Full Head Balayage
A bespoke highlighting service where colour is hand-painted through the hair to create a seamless, sun-kissed finish with soft, natural-looking brightness throughout.
£195
2.5 to 3.5 hours · With Sam or Gigi
Complimentary patch test at least 24 hours before, if you’re new to colour with us. When you’ll need one
What’s included
- A consultation with your stylist
- Colour hand-painted through the whole head
About our full head balayage
The word balayage comes from the French meaning “to sweep,” which perfectly describes the technique — colour is hand-painted through the hair to create a seamless, sun-kissed finish. At Hone & Howe, we customise every balayage to suit your hair type, natural base colour, skin tone, and the level of brightness you’d like to achieve. Unlike traditional foil highlights, balayage gives a softer grow-out, meaning it requires less maintenance while still keeping the hair looking beautifully dimensional.
A full head balayage is ideal if you want:
- A lighter, brighter overall look
- Soft dimension and movement through the hair
- A low-maintenance blonde or brunette
- A natural, blended finish without harsh lines
Your service includes a consultation and professional application using premium colour. A root melt toner, booked alongside your balayage, perfects the final shade and shine.
Full head or half head?
A full head balayage brightens the whole head, through the top and the layers beneath, so the colour moves with your hair however you wear it. Choose it for a noticeable lift, or for your first balayage with us.
A half head balayage (£158) concentrates on the top and front, where colour shows most. It suits a softer change, or keeping a full head fresh between appointments. If you’re unsure, we’ll decide together at your consultation.
Your appointment
Sam or Gigi begins with a consultation about the shade, brightness and upkeep you’d like. The colour is then painted by hand, section by section, and finished with a root melt toner, booked alongside, to soften the root, refine the tone and add shine. Allow two and a half to three and a half hours in our Georgian salon on The Mall, Clifton Village.
Caring for your balayage
Wash with a colour-safe shampoo and protect your hair from heat when styling, to keep the tone clear and the ends soft. Between balayage appointments, a toner brings back the shade and the shine. We’ll recommend the Davines care that suits your hair.
Your stylists
Questions
A full head balayage at Hone & Howe typically takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on your hair length, thickness and the level of lightening required. The appointment includes a consultation, hand-painted application, processing time and the root melt toner booked with it.
Most balayage clients return every 3 to 6 months for a refresh, with toner or gloss appointments in between to keep the colour looking fresh. Balayage’s softer grow-out means it needs less frequent maintenance than traditional foil highlights.
When done by a professional stylist, a full head balayage should not damage your hair. At Hone & Howe we use high-quality professional colour alongside bond-protecting treatments to maintain the strength, condition and integrity of the hair throughout the lightening process.
Balayage and highlights both have their strengths. Balayage is hand-painted to create a softer, more natural finish with a lower-maintenance grow-out, while foil highlights give a brighter, more uniform lift. The best option depends on the finish you are looking for, and your stylist will guide you through the choice during your consultation.
A root melt toner is booked alongside your full head balayage, at £55. It blends your natural root softly into the lighter colour, refines the shade and adds shine. Our Classic Balayage Package brings the balayage, root melt, a cut and a blow-dry together in one booking for £316.
Book your full head balayage
£195
2.5 to 3.5 hours · With Sam or Gigi