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Highlights

Half Head Highlights

From £60
75 mins
this includes a toner ... if toner not used discount £10
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Half Head Highlights are a foil highlighting service that adds brightness through the top layer of your hair, especially the crown and sides, while keeping depth underneath. It is ideal if you want visible lightness and dimension without committing to a full head of foils, with time to refine the tone and finish with a polished style.

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What your Half Head Highlights appointment includes

Half Head Highlights focus on the areas you see most in the mirror and in photos, so your colour looks lighter and more defined through the top.

  • A focused consultation on your current colour, your goal shade, and where you want the brightness to sit.
  • Foils placed through the crown and sides to lift the top layer, with optional face-framing pieces if that suits your cut and parting.
  • Processing time with regular checks, then a thorough rinse and cleanse.
  • Toner or gloss (when needed) to refine the finish, for example cooler, neutral, or warmer blonde.
  • Conditioning support tailored to highlighted hair, with options such as a bond-building or deep conditioning treatment.
  • Finish and styling, plus clear advice on home care to keep your colour bright and your hair feeling healthy.

Half Head Highlights for a brighter top layer, not an all-over blonde

Half Head Highlights work well if you want a noticeable lift around the areas that catch the light most, without changing the whole head.

  • You want brightness through the crown and sides, but prefer to keep natural depth underneath.
  • You are refreshing grown-out highlights and do not need foils through every section.
  • You want a softer, more lived-in blonde that grows out with fewer obvious lines.
  • You want a lighter look without committing to the time and maintenance of a full head.

How the 75-minute Half Head Highlights session is paced

Your appointment is structured to keep things efficient while still allowing time for careful placement and the right tone.

  • Quick shade and placement planning before foiling starts.
  • Foils placed section by section through the top and sides.
  • Processing time, then rinse and cleanse.
  • Toning or glossing step if your hair needs it after lifting.
  • Blow-dry and finish so you can see the colour properly in natural movement.

Keeping Half Head Highlights bright and blended between appointments

Highlights look best when the tone stays clear and the hair stays well conditioned.

  • Use a colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, plus regular conditioning masks.
  • Add a purple or blue toning shampoo only if your blonde pulls warm, and use it sparingly to avoid dullness.
  • Always use heat protection before styling.
  • Plan for a toner refresh if your blonde changes tone before you are ready for more foils.
  • Most people rebook highlights based on regrowth and contrast, often around 8 to 12 weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between half head and full head highlights?
Half Head Highlights brighten the crown and sides, focusing on the top layer you see most. A full head includes foils throughout the back and underneath as well, creating a more all-over blonde result.
How long do half head highlights last?
The lightened pieces stay in the hair until they grow out, so it is mainly regrowth that determines when you return. Many clients refresh Half Head Highlights around 8 to 12 weeks, while toner can need a top-up sooner depending on washing and heat styling.
Can I have Half Head Highlights on previously coloured hair?
Often yes, but the plan depends on what is already on your hair, such as permanent colour, box dye, or old highlights. Your stylist will assess how evenly your hair is likely to lift and whether a toner or conditioning support is needed.
Do Half Head Highlights cover grey hair?
Highlights can blend greys by breaking up solid regrowth and softening the contrast, especially around the parting and hairline. They do not give the same solid coverage as an all-over root colour.
Will Half Head Highlights damage my hair?
Any lightening changes the hair structure, so good technique and the right aftercare matter. A bond-building or deep conditioning treatment can help support strength and shine, and using heat protection at home reduces breakage and dryness.

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    Janet
    Salon Owner and Master Stylist
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    Lynzie
    Senior Stylist
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    Beckie
    Senior Stylist
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  • Smiling woman with straight blonde hair wearing a black uniform against a white background
    Alicia
    Senior Stylist
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