--- title: "Highlights - Face Framing in Handcross | Aaron Russell" description: "Brighten your hairline with face-framing highlights that lift your complexion and add soft dimension. Polished, low-maintenance results." canonical: "https://www.aaron-russell.net/services/highlights-face-framing" --- ![Young woman with long wavy highlighted hair wearing black blazer in salon, watermark reads "AARON RUSSELL"](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fwoman-wavy-highlighted-hair-salon.jpg%3Fv%3D1762696491990&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC)![Young woman with long wavy highlighted hair wearing black blazer in salon, watermark reads "AARON RUSSELL"](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fwoman-wavy-highlighted-hair-salon.jpg%3Fv%3D1762696491990&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC) Highlighting # Highlights - Face Framing £46 – £92 30 - 60 mins Patch Test Required [Book Online](https://book.frively.com/salons/1fe1b162-9133-439a-847f-5f3f2c05f908/book) Face-framing highlights bring instant light and lift to your features. Placement and tone are tailored to your skin tone, parting and haircut, from soft babylights to a bolder money piece. Expect believable brightness with a seamless grow-out and a polished finish that lasts between visits. ## What's Included A focused, high-impact colour service around the hairline. - Personal consultation to agree tone, brightness and placement. - Precision foils or babylights through the hairline and money piece, mapped to your parting and cut. - Seamless blending to avoid hard lines and ensure a natural grow-out. - Refining gloss or toner to perfect the shade and add shine. - Finish and style, plus clear guidance on maintenance. ### Who It's For Ideal if you want a quick refresh with maximum impact and minimal commitment. It brightens the areas you see most, softens regrowth and frames the face beautifully. A smart choice between larger colour appointments, for first-time colour, pre-event lift, or to complement balayage or existing highlights. Works on blondes, brunettes and redheads, with tone adjusted to flatter your complexion. ### Duration & Appointment Timing Allow 30 to 60 minutes, depending on hair density and the level of detail. Your first visit includes a short consultation to set tone, brightness and placement. Many clients refresh the face frame every 6 to 10 weeks, with a gloss top-up in between if needed. It can be booked as a standalone colour boost or alongside a cut and finish. ### Aftercare & Maintenance Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, plus heat protection on the front sections which can be more delicate. A weekly hydrating mask helps keep lightened pieces smooth and reflective. To control warmth, use a violet shampoo for blondes or a blue shampoo for brunettes once a week. Protect from sun and chlorine, and rebook a gloss to revive tone when it starts to fade. [Book Online](https://book.frively.com/salons/1fe1b162-9133-439a-847f-5f3f2c05f908/book) ## Client Reviews 5.0 Based on 3 reviews - m 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. - A 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 What are face-framing highlights? They are finely placed highlights around your hairline to add brightness where it counts. The placement and tone are customised to suit your skin tone, parting and haircut for a soft, flattering result. How long will the result last? Most clients enjoy 6 to 10 weeks before a refresh, depending on hair growth and desired brightness. A gloss between visits can revive tone and shine without adding more lightness. Will this work on dark or curly hair? Yes. On darker hair we lift carefully and tone to caramel, neutral or cooler shades as preferred. For curls, placement follows your pattern to enhance definition and avoid harsh lines. Will lightening the hairline cause damage? The hairline is delicate, so controlled lightening and the right developer are used to protect condition. Follow with bond care, heat protection and regular hydration to keep the pieces strong and smooth. Is face-framing enough or do I need more highlights? Face-framing is ideal for quick impact and a fresh look between bigger colour services. If you want brightness throughout or major lift, a half head, full head or balayage may be better. Your consultation will guide the choice. Patch Test Required [Book Online](https://book.frively.com/salons/1fe1b162-9133-439a-847f-5f3f2c05f908/book) ## Available Team Members These team members perform this service - ![Smiling woman with long wavy blonde hair, black blazer, blue background](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fsmiling-woman-blonde-hair-headshot-blue-background-48x52.jpg%3Fv%3D1761745906266&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC) Kayleigh Senior stylist [View](/team-members/kayleigh) - ![Smiling woman with long dark hair in black top wearing a single-strand rhinestone/tennis necklace](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fhannah-1739522807-48x52.jpg%3Fv%3D1780505736395&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC) Hannah Stylist [View](/team-members/hannah) - ![Smiling woman with dark blunt bangs, wavy shoulder-length hair, nose ring, wearing black sheer blouse](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Flisa-1709755548-48x52.jpg%3Fv%3D1780505740540&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC) Lisa Senior Stylist [View](/team-members/lisa) - ![Smiling man with trimmed beard wearing dark blazer and polo against bluish-gray background](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fharry-1709755396-48x52.jpg%3Fv%3D1780505740390&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC) Harry Senior Stylist [View](/team-members/harry) Show more team members - ![Smiling young blonde woman with long wavy hair, gold necklaces, and dark backdrop](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Ffreya-1709755632-48x52.jpg%3Fv%3D1780505739086&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC) Freya Senior Stylist [View](/team-members/freya) - ![Smiling older man with short white hair and goatee wearing a light blue striped shirt](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fbarry-holt-1504887440-48x52.jpg%3Fv%3D1780505736211&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC) Barry Senior Stylist [View](/team-members/barry) - ![Smiling young woman with long straight dark hair wearing black cardigan and cross necklace](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fbria-1740517769-48x52.jpg%3Fv%3D1780505737772&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC) Bria Academy Stylist [View](/team-members/bria) - ![Smiling woman with long wavy brown hair against a dark background](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fmary-1739522617-48x52.jpg%3Fv%3D1780505737638&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC) Mary Senior Stylist [View](/team-members/mary) ## Related Services Complete your experience with these services - Highlights - Full Head £67.50 – £133•60 - 90 mins [View](/services/highlights-full-head) - Highlights - Half Head £45 – £100•45 - 105 mins [View](/services/highlights-half-head) - Highlights - T-bar £76•30 mins [View](/services/highlights-t-bar) - Full Head Highlights - Packed In £70 – £161•75 - 120 mins [View](/services/full-head-highlights-packed-in) Show more services - Highlights Maintenance and Face Framing £65 – £130•45 - 120 mins [View](/services/highlights-maintenance-and-face-framing) - Highlights & Semi - Half Head £60 – £115•60 mins [View](/services/highlights-and-semi-half-head) - Half Head Highlights - Packed In £60 – £125•60 - 120 mins [View](/services/half-head-highlights-packed-in) - Highlights & Semi Colour - Full Head £86 – £172•75 - 90 mins [View](/services/highlights-and-semi-colour-full-head) ## Related Blog Posts - [![Before-and-after hair color transformation from brassy red/purple to smooth chestnut brown](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fbefore-after-chestnut-hair-transformation.jpg%3Fv%3D1762954591695&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC) ### Colour correction explained, timelines, stages, and cost Need a fix after box dye or banding, our colour correction Handcross specialists explain stages, timings, and costs, and how we plan your safe journey. 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