Top Highlighting Techniques from a Professional Hair Salon

If you're thinking about getting highlights, you're not alone. Whether you want something soft and subtle or bright enough to stop traffic, the technique is everything. At Stone Fox Hair, we don’t just slap on bleach and call it a day. Here’s how we get it right, every time.

Foil Highlights
This is the OG technique for  clean, ribbons of colour, right to the scalp. It’s precise, it lifts well, and we can control exactly where the lightness goes. Great for face-framing, overall lighter and brighter hair or if you’re after major contrast.

Balayage
Still trending, still worth it. This hand-painted style gives that grown-in, effortless look without the constant upkeep. Perfect if you want to look like you woke up like this, but better.

Babylights
Think soft, barely-there  strands of brightness. We can use babylights to give your hair that “just got back from vacation” glow without looking obviously highlighted.

Root Shadow and Gloss
After lightening, we gloss  to help cancel unwanted tones and fine-tune your colour. Root shadows keep the grow-out looking soft, not stripey. No harsh lines, no regrets.

Strategic Placement
This is where experience comes in. We look at your cut, your natural colour, how your hair moves, and where the light hits. It's not random, it's art.

The goal? Highlights that look like they belong on you, not like they were copied from someone else’s Pinterest board.

Ready to make it happen? Book your appointment now and let us figure out what technique works best for your hair. Want to learn more about our team or see examples on our Instagram? Take a peek before you come in.