T-Bar Highlights with Foils

From £34

75 min

Patch Test Required

When you want to brighten your roots and refresh your colour without a full appointment, T-bar highlights with foils are a smart and stylish choice. At Cruz Hairworks in Whitley Bay, this service is ideal for maintaining your colour in between full or half-head appointments—keeping your hair looking fresh, blended, and beautifully natural.

What Is a T-Bar of Highlights with Foils?

A T-bar service is a partial highlight that focuses on the crown and parting areas—where regrowth and dullness are most noticeable. Using foil placement in a "T" shape across the top and front sections, your stylist will lift and blend colour at the roots, creating a refreshed appearance without colouring the entire head.

We use premium colour from L’Oréal Professional and Joico, custom-blending tones to suit your natural base and overall colour. The result is a subtle, seamless lift with minimal commitment and maximum impact.

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Who Is This Service For?

T-bar highlights are perfect for clients who regularly maintain highlights and want a tidy-up between larger colour appointments. It’s a popular choice for women in Whitley Bay, North Shields, and surrounding coastal areas who prefer their hair to look fresh at all times, especially around the parting and face.

If you're booked in for a full or half head in a few months' time but want to feel brighter now, a T-bar is an effective and affordable way to top up your colour.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

This appointment typically lasts around 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts with a consultation to check your colour history, tone preferences, and desired finish. Your stylist will then apply foils in key areas—usually across the parting, front hairline, and crown.

After the colour develops, a toner may be applied to refine the tone, followed by a professional shampoo, condition, and blowdry using GHD tools for a polished finish. This treatment lifts your roots and revives your overall colour while keeping your hair’s health and shine front of mind.

How Often Should You Book?

We recommend booking a T-bar every 6 to 8 weeks to keep your colour looking fresh between larger highlight appointments. It’s an ideal way to extend the life of a half or full head of foils without compromising on your overall look.

Looking for a subtle colour refresh in Whitley Bay or North Shields? Book your T-bar highlights at Cruz Hairworks for expert results and a beautifully natural finish.

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Client Reviews

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a T-bar highlight?

A T-bar highlight involves placing foils through the parting and front hairline (in a “T” shape) to add brightness where it’s most visible—great for subtle lift and maintenance between larger colour services.

Is this service suitable for all hair colours?

Yes. T-bar foils work well for blondes and brunettes alike and can be tailored to suit your tone, style, and existing highlights.

How often should I book a T-bar refresh?

Every 6–8 weeks is common, especially if you want to maintain brightness around the face and parting without a full colour appointment.

How long does the appointment take?

T-bar highlights typically take 1.5–2 hours, depending on hair thickness and whether you add a toner or blow-dry.

Will I need a patch test?

Yes. A patch test is required at least 48 hours before the service to ensure your safety, even with low-volume lightener.

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