# Writer Brief: Balayage for Curly Hair
> **This is an editorial brief, not final article copy.** Replace this brief with the finished article before publication.
## 1. Article identity
– **Category:** Balayage
– **Article type:** ideas
– **Primary keyword:** balayage curly hair
– **Planned URL:** https://designworksstyle.com/hair/balayage-for-curly-hair//
– **Canonical:** self-referencing canonical to the exact planned URL
– **SEO title:** Balayage for Curly Hair: Placement, Dimension & Care
## 2. Searcher intent and job to be done
Help readers understand how balayage placement and maintenance can work with curls and textured hair.
Answer the immediate question first. Then give enough explanation to help the reader make a good decision or complete the task. Do not write for a keyword list.
## 3. Secondary search concepts
– balayage curly hair
– curly balayage
– balayage for curly hair
These are concepts to cover naturally where relevant, not a checklist for forced exact-match repetition.
## 4. Questions the article must answer
– Does balayage work on curly hair?
– How should balayage be placed on curls?
– How do I protect curls after coloring?
## 5. Detailed coverage requirements
– Discuss curl pattern, placement, visual dimension, lightening considerations, dryness, conditioning, maintenance, and stylist consultation
– explain why curl patterns can affect how color reads.
For each major section, give the reader a concrete answer, example, decision rule, step, or troubleshooting point. Avoid generic filler.
## 6. Scope boundary / anti-cannibalization
Do not provide medical claims about curl damage; keep advice practical and salon-oriented.
If a closely related question belongs to another planned page, answer only enough to orient the reader and link to the appropriate page. Do not reproduce the sibling’s main content.
## 7. Exact internal-link map
**This article should link TO these planned posts:**
– **Balayage** → `https://designworksstyle.com/hair/balayage//`
**Linking rule:** Link to general balayage and care guidance.
## 8. Reverse internal-link map
No mandatory reverse link is specified. Add one only when genuinely useful.
## 9. Recommended article movement
1. Establish the decision framework.
2. Group ideas by useful constraints or approaches.
3. Explain how to implement or adapt each idea.
4. Include practical mistakes to avoid.
5. Link to execution or selection guides.
## 10. Length and quality standard
Target **1,000–1,500 words** unless the live SERP clearly supports a different depth. Do not pad. A concise, complete answer is preferable to repetitive length.
## 11. Editorial and SEO rules
– Use the primary keyword naturally.
– Do not force exact-match keyword repetition.
– Do not create sections solely for keyword insertion.
– Keep the article materially distinct from every sibling page.
– Use the exact planned URL.
– Use a self-referencing canonical for that exact URL.
– Do not canonicalize this article to another planned page.
– Do not create duplicate keyword-variant URLs.
– Internal links must be contextual and point to planned URLs.
– Validate the live SERP before writing; if intent materially differs, flag the page for review.
– For beauty/hair claims, distinguish general guidance from individualized professional advice and avoid unsupported promises.