Data updated: July 2026
Candy Shaw
@thebalaylama Β· Instagram Β· US Β· haircare
About Candy Shaw
Candy Shaw, known as 'thebalaylama' on Instagram, is a stylist and educator specializing in haircare. With a follower count of 109,488, she shares her expertise through various content formats, including reels, long-form videos, stories, and carousels. Her professional and educational tone, combined with an authoritative vibe, positions her as a trusted source in the beauty industry. Some content may require brand review.
@thebalaylama's followers & following
@thebalaylama currently has 109,488 followers on Instagram and follows 1,576 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 69.47. That places the account in the mid tier of haircare creators.
@thebalaylama's content
@thebalaylama has published 1,166 posts to date, working across reels, long-form-video, stories, carousels. The account's content is classified under haircare, beauty-tips. Bio: βπNAHA 2025 Educator of the Yearπ Creator of Sunlights Pro β’ Salon Owner β’ French Cutting & Balayage Education Expert @sunlightspro | @jamiβ¦β
AI quality check on @thebalaylama
Zaver's AI analyzed this account across 20+ parameters before listing it publicly. No blocking issues were detected in our standard screening.
- Audience location & demographics
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- Signs of purchased followers
- Content niche classification
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@thebalaylama's rankings on Zaver
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@thebalaylama's audience
Audience snapshot
50% male Β· 50% female
Core age group25-34
The audience for Candy Shaw skews evenly in gender and primarily falls within the 25-34 age range. The top geographic location for her followers is the United States, indicating a concentrated interest in her haircare and beauty tips content.
Collaboration pricing
Price tierPremium
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Brands in the haircare and beauty sectors would align well with Candy Shaw's content, given her expertise and focus on educational material. Her professional approach and established authority make her a suitable partner for brands looking to promote high-quality haircare products.
Frequently asked questions
How many Instagram followers does @thebalaylama have?
As of July 2026, @thebalaylama has 109,488 followers (109K) on Instagram, follows 1,576 accounts, and has published 1,166 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.
How do I contact @thebalaylama?
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How much does @thebalaylama charge for a sponsored post?
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What is @thebalaylama's net worth?
@thebalaylama's net worth isn't publicly verified, and Zaver doesn't estimate personal wealth. What can be assessed is sponsored-post earning potential: with 109K followers and a premium price tier in haircare, brand collaborations are a meaningful income stream β Zaver's AI pricing model estimates what each placement is worth. See the earning-potential estimate β
Does @thebalaylama have fake followers?
Zaver's AI authenticity check scores @thebalaylama 98/100, based on 20+ signals including engagement quality, follower growth patterns and signs of purchased followers. That indicates a predominantly genuine audience. Run the full authenticity check β
Who follows @thebalaylama?
@thebalaylama's 109K followers skew 50% male / 50% female, core age group 25-34. Full audience breakdowns β age bands, gender split and country-level distribution β are part of @thebalaylama's report on Zaver.
Which influencers are similar to @thebalaylama?
Zaver lists comparable haircare creators in United States in the "Influencers like @thebalaylama" section on this page, matched by niche, audience size and engagement. Zaver users can also search all 19,613 vetted haircare creators with plain-English queries.
What is the follower count?
Candy Shaw has a follower count of 109,488.
What is the engagement rate?
The engagement rate is currently not available.
What is the collaboration pricing?
Candy Shaw is in the premium price tier for collaborations.
What is the content niche?
Her primary niche is haircare, with a secondary focus on beauty tips.
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