Highlights and Balayage
Light reflective, lived in color crafted by hand. The Austin standard for soft blondes that grow out beautifully.
Lived In Blonde, Reimagined
Balayage is more than a technique. It is a philosophy of color that respects how hair naturally lightens in the sun, where it falls around the face, and how it should soften over time rather than reset every six weeks.
Every highlight and balayage service at Sienna House is hand placed to flatter your features, complement your base, and create a result that looks expensive without ever looking overdone.
Highlight Services
From a soft face frame to a full canvas of dimension, every service is custom placed for your features and lifestyle.
Face Frame Highlights
A focused service that brightens the pieces around your face. Perfect for clients who want subtle dimension, a sun kissed glow near the cheekbones, and a low maintenance refresh.
Partial Highlights
Highlights placed on the top and sides of the head for visible brightness where it shows most. A great service for clients between full appointments who want refreshed dimension.
Full Highlights
A complete head of highlights from front to back, root to mid lengths. Built for clients who want bright, allover dimension and maximum lightness.
Partial Balayage
Hand painted balayage focused on the top and front sections. Soft, sun touched dimension placed where the eye naturally lands, with a gentle grow out.
Full Balayage
An all over hand painted balayage service for full dimensional lift. The signature Sienna House service for clients who want effortless, lived in lightness throughout.
Add a Glaze
Pair any highlight or balayage service with a finishing glaze to perfect tone, soften brassiness, and add high shine. The polish that elevates every blonde.
"I love highlighting, curly hair, and enhancing natural textures with light reflective balayage. Blonde, the way it should wear."
Kristin Thompson, Founder and Blonde Expert
Soft. Dimensional. Effortless.
Our blondes are built to soften gracefully. No harsh demarcation, no panic refreshes every four weeks. We use clean beauty toners and bond builders so that each service supports the integrity of your hair, even at the lightest levels.
Every appointment ends with a finishing gloss conversation, because shine is what separates beautiful blonde from great blonde.
Book a ConsultationYour Balayage Appointment
Consultation
We discuss your hair history, lifestyle, and the brightness you want to live with. Your colorist maps placement based on your features and how you wear your hair.
Hand Painted Placement
Color is hand painted in soft, custom placements to mimic how the sun would naturally lift your hair. Bond builders are added for integrity.
Tone and Finish
A custom gloss perfects your tone, followed by a finishing blow dry that shows you exactly how your color will live between appointments.
Frequently Asked
What is the difference between highlights and balayage?
Highlights use foils for precise, uniform lightness. Balayage is hand painted freehand for a soft, sun touched effect with a more diffused grow out. Many clients combine both for a custom result.
How long does a balayage appointment take?
A partial balayage typically runs 2.5 to 3 hours. A full balayage with toner and finishing style can run 3.5 to 5 hours depending on length and density. Your stylist will give an accurate estimate at consultation.
How often should I come in for balayage?
Most balayage clients stretch appointments to every 10 to 14 weeks, and full balayage clients can sometimes wait up to 4 months. A gloss refresh every 6 to 8 weeks keeps tone fresh between full services.
Is balayage safe for damaged or fine hair?
We integrate bond builders such as BB3 into our color services to protect hair integrity. We will always consult honestly about what is achievable in one session versus over multiple visits.
How much does balayage cost at Sienna House?
Pricing depends on the service, your hair length and density, and your stylist. We recommend booking a complimentary consultation so we can quote your specific service accurately.
Where is Sienna House located?
We are located at 913 W Mary St, Austin TX 78704, in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood. Street parking is available along 5th Street, with three designated spots in front of the building.
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Lived in blonde, crafted by hand in Bouldin Creek. We can't wait to see you.
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