Per Mash Elle, the process that balayage involves — bleaching — is actually damaging in itself because it strips the hair of color. "Your balayage ends will be dry (and sometimes brittle) over time, so you need to baby your hair!" Just because the process is harsh doesn't mean your hair has to suffer. "In addition to using conditioner in the shower, you'll need to apply leave-in-conditioner on your balayage ends after every shower. No excuses," the outlet notes.
Balayage highlights don't require as much maintenance as other color jobs, but you can't just ignore them, either. L'Oreal notes the importance of taking care of your hair before and after the treatment. Failing to condition regularly is one way you might damage your tresses.
If your hair is dark, you might pull warmer tones (via Byrdie), and achieving the look you want might be a process that happens in multiple stages. Trying to lighten too quickly is another way you might damage your hair. Rishavy advises that you should have a stylist you trust who is knowledgeable about the process involved in balayage. Byrdie recommends that you contact a colorist for a consultation before diving into the change. If you go slow, chances are you can avoid significant damage to your hair.
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