--- title: "Half Head Highlights: What You Need to Know | Michael Todd Hairdressing | Luxury Hair Salon East Grinstead" description: "Discover the natural beauty of half head highlights at Michael Todd Hairdressing in East Grinstead. Subtle brightness with professional care." canonical: "https://www.michaeltoddhairdressing.co.uk/blog/half-head-highlights-east-grinstead" last_updated: "2025-06-23T13:17:31.708Z" --- # Half Head Highlights: What You Need to Know ![Rebekah from Michael Todd hairdressing - Salon Owner - stylist-colourist](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frebekah-todd-salon-owner-style-director-michael-todd-hairdressing-east-grinstead-p-500-64x64.png%3Fv%3D1748247037467&w=128&q=75&dpl=dpl_DEc4fGhEc1SCRZZutzoEsRuDy1CJ) Rebekah ToddSalon Owner PublishedSunday, 4 May 2025 ## Half Head Highlights: What You Need to Know At Michael Todd Hairdressing, one of the most common questions we hear in consultation is: _“Do I need a half head or a full head of highlights?”_ If you’re considering lightening your hair or refreshing your colour, understanding the difference between the two can help you feel confident in your choice — and ensure the result suits your style, routine, and hair goals. ![Woman with soft platinum highlights and short textured haircut, styled naturally – Michael Todd Hairdressing](https://webfront.frively.com/api/media/file/half-head-highlights-east-grinstead-header.png) ### What Are Half Head Highlights? Half head highlights focus on the **top and sides** of your hair, the sections most visible when your hair is worn down. This technique lightens selected strands to create brightness and dimension through the crown and face-framing areas, while leaving much of the underneath untouched. This is an ideal choice if: - You’d like to enhance your natural colour with subtle brightness - You wear your hair down most of the time - You're looking for a lower-maintenance option - You're topping up in between full head colour services The result is **softer and more natural**, giving your hair a sunlit lift without a dramatic change. ![Soft blonde half head highlights on a shoulder-length textured bob – Michael Todd Hairdressing](https://webfront.frively.com/api/media/file/half-head-highlights-east-grinsteat-west-sussex.png) ### What’s the Difference Between Half Head and Full Head Highlights? The main difference is coverage. A **full head of highlights** includes the top, sides, _and_ the back and underneath sections of your hair. This creates a more even, all-over effect — often preferred by clients who want to go significantly lighter or who frequently wear their hair up. Half head highlights, by contrast, give brightness where it’s most visible, and take **less time and maintenance** to keep looking fresh. ### How Often Should I Book Half Head Highlights? For most of our clients, we recommend a **6–8 week routine** to maintain brightness and blend, depending on your hair colour, condition, and how quickly your roots grow. Our team can help you set up a schedule that keeps your colour looking effortless between appointments. ### Could Half Head Highlights Be Right for You? If you’re unsure which option suits your hair best, we always recommend starting with a professional consultation. At Michael Todd Hairdressing, our colour specialists are here to offer trusted advice and help you find a look that feels just right — whether that’s a soft half head of baby-lights or a more impactful full head transformation. From the blog ## Recent articles [All articles](/blog) [ ![A woman with long, softly waved balayage hair in golden and brunette tones, posing in front of a neutral background in a relaxed, natural style.](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fwoman-with-balayage-hairstyle-landscape.png%3Fv%3D1750699912234&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_DEc4fGhEc1SCRZZutzoEsRuDy1CJ) 1 min ### How to Care for Your Balayage Colour Between Salon Visits ](/blog/balayage-aftercare-tips)[ ![Client having highlights with foils applied in a professional hair salon setting, guided by an experienced stylist.](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fclient-having-highlights-with-foils-in-salon.png%3Fv%3D1750696985162&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_DEc4fGhEc1SCRZZutzoEsRuDy1CJ) 1 min ### How to Care for Your Hair After Highlights ](/blog/highlight-aftercare-tips)[ ![Smiling woman with long, softly blended brunette balayage, styled in natural waves – Michael Todd Hairdressing](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fbalayage-east-grinstead-example.png%3Fv%3D1749034340126&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_DEc4fGhEc1SCRZZutzoEsRuDy1CJ) 1 min ### Balayage vs Highlights: Which Colour Technique Is Right for You? ](/blog/balayage-vs-highlights-east-grinstead)