Full Head or Half Head Foils? Here’s How to Choose

Highlights are one of those treatments that can completely transform your hair — but when you’re booking, you might wonder: do I need full head foils or half head? Let’s break it down.

What Are Full Head Foils?

Full head foils mean we place highlights through your entire head of hair — top, sides, back, underneath, everywhere. This gives an all-over lighter, brighter look with lots of dimension.

If you want a big change, if you’re naturally quite dark and want to go significantly lighter, or if you want highlights visible no matter how you wear your hair — full head foils are the way to go.

What About Half Head Foils?

Half head foils concentrate the highlights around your crown, parting, and the front sections — basically the areas that catch the light and frame your face. The underneath stays your natural colour.

This is a great option if you want a more subtle lift, if you’re topping up existing highlights, or if you want to keep things a bit more natural. It’s also quicker and a bit easier on the purse.

Which One Is Right for You?

Here’s a quick guide:

Go for full head foils if you:

• Want an all-over lighter look
• Wear your hair up a lot and want highlights visible throughout
• Are going for a dramatic change
• Have darker hair and want significant lift

Go for half head foils if you:

• Want a more natural, sun-kissed effect
• Mainly wear your hair down
• Are maintaining existing highlights
• Want a quicker, more affordable appointment

Not sure? That’s completely fine — we’ll have a chat at your consultation and work out the best option together.

How Long Do They Take?

Full head foils usually take around 2–3 hours including your toner and blow-dry. Half head foils are a bit quicker — typically 1.5–2 hours. Both include a 45-minute processing gap where you can relax with a cuppa while the colour develops.

Pricing

At Amy Walker Hair in Rugby, highlights start from:

• Half head foils — from £62
• Full head foils — from £75

We’ll confirm the exact price based on your hair at your consultation.

Keeping Your Highlights Fresh

To keep your highlights looking their best, we recommend rebooking every 8–12 weeks. Using a colour-safe shampoo and a good heat protectant will help them last longer between visits. We can recommend the right products for your hair type.

Ready to get your highlights done in Rugby? Book your appointment here — we’d love to see you in the chair.