Highlights & Semi Colour - Half Head

What to Expect

Your appointment begins with a consultation to discuss your colour goals, grey coverage needs, and maintenance preferences. Your colourist will then section the hair and apply foils to the top and face-framing areas using a weaving technique for soft, natural dimension. While the foils process, a semi-permanent colour is applied in between to blend, tone, and cover grey across the rest of your hair. Once processed, the foils are removed, your hair is rinsed, and a toner may be applied to refine the highlight shade. The service finishes with a shampoo, condition, and blow-dry. The full appointment typically takes around 105 minutes.

Who This Service Suits

This technique is ideal if you want brightness and lift around your face and on top, without the commitment or cost of a full head of foils. It works particularly well for clients with grey hair who want to cover regrowth in between the highlighted areas while still enjoying lighter, sun-kissed pieces where the hair is most visible. Because the foils are concentrated on the top and sides, the underneath and back remain closer to your natural or base colour, creating a softer, more dimensional finish. If you are looking for maximum all-over lightness, a full head of foils may be a better fit, and your stylist at our Crawley salon will guide you on the best approach for your hair.

Maintenance and Aftercare

Regrowth and grey will gradually appear as your hair grows, typically requiring a refresh every 6 to 10 weeks depending on the contrast between your highlights and base colour. The semi-permanent colour used in between foils will fade gently over time, which can soften regrowth lines but may also need periodic glossing or top-up to keep the tone rich and even. To protect your colour and keep your hair healthy after lightening, use sulphate-free, colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, avoid excessive heat styling, and consider a weekly conditioning mask or treatment. Our team will recommend the best home care routine and rebook schedule for your individual needs.

Combining Colour with Styling

Many clients combine their highlights and semi colour appointment with a precision cut or blow-dry to complete the look. If you are planning a special occasion or simply want to make the most of your fresh colour, booking a finish or styling service alongside your colour ensures you leave the salon feeling polished and confident. Our nine-strong team in Worth, Crawley, will work with you to plan appointments that fit your diary and deliver the refined, wearable results Paris Russell is known for.