So, you and your hair want to spend summer looking like you’ve just walked off the beach. The best and most natural–looking way to add blonde, sun–kissed “lights” is using balayage.

But if you’ve ever wondered what balayage is, how it works and how the result is different from highlighting, watch as our expert colourist walks you through this bespoke, hand–painting technique, so you know what to ask for when you book your next appointment.