Okay, so I’ve been wanting to change up my hair for a while now, and I finally decided to take the plunge and try out a black hair silver balayage. Let me tell you, it was a whole process, but I’m so happy with how it turned out!
First, I scrolled through countless photos online, trying to find the perfect inspiration. I knew I wanted something that would add some dimension to my dark hair without being too drastic. After days of searching, I finally settled on a few styles that I really liked – mostly ones with subtle silver highlights that blended well with black.
Next, I had to find a stylist who actually knew what they were doing with balayage. This was probably the hardest part! I read tons of reviews and asked around for recommendations. I finally found someone who seemed to have a lot of experience with this technique, and their portfolio looked pretty good. We had a consultation, and I showed her the photos I had saved. She listened to my concerns about not wanting anything too crazy and assured me that she could create a natural-looking, blended effect.
Then came the actual appointment. I won’t lie, I was pretty nervous. Sitting in that chair, I kept wondering if I was making a huge mistake. But the stylist was super chill and talked me through every step. She started by sectioning my hair and then carefully hand-painted the bleach onto specific strands. It was a pretty time-consuming process, I spent quite a long time just waiting for the bleach to do its thing. And she told me not everyone’s complexion is for silver color, and mine is just on the edge but worth a try.
- Sectioning: My hair was divided into manageable sections.
- Painting: The bleach was applied freehand to create those natural-looking highlights.
- Waiting: This was the longest part!
- Toning: After the bleach was rinsed out, she applied a toner to get that perfect silver shade.
After the bleach was rinsed out, she applied a toner to get rid of any brassiness and achieve that cool-toned silver I was going for. Then came more waiting! Finally, she washed and styled my hair, and I could finally see the finished product.
The Result
Honestly, I was blown away! It was exactly what I had envisioned. The silver highlights were subtle but definitely noticeable, and they blended seamlessly with my natural black hair. It added so much dimension and movement, and it just looked so much more interesting than before. My complexion was a little bit unfit for the silver tone, but it looked good enough to me. The silver grey is totally my type when paired with black!
It’s been a few weeks now, and I’m still loving it. It’s surprisingly low-maintenance, which is a huge plus. I just have to make sure I’m using a good purple shampoo to keep the silver from getting brassy. I’m so glad I decided to try out this black hair silver balayage. It’s given me a whole new look, and I feel so much more confident. And I think it is a trend that I could try out for quite a long time. If you’re thinking about doing something similar, I say go for it! Just make sure you find a good stylist who understands what you want.
