ELM Hair and Beauty, Wrexham
Balayage in Wrexham Balayage Specialists
Soft, blended colour that grows out gently, so you're not chasing your roots every few weeks. Every colour appointment starts with a free consultation.
About Balayage
Balayage is
a technique,
not a colour.
It describes how the colour is applied: swept through the hair in soft strokes, finer at the root and fuller towards the ends, so it blends in rather than sitting in a solid line.
Because it's a technique rather than a shade, it works on any base colour. On brunettes it gives soft caramel and honey through the lengths, on lighter hair it's that sun-lightened blonde. Depending on your hair and how light you want to go, we'll work freehand or use foils for extra lift, then finish with a toner or gloss to get the tone right. The regrowth is soft either way, so it grows out well and you can leave longer between appointments.
Balayage and blonde work are a big part of what we do at ELM in Wrexham. Jess is our balayage specialist, and Emma, who owns the salon, is a Wella Master Colour Expert. If you're not sure what you want yet, that's what the consultation is for. We'll look at your hair, talk about upkeep, and give you a straight answer on what will suit you and what it involves.
What to Expect
How It Works
Your consultation
Your colour journey begins with a complimentary consultation. We'll take time to understand your hair, explore the images you've saved and talk about the level of maintenance that suits your lifestyle. Together, we'll create a look that feels entirely yours, with the price agreed before your colour service begins.
Your colour experience
Take your time and settle in while we create your colour. Once it has developed, we'll perfect the shade with a bespoke toner or gloss, then finish with a beautiful style so you leave feeling your best.
A full head of colour can take a few hours. If it's your first colour appointment with us, please arrange a skin test at least 48 hours before your visit.
The care beyond your visit
Your colour experience continues long after you leave the salon. We'll create an aftercare plan tailored to your hair, with simple guidance for keeping it looking beautiful at home and thoughtful product recommendations chosen for you.
We'll also plan the right time for your next gloss or toner, preserving the richness and shine of your colour between appointments.
Recent Work
Recent Balayage at ELM
A few recent balayage results from the salon. Swipe through to see more.
Why ELM
Why Come to ELM for Colour
5.0 on Google, 101 reviews
Our clients rate us 5.0 out of 5 across 101 Google reviews, and colour is one of the things they praise us for most.
Wella Master Colour Expert
Emma, who owns ELM, is a Wella Master Colour Expert, one of the highest colour qualifications a hairdresser can get.
Consultation first, always
We won't put colour on hair we haven't looked at properly. Every colour appointment starts with a consultation, and you'll know the plan and the price before we begin.
In Wrexham since 2015
We've been doing hair in Wrexham town centre since March 2015. You'll find us at Chapter Court on Queen Street, a short walk from the main car parks.
Google Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Marie was amazing loving my brows she got the colour just right. Pedicure really relaxing. Highly recommend
Best experience
I had such a lovely experience at ELM Hair & Beauty having my CAST hair extensions fitted by Emma. Emma knew I’d had a really disappointing experience previously with Viola extensions, so she had the added job of removing my old bonds before fitting the new hair. She was absolutely brilliant from start to finish and made the whole appointment feel relaxed and reassuring. The colour match is perfect — the extensions blend beautifully with my own hair — and I’m so pleased with the cut and finish. The difference in the quality of the hair is immediately noticeable too. The whole appointment was a great experience, and the aftercare advice has been brilliant as well. Emma really knows her stuff and I felt completely confident in her hands. I’m so pleased with the result and would definitely recommend ELM Hair & Beauty, especially if you’re considering CAST hair extensions.
Really pleased with the cut. Nice chat with Linda.
Highly recommend! Jess knows what she is doing. She is great hair stylist. Love my new hair 😍
My first visit to the salon. Emma was welcoming and offered a consultation prior to washing my hair. Emma listened to what I wanted and the end result was perfect. Having naturally curly hair she understood how to cut it and more importantly, how to dry it. I shall be returning and highly recommend 😊
Balayage FAQs
Good to Know
It depends on your hair and what you're starting from, so we don't put one price on it. Length, thickness, how light you want to go and whether you need a toner or Wellaplex all change it. Book a free consultation and we'll look at your hair and give you an exact price before anything is booked in. Jess is our balayage specialist, so ask for her if you'd like, or book with Emma, our Master Colour Expert, for her expertise.
Highlights give more visual impact, from the roots right to the ends, and a more uniform, crafted look. How light you go and how much lightness you have can be subtle or dramatic, depending on your hair now and the photos you bring. Maintenance is usually every 3 to 4 months. Balayage means 'to sweep' in French. Lightener is painted onto the hair by hand, placed to build dimension, with a soft, diffused root that's perfect for low-maintenance hair. The result is natural and sun-kissed, and maintenance is usually every 5 to 6 months.
Usually three to four hours, sometimes longer for very long or thick hair or a big change. We'll tell you at your consultation how long to allow so you can plan your day around it.
Yes, if you haven't had colour with us in the last six months. It's a tiny bit of colour on your skin at least 48 hours before your appointment, to check you don't react to it. Pop in any time we're open or call us on 01978 263590 and we'll sort it.
A toner or gloss between full appointments does most of the work. It stops blondes going brassy and puts the shine back. At home, use a decent colour-safe shampoo, and a purple or blue toning shampoo once a week if you're blonde. If you're going a lot lighter we'll usually suggest Wellaplex in your colour to keep the hair strong. We also offer a balayage refresh, a shorter appointment between full balayages that brightens your lengths and ends and re-tones the whole head, so you get that just-done look again without starting from scratch. We'll go through it all with you at your appointment rather than send you off with a bag of products.
Book Your Colour
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Book online in a couple of taps, or ring the salon and we'll find you a time. If you're not sure what you want yet, book a free consultation and we'll work it out together.
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