
A full head highlight is an all over lightening service designed to add brightness, dimension, and a cleaner overall tone. It is ideal when you want a noticeable refresh across the whole head, while still keeping the finish blended and wearable for day to day.
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What a full head highlight delivers
A full head highlight refreshes colour from the top, sides, and back for a lighter, more luminous look.
- Lightness and brightness throughout, not just around the hairline
- Multi tonal dimension for a more natural finish
- A cleaner, more even blonde or lighter brunette result
- Optional toning to refine warmth or create a cooler, more polished tone
- Placement tailored to your haircut, curl pattern, and styling habits
Who it suits best
This service works well if your current highlights have grown out, your colour looks flat, or you want a brighter result that shows through when your hair is worn up or styled in different ways. It suits straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair, with placement adjusted to how your texture sits and how you part and wear it.
How the appointment works
Your appointment usually takes 60 to 75 minutes. We will talk through your goal shade, your current colour history, and the level of contrast you want, then place foils through the full head to build consistent brightness. A toner may be used afterwards to perfect the shade and leave the finish looking intentional rather than brassy or dull.
Aftercare and maintenance
To keep highlights looking fresh, use a colour safe shampoo and a conditioner that supports moisture and elasticity, especially if you heat style or wear your hair naturally textured. Most clients book a toner or gloss between highlight services when they want a quick refresh, and plan full head highlights as part of a regular maintenance cycle depending on how fast their hair grows and how bright they like it.
Client Reviews
Based on 3 reviews
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Shannon
Fantastic service from Grace. She understands me better than I understand myself in terms of knowing what I want. She’s very knowledgeable, and has given me such a fantastic experience. My hair is perfect!
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Kerri Shaw
Truly Amazing experience at the salon today , my 4 hour appointment full head of highlights ( I do have long thick hair ) was timeless . My stylist Grace gave me first class treatment from my consultation , her knowledge of Colour recommendation, and finished with a bouncy blow dry and the gorgeous coffee and biscuit served . Highly recommend from walking in to the salon the staff are so warm , friendly , and professional . This isn’t just a hair appointment it’s an every ladies dream of feeling just perfect .
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Christine Hughes
I had a consultation with Seamus today. Regarding a colour, he was very knowledgeable and straightforward and advised me fully. I would definitely recommend, such a good salon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between full head highlights and half head highlights?
Will full head highlights work on curly, coily, or Afro textured hair?
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Can I combine a full head highlight with a cut and finish?
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