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Hairline Highlights

£100 – £140
60 min
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Hairline Highlights are fine, face-framing highlights placed around the front hairline and often the parting to lift and soften your overall colour. They add light where it shows most, blend early regrowth and greys at the front, and create a fresher look without committing to a full head of highlights.

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What Hairline Highlights deliver around the face

Hairline Highlights focus colour exactly where it makes the most visible difference, so the finish looks bright and polished, but still natural.

  • Fine, strategically placed highlights through the front hairline (and parting if needed)
  • A softer, brighter frame around the face without an “all-over highlighted” look
  • More seamless blending at the temples and around the front where regrowth shows first
  • A cleaner, more even tone through the lightened pieces with a considered toner or gloss
  • A finish that grows out gently, so the front does not look stripy or harsh as it fades

Where Hairline Highlights are placed: hairline, temples and parting

Most of the work sits in the front sections, where light catches and where you notice regrowth first. Placement can be concentrated at the hairline for a subtle lift, or extended slightly back from the face for a little more brightness through the top.

How Hairline Highlights are created: fine sections, lift, then tone

Hair is taken in very small sections to keep the blend soft and the highlight lines discreet. After lifting, the colour is refined with toning to keep the front looking clean and flattering, rather than overly warm or flat.

Keeping Hairline Highlights polished between appointments

A colour-protecting routine and the right toning products help the brightness stay clear and the finish glossy. Many clients maintain Hairline Highlights on a regular rhythm to keep the front looking fresh, especially if they notice grey at the temples or parting.

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Client Reviews

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Based on 8 reviews

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    Arwa Yunis

    I’ve had a lovely experience at The Salon last week with Carlos doing my Highlights for my birthday . He was very professional and understanding of what I was looking for. His attention to detail was amazing and he made me leave the salon absolutely delighted with my natural highlights. Just what I wanted. Excellent, thank you Carlos for your service and hospitality. Truly amazing ❤️
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    Sonya C. Reuther

    Fabulous cuts, color and blow drys. Warm, friendly, brilliant staff!
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    sarah kabbani

    took me in without apt which i love great service going back for my highlight
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    Charles Alves

    The experience at Simon Warwick was very welcoming and friendly and the highlights done by Carlos were excellent. Im extremely happy and will definitely be returning. Thank you Carlos for your beautiful work and wonderful patience with me 🙏
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    Sonia Doerig-Bal

    I have been going to Simon Warwick since it 1st opened. All the team have always been very accommodating and personable. From my colour to haircut to blow dry I cannot fault their amazing work.
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    Georgia H

    Sydney was amazing, my hair is a beautiful colour! Couldn't recommend more. Thank you :)
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    Joanna M

    Samar is a doll. She always takes wonderful, kind care of her clients and this time was no different. There is a lovely ambience in Simon Warwick Salons, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
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    Asad M

    Carlos did an amazing job with my hair color! I got baby highlights, and the result is absolutely top quality—so natural, soft, and beautifully blended. He really knows what he’s doing and pays close attention to detail. I’m so happy with how it turned out. Highly recommend Carlos if you’re looking for someone truly talented and professional!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Hairline Highlights?
Hairline Highlights are very fine highlights placed around the front hairline and often the parting. They brighten and soften the face area without changing the whole head of colour.
How are Hairline Highlights different from a full head of highlights?
Hairline Highlights concentrate on the most visible areas at the front rather than highlighting throughout the lengths and back. The result is a lighter, fresher frame with less overall colour change.
Will Hairline Highlights help blend greys at the front?
They can soften and disguise scattered greys, especially around the temples and parting, by breaking up contrast. If you need solid coverage, a root tint may be more appropriate, or combined with face-framing highlights.
How long do Hairline Highlights last before they need redoing?
Most people refresh them when the front feels darker or regrowth becomes noticeable around the parting and temples. The exact timing depends on your natural colour, how quickly your hair grows, and how bright you go.
Will Hairline Highlights look brassy?
They should not if the lift and toner are chosen well for your base colour and previous colour history. Using colour-safe care at home also helps the tone stay clean and glossy.

Available Team Members

These team members perform this service

  • Samar Zarmani, colour specialist at Simon Warwick Salons in Maida Vale – expert in creative colour, balayage, and personalised colour transformations.
    Samar Zarmani
    Colour & Cutting Specialist
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  • Carlos Alves, colour specialist at Simon Warwick Salons in Maida Vale – renowned for expert highlighting, balayage, and advanced colour techniques.
    Carlos Alves
    Colour Specialist
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  • Sydney Wise, graduate stylist at Simon Warwick Salons in Maida Vale – passionate about client care, developing creative skills, and supporting the salon team.
    Sydney Wise
    Creative Colourist
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