How much will highlights lighten my hair? | Abingdon | Didcot | Wantage | Oxfordshire

When you arrive at a salon, whether it’s with ourselves or any salon externally they should discuss with you in the form of a consultation what you hope to achieve. If your primary concern is the degree to which highlights can lighten then your Stylist may walk through the considerations as to how achievable that is. A Stylist will initially consider your natural hair colour, what your hair looks like, how it feels, whether it’s healthy, your budget, what you want it to look like (for example soft highlights) and how you can achieve lightness whilst considering the possible contrast therefore frequency of booking.

Every client is different. Surprisingly, most clients require something different and it’s rare that even a busy salon will deliver the same hair colour with the same starting point with any form of regularity. So to de-myth that highlights are just simply ‘highlights’, they’re not. They do require some planning and as such appointments times will vary so one persons highlights may take one hour to apply, another persons may take two. For example, a client with naturally lighter hair, such as blonde or light brown, highlights can create a bright, sun-kissed effect. On darker hair, it may be possible however there could be limitations which may not achieve quite such a dramatic result. The extent of lightening is ultimately a decision made between you and your stylist, tailored to your desired look, the health of your hair and your anticipated budget. If you want to be much lighter, here’s how you can achieve a white blonde colour.

In theory, any colour is possible. The consideration for you and your stylist is how practical those steps are in-line with your budget, availability and up-keep. The process in most cases is tailored to you, so if a friend or someone you have seen has nice hair, the steps to achieve that same colour will most likely differ if that same colour or effect is achieved on your own hair. For example if your hair is a dark brown, a bright blonde may require two appointments, yet there could be a second possibility which could prove more effective and cost-efficient. Our role is to work through these options to cater to your brief as close as possible.