#balayage — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 261.2M total posts and 22.9K new posts daily, #balayage is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 776 likes and 30 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #balayage

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#hair	261.2M	22.9K	776	100	48
#haircolor	56.6M	6.3K	1.0K	100	51
#hairstylist	61.5M	16.6K	1.2K	100	43
#haircut	73.9M	12.7K	1.2K	100	55
#hairstyle	111.5M	13.3K	815	100	35

Related Hashtags to #balayage

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#blonde	77.3M	3.1K	1.5K	100	60
#hairgoals	31.1M	13.1K	1.4K	100	65
#blondehair	42.0M	2.7K	1.4K	100	75
#hairstyles	68.6M	10.4K	2.5K	100	50
#highlights	47.6M	48.6K	1.1K	100	49

Similar Hashtags to #balayage

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#balayagehighlights	6.7M	817	1.9K	100	75
#blondebalayage	6.0M	735	982	100	51
#balayagehair	5.0M	506	2.1K	100	66
#balayageombre	5.4M	230	947	100	51
#brunettebalayage	2.0M	306	895	100	70

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #balayage on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #balayage has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #balayage alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #balayage with #blonde, #hairgoals, #blondehair for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #balayage on Instagram?

#balayage has 261.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 22.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #balayage receives 776 likes and 30 comments.

Is #balayage a good hashtag to use?

#balayage has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 48/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #balayage?

The best hashtags to use with #balayage include: #blonde, #hairgoals, #blondehair, #hairstyles, #highlights. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-15. Learn about our editorial process →

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