Start with the all-important hair prep, which involves washing and blow-drying your hair before you start doing anything else.

Before you start, make sure your hair is clean and dry. You don’t want to use a towel to dry it; instead, use a blow dryer on medium heat for about five minutes. Then, check with the roots of your hair and see if they’re still damp—if so, keep drying until you are satisfied with the results. If any product has been applied (such as hairspray), be sure to wash this out prior to applying balayage color since some products can cause discoloration when mixed with dyes like this one.

Pick up a balayage kit or all the individual components of it at a local drugstore.

Before you go to the store, do some research on which type of balayage kit will be best for your hair. If you’re not sure, ask the colorist at your local salon which tools and products would be best for giving yourself a DIY balayage.

When choosing a color for your DIY balayage kit, keep in mind that darker shades will give more contrast against light hair and vice versa. Darker shades also tend to show up better in blonde and silver tones than lighter ones will (which is why they’re so popular). However, if you want something super subtle or just prefer pastels over jewel tones, then stick with those types! Just make sure that whatever product(s) you get are easy to apply and won’t stain clothing or furniture before committing them all over everything else 😉

Once all of these things have been taken care of, it’s time for us all – both veterans and newcomers alike – enjoy our long-awaited weekend!

Prepare the highlighting mixture using whatever instructions are on your specific balayage kit box.

Now that you have the dye, clean up your workspace, put on some gloves, and get ready to apply it.

When using a balayage kit from Sally Beauty Supply or another retailer:

• Open the tube of dye and squeeze out an amount proportional to how much hair you want highlighted (this is why it’s important for you to know how long it takes for your hair color to process).
• Apply the highlighting mixture using whatever instructions are on your specific balayage kit box. Generally speaking, brush or spatula techniques work best—just use whichever one feels more comfortable to you! Make sure not to go overboard with application; if possible, practice balayage application on some scrap paper first before attempting it on yourself or someone else’s head of hair!

Apply the mixture strategically to your hair, focusing on the pieces you want to lighten.

Apply the mixture strategically to your hair, focusing on the pieces you want to lighten. You can use a brush or an applicator bottle filled with the mixture, depending on what is easiest for you. Apply it to the parts of your hair that you want to lighten in small sections at a time and make sure not to overdo it! Remember that this technique will only work well if you have enough product (and therefore time) in order for it to do its thing properly.

Once you have applied all of your Balayage mixture and have spread it evenly throughout all areas where it should go, sit back and wait while those magic color-changing molecules do their work!

Wrap those pieces in aluminum foil while they process. When they’re done processing, unwrap each piece one by one and wash them with cool water to remove any excess dye.

Wrap each piece of hair in aluminum foil before you dye it. You can use a whole pack of foil, but be sure to cut off an inch or so from the top of the package if you have longer hair than the length on which you want to dye your locks. This will allow for extra space and prevent getting dye on other parts of your head.

Once each piece has been wrapped in aluminum foil, leave it on for 20 minutes before washing out with cold water (never hot). You’ll want to avoid getting any excess dye on any other patches of hair as well—this is where those rubber gloves come in handy!

Wash everything out thoroughly and apply conditioner to your hair. Then style as you normally would!

Once your hair is dry and you’ve applied the balayage color, wash everything out thoroughly. Use cool water and mild shampoo to avoid stripping the dye from your hair. A deep conditioner could also help if you want to keep your locks healthy while maintaining their softness. After rinsing out the products thoroughly, let your hair air-dry until it’s almost completely dry. When it’s almost dry, style as you normally would!

Balayage is a great way to lighten up or transform your look and is surprisingly easy if you have the right tools!

Balayage is a great way to lighten up or transform your look and is surprisingly easy if you have the right tools! It’s a fun way to get creative with your hair, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t like to sit still in a salon chair for too long. If you’re looking for more of an update than just a new color, balayage is also a great way to lighten your hair without having to do a full color treatment.