--- title: "Partial Foils | Timba Cardiff" description: "Partial foil highlights at Timba, Cardiff. Brighter, dimensional colour focused on the top and face-frame. From £52." canonical: "https://www.timbahair.com/services/partial-foils" --- ![Foils by Caitlin at Timba Hair and Beauty, Cardiff](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Ftimba_CX_p1_JI-sS_hq.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1789031722430&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz)![](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Ftimba_CX_p1_JI-sS_hq.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1789031722430&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Colouring # Partial Foils From £52 75–90 mins [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book) ## Partial foils in Cardiff Partial foils add a focused set of woven highlights around the face and parting - the quickest way to brighten and refresh your colour where it counts. Ideal between fuller appointments, or as a first step if you want to test a lighter look before committing to more. A toner can be added as an option to perfect your finished shade - just ask at consultation. ### What's included - A colour consultation to plan your placement and tone - Foil highlights around the face and parting - Optional toner to perfect the finished shade - A professional finish and aftercare advice Prices start from £52 and depend on your hair's length, thickness and how much lift is involved. Your exact price is confirmed at your consultation. ## What the service involves - A **consultation** to check your starting colour, hair condition and desired level of lift - **Sectioning and weaving** of strands, generally around the crown, parting and face-framing areas, using roughly 20 or fewer foils - **Lightener or colour applied** to the woven strands and folded into foils to process - A **peptide-based protective product** mixed into or applied alongside the lightener, working to support elasticity and reduce damage while the hair processes - **Toning** at the basin (usually 10 to 20 minutes) to refine the shade and manage warmth - A finishing **cut or blow-dry** to complete the look Application typically takes up to an hour, with processing adding another 10 to 45 minutes depending on how much natural pigment needs to be lifted. The full appointment at Timba is booked for 75 to 90 minutes, though your stylist will always judge timing based on your hair on the day. ## Who it suits Partial foils create dimension at the top and front while leaving more depth underneath, giving a natural, lived-in brightness rather than uniform all-over lightness. It's a lower-maintenance option compared with a full head of highlights, with typical maintenance intervals of around 8 to 12 weeks. This service may not be the right choice if you: - Want global lightness through the whole head (a full head of foils would suit better) - Prefer a seamless grow-out with no visible regrowth, in which case balayage or root-shadowing is worth discussing - Regularly wear hair up and want brightness through the lower hairline too, which can be requested and planned for in consultation ## Peptide protection and hair condition Peptide treatments use short chains of amino acids to help reinforce hair's protein structure during chemical processing. Alongside partial foils, this can mean: - **Reduced breakage** and better elasticity through the lightening process - Hair that feels **smoother and stronger** afterwards compared to standard highlighting alone - Support during processing, though it **doesn't eliminate** all structural change, especially on hair that's already compromised or previously treated with strong at-home protein products Our colour specialists, including Ceri O'Brien and the wider Timba team in Cardiff, will talk through your hair history and any at-home treatments during consultation so the lightener and peptide product are used appropriately. ## Aftercare Simple aftercare helps keep both the colour and the hair's condition looking its best: - Use a **sulfate-free shampoo** and moisturising or bond-repair conditioners and masks - Apply **heat protectant** before styling and limit heat tool use where possible - Use **UV protection** and avoid very hot water when washing - Limit chlorine and saltwater exposure, and book in periodic conditioning treatments - Plan a **maintenance visit** around 8 to 12 weeks, depending on regrowth and how much contrast you're comfortable with [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book) ## Frequently Asked Questions How long do partial foils take? The appointment typically takes 75 to 90 minutes, depending on hair length, density, and starting colour. How much does it cost? Partial foils start from £52, with the final price depending on your hair and the work involved. How is it different from half or full head foils? Partial focuses on the top and face-framing sections, while half and full head cover progressively more of the hair for greater brightness. 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. [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 - Toning From £40•From 45 mins [View](/services/toning) - Oli G Peptide Protection From £20•From 15 mins [View](/services/oli-g-peptide-protection) ## 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)