Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit a brand new salon in Maple Grove, MN, Camille Albane Paris. I was pretty tired from a night + day at the fair, so I grabbed my favorite “pj pants” for the appointment. I was scheduled for a balayage and a pedicure.
I have heard of balayage before but never considered asking for or getting this type of color in my hair. According to Vogue, balayage is defined as “a French coloring technique that was developed in the 1970s. It’s a freehand technique where the color is applied by hand rather than using the traditional foiling or cap highlighting techniques.”
Since this is a French salon in the US, I decided I absolutely had to give this French coloring technique a try! When I arrived, I was kindly welcomed by three employees and immediately offered something to drink…. water, coffee, etc. Since it was the morning, I asked for coffee and headed to sit down with my styist, Edie. She did such a wonderful job, I’m just so happy my hair is bright and blonde and it is all thanks to Edie!
The salon has modern look and feel, with all-white walls and stations, and relaxing music in the background. I was very impressed with the look, feel, relaxation and expertise at the salon. I have been going to the same salon since I moved up here, but I had such a great experience at Camille Albane Paris, I am definitely going to go back. The great thing about balayage is that the technique allows for less frequent visits to the salon, as the highlights look more natural, vs. giving a streaky look that can sometimes happen with foils.
One of the best part about their services is that at the end, they touch up your makeup! In case any water got on you and smeared your makeup, a little bit of powder, blush, mascara and lipgloss really helped touch up anything that got a little out of place during the appointment. Amazing, right?! That meant an immediate date when I got home because I was ready for some food and fun with my boyfriend! I of course had to take a selfie to document the new color and amazing curls Edie gave me:
If you are a local Minnesotan and interested in the services, make sure to check out the grand opening this Wednesday! {located by Five Guys off Main Street, Arbor Lakes}
P.S. Make sure to check out Zhenya’s review of the salon here!
Coral Cardigan {10Dollarmall.com, similar} ::T-Shirt {Banana Republic, ON SALE} :: Necklace {Banana Republic} :: Floral Pants {10DollarMall.com, similar, similar and skinny jean style ON SALE} ::Bow Flats {ShoeDazzle, similar} :: Lips {Bite in Honey Berry}
55 Comments
amy
August 11, 2014 at 6:35 AMyou hair looks great
Rachelle
August 11, 2014 at 7:28 AMyour hair look amazing and love these pants. you look so pretty.
xo
PinkSole
Alyssa
August 11, 2014 at 7:49 AMLove you as a blonde–so fresh and pretty!
Gina @ On the Daily Express
August 11, 2014 at 7:51 AM1) Coral is a fabulous color on you! 2) The haircolor and makeup turned out great. That really is a great idea to touch up your makeup! Mine always gets messed up from the water dripping down my face and stuff.
Gina – On the Daily Express
Rachel
August 11, 2014 at 7:52 AMRight? I was like, we are doing what?! GENIUS! So I really felt fresh and pampered!
KizzyDoll
August 11, 2014 at 8:03 AMSo so pretty…love these colours on you 🙂 xx
alissa
August 11, 2014 at 8:09 AMYour hair looks FAB girl!!!
sarah
August 11, 2014 at 8:20 AMYou look gorgeous in this outfit, love the pants <3
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Jess Zimlich
August 11, 2014 at 8:23 AMSo pretty! And those pants look insanely comfortable, perfect for the salon 😉
amy
August 11, 2014 at 8:29 AMyour hair looks great! i got my most recent cut/balayage done at the camille albane in boston!!
Rachel
August 11, 2014 at 8:34 AMOh that’s awesome! I was asking them tons of questions about other locations and they said they were just the second location in the US and talked about the Boston location! Did you love it there?!
Rachel
August 11, 2014 at 8:32 AMYour hair always looks good no matter WHAT color it is- not fair! haha 🙂
Lyddiegal
August 11, 2014 at 8:49 AMYour tresses are looking fabulous, and I love your floral pants! Can’t believe they were only $10!
Beth
August 11, 2014 at 9:25 AMYou look amazing – they did a fantastic job!!
Lyndsay
August 11, 2014 at 11:03 AMYour hair looks gorgeous! Love your printed pants!
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Maggie
August 11, 2014 at 11:46 AMGetting your hair done is the best feeling! I have never tried that technique, but it looks beautiful on you! And I am loving those pants – the perfect comfy and chic pair!
Maggie
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two birds
August 11, 2014 at 11:57 AMI’m so mad we weren’t able to make it here! You look gorgeous…I love how your hair turned out!
Kimberly Bonham
August 11, 2014 at 2:13 PMSuch a cute look! Love the pants!
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Megan, The Frugalista Diaries
August 11, 2014 at 2:54 PMYOUR HAIR LOOKS GORGEOUS! I had to tone mine down, but yours looks amazing light.
Xo, Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.comght.
Leigh
August 11, 2014 at 3:05 PMLove your hair and the pants too!
Zelle
August 11, 2014 at 3:24 PMLove those pants! xo!
Nicole
August 11, 2014 at 4:11 PMYour hair looks great! I’ve seen the technique done but never tried it before. I also really like your pants!
Nicole
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Jamie
August 11, 2014 at 4:17 PMyour hair looks stunning and love your outfit too! xoxo
Jamie
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Cara
August 11, 2014 at 4:23 PMIt looks amazing, and I love those pants!
xx Cara
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Kelsey Bang
August 11, 2014 at 4:30 PMthese pants are beyond fab! love the awesome print on them! so cute!
Kacie's Kloset
August 11, 2014 at 6:14 PMYour hair looks so gorgeous! I’ve never heard of that technique before. Of course, I don’t get my hair colored so that might be why. lol. If I ever do, I’ve have to do it that way because your hair looks so pretty! And I want those pants! Stylish pj type pants are just my style 🙂
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Svetlana
August 11, 2014 at 7:54 PMI love your hair so so much! Great job 🙂
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365hangers
August 11, 2014 at 8:33 PMYour hair looks so fabulous. So funny, we just heard that hair term for the first time the other day. Your outfit is too cute by the way. Cute and comfy are always the perfect match! xx
Nikki
August 11, 2014 at 8:49 PMYour hair looks fabulous! And I love those pants!
Nikki
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Lindsey
August 11, 2014 at 9:10 PMLURV the bayalage and blonde on you! You look amazing!
Zhenya
August 11, 2014 at 10:30 PMI said it once, and I’ll say it again – I absolutely adore the hair! Thanks for the shout out too!
Zhenya
Happiness at Mid-Life
August 12, 2014 at 5:49 AMYou hair is always so flawless looking. What a great concept that they touch up your make up too. Looking so pretty as always!
Alice
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Rachel
August 12, 2014 at 2:49 AMYour hair looks beautiful the shade really suits! Gorgeous girl!
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Ileana
August 12, 2014 at 6:37 AMThose pants are so beautiful!!! Really love the cute delicate print 🙂
xoxo
Novelstyle
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Hana
August 12, 2014 at 6:51 AMYour hair looks amazing! Such a lovely outfit and it suits you really well.
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Amy Ann
August 12, 2014 at 7:01 AMI love those types of pants! They are totally what I reach for when I need comfort and style. I LOVE your hair! I have had ombre for some time now, but tried this the last time I got my hair done too. It is softer. 🙂
xo, Amy Ann
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Ashley
August 12, 2014 at 7:53 AMWhat a super babe you are! Love the coral (duh, it’s like my fave color this year!) and those trousers!
Your hair looks amazing, too! So gorgeous!
-Ashley
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ADA
August 12, 2014 at 10:27 AMYou know I loved those pants the first time I saw them on the blog and I adore them now with the coral cardigan, also. Your hair is looking beautiful, also. =)
Shannon
August 12, 2014 at 1:25 PMFirst off your hair looks amazing secondly obsessed with those pants pants with the coral! So gorg!
<3 Shannon
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Olivia
August 12, 2014 at 3:17 PMOhmygosh these pants are amazing! I just love the style of them along with the pattern. And the color you matched on top was perfect too:)
xo Olivia
Sushmitha
August 12, 2014 at 8:27 PMYou hair looks so good! I’ve been considering Balayage highlights myself..you’ve given me more food for thought now! 🙂
xx Sushmitha
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Lindsay Truax
August 13, 2014 at 8:54 AMLove the hair! Cute pants too!
Emily
August 13, 2014 at 12:04 PMlooks great!! And I can’t believe those are pj pants!!
Meg Henning
August 13, 2014 at 5:13 PMthose pants are gorgeous and i love the pink sweater with them, they pair together so nicely
Simply x Classic
August 13, 2014 at 8:15 PMSo fun! love the printed pants!
Your hair looks so lovely!
xoxo,miriam
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Deborah
August 13, 2014 at 8:03 PMCoral is a great color on you and those pants suit you perfectly! I love your hair as well.
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Amy Black
August 13, 2014 at 10:56 PMYou look amazing in these pics, like model flawless. Love your hair and the color of your blazer!!!
Sandra - More Style Than Fashion
August 14, 2014 at 6:05 AMLovely look, so fresh and happy!
x Sandra
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Ting
August 14, 2014 at 9:48 AMYou look gorgeous! x
Giovanna
August 14, 2014 at 1:21 PMSuper Cute! Loving your hair! Sounds like a great salon! The make-up touch up was a nice touch!
xx
Giovanna
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Kirsty
August 14, 2014 at 9:46 PMLove the look Rachel. So fresh and summery!
x Kirsty
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Ellesees.blogspot.com
August 15, 2014 at 7:29 AMin love with your hair and brows!! gorgeous, gorgeous, girl!
Brynn
August 17, 2014 at 7:13 PMWow, looking good, Rachel!!!
Claire
August 22, 2014 at 11:15 PMSo beautiful & chic!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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Ashley
August 23, 2014 at 12:52 PMYour hair looks so fab and I love how you’re rocking those floral pants! Definitely owning this cute outfit :).