A full head of silver foils packed in close rows during a highlighting service.
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Full Head Foils

From £104
105–135 mins

Full head foils in Cardiff

Full head foils weave highlights throughout the whole head for the brightest, most even lift we offer. Working in foils lets your stylist build precise, all-over dimension - ideal if you want a lighter overall result or a classic, polished highlighted look.

Each section is carefully placed and wrapped so the colour develops evenly from root to tip.

Want a specific tone at the end? A toner can be added as an option to refine and finish your shade - just ask your stylist at consultation.

What's included

  • A colour consultation to plan your brightness and tone
  • Full-head foil highlights woven throughout
  • Optional toner to perfect the finished shade
  • A professional finish and aftercare advice

Prices start from £104 and depend on your hair's length, thickness and how much lift is involved. Your exact price is confirmed at your consultation.

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What the appointment involves

Every session starts with a consultation to check natural colour, previous colour history and hair condition, then moves through methodical foil work.

  • Sectioning into panels for precise, even placement
  • Weaving or slicing fine strands, foiled individually, often 80 to 180 foils depending on length and density
  • Processing for roughly 10 to 45 minutes, checked regularly as some areas lift faster than others
  • Rinsing and shampooing, usually with bond or strengthening products
  • Toning to refine the shade and neutralise unwanted warmth
  • Condition and blow-dry to finish and check evenness

Given the number of foils and processing checks involved, appointments typically run 105 to 135 minutes.

Who this suits

Full head foils are best suited to clients after a comprehensive, high-impact result rather than a subtle touch-up.

  • Those wanting brighter, more dimensional colour throughout, including underneath sections
  • Clients refreshing or extending existing highlights
  • Anyone with a reference photo in mind, since foil density, weave versus slice, and toner choice can all be tailored
  • Clients with compromised or heavily coloured hair may need a more conservative approach, or a couple of visits to reach very light results safely

Peptide protection and aftercare

Peptide and bond-support treatments are worked into the process to help reinforce the hair's internal structure and reduce breakage risk during lightening, though they don't eliminate damage entirely, especially with intensive blonding.

  • Use colour-safe, sulphate-free shampoo and a hydrating conditioner at home
  • Book in regular strengthening or peptide treatments to maintain condition
  • Minimise heat styling and always use heat protection
  • Refresh toner every few weeks to keep tone looking fresh
  • Avoid overlapping bleach on previously lightened hair in future sessions

Timba's colour team, including Ceri O'Brien, works with clients across Cardiff to plan placement and toning around hair history and the level of brightness wanted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do full head foils take?
The appointment typically takes 105 to 135 minutes, depending on hair length, density, and starting colour.
How much does it cost?
Full head foils start from £104, with the final price depending on your hair and the work involved.
How is it different from half or partial foils?
Full head places highlights throughout for all-over brightness, while half and partial focus on the top, crown and face-framing sections.
Is a toner included?
Toning is available as an add-on to refine the final shade and control warmth, and can be added to your appointment.
What's the difference between foils and balayage?
Foils give brighter, more defined highlights with sharper contrast, while balayage is hand-painted for a softer, more natural grow-out.
Can I add extra treatments?
Yes. You can add a Toner, Oli G Peptide Protection, or a Root Smudge to your appointment.

Available Team Members

These team members perform this service

  • Hair stylist applying foil highlights to seated client's hair in a salon
    Ceri O'Brien
    Colour Expert
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  • Blonde stylist wearing glasses trims a seated client's wet hair with scissors in a salon
    Emma Stokes
    Senior Stylist
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  • Busy salon with stylists cutting two clients' hair at wooden-framed mirror stations
    Lucy Osborne
    Senior Stylist
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Complete your experience with these services

  • Toning
    From £40•From 45 mins
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  • Oli G Peptide Protection
    From £20•From 15 mins
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