If you’re considering a new hair color, evaluating your options can be overwhelming. With so many trends, styles, and techniques to choose from, it can be hard to even know where to start. At Southern Grace Salon and Boutique, we are always here to help you make informed hair choices.
To that end, let’s break down the difference between full hair coloring and highlights:
- Full hair coloring is a single color applied to the full head of hair. If you want a uniform look, full hair coloring is the way to go. It is designed to color every last strand, from root to tip.
- Highlights tend to focus on certain parts of the hair. Highlights often focus on the hair around the face, but they can also be specific to other parts of the hair.
- Full hair coloring is great for total coverage. If you want to cover your 100% gray hair or want to go from a dark brunette to platinum blonde, full color is the way to go.
- Highlights add subtle accents for more dimension. Highlighting techniques include highlights, lowlights, and ombre. They are designed to layer hues for increased complexity and interest in your color.
- Full hair coloring tends to be more expensive than highlights. Simply due to the amount of coverage and product required, you’ll pay more for a full color.
- Highlights require less maintenance. Since highlights do not cover the hair completely, your natural color won’t be as noticeable as your hair grows out.
We are here to help you achieve your hair goals. If you are considering a color change, we’ll be happy to talk through your options to create just the look you want.