#Expensive Colour
#Expensive Colour. It’s definitely trending, but what’s it all about? Surely all salon hair can be considered ‘expensive’ if it is done by expert Colourists like those at Oscar&Co. And how does it differ to traditional foils and traditional balayage? We try to answer all your questions in our latest blog.
So what is #Expensive Colour? At Oscar&Co we define it as advanced, individualised foil placement using multiple techniques for a natural, low-maintenance, and seamlessly blended, sophisticated look that is designed to grow out beautifully over a longer time.
#Expensive Colour is perfect for those who desire a sophisticated look that grows out gracefully, requiring fewer touch-ups.
Because our #Expensive Colour transformation combines multiple advanced techniques, we allocate extra time in the salon to achieve a flawlessly blended, natural look. While this premium service comes at a higher initial cost, its low-maintenance nature means fewer touch-ups are required, potentially saving you over time with fewer salon visits.
Sometimes it helps to look at how a new service compares to other existing services. Below we breakdown how #Expensive Colour differs to traditional foil and traditional balayage techniques:
#Expensive Colour is a premium, high-end colouring technique designed for guests who seek a seamless, sophisticated, and ultra-luxurious finish. This method involves advanced foil placement that enhances natural hair movement and facial features, ensuring a polished, multi-dimensional result with no harsh lines or obvious regrowth. Multiple toners are used to perfect the blend, creating a natural yet high-impact effect. Due to its precision and customisation, this technique requires longer appointment times and a higher level of skill, making it a more expensive service. However, it is also low-maintenance, with clients typically needing touch-ups only every 4-6 months, allowing for a long-lasting, effortlessly blended look.
Traditional Foils are the most structured and high-contrast highlighting method, offering bright, defined blonde from roots to ends. Foils are placed in a uniform or slightly customised pattern to lighten specific zones of the hair. This method creates strong, visible highlights and often requires multiple toners to maintain a smooth transition from roots to tips. While effective in achieving a bold and striking blonde look, traditional foils require more frequent upkeep, typically every 6-8 weeks, as regrowth lines become visible. It is a more standardised approach compared to Expensive Colour, with less room for customisation, making it a reliable choice for those who prefer a classic, well-defined highlight.
Traditional Balayage is a more artistic and freehand approach to hair colouring, focusing on a natural, sun-kissed, and low-maintenance effect. Lightener is painted directly onto the hair, creating a gradual fade from mid-length to the ends, allowing for a lived-in look with minimal upkeep. Unlike foils, balayage does not create harsh regrowth lines, making it an ideal choice for guests who prefer a softer, more relaxed blonde. While still customisable, this technique is less structured than Expensive Colour and does not provide as much control over placement. It requires moderate maintenance, with refresh appointments every 3-4 months, and is perfect for those who want a more effortless, beachy aesthetic.
Hopefully this blog has answered some of your questions about #Expensive Colour. If you would like to know more, please book in for a consultation with one of our #Expensive Colour experts Anika in our Takapuna salon and Zeldene and Leah in our Orewa salon.
