Close-up of woman with soft brunette hair and golden balayage highlights—showcasing hand-painted colour and a natural, dimensional finish at Cruz Hairworks in Whitley Bay.
Balayage

Balayage

Soft, natural hand-painted colour for a sun-kissed look with low-maintenance regrowth.
From £80
3 hrs

Balayage is a bespoke, hand-painted colouring technique that creates a soft, natural blend from root to tip. Perfect for adding brightness, depth, and movement, balayage grows out beautifully and requires less upkeep than traditional highlights. Each look is personalised to flatter your features and suit your lifestyle.

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Available Team Members

These team members perform this service

  • Andrew Clark-Ormston, Senior Stylist at Cruz Hairworks in Whitley Bay, expert in colour and hair extensions.
    Andrew Clark-Ormston
    Senior Stylist
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  • Chloe Stratford, Graduate Stylist at Cruz Hairworks in Whitley Bay, expert in balayage and creative colour.
    Chloe Stratford
    Graduate Stylist
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  • Katelyn Thompson, 3rd-year apprentice at Cruz Hairworks in Whitley Bay, standing in black jumper with hands clasped.
    Katelyn Thompson
    3rd Year Apprentice
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Complete your experience with these services

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  • Ladies Cut and Blowdry for longer hair
    From £60 - £65•60 min
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  • Ladies Restyle, Cut & Blowdry
    From £60 - £67•60 min
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  • Shampoo and Blowdry for shorter hair
    From £30 - £34•30 min
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  • Shampoo and Blowdry for longer hair
    From £33 - £38•60 min
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Client Reviews

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Showing 5 of 6 reviews

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    Jax Lord

    Always a friendly and professional experience. I really enjoy visiting the salon. Olivia listens carefully to what I ask for, and the result is never anything short of perfect.
  • C

    Claire

    I absolutely love this salon. It’s well-established, always busy, and in a great location with plenty of parking. Olivia and Andrew are my go-to stylists—they offer honest advice and always deliver exactly what we discuss. I always leave happy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  • P

    Pauline Carr

    The service you get at Cruz is simply first class. My regular stylist is Andrew who is brilliant. However, every stylist in the salon has tended my hair at some time and I have never been disappointed - they really listen to you and always go the extra mile. They are always up to date with the latest techniques etc and you can guarantee an all round great experience. I have recently had a complete change of colour and I love it! I cannot recommend the salon highly enough.
  • H

    Helen

    Absolutely love hair, colour and styled to perfection 🥰thank you x
  • E

    Elaine Brown

    Excellent professional service from Andrew as usual. Great care taken with colour and blowdry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is balayage?
Balayage is a freehand hair colouring technique where colour is painted onto the hair to create a soft, graduated effect. It mimics natural sun-kissed highlights and offers a low-maintenance finish.
How is balayage different from highlights?
Unlike foil highlights, balayage is applied without foils for a more blended, natural result. It creates softer transitions and less noticeable regrowth.
Is balayage suitable for all hair types and colours?
Yes. Balayage works beautifully on most hair types and lengths. We customise tone and placement to suit your natural colour, texture, and style preferences.
How long does balayage last?
Because balayage grows out softly, most clients return every 3–4 months, with optional toner refreshes in between to maintain tone and shine.
Do I need a patch test before balayage?
Yes. A patch test is required at least 48 hours before your appointment to ensure the colour is safe for your skin.