At 42 years of age, I don’t have one single grey hair. So, with no real need to dye my hair, I only go to professional hair salons when I need a cut or want a get a nice blowout done. My natural dark brown hair has never failed me so why change it? Truth is I’ve always wondered whether highlights or an entirely different hair colour would suit me? When Onaré Salon contacted me, I decided to try my first “balayage” colour. Balayage, is a French word that means “to sweep or paint”. The technique involves achieving a soft, sun-kissed, natural looking hair colour that has little or no regrowth lines. I figured that with Summer around the corner, I was due for a change and was sold when I heard that the technique required little to no maintenance. 

As soon as I arrived at the salon (located in Port Credit, Mississauga) I was greeted by Taylor at front reception. She confirmed my appointment while someone else quickly whisked away my coat and let me know that my colourist would be right with me. The salon was on the smaller side but it had a really homey, comfortable feel to it. While I waited the few minutes it took for my colourist to arrive, I took a few pictures and checked out the hair products that the salon had for sale. There was a good assortment of Bumble & Bumble products as well as salon owner Mario Verrilli’s signature range Saijojo. I was surprised to find out that Onaré Salon was voted the Top Hair Salon in Mississauga three years in a row! Honestly, I must be living under a rock, because I had never heard of them before and I live in the city!. Anyways, I was quite excited and knew that I’d be in capable hands.  

When Ashley arrived, I was taken to the back area for my colour consultation. I think she could sense my nerves cause she was being super friendly and reassuring. I appreciated that she spent the time listening to my ideas about what I wanted and didn’t want done but I really liked that she offered her professional advice as well. We decided on a natural-looking, caramel-toned balayage starting below the root area so I wouldn’t have to worry about any re-growth over the Summer. She used a teasing technique and foil pieces to highlight and lighten my hair, which I had never experienced before. The end result…. after a scalp massage, rinse and blow dry was everything we had discussed. No surprises and a fresh, lighter, Summer-ready me.

So, what do you think?

Do you prefer the dark or the light hair for Spring/Summer?