Get the Look! All You Need to Know About Highlights
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Thinking about brightening up your hair with highlights? Whether you're after a subtle glow or a bold blonde transformation, highlights can completely refresh your look. At Brooklyns Hair in High Wycombe, our expert colour technicians are here to guide you through the process, personalise your colour, and deliver beautiful, wearable results that suit your hair type, lifestyle, and budget.
Highlights are the perfect way to add lightness, dimension, and interest to your hair. They can be soft and sun-kissed or bold and bright, depending on your style goals. Unlike all-over colour, highlights give a multi-tonal effect that mimics how your hair naturally lightens in the sun.
Our team of colour experts at Brooklyns Hair are trained in advanced techniques to ensure your highlights work harmoniously with your natural base or previously coloured hair. Whether you’re looking for a full transformation or a subtle enhancement, we’ll tailor the tone and placement of your highlights just for you.
Book your FREE consultation today! Call us at 01494 524160 or book online.
Please note: A skin test is required 48 hours before your colour appointment if you're a new client or haven't had your hair coloured in the past 6 months.
Highlights vs Balayage: What's the Difference?
Highlights involve sections of hair being lightened using foils for a more defined, structured result. They often start closer to the root, giving an even lift and strong contrast.
Balayage, on the other hand, is a freehand technique where colour is painted onto the hair, usually mid-length to ends, for a more blended, lived-in look. It’s a lower-maintenance option and is great for clients who want dimension without frequent salon visits.
Can’t decide? You don’t have to! Many of our clients enjoy a combination of both, creating brightness where you want it most, with soft, seamless blending. We offer balayage packages tailored to your desired look. The Balayage Sprinkle Package is a subtle introduction to this popular highlighting technique, while the All Out Balayage Package delivers a bold, dramatic transformation. Our expert colour technicians hand-paint highlights to create a sun-kissed, natural finish. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your appointment.
Highlights with Root Smudge: Low-Maintenance Colouring
Want the glow without the grow-out? A root smudge is a clever technique where your stylist blurs your natural base colour slightly down into the newly highlighted hair. This softens regrowth lines and makes your colour more lived-in and wearable between appointments.
This technique is ideal for clients who love the look of fresh highlights but don’t want to be in the salon every few weeks. Pair it with face-framing highlights (also known as the "money piece") for a pop of brightness around the hairline with minimal upkeep.
Keep your hair colour looking vibrant and salon-fresh with our expert tips for maintaining healthy, dyed hair. Avoid over-washing, as this can strip away colour and moisture. Limit the use of heated styling tools, which can damage your hair and accelerate fading. Chlorine from swimming pools can dry out your hair and dull your colour—if you swim regularly, protect your hair with a swimming cap to help preserve its vibrancy.
The Secret to Natural-Looking, Personalised Highlights
Our experienced colour team at Brooklyns Hair will customise your highlights based on:
*Your natural hair colour
*The condition and history of your hair
*Your desired tone and finish
*Your maintenance preferences
*Your budget
From bright platinum to soft caramel tones, we’ll help you choose a look that complements your features and lifestyle. For example, bright blonde highlights on darker hair often require touch-ups every 6–8 weeks, where as caramel or golden tones on brunettes offer a lower-commitment option with less frequent maintenance. As blonding experts in High Wycombe, we also use a blend of traditional foils and freehand highlights to precisely place colour where it enhances your features the most. We can also mix in lowlights - darker strands woven through your hair to add depth, contrast, and a natural, dimensional finish.
You don’t need a full head of highlights every time you visit. Depending on your hair and style goals, we may recommend alternating services:
*Full head for maximum brightness and coverage
*Half head to maintain brightness through the top and sides
*T-section for a quick refresh around your parting and hairline
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For a long-lasting, gorgeous hair colour, visit the hair colour experts at Brooklyns Hairdressing Salon in Buckinghamshire. To book your appointment, please call us on 01494 524160 or book online.