Highlights

Before & After

Hair Colour Transformations

We have rounded up some of our favourite hair colour before and after pictures over the years that you can use as inspiration for your transformation.

What are highlights?

Highlights are a hair colouring technique that uses thin strips of foil to isolate strands of hair, which are then lightened with colour or bleach, allowing for precise application and a variety of looks ranging from subtle, natural highlights to dramatic changes.

This method ensures the colour remains on the targeted strands, preventing it from affecting surrounding hair and achieving a cleaner, more defined effect. It’s suitable for any natural hair length or colour, offering customisation based on individual preferences. Foil highlights enhance your hair by adding uniform brightness and dimension without altering your base colour significantly. They offer various placement options, such as T-Section, half-head, or full-head.

Our Team

Meet The Experts

Our team brings decades of skill, artistry, and innovation to the craft of hair colour, expertise that sets us apart as London’s leading destination for flawless, natural results.

How Highlights are applied

Our experts begin the highlighting process with an in-depth consultation. During this discussion, we assess your hair texture, natural base colour, and desired level of brightness. This step determines the specific weave technique required, such as micro-fine babylights for a subtle blend or a classic weave for defined dimension.

Following the consultation, our precision foiling technique is applied. Rather than a blanket application, we factor in your hair's history, tailoring the saturation of product from root to ends. By adjusting the amount of product applied to different sections of the hair and encasing them in foils, we generate maximum lift exactly where it is needed, eliminating unwanted warmth and delivering a cleaner, brighter blonde with a uniform finish.

This technique ensures the health of your natural hair is prioritised over all else.

• Can Highlights cover grey hair?

  Yes, highlights are excellent for blending grey hair. By weaving lighter strands through your natural hair, we can diffuse the contrast between your natural colour and the grey, making regrowth much less noticeable. This creates a softer, more youthful finish without the commitment of a solid root tint.

• How do I maintain Highlights?

  To ensure the health of your hair and extend the life of your colour, we recommend the following steps:

  Wait before washing: Allow at least 48 hours before your first wash to let the colour settle.

  Use the right products: Invest in a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner designed for colour-treated hair. This prevents fading and keeps your blonde bright. We will recommend the best products for you during your consultation.

  Wash less often: Try to limit washing to 2 or 3 times a week. Frequent washing can strip natural oils and cause the toner to fade faster.

  Protect against chlorine: Chlorine can cause blonde hair to turn green or brassy. Always protect your hair by wetting it and applying conditioner before swimming to create a barrier.

• Are Highlights suitable for all hair types?

  Yes, highlights are versatile and can be adapted to suit every hair texture and density. Whether you have fine, straight hair or thick, curly textures, we tailor the placement and weave size to complement your natural style.

  For fine hair, we may use ultra-fine sections to create dimension without causing damage. For curly or textured hair, we adjust the placement to ensure the colour pops against the curl pattern rather than getting lost. We also customise the strength of the lightener to suit your natural base colour, ensuring the health of your hair is always prioritised.

• Whats the difference between Highlights and Balayage?

  Highlights lighten hair sections in a variety of ways, from subtle, natural-looking shades to dramatic, high-contrast colours. Highlights are particularly popular for adding a uniform lightening effect to hair without changing the base colour.

  With balayage, hair is painted free-hand instead of using closed foils, offering a more customised look than traditional highlighting methods. Those seeking effortless and natural-looking hair colour transformations often choose this method because it is versatile and allows for different shades and dimensions. In addition to its low-maintenance appeal, balayage minimises noticeable regrowth lines compared to traditional highlighting techniques.

• How often do Highlights need to be redone?

  Because highlights are applied directly to the root, regrowth becomes visible faster than with balayage. We typically recommend a retouch every 6 to 8 weeks to avoid a distinct line of demarcation.

  To maintain hair health, many clients alternate their appointments. You might book a Full Head for maximum brightness, followed by a Half Head or T-Section for your next visit to simply refresh the parting and hairline.

• Will Highlights make my hair look thicker?

  Yes, highlights can create the illusion of volume. The process of lifting the hair roughens the cuticle slightly, which adds texture and body to fine, slippery hair. Additionally, the multi-dimensional colour creates depth, making the hair appear visually denser and fuller than a single, flat colour.

• Will Highlights damage my hair?

  Any chemical process involves altering the hair structure, but our strict safety protocols ensure damage is minimal. We take extra care to identify the history of every section of your hair.

  We do not colour already coloured hair more than once. This prevents overlapping, which is the main cause of breakage. We also customise the strength of the lightener to your specific hair type, ensuring we achieve brightness without compromising hair health.

• How much do Highlights cost?

  Our highlight prices are tiered by the hair colourist’s experience level. Prices start from £225 with a Stylist and £300 with a Director.

  For a detailed breakdown of all our colour services, please visit our price list.