

Half Head Highlights with Semi brings targeted brightness and believable dimension in one appointment. Foils focus on your parting, crown and face frame to lift where it counts. A custom semi-permanent gloss then refines tone, softens the blend and boosts shine for a polished, low-maintenance finish.
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What's Included
A precise colour service designed for soft lift, refined tone and easy maintenance.
- Personal consultation to agree brightness, tone and placement.
- Half head highlight placement through the parting, crown and face frame for visible lift.
- Choice of fine babylights or classic weaves to suit your desired contrast.
- Semi-permanent gloss to refine tone, blend highlights and add lasting shine.
- Gentle blending at the root for a softer grow-out.
- Aftercare guidance and a clear plan for your next visit.
Who It's For
Ideal if you want brighter, face-framing lightness without committing to a full head. Suits clients who prefer natural-looking dimension and a softer regrowth line.
Great for maintaining blondes between larger colour services, adding caramel ribbons to brunettes, or subtly blending early greys. Also fitting for busy diaries that value maximum impact with minimal time in the chair.
Duration & Appointment Timing
Allow 60 minutes. This covers consultation, highlight placement, processing and a custom gloss. Your hair length, thickness and starting shade can influence processing time; if more time is needed, your stylist will advise.
Typical refresh: highlights every 8–12 weeks, with a gloss top-up at 4–6 weeks if you like the tone maintained between visits. We will tailor this to your routine.
Aftercare & Maintenance
Use sulphate-free, colour-safe shampoo and conditioner. Rinse in lukewarm water, limit washing to preserve tone, and always apply heat protectant before styling.
Blonde tones can be maintained with a purple or blue shampoo used sparingly to avoid dullness. Add a weekly hydrating mask on mid-lengths and ends to keep brightness and softness.
Protect hair from sun and chlorine; wet hair and apply a leave-in conditioner before swimming, and cleanse with a gentle clarifying shampoo after pool days. Rebook to keep your colour consistent and your grow-out soft.
Client Reviews
Based on 3 reviews
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magda lubecka
No words to express how happy I am with the final effect. the color is perfect, the service is very nice, Kayleigh who took care of me was excellent. I will definitely come back.
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Angela Silva Dias
Always a great experience to come to the salon. Mary works wonders! She really listens and taylor makes a fabulous colour, cut and blow dry service.
- J
Jo Turner
Lovely salon. Freya is a great stylist & colourist. All services professional, friendly & comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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