Depending on your hair length and desired result, a full head of foils usually takes between 2 to 4 hours, including consultation, application, processing time, toning and styling.
A bigger blonde change may need more planning than a standard refresh, especially if your hair has previous colour or warmth. Our guide to going blonde explains the time, tone and maintenance involved.
A full head of foils treats the whole head, including the top, sides, crown and underneath layers. A half head of foils usually focuses on the top, crown and face-framing sections. Full head foils are better for a bigger colour change or more even brightness, while half head foils can work well for softer maintenance. For a deeper comparison, read our guide to half head foils vs whole head foils
es. 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.
No. Full head foils can be used on brunette, copper, red and darker hair to add caramel, chocolate, copper or lighter contrast through the hair. The same foil technique can create very different results depending on the shade, placement and toner. For a clearer explanation of colour dimension, read our guide to highlights and lowlights.

















