How To Turn Blonde Hair Into A Balayage (and fix any mistake)
Wow! well well well this turned into a really long video but I feel like every bit of it was justified, I couldn’t cut it any more as much as I tried. We are going to look at how to create a Balyage on blonde hair a reversed Balyage, this for me is a lifesaver of a technique in the salon, For many many reasons once you start to use this technique you too will see why it is such a useful technique there is only one secret to this technique.......
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The Bob Ross of Hairstyling
This comment made me laugh out loud but it’s a wicked compliment thank you
He really is. Super calming to watch
that's so funny. It also crossed my mind
I love his personality he's so humble and his videos are so soothing
That is very kind of you thank you
Out of all the professionals that I’ve watched on KZhead, you have been the most enjoyable. You share your formulas and you explain everything so well. 😁👍👍
That is a lovely compliment thank you very much 😁👍🏻
I Absolutely agree. 👍🏼
not to mention, the game changer!!!
Can I tell you something? I believe you will absolutely achieve your goal.
Thank you very much your positivity is much appreciated Marcials I will most definitely try my hardest 😁👍🏻
Very nice! Thank you for the class!
I love this. So so good to see such genuine positivity and support towards each other’s dreams!!!! I believe you both will achieve your goals. Stay awesome!❤️
I second that! This totally helped me fixed my brassy blonde into a fabolous color! Thx 🙏
Absolutely beautiful! Grateful to you for charing your knowledge with the community, Many Blessings
Hi James, after doing a full head bleach on my head for the past few years I decided to grow the roots out and do a reversed balyage for a more maintainable look. THANK YOU for this video, the combing technique is so simple and so effective, I am in no way a professional but after endless hours of scrolling through root melts on youtube, Im so happy I found yours!! explained so well and easy to follow- a talent in both hair and teaching!
Superb holly so pleased the technique was easy to follow and you got the result you were looking for thank you for your comment 😁✌🏻
Hi there! I know the comment is old but I’m dealing with this exact situation as you and was just curious what kind of product you used to transition between your hair and roots. Shades EQ is a liquid so I wasn’t sure if cream based color would work with this technique.
I just found this video after 4 hours of looking up root smudges but I realised that's not I want, I want to do a reverse balayage.
@@TheLifeOfHairthank you so much as a pro, u ve taught a nice out of box technics ❤❤
😊😊😊😊😊
That comb trick was life changing
Wonderful Alexandra I’m glad you liked it
In the mid 1980s I overbleached my hair, I lived in London luckily and the salon I went to put colour on my roots and combed it through and the effect was a fine highlighted effect, I was impressed, I thought he'd just made the technique up for me!!
This guy is uber underrated it’s bloody ridiculous!
You have became my Sensei Master to do my hair in these quarantine. Let me tell you that beside been a great hair stylist, you a a beautiful human being for shearing your knowledge wit the world ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. You are amazing 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Adriana Dieck Thank you very much this is such a lovely comment😁👍🏻
Thank you SO MUCH for this video. It drastically corrected my awful, chunky highlights into a beautifully balayaged hair. I couldn’t get an appointment for 2 another weeks and I wasn’t going back to the place where they messed up my hair in the first place. I felt helpless. After watching countless KZhead videos, I luckily came across your video. Equipped with a sense of courage from “how much worse could it possibly get?” I grabbed two boxed hair dyes and followed your video. I LOVE the result. Your explanation is amazing; so easy to understand and follow. Thank you!
Wonderful I am absolutely thrilled it worked out for you
I am going to do the same ! This video feel absolutely confident I can do this!
I think you're just absolutely amazing with hair, and explaining things. I idolize your work, you deserve to go so far. You replied to one of my messages once, but I was too nervous to respond and I felt so bad for bothering you in the first place. But thank you for being you!
Thank you! I'm a budget girl, and I just did this on my hair with Loreal med brown Box dye.... I know, don't cringe, but it turned out fantastic!! It's beautiful.
You are my favourite professional hair stylist on KZhead... you explain everything and ready to answer questions ❤️🇨🇦
Thank you so much!!! This video is so clear and easy to follow! I can’t wait to try this technique.
I was always told it’s “impossible not to get bleed marks while doing a melt” and come to find out it’s literally how you use your comb. WOW! Can’t wait to try that technique, it will save me much time not having to go through and re lighten the bleed marks
The combing technique is magic James the way you do it. Thanks
Enjoy your videos the most !!! Best and clear explanations !! Am a hairstylist, and have picked up lots of tips !
You’ve just taught me why I keep getting spotting when doing root stretches!! Thank you so so much this video has been helpful on so many levels!
I can’t get enough of your videos. You are soo very blessed with talent.
Oh my god, thank you so much for this. It’s educated me so much. I was dreading my client tomorrow. I’m now excited to to use your technique. Your awesome!! Thanks again! I can’t wait to watch all your other videos to expand my knowledge. X
Thank you! I've been a stylist since 1994. Thank you for showing the technique to reverse! Turned out great!
Loved this video, thank you for sharing. You by far are the best at explaining what you do, which is very helpful.
Thank you for posting this today, I have literally been humming and hawing over how to do a root stretch on myself and this is super easy instructions.
No worries my pleasure I’m glad I could help you 😁👍🏻
This tutorial saved my hair. Thank you so much I had a neutral level 6 on my hair that was very very flat. But thanks to you advise I could save it. And it turned out fantastic. It looks like my natural hair with great depth. You literally saved my hair and my mental health. Thank you so so much.
I used this video to do this to my own hair, and it turned out BEAUTIFULLY! Thank you so much for sharing !!
I think it's brilliant the way you take into account the bone structure, I never thought it could really effect how a colour will turn out! I'm not a professional but I find your vids very interesting
The best and clear instruction!
Just followed this colouring technique on a client, it worked out just perfect!!!! Thank you so much for making colouring so simple to follow xxxx
Thank you so much!!! I’m an upcoming stylist and am about to graduate cosmetology school on Wednesday and I honestly was feeling so discouraged with color. It almost felt like every time I was missing the mark but this video finally worked! I actually did a root shadow and I was very surprised that this time it turned out how I wanted it to. So thank you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I truly appreciate this video. Definitely one of my favorites I’ve learned from.
This tutorial is just what I was looking for! I went a little too high with the bleach for a balayage and I was wonder how, or if we could, stretch the roots without bleaching anymore, you answered all my questions! Thank you so much! 💕
Thank you. My first time seeing your work and I must say I’m impressed !!!
Thank you thank you thank you. You've helped me get over a huge hair heffalump , to help me get back to my original brown (with a twist, thanks to you :)
I just did this today and my hair looks SO good, exactly how I wanted it to turn out. Thank you so much!!!!
Fantastic that is so wonderful my pleasure
Are you a professional or just like me watching youtube and following tutorials lmao xD
@@deadlymoonlight just following youtube vids!
@@yeinji2760 you did it with his last video with the ponytail balayage? I want to do it but I'm scared lol
@@deadlymoonlight no I've only followed this tutorial. I say do it! He knows what he's talking about :)
This is the best fix for my overly white bleached hair. It really worked. It made it look salon perfect. I was really surprised at how good it looked. Thanks
I think your technique is excellent thank you for sharing and teaching us and I don't think this video was too long whatsoever, You certainly can't leave out any steps so you did an excellent job on covering everything. No complaints about the time whatsoever.
I really like watching your channel. You are very detailed in all your work..,a good educator indeed. I've learnt a lot from you. Yes, I love watching every minute of it.
Thank you so much for this video!! I haven’t seen one that goes into this much detail with root stretching anywhere. Definitely gave me some “aha” moments as to why I’ve had some of the problems I’ve had. I pay monthly for quite a few educational subscriptions now but I would love to be able to support your journey to your digital program. I learn so much real salon life from you already for free here on you tube that I think it’s time to re-budget my education expenses lol . Thank you again for all your hard work and time ☺️
Wow, thank you Tanya that is great to know I love those a-ha moments that is one of the reasons that I teach so that people can have those with the information I shared. ✌🏻👍🏻
AGREED!!!!
I've loved that!Just straightforward explanations & tips for great results! Can't wait to try that on a client soon. Thanks!
Wonderful Jon glad you appreciated the simple straightforward approach I always try and keep things as clear and transparent as possible 😁👍🏻
Thank you so much for this!!!!! I’ve seen so many videos of reverse balayage that just overwhelm me! This is doable and with absolutely beautiful results! Much appreciated!!!
Wonderful crystal hope it worked out well for you
I did this at home to my hair and it worked!!
Loved it! Thanks for the tips! I just subscribed to tour channel and it’s the first I’ve watched. Can’t wait to watch more of your videos! 🔥
Just discovered your channel and wow, I cannot wait to learn some techniques for colouring my own hair, you explain things so well :)
Fantastic Indiana so pleased that you have found the channel useful really hope the tips and tricks work out for you
I love the end result and all tips you give ! As a cosmo student during a pandemic and feeling like I'm not getting all the experience i should be getting working on clients this is great technique to start practicing!
You are very very welcome glad you appreciate the videos hope that you can Get the experience that you need to get your career started once this pandemic has slowed down somewhat all the best James’s
I believe you will achieve your goals and I think the world needs this. I have joined and will jump levels as soon as I can. Thank you for what you are doing!
Thank you very much Kimberly that is very kind of you to say well I will certainly be trying hard that is for sure thank you again for becoming a patron
Guuuuaaaoooo, quedé impactada con el resultado, en mi opinión has superado a muchos Peluqueros(as) y Estilistas, en todos los tutoriales que he visto hasta el día de hoy. Me fascina todas las marchas en tendencia. Gracias desde Venezuela, ah excelente que fue traducido. 😊
Explained so well!!
You're a really great teacher. I dont do hair but one of best friends does, she does my hair of course. But i think she would benefit from this video. She did my hair yesterday and im not loving how it came out, the line of demarcation looks ... not good. I really want this balayage look! I sent her the link and i really hope she doesnt get offended! Thank you for your content!
Thanks a lot! I followed the instructions It worked beautifully on my hair
You are amazing !! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such an easy way . Effects of your work are stunning !! 🙌✨
Wonderful so pleased you appreciate the videos thank you for your comment
Thanks for sharing this with us, you’re an amazing teacher 🥰🥰
Thank you very much very kind of you 😁👍🏻
Watching and hearing your video's bring me the same relaxational feeling as watching BOB Ross (the painter). I love it! 😄🥰
I can one hundred percent vouch that this works because I have done it on myself. I will say you get more of a root melt than a balayage but its still stunning and beautifully blended. Also much easier than some techniques!
That was fabulous demonstration and soon I’m going to do a reverse balayage on myself to blend my roots into my blonde and I feel much more confident now. Thanks!
Wonderful hope it goes well Amy
Im debating whether to pursue barbering or hair styling school and im glad I found you to see what its all about, thank you so much for being so thorough yet simple and enjoyable to watch!!! You're awesome :) !
Thank you Paisley very much appreciated glad you enjoy the videos hope it helped you decide.
Beautiful! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
Beautiful job like always 🙌🏼👌
That’s Gorgeous😍Thanks for the Insight🤩
Oh my gosh I Love hearing you say "Balayage" ☺Every time I see or here that word I automatically hear you say it. That word will never be the same again😂❤
Ha thanks Amber
Love your technique so much ❤️ Thanks so much!!!!
Thank you for this video! Love your other videos as well. Heading to Patreon to support your artistry! Much appreciated ❤️
Wonderful Hanna thank you that would be great to have you on board as a patron come and hang out in our live sessions show me your questions and join our Facebook group hope to catch you soon Best James
This is SUCH a good video!
Absolutely brilliant 👏
I am so happy I found your chanel. You are very informative. Thankyou
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!! I will definitely try this out. Thanks so much for sharing!!! Always great content that I enjoy watching every time!!❤️
My pleasure Jaci I would like to know how you get on when you use it 😁👍🏻
@@TheLifeOfHair Absolutely!! I will let you know.❤
James, I absolutely LOVE watching your videos. You explain EVERYTHING that you do with great ease and understandability! I share your videos with my Co workers all the time. I’ve been in the industry for over 30yrs!😳 Lol! And your tutorials are brilliant! I’ve implemented a few of your techniques on a few clients. And my results are ON POINT! Thank you for sharing your expertise. If you ever travel to the US to do any shows, I’ll be there!😃👍👍👍 just can’t tell you enough how much I love you! Right then😉😉😉
Oh thank you very much Michelle that’s really kind of you God you really enjoy the videos in appreciate them and I really appreciate them sharing with your colleagues
Beautiful and super clear explanation! Thank you for sharing!
Superb thank you very much
Absolutely STUNNING! Thankyou soo very much!
You are very very welcome glad you enjoyed it thank you for your comment again
this was very helpful😃. Thank you for your precise explaining.
Just gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!
You’re very welcome Kimmy glad you liked it 👍🏻
This helped me with one of my clients so much!! Thank you!
Oh that is wonderful to hear glad it was of some use to you
Stunning James!!!
Thank you Claire
LIFE SAVER! Thank you so much for this helpful info ❤️❤️❤️
You are very welcome super pleased I could be of assistance 👍🏻
Thank you very much . I love this technique
Sad I can't share pictures of my before and after. I felt like a whole new woman. Now I'm doing it again 8 weeks later as the first root colour has lightened. I'm excited because this video really does help
Amazing explanation!
Fantastic video. Thank you for showing us how to do this.
Just checking in; and reminding you that I still continue to believe in you! I hope that you’re enjoying the process just as much as the end goal! Blessings
I styled my own blonde hair using this technique using 4N+5N for roots and 7G+8N for ends it was super easy and came out great! Thank you very much!!!
Wonderful Melissa thank you very much for your comment
Excellent teaching, thank you, James
Wonderful you are very very welcome
Lo ví recién!! Qué hermoso quedó el color en la muñeca, muy buena combinación de técnicas!!👏👏👏🇦🇷♥️
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for all that you share and give. THANK YOU you'll the BEST.
Vincent you are very very welcome my friend thank you for letting me know that you appreciate the video.
I did this with my niece's hair after I dyed it red. She wanted to go blue and had considerable regrowth... I bleached out the red and with no experience just used the comb and blended out her roots... I was so proud of myself with the results! She had a nice shadow root and people asked her where she got it done so they could get the same result! I wish I could do my own hair, though 😂
OMG!You are absolutely amazing!
Thank you L very kind of you ✌🏻
Wow absolutely fantastic , thank you so much , I finally feel confident to give this a go .
Wonderful that is amazing to hear
Just Stunning !! James
Thank you Brenda 😁👍🏻
Brilliant information!!! I’ve done you quick Bally with the ponytails!!! but left some pieces out!!!! Worked a out fantastic!!!! Will try colour melt after your next video on Sunday!!! Thankyou sooooo much for all your valuable information!!! If I didn’t have your videos to watch I just wouldn’t feel confident anymore!!! ❤️xx
Oh thank you for that wonderful comment Odelle I am so pleased the videos have helped you 😁👍🏻
You will succeed James. I’m in already and excited to follow your amazing journey.
Thank you that is so kind of you
This was so great!! I wish I saw it it last night before I did my hair, now I'm going to use what i learned and attempt to fix it!! Thank you
Wonderful Heather Glad you enjoyed this video hopefully it will help you the next time round good luck fixing your hair
@@TheLifeOfHair I fixed it and the blend is nice, I wish I could send a picture to ask a question on one part. I wanted to keep more blonde around my face so only did the roots about 2 inches down in very front (rest of crown 4-6inches and blended) but with 2 inch roots and then to the most blonde highlights, I feel like it looks terrible and dint know if youd recommend just taking even the front down 4-6 inches with root color
So helpful! Thank you! It turned out amazing!
My pleasure, thank you 😁👍🏻
Love your style ! You have such great talent James!!! And thanks for telling me about your patreon will go look at it when I get settled in back home thanks again God bless you and your family !!🌺
Thank you Wendy very very kind of you ✌🏻😁
@@TheLifeOfHair Your very welcome James your Absolutely Genius really when it comes to hair!!!! I'd give anything to be able to set in your chair lol!! Sounds silly BUT YOU ! HAVE passion for HAIR I've seen some great stylist ,don't get me wrong , but your DEFINITELY one if a kind !! #Lifeofhair #Oneofakind #handsdown #Genuineart
I really love this, you are the best teacher
Thank you Susie
This could not have at a better time, I have a lady coming in Friday who wants color (6n) new growth covered and dimension without going lighter!!! Thank you ever so much, you did it again!!! Take care🍸 cheers 🍸
Works perfectly! I do this as well...but your instruction gave me a few "aha"s. Thank you James 👍
Wonderful Heather I love it aha moments, in fact that’s why I teach to give people those moments. 😁👍🏻
@@TheLifeOfHair 😊
I’m a cosmetology student and this was an awesome tutorial! Genius❣️
Okay
Thank you for sharing your talent, your expertise. I will be trying this to fix a quarantine boredom bleaching boo boo.
Fantastic Ali I hope it goes well for you 😁👍🏻
Omg. Thank you. Thank you! Your technique really works! I remembered using a comb to try and blend but I did not tilt the comb back like you did and it did not work. They way you did and explained everything so well. So I already had highlights but slightly messed up some areas at the root section and tried your technique using a medium brown hair dye (combed 2x since I’m doing it on myself) for my roots and it worked!!! I did not need to use a light toner at all for the bottom part. So we’ll blended in and I love it! I feel like a pro now. 🤗 You saved my hair just when I needed it.
Wonderful that is absolutely fantastic to read so pleased
Love watching your channel!!
Thank you Rox ✌🏻
Love your uploads! This damn lockdown is no fun- but hey! Look at all the stuff we're learning! 😀 Thankyou loads! Xx
I’m glad I’m helping you through these unusual times Hybrid Sparrow 😁👍🏻
Amazing explanation and techniques...thanks so much!
You are very welcome Jane glad you liked it 😁🙏🏻
great video! it helped me a lot!