It's one of the most common questions we get in consultations: balayage or highlights? Both lighten hair, both can look stunning — but they behave very differently once you add Marbella's sun, salt water and pool chlorine into the mix. How they're actually different Highlights are foiled in sections, from root to tip, which means the regrowth line is more visible and more uniform. Balayage is hand-painted, concentrated toward the mid-lengths and ends, which creates a softer, more gradual...

Marbella has no shortage of hair salons — walk down any street in the centre or along the Golden Mile and you'll pass a dozen. So what actually separates a good one from a great one, especially if you're new to the area or just tired of guessing? Here's what we think matters, based on years of working with clients whose hair has to survive sun, sea salt, chlorine and a lot of humidity — not exactly gentle conditions. 1. Color expertise built for this climate Coastal conditions fade color...