Half Head Highlights with Foils

What to Expect During Your Appointment

Your appointment begins with a consultation to discuss your desired brightness, tone (warm caramel or cool ash), hair history, and maintenance preferences. An allergy test is recommended for new colour clients.

• Hair is sectioned into clean zones, typically starting with the top and sides
• Fine strands are weaved or sliced using a tail comb—weaving creates delicate, natural highlights while slicing gives more defined ribbons of colour
• Selected strands are laid on foil strips, saturated with lightener, then folded to process
• Face-framing areas often receive slightly thicker or more frequent weaves to enhance features
• Processing time varies by hair type and target lift; foils are monitored throughout
• After rinsing, a toner is applied to refine the shade and balance warmth or coolness
• The service finishes with colour-protecting treatment and styling

Application and processing typically take 1.5–3 hours depending on hair length, thickness, and desired lift. Our stylists—including Rebekah, Marie, Jade, and Katie—tailor the technique to your haircut, parting, and styling preferences.

Who Half Head Highlights Suit

This service is ideal if you want brightness and dimension through the most visible areas without committing to full-head lightening. It works beautifully for:

• Adding sun-kissed warmth around the face and through top layers
• Breaking up solid colour or refreshing dull hair
• Clients wanting lower maintenance than full highlights—the grow-out is softer and less harsh
• Anyone new to highlights or preferring a more natural, diffused look

Because only selected sections are lightened, the overall impact on hair condition is usually gentler than full-head services. If you're looking for even softer, painted dimension, ask about combining foils with balayage or babylights for a multi-dimensional finish.

Aftercare and Maintaining Your Colour

Lightened hair needs thoughtful care to stay vibrant and healthy. Follow these steps to protect your investment:

• Use colour-safe, sulfate-gentle shampoos and conditioners to preserve tone and prevent fading
• Apply a heat protectant before straighteners, curling irons, or dryers—heat accelerates brassiness and dryness
• Space out washes and use cool or lukewarm water to help colour last longer
• Protect hair from sun exposure with hats or UV sprays, especially in summer
• Book regular toning or gloss appointments (often every 6–8 weeks) to keep highlights fresh and control warmth

Your stylist may recommend bond-building treatments or masks to maintain softness and shine. Most clients refresh their highlights every 6–12 weeks depending on growth and contrast. Our team in East Grinstead is always happy to tailor a maintenance plan that fits your lifestyle and budget.