

Half head highlights place light through the top and sides to lift your colour while keeping soft depth underneath. Expect a brighter, dimensional result with a seamless grow-out and a polished finish that fits your routine.
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What's Included
A focused colour service that keeps depth underneath for a natural, dimensional look.
- Personal consultation to map placement, tone and maintenance plan.
- Precision foils through the top, crown and sides for controlled lift.
- Lightener strength and timing tailored to your hair type and goal.
- Toner or gloss, if needed, to refine hue and add shine.
- Cleanse, conditioning care and a professional blow-dry to reveal the result.
Who It's For
Choose this service if you want a soft refresh, face-framing lightness or grey blending without a full colour overhaul. It suits natural, low-maintenance looks as well as bolder, high-contrast placements.
For all genders, all textures and most starting colours. Ideal for maintaining a previous balayage, topping up brightness between full-head sessions or adding dimension to a one-length tint.
Duration & Appointment Timing
Allow around 120 minutes. Timing covers consultation, foiling, processing, rinse, toning if required, and a smooth blow-dry.
Thick, long or highly textured hair may need extra time. If you want a haircut as well, book it with your colour so we can refine the shape and finish.
Aftercare & Maintenance
Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, and a heat protectant before styling. A purple or blue shampoo once a week can help control warmth, depending on your shade.
Plan maintenance every 8 to 12 weeks, with a toner or gloss refresh at 4 to 6 weeks to keep the tone clean and shiny. Nourish with a weekly mask or bond-care, and limit high heat.
Results depend on your starting shade and colour history. We will guide you on a plan that protects your hair and sustains the tone you love.
Client Reviews
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Sarah Crowther
I always leave this place feeling fantastic and so well looked after! Anyone that gets highlights done knows that this means spending a number of hours in a salon. It makes such a difference when it’s somewhere you enjoy being! Thank you to the team for creating such a lovely relaxing environment. Thank you of course to James for always taking such good care of my hair!
Frequently Asked Questions
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