Half head highlights add light and dimension through the crown, parting and face frame while keeping natural depth through the back. Placement is tailored to your cut and parting for believable brightness, softer regrowth and a healthy, polished finish.
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What's Included
A precise, health-first colour service designed for seamless, long-lasting results.
- Personal consultation to map brightness, tone and maintenance goals.
- Precision foiling across the crown, parting and face frame to suit your haircut and lifestyle.
- Lightener selection and timing tailored to your hair history, with bond care to support strength.
- Toner or gloss to refine shade, neutralise warmth and add shine.
- Root smudge or blend if needed to soften regrowth and extend wear.
- Professional dry and finish to check tone and polish the look.
- Aftercare guidance and a clear maintenance plan.
Who It's For
Perfect if you want brightness through the top and around the face without lightening every section. Ideal for maintaining dimension between full heads, first-time highlights, and anyone seeking subtle grey blending or a sun-kissed lift.
Suitable for most hair colours and textures. We can keep it whisper soft with fine weaves or add more contrast with slightly bolder placements, always tailored to your cut, parting and lifestyle.
Duration & Appointment Timing
Allow 45 to 105 minutes, depending on hair density, starting shade and whether a gloss or root blend is needed. Your stylist will confirm timing at consultation.
Most clients rebook every 8 to 12 weeks. A 4 to 6 week gloss refresh helps maintain tone and shine between visits.
Arrive with clean, dry hair, parted as you wear it, and bring any inspiration images you like.
Aftercare & Maintenance
Use colour safe shampoo and conditioner, plus a weekly strengthening mask. Always apply heat protection before styling and keep temperatures moderate.
To keep tone fresh, use a purple or blue toning shampoo as advised for your shade. Book a gloss top up at 4 to 6 weeks and plan your next highlights at 8 to 12 weeks, depending on regrowth and desired brightness.
Limit chlorine and UV exposure, or protect hair when swimming and in strong sun. Follow your personalised plan to keep hair strong, bright and 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.
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