Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Custom Balayage/Foilyage Session.

Expect two to five hours depending on hair length, density, desired lift, and chosen techniques. Consultations allow your stylist to estimate timing, accounting for processing, glossing, and a professional blow dry to deliver safe, salon-quality results.

Reve prioritizes hair health through targeted application, professional-grade products, and bond-rebuilding treatments to minimize damage. While any lightening carries risk, our stylists control processing and use protective protocols to maintain strength, moisture, and manageability.

We typically recommend gloss or toner refreshes every six to eight weeks and root blends every ten to fourteen weeks depending on growth and desired look. Your stylist will create a personalized maintenance plan considering hair health and lifestyle.

A patch test may be requested for clients with sensitive skin, previous allergic reactions, or when using new formulas. It's a quick precaution performed 48 to 72 hours before service to ensure safety and prevent adverse reactions.

Use sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo, weekly deep conditioning, and heat protection before styling. Schedule regular glosses and trims, avoid excessive sun and chlorine, and follow your stylist's product recommendations to preserve tone and hair health.

Many clients reach significant lift in one session, but outcome depends on starting color, hair condition, and desired level. Your stylist will evaluate feasibility during consultation; staged lightening may be recommended to protect integrity while building intensity.