Balayage in Burnaby, BC
Want colour that grows out softly instead of announcing its roots?
Balayage is hand-painted rather than foiled, which is why the result looks lived-in from day one — dimensional, natural, and brightest exactly where light would fall on its own.
Full, partial, and reverse balayage are all available at the studio on Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights — minutes from East Vancouver. If you know what you want, book online. If you are deciding, a free 30-minute consultation books the right service the first time.
Hand-Painted
Lived-in colour
Real client work — a soft root melt painted for how the hair actually moves.
Balayage Results
See how the colour melts from a deeper root into brighter ends — and how softly it moves.
Every image below is real client work from the studio. No stock photos.
Soft Root Melt
Hand-painted blend
Lived-In Result
Natural movement
Dimensional Blend
Painted placement
Soft Grow-Out
Root-to-ends melt
Full, Partial & Reverse Balayage
Balayage is not one single appointment. The right booking depends on how much of your hair gets painted, how bright you want to go, and whether you are adding light or putting depth back in.
Full Balayage — $350 · about 4 hours
Painted through the whole head for the most complete transformation.
Best if you want an all-over lived-in result, a bigger shift from your current colour, or maximum brightness with a soft grow-out.
Partial Balayage — $250 · about 3 hours
Painted through the top and the sections that show most.
A strong fit for refreshing an existing balayage, adding dimension without committing every section, or trying the look for the first time.
Reverse Balayage — $210 · about 2 hours
A niche specialty: instead of adding light, depth is painted back into previously lightened hair.
If your blonde has grown too uniform, too bright, or too flat, reverse balayage restores dimension and makes the remaining brightness look intentional again.
Toner as the Finishing Step — $70
Balayage is usually completed with a toner to refine warmth and settle the final shade.
Whether you need one depends on your starting point and target tone — it is part of the appointment conversation, not a surprise.
When to Start with a Free Consultation
The free 30-minute consultation is the smartest first step if you want clarity before committing to a full appointment.
- You are choosing between balayage and highlights
- You have box dye or uneven colour history
- You want to go significantly lighter
- Your blonde needs depth back rather than more light
- You want the exact price and time for your hair before booking
Know your service? Book online. Still deciding? Book the free consultation.
Stylist Expertise
Balayage is freehand work. There is no foil pattern to follow.
The result depends entirely on where the lightener is placed, how it is blended, and how the tone is finished. That is judgment, and judgment comes from repetition.
Krisztina Kozma has spent 15+ years behind the chair, trained with Wella in Germany, and cuts with Toni & Guy techniques. Her studio on Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights is owner-operated — one stylist, one client at a time, from the consultation at check-in to the final styling, serving clients from across Burnaby and East Vancouver. Nothing about your colour is handed off.
Every balayage is planned against your hair type, your maintenance tolerance, and what your hair can realistically do in one session — especially with previous colour in play.
The goal is colour that still looks deliberate eight weeks later, not just on day one.
What Happens at Your Appointment
A clear process from consultation to finished result.
Consultation
Your appointment starts with a consultation at check-in: current colour, colour history, inspiration photos, and how much maintenance you actually want. Full, partial, or reverse gets confirmed against your hair rather than guessed.
Hand-Painting
The colour is painted section by section. Placement follows your cut and how you wear your hair, so the brightness lands where it flatters — softer at the root, fuller through the ends.
Toning
Most balayage appointments finish with a toner to refine the warmth and settle the final shade cleanly.
Styling
The service finishes with styling so you leave seeing the true blend, dimension, and movement.
Balayage Prices in Burnaby
Balayage pricing at Bodza Beauty Hair Studio in Burnaby is flat per service, in Canadian dollars.
What changes the scope is your starting point: very long or dense hair, several inches of grow-out, or old colour that needs working around can shift which service fits.
If your hair needs corrective work first, that is a different conversation — and exactly what the free consultation is for.
Flat Prices, in CAD
No ranges, no surprises on the day
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$350
Full Balayage
About 4 hours · painted through the whole head
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$250
Partial Balayage
About 3 hours · the sections that show most
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$210
Reverse Balayage
About 2 hours · depth painted back in
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$70
Toner
Finishing step, when needed
What Colour Clients Say
5.0 on Google across 20 reviews. These are the clients who come for colour.
"Krisztina is doing my blonde colour for 2 years now. After I tried several hair dressers finally I found the 'one' who really nails the colour."
Nagy Erika
Blonde Colour Client
"I have been trusting Krisztina with my highlights and cut for a couple of years and she is always excellent. I get personalized, friendly care, great advice and the colour and style that I love."
Rachel Tuttle
Google Review
"She has magic in her hands. Always makes my hair look perfect"
akrita chawla
Google Review
Balayage FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about balayage services.
What exactly is balayage, and how is it different from highlights?
Balayage is hand-painted onto the surface of the hair, while highlights are woven and wrapped in foils from the root. Painted placement gives a softer, more gradual result with a blended grow-out; foils give more uniform brightness from the root down. Neither is better — they produce different looks.
Should I book balayage or highlights?
If you want lived-in colour, a softer root, and longer stretches between appointments, balayage is usually the fit. If you want consistent brightness starting at the root, highlights usually win. If you are torn, the free consultation settles it before you book.
What is reverse balayage?
Instead of adding lightness, depth is painted back into hair that has been lightened before. It is the fix when blonde has become too uniform or grown out too bright — the remaining lightness reads as intentional dimension again.
How often does balayage need maintenance?
Generally less often than foiled highlights, because the grow-out is designed to be soft. The honest answer depends on how bright you go and how much contrast your natural colour creates — a subtler result can comfortably stretch longer between visits.
How long does the appointment take?
Booked times are about 4 hours for full balayage, 3 for partial, and 2 for reverse. Length, density, and previous colour can move that, which is confirmed before your appointment.
How much does balayage cost in Burnaby?
At Bodza Beauty Hair Studio in Burnaby, prices are flat and in Canadian dollars: full balayage $350, partial $250, reverse $210. A finishing toner is $70 when needed. No ranges, no surprises on the day.
Is a toner included?
A toner is often the finishing step that refines warmth and settles the final shade. Whether your appointment needs one depends on your starting colour and the target tone — it is discussed during the consultation at check-in, never added silently.
I have box dye or dark colour history. Can I still get balayage?
Often yes, but previous colour changes what one session can safely achieve. That is exactly the case where a consultation first matters most — it sets realistic expectations before anything is booked.
Can balayage add dimension without making me blonde?
Yes. Placement and tone control how bright the result reads. Balayage can create movement and soft contrast within a naturally darker palette without pushing the overall look light.
Do I need a consultation before booking?
If you know your service, book directly. If you are choosing between options, going much lighter, or working around old colour, book the free 30-minute consultation — it exists so you book the right appointment the first time.
Still deciding? Book online or start with the free consultation so you can choose the right service with less guesswork.
Ready to Book Balayage in Burnaby, BC?
Lived-in colour, painted by hand in Burnaby Heights, planned for how you actually wear your hair.
If you are unsure which option fits best, start with the free 30-minute consultation and get clear direction before the service.