lydvincecruz824]

Beautiful.❤❤❤Thanks a lot for all the information specially when it comes to pricing.

[@KenraProfessional]

So glad it was helpful!

[@rodrigonunes6403]

I loved 😍

[@emiliadonnelly1085]

This was awesome and the end result was fabulous!

[@KenraProfessional]

Glad you found this video helpful Emilia! ☺️

[@emiliadonnelly1085]

@@KenraProfessional yes & I sent it to the salon group chat 👍 love this continually growing industry we are in!

[@KenraProfessional]

@@emiliadonnelly1085 Thank you so much! Love our community ❤️

[@CaeCae5]

She is an amazzzzzzing teacher

[@belyvictoria3659]

Love the way you explain and show it on the video, you gain one more suscriber 👍😎😍

[@KenraProfessional]

Amazing! We can't wait to share more tutorials with you.

[@annettenehaka6055]

I too subscribed. This is real talent that nobody must miss. 💕💕

[@joiea9601]

Beautiful and seamless job

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you, Joie!

[@angelleelxy3253]

Amazing balayage! i want to dye my hair like this too when i grow up!!♥♥

[@KenraProfessional]

You can do it! Thank you for watching!

[@siyamahajan3605]

I saw about 50 video and suddenly I saw your video and after watching this video I felt like this is the answer to all my questions❤

[@KenraProfessional]

So glad to hear you found this video helpful.

[@siyamahajan3605]

@@KenraProfessional thanks to u❤

[@daffodilwanders4135]

Great tutorial! Would you avoid doing any balayage on the very top layer of hair if the client demands it? she still has some damage on just the very top layer and insists on not touching it with lightener at all, although I think it would not really damage it much further ( she has a level 6 with a bit of 5 on top.) and wants to achieve an overall dark golden ashy blonde balayage. Many thanks for your advice on this!

[@DesiresHair]

You rocked this🥰

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@maidahbaig3345]

Simply wow

[@shawnaweesner3759]

Maidah Baig That’s what I was going to say!

[@kristiekudelka7024]

So perfect!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thanks so much!

[@beccafisk2465]

Hi! Thank you for the helpful tutorial! I was wondering if you could clarify a bit more on how to pick the correct direction for the diagonal sections at the top of the head. You say to make the diagonals to go towards the heavier side of the hair when parting the hair to the side. My hair part is towards the right of my head so my left side is heavier. Would I follow the direction of the sections you show in the diagram at 3:14, or would my diagonals be in the opposite direction? Thank you again for the tutorial!

[@teddi111]

Excellent video & descriptions.... ty

[@jaybee1086]

Great video! Thank you it very helpful.❤

[@KenraProfessional]

Glad it was helpful!

[@desdoesgood2070]

Really informative! Thank you.

[@KenraProfessional]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stacyyoung8713]

Great job 👍

[@silviagrado6614]

Really helpful I’m go try it on my doll head for school now 🤞🏼

[@KenraProfessional]

Wonderful! Let us know how it goes ☺️

[@silvermont331]

Great results. I’m gonna try the rapid toners series

[@KenraProfessional]

Yes, please do! They are a game changer!

[@manoelatozzi3472]

Really helpful full professional vid

[@KenraProfessional]

So glad to hear that! :)

[@yosrastephan4792]

Great teacher

[@KenraProfessional]

Cassie Siskovic is our amazing Kenra Professional regional artistic manager. ☺️

[@carolinapowell2625]

Love this technique

[@KenraProfessional]

Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@lorim.3697]

Excellent and straight to the point! Can you just explain to the Pros., why you are one of the only ( not ) heavy backcombing?? I’m not a fan because the snarly mess it creates. 🤯 def., a helpful tutorial, and I will continue to watch out for more Kenra in the future-as far as KZbin goes, this was very well done! I love watching true Pros. Who are on here to teach and really help our Industry Blessings to all the Hair Artists out there 🥰👍

[@KenraProfessional]

Hi Lori! So glad to hear you enjoyed this video and thank you for your feedback. Quick answer to your question. To balayage is to paint. The back combing provides a buffer for blending. Using the Simply Blonde Clay Lightener and a balayage technique, you do not need to back comb. In balayage, you are primarily painting the surface to create a natural lightened effect. ☺️

[@judsonbeachler4430]

Great instruction, beautiful seamless results! Though it appears the side section diagram is different than the tutorial? The sections are lined the opposite way?

[@rhondamoffit6490]

GORGEOUS!!!

[@KenraProfessional]

Thank you, Rhonda!

[@GatibirisLaMune]

Loved the detailed explanations. New subscriber here :)

[@KenraProfessional]

Yay! Welcome to our channel, and feel free to let us know if there are any other topics you'd like to learn more about! :)

[@carolmartinez9367]

Ahh thank you for this i love it soo helpful!!!

[@KenraProfessional]

You're so welcome! We are glad it was helpful!

[@sandrocamilo3150]

Congratulations to this masterpiece of balayage 101 🙌🏻 I'm about to make it on my sisters hear. If I may...to colour the grey roots, should I do it first respecting the sections I'll use for the balayage or should I just colour the whole hair after ? Help✌🏼😅 💖