--- title: "Full Head Balayage | Timba Cardiff" description: "Hand-painted full head balayage at Timba, Cardiff. Sun-kissed, dimensional colour with a softer, low-maintenance grow-out. From £165." canonical: "https://www.timbahair.com/services/full-head-balayage" --- ![Long bronde balayage worn half-up, with cool blonde ribbons through soft waves.](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Flong-wavy-blonde-highlighted-hair-salon.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1790851854502&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz)![](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Flong-wavy-blonde-highlighted-hair-salon.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1790851854502&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Colouring # Full Head Balayage From £165 105–150 mins [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book) ## Full head balayage in Cardiff Full head balayage is our most complete freehand lightening service, hand-painted through the whole head for a soft, sun-kissed blonde with natural depth and movement. Instead of uniform highlights, your stylist paints the colour by hand to place brightness where the light naturally falls. The finish is blended and low-maintenance, growing out gently without a harsh regrowth line. Every full head balayage includes a toner or gloss to perfect the final shade, so you leave with a polished, salon-finished colour. ### What's included - A full colour consultation to plan your tone and placement - Freehand balayage lightening through the full head - Oli G Peptide Protection worked in during lightening - A perfecting toner or gloss - A professional blow-dry finish and aftercare advice Prices start from £165 and depend on your hair's length, thickness and how much lift is involved. Your exact price is confirmed at your consultation. ## What to Expect The service is built around careful placement rather than root-to-tip colour everywhere: - Hair is sectioned first to plan out placement - Lightener is hand-painted onto mid-lengths and ends, adjusted for a soft, blended transition - Processing time depends on your starting colour, hair density, and how much lift is needed - Hair is rinsed and treated, with Oli G Peptide Protection worked in to help protect the hair during the process - The appointment typically runs **105 to 150 minutes**, reflecting the extra coverage of a full head application ## Is It Right for You? Full head balayage suits clients who want more overall brightness than a partial balayage, while keeping the natural, hand-blended finish balayage is known for. - Darker or more resistant hair may need extra processing time or a follow-up appointment - Very light results can benefit from a toning visit afterwards to manage warmth - Because it's painted by hand, placement and brightness are customised to your hair rather than uniform - Regrowth tends to be softer and less obvious than with traditional highlights ## Aftercare Lightening can leave hair drier or more porous, so a bit of care afterwards helps the colour stay glossy: - Follow any guidance from your stylist on when to first wash - Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner with cool or lukewarm water - Add a deep-conditioning mask into your routine - Use heat protection before styling At Timba in Cardiff, colouring work including balayage is carried out by stylists such as **Ceri O'Brien**, our Colour Expert, alongside senior stylists including **Lucy Osborne** and **Emma Stokes**. [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book) ## Frequently Asked Questions How long does a full head balayage take? The appointment typically takes 105 to 150 minutes, though this can vary depending on hair length, density, and starting colour. How much does it cost? Full head balayage starts from £165, with the final price depending on your hair and the amount of work involved. What does 'full head' mean compared to a partial balayage? Full head balayage means the hand-painted technique is applied throughout more of the hair for overall brightness, rather than just a few sections. Will my colour look natural? Yes, balayage is hand-painted with a soft, blended transition, so results are typically softer and more dimensional than traditional block highlights. Can I add extra treatments? Every full head balayage includes Oli G Peptide Protection to support the hair during lightening. You can also add a Root Smudge for a softer, more blended root. Is balayage lower maintenance than highlights? Generally yes. Balayage grow-out is softer and less noticeable than traditional highlights, meaning less frequent touch-ups. [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book) ## Available Team Members These team members perform this service - ![Hair stylist applying foil highlights to seated client's hair in a salon](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fceri-colour-expert-timba-96x125.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1788530796855&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Ceri O'Brien Colour Expert [View](/team-members/ceri-obrien) - ![Blonde stylist wearing glasses trims a seated client's wet hair with scissors in a salon](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Femma-senior-stylist-timba2-96x128.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1788530798963&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Emma Stokes Senior Stylist [View](/team-members/emma-stokes) - ![Busy salon with stylists cutting two clients' hair at wooden-framed mirror stations](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Ftimba-salon-128x116.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1788530798206&w=128&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Lucy Osborne Senior Stylist [View](/team-members/lucy-osborne) ## Related Services Complete your experience with these services - Oli G Peptide Protection From £20•From 15 mins [View](/services/oli-g-peptide-protection) - Root Smudge From £40•From 30 mins [View](/services/root-smudge) ## Related Blog Posts - [![Balayage by Claire at Timba Hair and Beauty, Cardiff](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Ftimba_CYbn2j-ovCj_hq.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1789031722496&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) ### Balayage in Cardiff: A Master Colourist's Guide | Timba Hair A Master Colourist's guide to balayage in Cardiff. Learn how it works, who it suits, and how we create your shade at our in-salon Colour Lab. Book today. Read more ](/blog/balayage-in-cardiff)