Donya Hair + Body, Richmond Hill
Balayage in Richmond Hill by Master Colourist Donya
Hand-painted, lived-in colour that grows out beautifully, created one client at a time by Donya herself.
- 4.9 Google rating
- Licensed Cosmetologist
- Kérastase Ambassador
- Balayage from
- $450
- Find us
- 10341 Yonge St #4
- Open
- Mon, Wed to Sat, 10am to 6pm
Real Balayage Transformations, Filmed in Our Richmond Hill Salon
No filters and no borrowed work. Every video is a real Donya Hair + Body client, from brassy and box-dyed to soft, dimensional balayage.
Signature Balayage Shades by Donya
Each shade is custom-mixed for your base colour, skin tone and lifestyle. These are five of the looks Richmond Hill clients ask for most.
Rooted Champagne Honey Balayage
A smudged espresso root melts into champagne and honey ribbons. Bright blonde with a soft root, so grow-out stays invisible for months.
Ideal forLight brown to dark blonde bases
Golden Caramel Blonde Balayage
Buttery gold and warm caramel woven through long lengths for a sun-kissed glow that catches the light with every wave.
Ideal forWarm, olive and golden skin tones
Silver Pearl Blonde Balayage
Cool pearl and silver ribbons over a soft ash base, toned to stay crisp and never brassy. A beautiful way to blend early greys.
Ideal forCool undertones and grey blending
Brunette-to-Bronde Balayage
A rich brunette root lifted to soft beige-caramel bronde through the mid-lengths and ends. Real dimension without going fully blonde.
Ideal forDark brown, black and Asian hair
Gold Beige Blonde Balayage
Creamy beige blonde with a bright face-framing money piece on layered, shoulder-length hair. Polished, glossy and quietly expensive.
Ideal forBrightness around the face
Bring your inspiration photo. Donya will tell you honestly what is achievable in one session.
Book NowWhy Donya
Why Richmond Hill Trusts Donya with Their Balayage
Clients travel from across the GTA because the result looks expensive, feels healthy and grows out gracefully, and because the person they consult with is the person who paints their hair.
No assistants and no double-booking. Donya consults, paints, tones and finishes every balayage personally, so the colour you agree on is the colour you leave with.
Freehand sweeps placed around your parting, layers and face shape. Soft, seamless blends with no stripes, bands or harsh lines.
Lightening in controlled stages with Olaplex bond care and Kérastase finishing. If your goal needs two sessions, Donya will tell you rather than over-process.
Every photo and video on this page is unfiltered client work filmed in our salon at Yonge and Crosby. What you see is what Donya does.
“She told me the first priority is to NOT damage hair, then getting the colour that I want. For the first time, my hair was not damaged.”
What Is Balayage, and Why Is It Worth the Investment?
Balayage, from the French word for “to sweep,” is a freehand colouring technique where lightener is painted onto the surface of the hair, creating soft brightness that is deeper at the root and lighter toward the ends.
Because nothing is applied in rigid lines, balayage grows out without a visible regrowth band. It takes longer than foils and relies entirely on the colourist’s eye, which is why it costs more up front and saves you months of maintenance afterwards.
Balayage vs Highlights
| Feature | Balayage | Foil highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Technique | Hand-painted, freehand | Woven sections in foil |
| Look | Soft, lived-in, sun-kissed | Uniform, root to tip |
| Grow-out | Seamless, no hard line | Visible regrowth band |
| Upkeep | About every 3 to 4 months | About every 6 to 8 weeks |
Balayage vs Ombré
Ombré is a horizontal fade from dark roots to light ends. Balayage places brightness vertically, piece by piece, so it frames your face and moves with your hair. Many clients now ask for a blend of both: a soft root with brighter, painted ends.
Your Balayage Appointment with Donya, Step by Step
Plan for about 3 to 4 hours of unhurried, one-on-one time. Very long, thick or previously coloured hair can take longer.
Consultation
We review your inspiration photos, colour history, skin tone and lifestyle, then agree on shade, placement and your exact price.
Hand-Painting
Donya sections and paints freehand, protecting the bonds of your hair as she lifts it to the right level for your shade.
Toning and Gloss
A custom toner refines the shade, whether pearl, beige, honey or caramel, and seals in mirror-like shine.
Finish and Aftercare
A finished style, plus a personal home-care plan so your balayage stays glossy and brass-free until your next visit.
Investment
Balayage Price in Richmond Hill
Luxury colour with transparent pricing. Your exact quote is confirmed at your consultation, before any colour is mixed.
Balayage by Donya
Starting from
$450 CAD
- Free personal colour consultation
- Freehand painting by Donya, start to finish
- Custom toning for your exact shade
- Olaplex and Kérastase care available
- Personal home-care plan
What Shapes Your Price
- Length and density
- Longer, thicker hair needs more product and painting time.
- Your starting colour
- Box dye, henna or very dark bases may need extra steps.
- Colour correction
- Fixing brassiness or banding is quoted separately.
- How bright you want to go
- Very light blonde from dark hair may be planned over two visits.
Balayage for Dark, Asian, Curly and Grey Hair
Great balayage starts with understanding your hair. Donya adapts the technique, lift and tone to your texture and starting colour.
Dark and Black Hair
Caramel, mocha and bronde tones that flatter a deep base, lifted gradually so the ends stay soft, not straw-like.
Asian Hair
Strong, dense hair that tends to turn warm needs patient lifting and precise toning. Expect beige, ash and honey that stay true.
Curly and Wavy Hair
Painted to follow your curl pattern so brightness sits where the light naturally hits, never in random spots.
Grey Blending
Silver, pearl and beige balayage softens the line between grey regrowth and colour, so roots look far less obvious.
Balayage FAQs at Donya Hair + Body
How much does balayage cost in Richmond Hill at Donya Hair + Body?
Balayage at Donya Hair + Body starts at $450. Your final price depends on hair length and density, your starting colour (including any box dye) and how bright you want to go. Donya confirms your exact quote at your free consultation, before any colour is mixed. You can also view our full price list.
How long does a balayage appointment take?
Plan for about 3 to 4 hours. Very long, thick or dark hair, or a colour correction, can take longer. Because Donya works one-on-one, your appointment time is reserved entirely for you.
Can you do balayage on dark, black or Asian hair without damage?
Yes, it is one of Donya's specialities. She lifts dark and Asian hair gradually with bond protection, chooses caramel, bronde, beige or ash tones that suit a deep base, and will recommend two sessions if you want very light blonde rather than over-processing in one day.
Who will actually do my balayage?
Donya herself. Donya Hair + Body is an intimate, one-on-one salon. The licensed cosmetologist and Kérastase ambassador who consults with you is the same person who paints, tones and finishes your hair.
How often will I need a balayage touch-up?
Most clients refresh their balayage every 3 to 4 months, and many book a $50 gloss in between to revive tone and shine. The soft, lived-in root means your grow-out looks intentional, never neglected.
Balayage or highlights: which is right for me?
Choose balayage if you want soft, natural-looking brightness with low maintenance. Choose foil highlights if you want even, root-to-tip lightness or maximum blonde coverage. During your consultation Donya will recommend the technique, or combination, that gets you to your goal most safely.
Will balayage damage my hair?
Any lightening changes the hair, but serious damage usually comes from rushing it. Donya lifts in controlled stages, uses Olaplex bond care and Kérastase products, and will never push your hair past what it can safely handle.
Can balayage blend grey hair?
Yes. Silver, pearl and beige blonde balayage softens the contrast between grey regrowth and the rest of your colour, so roots are far less noticeable and you can stretch time between appointments.
How should I prepare for my balayage appointment?
Bring two or three inspiration photos, plus one look you do not like. Tell us about any box dye, henna, keratin or colour from the last two years, and arrive with dry, brushed hair.
Where is your balayage salon in Richmond Hill?
Donya Hair + Body is at 10341 Yonge St #4, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3C1, at Yonge Street and Crosby Avenue in downtown Richmond Hill. We welcome clients from Markham, Vaughan, Thornhill, Aurora, Newmarket, King City and North York. We are open Monday and Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Call (905) 233-1172.
Direction
Visit Our Balayage Hair Salon in Richmond Hill
Use the directions and visit our Balayage hair salon in Richmond Hill, ON, Canada.
Donya Hair + Body
10341 Yonge St #4
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3C1
Yonge St and Crosby Ave
- Monday10am - 6pm
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10am - 6pm
- Thursday10am - 6pm
- Friday10am - 6pm
- Saturday10am - 6pm
- SundayClosed
The Balayage You Have Been Saving to Instagram, Painted for You
Limited one-on-one appointments each week with Donya, Richmond Hill’s balayage and blonde specialist.
Donya Hair + Body, Richmond Hill
Balayage in Richmond Hill by Master Colourist Donya
Hand-painted, lived-in colour that grows out beautifully, created one client at a time by Donya herself.
- 4.9 Google rating
- Licensed Cosmetologist
- Kérastase Ambassador
- Balayage from
- $450
- Find us
- 10341 Yonge St #4
at Crosby Ave - Open
- Mon, Wed to Sat
10am to 6pm
Real Balayage Transformations, Filmed in Our Richmond Hill Salon
No filters and no borrowed work. Every video is a real Donya Hair + Body client, from brassy and box-dyed to soft, dimensional balayage.
Signature Balayage Shades by Donya
Each shade is custom-mixed for your base colour, skin tone and lifestyle. These are five of the looks Richmond Hill clients ask for most.
Rooted Champagne Honey Balayage
A smudged espresso root melts into champagne and honey ribbons. Bright blonde with a soft root, so grow-out stays invisible for months.
Ideal forLight brown to dark blonde bases
Golden Caramel Blonde Balayage
Buttery gold and warm caramel woven through long lengths for a sun-kissed glow that catches the light with every wave.
Ideal forWarm, olive and golden skin tones
Silver Pearl Blonde Balayage
Cool pearl and silver ribbons over a soft ash base, toned to stay crisp and never brassy. A beautiful way to blend early greys.
Ideal forCool undertones and grey blending
Brunette-to-Bronde Balayage
A rich brunette root lifted to soft beige-caramel bronde through the mid-lengths and ends. Real dimension without going fully blonde.
Ideal forDark brown, black and Asian hair
Gold Beige Blonde Balayage
Creamy beige blonde with a bright face-framing money piece on layered, shoulder-length hair. Polished, glossy and quietly expensive.
Ideal forBrightness around the face
Bring your inspiration photo. Donya will tell you honestly what is achievable in one session.
Book NowWhy Donya
Why Richmond Hill Trusts Donya with Their Balayage
Clients travel from across the GTA because the result looks expensive, feels healthy and grows out gracefully, and because the person they consult with is the person who paints their hair.
No assistants and no double-booking. Donya consults, paints, tones and finishes every balayage personally, so the colour you agree on is the colour you leave with.
Freehand sweeps placed around your parting, layers and face shape. Soft, seamless blends with no stripes, bands or harsh lines.
Lightening in controlled stages with Olaplex bond care and Kérastase finishing. If your goal needs two sessions, Donya will tell you rather than over-process.
Every photo and video on this page is unfiltered client work filmed in our salon at Yonge and Crosby. What you see is what Donya does.
“She told me the first priority is to NOT damage hair, then getting the colour that I want. For the first time, my hair was not damaged.”
What Is Balayage, and Why Is It Worth the Investment?
Balayage, from the French word for “to sweep,” is a freehand colouring technique where lightener is painted onto the surface of the hair, creating soft brightness that is deeper at the root and lighter toward the ends.
Because nothing is applied in rigid lines, balayage grows out without a visible regrowth band. It takes longer than foils and relies entirely on the colourist’s eye, which is why it costs more up front and saves you months of maintenance afterwards.
Balayage vs Highlights
| Feature | Balayage | Foil highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Technique | Hand-painted, freehand | Woven sections in foil |
| Look | Soft, lived-in, sun-kissed | Uniform, root to tip |
| Grow-out | Seamless, no hard line | Visible regrowth band |
| Upkeep | About every 3 to 4 months | About every 6 to 8 weeks |
Balayage vs Ombré
Ombré is a horizontal fade from dark roots to light ends. Balayage places brightness vertically, piece by piece, so it frames your face and moves with your hair. Many clients now ask for a blend of both: a soft root with brighter, painted ends.
Your Balayage Appointment with Donya, Step by Step
Plan for about 3 to 4 hours of unhurried, one-on-one time. Very long, thick or previously coloured hair can take longer.
Consultation
We review your inspiration photos, colour history, skin tone and lifestyle, then agree on shade, placement and your exact price.
Hand-Painting
Donya sections and paints freehand, protecting the bonds of your hair as she lifts it to the right level for your shade.
Toning and Gloss
A custom toner refines the shade, whether pearl, beige, honey or caramel, and seals in mirror-like shine.
Finish and Aftercare
A finished style, plus a personal home-care plan so your balayage stays glossy and brass-free until your next visit.
Investment
Balayage Price in Richmond Hill
Luxury colour with transparent pricing. Your exact quote is confirmed at your consultation, before any colour is mixed.
Balayage by Donya
Starting from
$450 CAD
- Free personal colour consultation
- Freehand painting by Donya, start to finish
- Custom toning for your exact shade
- Olaplex and Kérastase care available
- Personal home-care plan
What Shapes Your Price
- Length and density
- Longer, thicker hair needs more product and painting time.
- Your starting colour
- Box dye, henna or very dark bases may need extra steps.
- Colour correction
- Fixing brassiness or banding is quoted separately.
- How bright you want to go
- Very light blonde from dark hair may be planned over two visits.
Balayage for Dark, Asian, Curly and Grey Hair
Great balayage starts with understanding your hair. Donya adapts the technique, lift and tone to your texture and starting colour.
Dark and Black Hair
Caramel, mocha and bronde tones that flatter a deep base, lifted gradually so the ends stay soft, not straw-like.
Asian Hair
Strong, dense hair that tends to turn warm needs patient lifting and precise toning. Expect beige, ash and honey that stay true.
Curly and Wavy Hair
Painted to follow your curl pattern so brightness sits where the light naturally hits, never in random spots.
Grey Blending
Silver, pearl and beige balayage softens the line between grey regrowth and colour, so roots look far less obvious.
Balayage FAQs at Donya Hair + Body
How much does balayage cost in Richmond Hill at Donya Hair + Body?
Balayage at Donya Hair + Body starts at $450. Your final price depends on hair length and density, your starting colour (including any box dye) and how bright you want to go. Donya confirms your exact quote at your free consultation, before any colour is mixed. You can also view our full price list.
How long does a balayage appointment take?
Plan for about 3 to 4 hours. Very long, thick or dark hair, or a colour correction, can take longer. Because Donya works one-on-one, your appointment time is reserved entirely for you.
Can you do balayage on dark, black or Asian hair without damage?
Yes, it is one of Donya's specialities. She lifts dark and Asian hair gradually with bond protection, chooses caramel, bronde, beige or ash tones that suit a deep base, and will recommend two sessions if you want very light blonde rather than over-processing in one day.
Who will actually do my balayage?
Donya herself. Donya Hair + Body is an intimate, one-on-one salon. The licensed cosmetologist and Kérastase ambassador who consults with you is the same person who paints, tones and finishes your hair.
How often will I need a balayage touch-up?
Most clients refresh their balayage every 3 to 4 months, and many book a $50 gloss in between to revive tone and shine. The soft, lived-in root means your grow-out looks intentional, never neglected.
Balayage or highlights: which is right for me?
Choose balayage if you want soft, natural-looking brightness with low maintenance. Choose foil highlights if you want even, root-to-tip lightness or maximum blonde coverage. During your consultation Donya will recommend the technique, or combination, that gets you to your goal most safely.
Will balayage damage my hair?
Any lightening changes the hair, but serious damage usually comes from rushing it. Donya lifts in controlled stages, uses Olaplex bond care and Kérastase products, and will never push your hair past what it can safely handle.
Can balayage blend grey hair?
Yes. Silver, pearl and beige blonde balayage softens the contrast between grey regrowth and the rest of your colour, so roots are far less noticeable and you can stretch time between appointments.
How should I prepare for my balayage appointment?
Bring two or three inspiration photos, plus one look you do not like. Tell us about any box dye, henna, keratin or colour from the last two years, and arrive with dry, brushed hair.
Where is your balayage salon in Richmond Hill?
Donya Hair + Body is at 10341 Yonge St #4, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3C1, at Yonge Street and Crosby Avenue in downtown Richmond Hill. We welcome clients from Markham, Vaughan, Thornhill, Aurora, Newmarket, King City and North York. We are open Monday and Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Call (905) 233-1172.
Direction
Visit Our Balayage Hair Salon in Richmond Hill
Use the directions and visit our Balayage hair salon in Richmond Hill, ON, Canada.
Donya Hair + Body
10341 Yonge St #4
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3C1
Yonge St and Crosby Ave
- Monday10am - 6pm
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10am - 6pm
- Thursday10am - 6pm
- Friday10am - 6pm
- Saturday10am - 6pm
- SundayClosed
The Balayage You Have Been Saving to Instagram, Painted for You
Limited one-on-one appointments each week with Donya, Richmond Hill’s balayage and blonde specialist.