Hair Colour Highlight

Hair highlights involve lightening sections of the hair to create contrast against the base color. The lightened areas are usually a few shades lighter than your natural tone. Depending on the chosen technique, the final result can range from natural and barely-there to bold and striking.

Traditional highlights offer clear, consistent streaks of color from root to tip. Balayage, on the other hand, is painted on the surface of the hair and focuses on mid-lengths to ends, giving a more graduated effect.

“Balayage offers a natural fade, while foil highlights deliver deliberate brightness,” says our senior colorist at REDS Hair Salon JB.

For clients seeking a low-key enhancement, subtle highlights offer just enough contrast to bring light and movement into the hair without stealing the spotlight. These work beautifully for:

• Virgin hair

• Professionals in corporate settings

• People with fine or thinning hair

Popular subtle highlight options include:

• Baby lights (fine strands placed delicately throughout)

• Face-framing highlights

• Ashy tones for cool undertones

They blend effortlessly, look soft against natural hair, and grow out without harsh lines.

If you’re not afraid to stand out, bold hair highlights add instant drama. Ideal for fashion-forward individuals, bold highlights often include:

• Chunky highlights

• Vivid or unnatural colors (e.g., platinum, blue, pink)

• Two-tone contrast

Bold highlights look best when paired with layers or textured cuts. They draw the eye and create strong definition — perfect for making a statement.

Highlighting isn’t just about color — placement is everything. A few common approaches we use at REDS Hair Salon JB include:

• Full Highlights: Color applied all over the head

• Partial Highlights: Focused around the face and crown

• Peekaboo Highlights: Hidden sections that show when hair moves

• Halo Highlights: Around the perimeter and top layer

Correct placement ensures that the highlights complement your cut and natural hair movement.

Each hair type reacts differently to color and light. During your consultation, our colorists will evaluate texture, thickness, and natural undertones before making a recommendation.

Choosing the right color for highlights depends on:

• Skin tone (cool, warm, neutral)

• Base hair color

• Desired contrast

Cool-toned individuals might prefer ashy blondes or silver, while warm undertones pair well with honey, caramel, or golden hues. If you want boldness, platinum or vivid fashion colors can be layered over lightened bases for impact.

Once you’ve had your hair highlighted, preserving that fresh, salon-quality tone is essential. Here are our top care tips:

• Use color-safe shampoo (preferably sulfate-free)

• Incorporate purple shampoo to prevent brassiness (for blondes)

• Deep condition weekly

• Schedule toner refresh every 4–6 weeks

• Avoid excessive heat styling

“Highlights that aren’t properly maintained can quickly lose their shine and tone,” warns one of our senior stylists. Regular salon visits help maintain color clarity and hair health.

1. Money Piece Highlights

2. Reverse Balayage

3. Caramel Highlights on Black Hair

4. Ash Blonde Foils

5. Shadow Root with Highlights

Trends evolve, but customized color never goes out of style.