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Martina Greco · Mar 12, 2026

How to keep balayage bright between visits/

Copper red hair being styled with a flat iron

Fresh balayage glows for weeks — then slowly fades into brass. The fix is simpler than most clients expect. Wash with cool water, reach for a sulfate-free shampoo, and add a toning mask once a week to neutralize warm undertones.

Heat is the second culprit. Always apply a thermal protectant before blow-drying or curling, and keep tools under 180 degrees. Between appointments, book a glossing service every six to eight weeks to seal the cuticle and refresh dimension without a full recolor.

At Silkvane Hair Studio every balayage visit ends with a take-home plan matched to your shade, so the color you leave with is the color you keep.

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