Highlights & Semi Colour - Full Head

What the Service Involves

Your stylist will section your hair and apply foils across the entire head, including the top, sides, back, and often the underside, so highlights show even when your hair is tied up. Once the foils are processed and rinsed, a semi-permanent or demi colour is applied to the hair between the highlighted strands, ensuring complete coverage and a blended, polished finish.

• Full head coverage: highlights are placed throughout, not just around the face or on top layers
• Grey blending: the semi colour softly camouflages grey in the areas between foils, so regrowth is less obvious
• Multi-dimensional result: lighter foiled pieces framed by a unified underlying tone for natural depth and movement
• Controlled lightening: foils isolate the lightener, protecting surrounding hair and allowing precise placement

The appointment typically takes between 135 and 150 minutes depending on your hair's length, thickness, and existing colour history. Our nine-strong team in Worth, Crawley, will talk you through the process during your consultation and tailor the foil placement and colour choice to suit your lifestyle and maintenance preferences.

Who This Service Suits

This approach works beautifully if you want the brightness and dimension of highlights but also need grey coverage across all your visible hair, not just at the roots. It is particularly popular with clients who have a significant amount of grey and want a seamless, polished look that lasts well between visits.

• Existing colour clients looking to refresh dimension while maintaining grey coverage
• Clients transitioning to lighter hair who still want a natural, blended base tone
• Anyone seeking low-contrast regrowth: the semi colour softens the line between natural root and highlighted hair
• Busy professionals who want a result that looks refined and considered for weeks, not days

Because the semi colour gradually fades and the highlights remain lighter, the overall look softens over time. Most clients rebook every six to ten weeks depending on how quickly hair grows and how noticeable regrowth becomes.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

After a clear consultation covering your colour goals, grey coverage needs, and any previous treatments, your stylist will section your hair and begin applying foils. Once the lightener has processed, the foils are rinsed and the semi colour is worked through the remaining hair. A final rinse, conditioning treatment, and blow-dry complete the service.

• Allow at least two to two and a half hours for the full process
• Bring inspiration images if you have a specific tone or lightness level in mind
• Let your stylist know about any scalp sensitivity, previous reactions, or recent colour treatments
• Plan your diary around the appointment, especially if your hair is long, thick, or requires extra processing time

Our team will recommend a colour-safe, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to protect your investment, plus a leave-in treatment or mask to keep hair soft and shiny. If you prefer a cooler or warmer tone over time, toning or glossing services can be added between full colour appointments.

Maintaining Your Colour

Because this service combines permanent highlights with a fade-out semi colour, aftercare makes a real difference to how long your colour stays fresh and vibrant. The highlighted pieces will remain lighter, but the semi tone will gradually soften, so regular conditioning and gentle washing help extend the result.

• Use sulfate-free, colour-safe products to prevent premature fading and dryness
• Limit heat styling or always apply a heat protectant before blow-drying or using irons
• Avoid over-washing: two to three times a week is usually enough for most hair types
• Book maintenance appointments every six to ten weeks to refresh tone, blend regrowth, and keep your hair in excellent condition

If you are new to lightening services or have very dark or previously coloured hair, your stylist may recommend a staged approach over multiple sessions to reach your goal safely without compromising hair health. Our Crawley salon is built around meticulous colour work, so you will always receive honest, clear guidance on what is achievable and how to care for your hair between visits.