Highlights in Oakland

Brightening, dimensional foil color for a luminous finish

Dimension, brightness, and shine

Highlights are applied with foils to lighten selected strands from root to end, creating brightness and depth throughout your hair. It's the perfect choice when you want consistent, all-over dimension and a luminous, polished result.

Our Oakland colorists place every foil with intention — framing your face, brightening your part, and blending tones so your color looks rich and natural. We use premium Goldwell color and Oribe care to keep your hair healthy through the lightening process.

Partial vs. full highlights

  • Partial ($295) — brightening focused around the face and part for a subtle, natural lift
  • Full ($385) — foils throughout the whole head for maximum brightness and dimension
  • Toner or gloss included to perfect your shade
  • Finished with a professional blow-dry style

Not sure which to choose?

If you love bright, uniform lift, highlights are ideal. If you prefer a softer, lower-maintenance grow-out, take a look at our balayage in Oakland page. We'll help you decide at your complimentary consultation.

Which do you need?

The most common question we hear is how many highlights you actually need. It comes down to how much brightness and coverage you want — and your budget. Here's an honest side-by-side.

$295

Partial Highlights

Foils placed mainly around the face and part for a subtle, natural lift — the brightness where it shows most.

Pros
  • More affordable and quicker (about 2–3 hours)
  • Natural, sun-kissed brightness around the face
  • Easy to maintain — great for first-timers
Keep in mind
  • Less brightness through the back and underneath
  • May not be enough for a dramatic, all-over change
$385

Full Highlights

Foils throughout the entire head, root to end, for maximum brightness and all-over dimension.

Pros
  • Maximum brightness and consistent dimension all over
  • Bigger, more noticeable transformation
  • Ideal for going significantly lighter
Keep in mind
  • Takes longer (about 3–4 hours) and costs more
  • More upkeep as your roots grow in

Highlights or balayage? Highlights give brighter, more uniform lift with foils; balayage is hand-painted for a softer, lower-maintenance grow-out. If you're not sure which suits your hair and lifestyle, we'll walk you through both at your complimentary consultation.

What to expect

01

Consultation

We assess your hair and plan placement, brightness, and the perfect target tone.

02

Foiling

Strands are lightened in precise foils for controlled, dimensional brightness.

03

Toning & gloss

We tone and gloss to refine your shade and add lasting shine.

04

Style & care plan

A finishing blow-dry plus at-home care advice to protect your color.

Highlights at Allure Salon

Highlights questions, answered

How much do highlights cost in Oakland?

Partial highlights are $295 and full highlights are $385. Final pricing depends on hair length and density; we confirm your exact price at your consultation.

What is the difference between partial and full highlights?

Partial highlights brighten mainly around the face and part for a subtle lift, while full highlights are applied throughout the whole head for maximum brightness and all-over dimension.

How long do highlights take?

Partial highlights typically take 2 to 3 hours and full highlights take 3 to 4 hours, including toning and a blow-dry finish.

Should I get highlights or balayage?

Highlights give brighter, more uniform lift and are ideal for consistent all-over dimension, while balayage offers a softer, lower-maintenance, sun-kissed grow-out. We help you choose at your consultation.

Related services

Ready for your highlights?

Book your appointment with Jargie Dalai at Allure Salon Oakland for bright, dimensional color that lasts.

Book with Jargie

You'll be taken to our booking portal on GlossGenius