Lived-In Colour
Balayage, Made in Toronto.
Hand-painted to grow out beautifully.
The Technique
The art of hand-painted balayage
There's a reason balayage became the colour everyone asks for by name. It's painted by hand, placed exactly where the sun would find you, and designed to soften as it grows, so month three looks just as intentional as day one. Like your favourite pair of jeans, it only gets better the more you live in it.
At Private Studio, every stylist who paints balayage has spent years perfecting their hand, and each brings their own eye to it. Some lean bright and beachy, others soft and barely there. Bring a Pinterest board, a photo of yourself from last summer, or simply a feeling, and they'll translate it into colour that flatters your skin, works with your cut and fits the time you want to spend in the chair.
Every colour is painted in our open loft on Spadina, where natural light shows each ribbon of colour exactly as it is.
Meet the specialists
Who does it best
Every stylist books independently. Tapping Book takes you directly to their booking page, where you'll see services, pricing and availability
13 Years of Blonde
Ryan Collins
Bright, buttery blonde and balayage, the kind his clients have trusted him with for years.
The Parisian Touch
Priscilla Sorin
Soft, dimensional colour with a light touch and an instinct for what suits you.
Founder + Signature Colour
Kristen Patterson
Sun-kissed, natural colour built around four signature looks. Her books are currently closed to new clients.
Blonde Balayage by Ryan
Honey Balayage by Priscilla
Blonde Balayage By Kristen
Brunette Balayage by Ryan
Blonde Balayage By Priscilla
"Ryan has been absolutely wonderful in helping me reconcile between what I like on Pinterest and what can be done on my head. He always provides different options when we're deciding on highlights, balayage and toner. I have never left Ryan's chair disappointed."- Crystal D., balayage with Ryan
"I've been coming to Priscilla for cut and colour for a few years now and I'm always so happy with the results. My favourite thing is that she surprises me each time with what my hair can look like."- Shannon M., colour with Priscilla
"I've been taking my balayage blonde back to my natural brown, and she takes the time to listen to what I want and then talks about the game plan to get me to my goal, which I so appreciate."- Kaitlyn W., balayage with Kristen
Balayage, answered
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