Root Tint + Full Head Highlights

What the Service Involves

This combined colour service uses two processes in one visit: a root tint to refresh or cover regrowth, followed by full-head highlights to create brightness and dimension from root to ends.

• Consultation to discuss colour history, hair condition, desired tone (warm, cool or neutral) and level of lightness
• Patch test 48 hours before your appointment to check for sensitivities
• Root tint applied to regrowth to match existing colour or cover greys
• Foils or balayage highlights placed throughout the entire head to lift selected strands
• Processing, rinsing and toner application to refine highlight shade and add shine
• Tailored aftercare advice to maintain colour and hair health

Timing varies by hair length, thickness and complexity — typically 2–5 hours total.

Who It's For

This service is ideal if you want both root coverage and bright, dimensional highlights in one appointment. It suits clients looking to refresh faded root colour, cover greys, or maintain a consistent base while adding lighter, brighter strands for multi-tonal lift.

• Perfect for those with grey regrowth who also want lighter, luminous highlights
• Great for refreshing overall colour while adding dimension and contrast
• Suitable if you're happy with your mid-length and end colour but want brighter, lighter pieces throughout
• A good option if you want more defined contrast (foils) or a softer, lived-in blend (balayage)

Previous colour history matters: box dyes, dark tints or banding can affect how hair lifts, and your stylist may recommend multiple sessions for uniform, healthy results.

Maintaining Your Colour

This service involves two colour processes, so regular maintenance and home care are key to keeping your colour vibrant and your hair healthy.

• Root tints typically need refreshing every 4–6 weeks as regrowth appears
• Highlights can be maintained every 6–12 weeks, depending on brightness and regrowth tolerance
• Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, avoid very hot water, and limit high-heat styling
• Weekly nourishing masks and leave-in conditioners help keep highlighted sections hydrated
• Apply heat protectant before styling to preserve colour and reduce damage
• Toners gradually fade over 2–8 weeks; gloss or toner top-ups keep highlights looking fresh

Thoughtfully placed highlights and regular root tints soften the line of regrowth and keep your colour looking seamless between appointments. In Crawley, 21 RUSSELL will discuss a maintenance schedule tailored to your hair and lifestyle during your consultation.

What to Expect

You'll leave with even root colour, reduced visibility of greys, and brighter, dimensional highlights that add texture, movement and luminosity. The toner applied after highlighting refines unwanted warmth and enhances your chosen tone.

• Hair looks fuller, more textured and more reflective with multi-tonal lift
• Root coverage is seamless, with regrowth refreshed or greys concealed
• Highlights can be more defined (foils) or softer and blended (balayage)
• Tone choice (cool, neutral or warm) changes how the colour looks against your skin
• Hair condition and previous colour affect achievability in one session — your stylist will advise on realistic results

If your hair is already dry or damaged, strengthening treatments or gentler lightening may be recommended. Pricing and exact timing are confirmed after an in-person consultation, based on your hair length, thickness and desired result.