Hand-painted balayage in Gainesville.

Full balayage at Ciao Bella starts at $295 with toning included. Longer or thicker hair can add to that, and your stylist confirms the final price at your consultation before starting.

We quote balayage as one full service with toning included. If you want a lighter touch — a face-frame, money piece, or partial balayage placement — your stylist scopes exactly that at your complimentary consultation, and services like Face Frame & Toning (from $120) or Partial Highlight & Toning (from $180) may fit better.

Most appointments run two to four hours depending on your length, density, and how much lift you want.

Yes. Balayage looks beautiful on dark and brunette hair, adding soft, sun-kissed dimension. Going from very dark or box-dyed hair to bright blonde can take more than one session, so we build a plan that protects your hair.

Yes. Balayage suits most lengths, from bobs and lobs to long hair. On shorter cuts we place the painting to frame your face and add movement without looking stripey.

Yes. Our stylists are DevaCurl certified, so we paint and place your balayage to your curl pattern and finish it dry, giving dimension that reads beautifully on curls and waves.

Highlights are woven into foils for an even, uniform lift. Balayage is painted freehand for softer, more natural placement with no hard grow-out line.

Toning is the finishing step that perfects your color after lightening. Lifting hair exposes the warm, brassy pigment underneath, so your stylist applies a toner or gloss to neutralize it and dial your blonde to the exact shade you want — cool, warm, or neutral. It's what turns a raw lift into a soft, beautiful, salon-finished color, which is why toning is built into every balayage here.

Balayage is hand-painted throughout for a natural, lived-in blend. Ombre is a bolder, more defined shift from dark roots to light ends. In your consultation we show you which suits your hair and lifestyle.

Because it grows out softly, most guests come in every three to four months. Use a sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo, a purple shampoo if you are blonde, and a gloss or toner between visits to keep your tone from going brassy.

Done correctly it is gentle. We're a Goldwell color salon: every balayage starts with a consultation where your stylist reads your hair's condition and history, lightener is hand-placed only where it belongs, and we add a bond-building treatment when your hair needs support. Toning and aftercare guidance are part of the appointment, not extras.