Hair Foils & Highlights - Half Head

• Partial targets the top or front sections only
• Half head covers the top and sides
• Full head includes foils throughout the entire head for maximum lightening and coverage

Want some guidance? Read our comparison of choosing between half head and full head foils.

Yes, almost all foil work is finished with a toner to remove unwanted undertones (like brassiness) and to achieve the perfect shade. It’s included in your package.

Yes. Strategically placed half head foils can soften visible greys around the part line and face-framing areas. This can be a good option when you want a softer blend rather than full permanent coverage. Our guide to grey coverage options explains the main approaches.

Hair highlights and hair foils are closely related techniques used to lighten sections of the hair and add dimension, but there are subtle differences in how they're applied and the final effect they create.

Highlights refer to any hair colouring technique where lighter tones are added throughout the hair to create contrast, brightness, and depth. These can be achieved through various methods including balayage, foiling, or even freehand painting.

Hair foils on the other hand, describe a specific method of applying highlights using foil sheets. During this process, the colourist sections the hair, applies lightener or colour to each strand, and wraps it in foil. The foil traps heat, allowing for precise lightening, stronger lift, and crisper contrast between the natural and coloured sections.

In short, all foils are a form of highlighting, but not all highlights use foils.

• Choose foils if you want a more structured, bold, or higher-lift result.
• Choose other highlight techniques like balayage for a softer, more blended or “lived-in” look.

Both options can be customised for blonde, brunette, or even vibrant fashion colours depending on your hair goals and maintenance preferences.