Colour
Balayage, painted by hand.
Soft, sun-grown dimension that grows out beautifully — no harsh regrowth line, no six-week panic.
- From
- $350
- Time
- 3–4 hours
Balayage is freehand lightening — colour swept onto the surface of the hair rather than packed into foils. Done well, it reads like light that has always been there: brighter through the mid-lengths and ends, softer at the root, with no hard line to manage as it grows.
Our colourists have been painting hair since long before balayage had a name in North America. That matters most in the placement: where the light falls depends on how you part your hair, how you wear it, and how it moves. We map that before a single stroke.
Every balayage at Megas includes a toner, because raw lightened hair is rarely the finished colour. The toner is what turns brassy into buttery, or beige into ash — and it is where a lot of cheaper balayage quietly cuts corners.
What's included
- Complimentary consultation and colour mapping
- Freehand lightening by a master colourist
- Toner or gloss to set the final tone
- Bond-protecting additive for lightened hair
- Finishing wash and rough dry
How it goes
The appointment, step by step.
- 01
Consult
We look at your hair in natural light, talk about upkeep, and agree on how bright is bright enough.
- 02
Map
Placement is planned around your part, your face, and the way your hair actually falls.
- 03
Paint
Colour is applied freehand, section by section, and left to develop under watch.
- 04
Tone
A toner or gloss corrects warmth and sets the exact shade you agreed on.
- 05
Finish
Wash, treatment, and a blow-dry if you have added one — plus honest advice on when to come back.
Pricing
Balayage prices
Starting prices in CAD. Very long or very dense hair may need extra product and time — we confirm that at the consultation, before we start.
See the full menu →| Balayage (includes toner) | $350 |
|---|---|
| Balayage + blow-dry | $400 |
| Full-head babylights | $320 |
| Toner / gloss on its own | $85 |
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FAQ
Balayage questions
- How much is balayage in Coquitlam?
- Balayage at Megas starts at $350 and includes a toner. With a finishing blow-dry it is $400. Very long or very dense hair may need extra product and time, which we confirm at the consultation before we start — never after.
- How long does a balayage appointment take?
- Plan for three to four hours. Lightening cannot be rushed safely, and the toning step at the end is what makes the colour look expensive rather than brassy.
- How often do I need to come back?
- That is the point of balayage: most clients stretch it to three or four months. A $85 gloss in between keeps the tone fresh without touching the lightener.
- Is balayage damaging?
- Any lightening changes the hair. We work with bond-protecting additives, and we will tell you honestly if your hair needs a treatment course before we lighten further — a colourist who never says no is not protecting your hair.
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