2022 Hairnews Industry Awards Finalists Feature: Best Balayage

For this judged category, we asked you to send us your creative interpretation of the beautiful visual impact of the hand-painted balayage technique. Your talent could be displayed on any length of hair and any colour as long as the balayage effect is clear.

We were amazed at the number of entries we received and the caliber of work was top notch!

Below is the exceptional work of the fourteen finalists chosen by our judges for the Best Balayage Section in alphabetical order.

Alexia Chrysafis - Fox and Davidson Hair Design - Model: Kirsten

Anine Visser - Mop Hair - Model: Michelle

Betsy Giani-Pieterse – Tintcolorlab - Model: Rozanne

Chrislene Marais - Fox and Davidson Hair Design - Model: Maxine

Dalene Walters - Bobs and Beehives - Model: Ashton

Erin Friend - Collab Hair - Model: Sabrina

Jade Kruger - Fabiano Hair - Model: Nicole

Jadie Herbst - Jadie Professionals - Model: Christie

Jen Van Huyssteen - Collab Hair - Model: Nicole

Pash Hlongwane - Veaudry Icon Salon - Model: Anastasia

Rene Ferreira - Veaudry Icon Salon - Model: Natasha

Shafia Cassiem Haffejee - Veaudry Icon Salon - Model: Amy

Shelene Shaer - Tanaz Hair - Model: Liora

Taleisha Du Plooy - Fox and Davidson Hair Design - Model: Roxy

The Hairnews Team wished each and every one of the finalists the best of luck for the final round of judging and we can’t wait to announce the winners on the 3rd September!