A half head of highlights is one of the most versatile ways to add brightness, depth, and movement to your hair. At Cruz Hairworks in Whitley Bay, we use foil techniques to achieve beautifully blended colour that complements your cut, skin tone, and lifestyle—with a focus on keeping your hair healthy, natural-looking, and easy to maintain.
What Is a Half Head of Highlights with Foils?
This service involves placing foils through the top and sides of the head to lighten selected sections of hair. It creates a multi-dimensional effect that adds lift and contrast, especially around the face and crown, while leaving the hair underneath untouched.
Using premium colour from L’Oréal Professional and Joico, your stylist will tailor the placement, tone, and finish to suit your personal style. Whether you're enhancing natural tones or lifting your overall colour, half head highlights offer beautiful, wearable results.
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Who Is This Service For?
Ideal for women looking to brighten their overall look without committing to a full head of colour, this service suits a wide range of hair types and lengths. It's especially popular with our regular clients from Whitley Bay, North Shields, and the surrounding areas who want a natural lift with soft regrowth.
If you wear your hair down most of the time or have a layered style that benefits from colour on the top and sides, a half head of highlights is a subtle and effective way to add definition and light.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Appointments usually last around 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on your hair’s length, thickness, and desired finish. Your visit will begin with a detailed consultation, where your stylist will discuss your hair history, colour preferences, and lifestyle needs.
Foils will then be applied throughout the crown and side sections of your head, followed by a precise development time. A toner is often used to perfect the shade, and the service finishes with a professional shampoo, condition, and a full blowdry using GHD styling tools.
We also offer conditioning and bond-strengthening treatments to maintain shine and strength during and after your colour.
How Often Should You Book?
To keep your highlights looking fresh and your colour well-blended, we recommend booking every 8 to 10 weeks. A toner in between visits can help refresh the tone and keep your blonde or lighter sections looking clean and vibrant.
For personalised colour with a soft, natural finish, book your half head highlights at Cruz Hairworks in Whitley Bay today.
Client Reviews
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Jo O
Lovely staff, great advice on colours, style and products. Very happy with the whole experience.
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Danielle Brand
Fantastic experience with Andrew as a new client. It's always daunting choosing a new salon/hairdresser added that I've been burnt in the past when trying to find one. I have baby lights (highlights) cut and blow-dry. At my consultation appointment Andrew took his time to listen to my requirements and studied my hair, we agreed on what was required, 2 days later I'm in the salon, amazing team of friendly, professional staff who made me feel so comfortable. Andrew created what I was looking for and more, my hair looks and feels amazing! It was worth what could have been a big risk. I've now found my new hairdressers, such a little gem of a salon. Thank you, Andrew and all the team. See you in December
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Chrysa Rokana
5* to cruz - the whole team is very welcoming and 10* to Andrew who just knows how to deliver. He cut and dyed my hair exactly as I had it in my mind - thank you. I have had my hair cut and dyed there before with different stylists through the years and they all have been fantastic.
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Jax Lord
Always a friendly and professional experience. I really enjoy visiting the salon. Olivia listens carefully to what I ask for, and the result is never anything short of perfect.
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Claire
I absolutely love this salon. It’s well-established, always busy, and in a great location with plenty of parking. Olivia and Andrew are my go-to stylists—they offer honest advice and always deliver exactly what we discuss. I always leave happy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Pauline Carr
The service you get at Cruz is simply first class. My regular stylist is Andrew who is brilliant. However, every stylist in the salon has tended my hair at some time and I have never been disappointed - they really listen to you and always go the extra mile. They are always up to date with the latest techniques etc and you can guarantee an all round great experience. I have recently had a complete change of colour and I love it! I cannot recommend the salon highly enough.
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Helen
Absolutely love hair, colour and styled to perfection 🥰thank you x
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Elaine Brown
Excellent professional service from Andrew as usual. Great care taken with colour and blowdry.
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Ella
My first visit and I’m so impressed! Chloe was professional, kind, and really took the time to listen. I felt comfortable throughout, and I’m thrilled with my colour and cut. I’ll definitely be back!
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