--- title: "Highlights & Face Framing in Handcross | Aaron Russell." description: "Keep your highlights fresh and your hairline bright with tailored maintenance and face-framing pieces. Seamless blend, healthy hair, polished finish." canonical: "https://www.aaron-russell.net/services/highlights-maintenance-and-face-framing" --- ![Shoulder-length wavy blonde hair framing face, person wearing green floral top](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fwavy-blonde-hair-floral-top.jpg%3Fv%3D1762696492030&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC)![Shoulder-length wavy blonde hair framing face, person wearing green floral top](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fwavy-blonde-hair-floral-top.jpg%3Fv%3D1762696492030&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_5HwZ5btMjd1PN9brRSFBMT929TSC) Highlighting # Highlights Maintenance and Face Framing £65 – £130 45 - 120 mins Patch Test Required [Book Online](https://book.frively.com/salons/1fe1b162-9133-439a-847f-5f3f2c05f908/book) Keep your colour looking fresh between full appointments. Highlights Maintenance and Face Framing refreshes brightness where it counts, blends regrowth and lights up the hairline for a lifted, polished look. Placement is tailored to your cut and complexion, with tone refined for a believable, healthy finish. ## What's Included Designed to maintain dimension with minimal time in the chair. - Personal consultation to map your maintenance plan. - Precision refresh: partial foils or babylights targeted to regrowth and areas that need lift. - Face-framing pieces around the hairline to brighten and define. - Toner or gloss to perfect shade, add shine and control brassiness. - Root tap or soft melt to blur lines and encourage a softer grow-out. - Bond care and protective application to respect hair health. - Finish and style to check tone, placement and balance. - At-home routine and rebooking guidance tailored to your goals. ### Who It's For Ideal if your highlights have grown out and you want to keep your colour clean, dimensional and manageable without a full head appointment. It suits a natural, low-maintenance aesthetic and a refined, professional finish. Also right for events when you want your hairline brighter or your complexion lifted, or if you are exploring a subtle change before committing to more. Not suited to dramatic lightening or complex correction; book a colour consultation for that and we will plan the safest route. ### Duration & Appointment Timing Appointments typically run 45 to 120 minutes, depending on hair length, thickness and the level of refresh. A hairline-focused face frame can take 45 to 75 minutes, while a maintenance refresh with more foils can be 90 to 120 minutes. Please arrive with clean, dry hair so we can assess tone accurately. New colour clients, or anyone making a significant formula change, may need a quick skin test at least 48 hours beforehand. ### Aftercare & Maintenance Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, plus a weekly moisturising mask. Always apply heat protection and minimise high heat to maintain strength and shine. To keep blondes bright, use a violet shampoo sparingly once a week as advised. Book a gloss or toner between visits if your shade starts to shift, and plan face-framing every 6 to 8 weeks with a highlights refresh every 8 to 12 weeks. [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 How often should I book this service? Most clients refresh the face frame every 6 to 8 weeks and their highlights every 8 to 12 weeks. A toner or gloss between visits keeps the shade balanced and glossy. How is this different from a full head of highlights? It is a targeted refresh that focuses on regrowth, the hairline and tone, not a complete overhaul. Fewer foils and faster placement maintain your look with a soft grow-out. Will it suit my hair type and colour? Yes. The technique adapts to fine, medium or thick hair, straight or curly. Very dark bases or resistant greys may need staged lightening across visits for the best condition. Will this damage my hair? We use controlled lift, careful placement and bond care to protect strength and shine. Following the recommended aftercare will help colour last longer and hair feel smooth. Do I need a skin test before colouring? New colour clients, or anyone changing brand or shade family, will need a quick skin test at least 48 hours before. It ensures safety and avoids delays on the day. 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) - Highlights - Face Framing £46 – £92•30 - 60 mins [View](/services/highlights-face-framing) Show more services - Full Head Highlights - Packed In £70 – £161•75 - 120 mins [View](/services/full-head-highlights-packed-in) - 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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