The blend
Look at the transition between darker and lighter areas in your inspiration photographs. This helps explain the softness you want instead of relying on a colour name alone.
Your hair, your way · Sixteen A
Balayage in Canvey Island
Soft colour. A beautiful blend.
The starting point
A softer relationship between light and shade
If you like colour that blends through the hair rather than reading as a single shade, balayage may be the look to discuss. At Sixteen A, begin with the contrast you want: a subtle change through the lengths or a more noticeable light-and-dark effect. Your current colour remains an important part of that conversation.
Before you visit
Bring inspiration, and the story of your colour
Mention any old tint through the lengths as well as recent colour. Let Tina know if you want a dramatic change, so she can discuss the starting point and whether the plan needs more than one visit. Confirm preparation, patch testing and the quoted services directly.
Ask Tina about your appointmentLooking after your hair afterwards
Ask how to care for the lighter sections and how to recognise when the tone or blend needs attention. A maintenance plan should reflect your hair and preferred look, rather than a fixed interval promised for everyone.
Plan your visit
Prices for this service
From Sixteen A’s published Facebook price list, checked on 11 November 2026. Confirm your final price and appointment length with Tina before booking.
- Balayage
- Consultation required
View the salon’s original price list · See all prices
Colour appointments: the salon’s price list asks all new customers to have a free skin patch test at least 48 hours before a colour appointment. This can take place during a free consultation. Arrange this with Tina before booking your colour.
A closer look at Sixteen A
Original photographs from the salon’s social pages. Discuss what is suitable for your hair with Tina; these images show individual examples.
Original on Instagram
Original on Instagram
A few useful answers
Balayage: your questions
Do I have to choose a blonde balayage?
The look is about a blend of tones rather than one compulsory shade. Show Tina the depth and contrast you like and ask what is suitable for your base colour.
Is balayage maintenance-free?
No colour result comes with that promise. Growth, tone and hair condition can all change how the blend looks; discuss a realistic maintenance plan for your result.
Should I choose balayage or foiled highlights?
Use the finished look as your starting point. The highlights page explains coverage choices, while this page focuses on a blended effect. Tina can help match the appointment to your reference.