Half Head Balayage
A lighter colour service designed to add brightness and dimension through the top and front sections of the hair using a hand-painted technique for a natural, blended result.
£158
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 top and front
About our half head balayage
At Hone & Howe, this service is perfect if you want to refresh your balayage or add brightness without colouring the entire head. We focus on the areas that are most visible — around the face, parting, and crown — to create a soft, sun-kissed effect that grows out beautifully.
A half head balayage is ideal if you want:
- Subtle brightness through the top layers
- A refresh between full balayage appointments
- Face-framing lightness
- A natural, low-maintenance colour
Each appointment includes a personal consultation and professional colour application. A root melt toner, booked alongside your balayage, refines the final shade, softens the root and adds shine.
Half head or full head?
A half head balayage concentrates on the top and front, where colour shows most, for a softer change or to keep a full head fresh between appointments. For brightness through the whole head, including the layers beneath, choose a full head balayage (£195). If you’re unsure, we’ll decide together at your consultation.
Your stylists
Questions
A half head balayage at Hone & Howe usually takes 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on your hair length, thickness and the level of lightening required. The appointment includes a consultation, hand-painted balayage application, processing time and the root melt toner booked with it.
Most clients refresh their half head balayage every 3 to 4 months, with a toner appointment in between to keep the colour looking fresh. Balayage has a softer grow-out than foil highlights, so it needs less frequent maintenance.
Yes, a half head balayage is one of the best ways to maintain brightness between full balayage appointments. It refreshes the most visible areas around the face, parting and crown without re-lightening the underneath layers, keeping the colour looking soft and lived-in.
Balayage is hand-painted through selected sections of the hair to create a soft, sun-kissed finish, while highlights are applied in foils for a brighter, more uniform lift. Balayage grows out more softly, while highlights give a sharper, more even result. Your stylist will recommend the best technique during your consultation.
A root melt toner is booked alongside your half head balayage, at £55. It blends your natural root softly into the lighter colour, refines the shade and adds shine. Our Refresh Balayage Package brings the balayage, root melt, a cut and a blow-dry together in one booking for £296.
Book your half head balayage
£158
With Sam or Gigi