Highlights & Toning
Dimensional, lived-in highlights — partial, full, and a finishing tone.
About this service
Highlights add dimension and brightness, hand-placed for a natural, lived-in result. Partial Highlights ($125) focus on the face frame and crown — where the light hits — for a softer, lower-maintenance lift. Full Highlights ($180) lighten throughout for an all-over brightening. Add Tone & Style ($55) to perfect the shade and finish.
Every highlight service uses bond-builders to protect the hair through the lift, and starts with a consultation so the placement and tone match what you actually want.
Who it’s for
Anyone who wants brightness and dimension without a hard regrowth line — soft blondes, lived-in color, and low-maintenance lifts.
What to expect
- 1
Consultation
We map placement, tone, and how low-maintenance you want the grow-out.
- 2
Lift
Hand-placed foils or balayage-style painting with bond-builder woven in.
- 3
Tone
A gloss/toner perfects the shade and kills any unwanted warmth.
- 4
Style
Blow-dry and finish so you see the full dimension.
How long it lasts
Partial highlights grow out softly over 10–14 weeks; full highlights brighten longer but show roots a bit sooner. A toning gloss every 6–8 weeks keeps the shade fresh.
Aftercare
- ✓Sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo — sulfates strip tone fast.
- ✓Wash 2–3× a week, not daily, to hold the tone.
- ✓Purple shampoo weekly keeps blondes from going brassy.
- ✓Book a Tone & Style between full sessions to refresh the shade.
Common questions
What's the difference between partial and full highlights?+
Partial highlights ($125) brighten the face frame and crown for a softer, lower-maintenance look. Full highlights ($180) lighten throughout for all-over brightness.
Do you do balayage / lived-in color?+
Our highlight services create soft, dimensional, lived-in results with hand placement and a finishing tone. Book a free consultation and we'll map the exact look you want.
How long does it take?+
Plan for 2–3 hours depending on partial vs. full and your hair length and density. Add Tone & Style for the finished shade.
Ready for your highlights?
Reserve your chair online — confirmation email is instant, and Sammy holds your time.
From the blog
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Highlights across the south Salt Lake Valley
Clients book highlights at our Sandy, UT studio from across the valley. Find directions and drive times for your city.
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