

Highlights & Semi Colour - Full Head
Full head highlights paired with a semi-permanent gloss that lifts, tones and adds luminous dimension. Expect refined brightness, soft regrowth and a healthy, high-shine finish. Placement and shade are tailored to your skin tone, lifestyle and maintenance plan.
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What's Included
Your colour is bespoke from consultation to finish.
- In-depth consultation on goals, colour history and maintenance.
- Custom foil placement across the full head, adjusted for density and parting.
- Controlled lightening for even lift with minimal stress on the hair.
- Semi-permanent colour or gloss to refine tone, enhance shine and blend greys.
- Optional root refinement for a softer grow-out where needed.
- Rinse, condition and a smooth finish to reveal the result.
- Personalised aftercare advice and a suggested maintenance schedule.
Who It's For
Choose this if you want all-over luminosity with believable, natural dimension. Ideal for brightening blonde or bronde looks, refreshing faded colour, or softening early greys without a solid, high-maintenance tint.
Suitable for fine to thick hair, straight, wavy or curly. We can use ultra-fine weaves for a subtle veil or bolder ribbons for more impact, always balanced to flatter your features.
If your hair is very dark and you want a dramatic shift in one visit, or you have banding from previous dyes, we may suggest a staged approach or a colour correction service.
Duration & Appointment Timing
Allow 75 to 90 minutes for most hair types. Thicker or longer hair, or complex colour history, may require additional time.
If you would like a cut or blow-dry, add it when booking so we can reserve the right time for a polished finish.
Please arrive with dry, detangled hair. A quick consultation at the chair confirms your plan. A skin test may be required at least 48 hours prior if colour will touch the scalp.
Aftercare & Maintenance
Your gloss typically stays fresh for 4 to 6 weeks, fading softly. Highlights grow out cleanly; most clients refresh foils every 8 to 12 weeks, with a gloss top-up between visits if you prefer.
At home, use sulphate-free shampoo, a weekly moisture or bond mask, and heat protection with every style. For cooler tones, use a purple shampoo once a week.
Rinse after swimming and protect hair from sun and chlorine. We will recommend products matched to your colour and hair type so your result lasts.
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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