The Benefits of Hair Highlights (and How to Get Them Right in Aylesbury)
If you’ve been thinking about having highlights, you’re not alone and here are the benefits of hair highlights Aylesbury. Highlights are one of the easiest ways to refresh your look without feeling like “too much” has changed. Done well, they add light, softness and dimension—like your hair has had a really good week, every week.
At Lifestyle Salons in Aylesbury, colour is a craft. Our team includes specialist colourists who live and breathe tone, placement and hair health—so your highlights look beautiful now and grow out gracefully. We’re proud of the recognition our colour work has earned over the years, and we bring that same care to every guest in the chair.
1) Highlights add dimension (even when you want a natural look)
One of the biggest benefits of highlights is how they create movement. Instead of a single flat colour, you get multiple tones working together—so your hair looks fuller, shinier and more “expensive” (without shouting for attention).
Highlights can be:
• Soft and subtle (think sun-kissed)
• Brighter and bolder (for a bigger change)
• Placed just around the face to lift your features
The best part? They’re totally custom. Your hair texture, natural base colour, lifestyle and budget all matter—and a good colourist will tailor the plan to you.
2) They can brighten your face and soften regrowth
Strategic placement around the hairline can make your skin look brighter and your eyes pop. And if you worry about harsh regrowth lines, highlights can help soften that “root line” effect—especially when tones are blended properly.
For many guests, highlights are also a lovely option for blending early greys in a way that feels natural and low-pressure.
3) Highlights vs balayage: what’s the difference?
We get asked this all the time.
• Foil highlights are more precise and often give a brighter result (especially for blondes).
• Balayage is more painted and diffused, usually with a softer grow-out.
Neither is “better”—it depends on the look you want and how often you’d like to maintain it. If you’re not sure, that’s exactly what a consultation is for. See our colouring page here
4) “Will highlights damage my hair?”
It’s a fair question—and the honest answer is: they shouldn’t, when done properly and maintained well.
Healthy highlights come down to:
• Correct strength and timing (no rushing)
• Thoughtful placement (not overloading fragile areas)
• The right aftercare and supportive treatments
We’ll always talk you through what your hair can realistically handle, and recommend a plan that keeps your hair looking and feeling great. Interested in our treatments – click here
5) How to keep highlights looking fresh
To keep your colour glossy and your tone clean:
• Use salon-recommended shampoo/conditioner for coloured hair
• Book toners/top-ups as advised (they make a huge difference)
• Protect hair from heat (and use a heat protectant)
Ready to explore highlights?
If you’re considering hair highlights in Aylesbury (or you’re fixing a colour that hasn’t gone to plan elsewhere), start with a friendly, no-pressure consultation. We’ll listen, look at your hair properly, and match you with the right specialist—so you feel confident from the first appointment.
Book your consultation with Lifestyle Salons today and let’s create highlights that suit you—your hair, your lifestyle, and the way you want to feel when you leave the salon.
