Balayage balayage was developed in the 1970s it is a french term for to sweep it refers to the sweeping motion the brush makes when painting lightener on the hair balayage produces a more natural looking variation for highlights than foils and its more versatile or try this hair painting hair painting is the most modern way of colouring hair it combines modern techniques with classic balayage techniques and creates a much more versatile effect we aim to please do you