Partial Highlights vs. Full Highlights
Not sure which option fits your goals? Here is the breakdown.
Partial highlights focus on specific sections of your hair. Most clients choose partial highlights around the face, through the crown, or along the top layers. This adds dimension and brightness without touching the entire head. Appointment time runs about 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Full highlights cover the entire head. Foils are placed from the crown to the nape and around both sides. The result is more overall brightness and a bigger visual change. Expect about 2 to 3 hours in the chair depending on hair length and thickness.
Both options include a toner application to fine-tune the final shade. Toning is what takes highlights from "freshly foiled" to polished and natural.
How Our Colorists Approach Foil Work
Highlights are not just about pulling hair through a cap anymore. Our colorists use strategic foil placement to create dimension that looks intentional, not stripy.
During your consultation, your colorist will ask about your desired level of brightness, how much contrast you want against your base color, and how much maintenance you are willing to commit to. A client who wants low-maintenance color gets a different foil pattern than someone who wants high-contrast, bright blonde.