Hair Highlights in DTLA
Highlights placed with foils for brighter, more defined color — from soft babylights to bold blonde. We match the tone to your skin and starting color, then finish with a blow dry so you see the result properly.
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Babylights
Very fine pieces for a subtle, natural brightness. Grows out gently.
Face-framing
Brighter pieces concentrated around the face, the rest kept darker.
Full highlights
Foils all over for an even, brighter result from root to end.
Caramel on brunette
Warm, soft highlights that stay close to your natural shade.
Get the most from your highlights
Before
- Come with unwashed, dry hair
- Bring photos of the tone you want
- Tell us about box dye or previous bleach
- Plan about 2.5 hours
After
- Wait 48–72 hours before washing
- Purple shampoo once a week to stop brassiness
- Heat protection every time
- Touch-up every 6–10 weeks
Getting highlights that look expensive
Highlights look expensive when the placement follows your haircut, the tone suits your skin and the regrowth is planned. Here's what we focus on.
Placement
Thin, closely spaced foils give a blended result; thicker sections give contrast. Brightness around the face does the most work, so we concentrate there and keep the underneath slightly deeper for dimension.
Tone
Warm skin suits honey and golden tones; cool skin suits beige and ash. If you're not sure, look at the veins on your wrist in daylight — greenish usually means warm, bluish means cool — or just ask at the consultation.
Highlights vs. balayage
Foil highlights are brighter and more even from the root. Balayage is softer and grows out with less of a line. Many clients combine them: a few foils near the face, painted pieces through the lengths.
Keeping blonde bright
- Purple shampoo once a week, no more — it can dull the hair.
- Heat protection every time you style.
- A gloss between appointments brings back shine.
- Book again in 6–10 weeks for an even look.
Highlights questions
How much are highlights?
Highlights are $200 and take about 2 hours 30 minutes. Very long or thick hair can need more time; your stylist confirms before starting.
Highlights or balayage?
Highlights are brighter and more uniform from the root. Balayage is softer and grows out more gently. Not sure? Book highlights and we’ll talk it through at the consultation.
Will highlights damage my hair?
Any lightening affects the hair, but careful placement, the right developer and a toner keep it healthy. We’ll tell you if your hair needs a break first.
How often should I get highlights?
Every 6–10 weeks for a bright, even look; longer if you prefer a lived-in grow-out.
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Highlights in DTLA
- Address650 S Grand Ave #100, Los Angeles, CA 90017
- HoursMon – Sun, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Mon – Sun, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- ParkingPaid street parking (meters) on Grand Ave and nearby streets, when spaces are available.
- Metro7th St/Metro Center station (A, B, D and E lines) is a short walk away.