--- title: "Partial Vivid Colour Foils | Timba Cardiff" description: "Partial vivid colour foils at Timba, Cardiff. Bold, dimensional fashion colour around the face and top using Goldwell Elumen. From £50." canonical: "https://www.timbahair.com/services/partial-vivid-foils" --- ![Colour at Timba Hair and Beauty, Cardiff](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Ftimba_CNahGHfAuSZ_hq.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1789031716154&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz)![](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Ftimba_CNahGHfAuSZ_hq.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1789031716154&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Colouring # Partial Vivid Colour Foils (Elumen) From £50 From 60 mins [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book?service=68580d2330808c3b4289ca7d) ## Partial vivid colour foils in Cardiff Partial vivid foils add a focused burst of fashion colour around the face using Elumen - a vibrant, long-lasting colour with brilliant shine. Perfect for a first step into vivids, face-framing pops of colour, or a bold accent without colouring the whole head. ### What's included - A vivid colour consultation to plan your shades and placement - A focused set of foils using Elumen vivid colour - A professional finish and aftercare advice to protect your tone Prices start from £50 and depend on your hair's length, thickness, and the shades involved. Vivid work often needs pre-lightening - your stylist will confirm everything at consultation. ## What to expect during your appointment This is a **double process service**, so it takes longer and involves more steps than a standard tint or single colour application. - Consultation and, where needed, a patch or strand test - Sectioning, with foils placed at the top, parting, and face framing areas - Lightener applied within the foils and processed - Rinse, and often a toner to refine the blonde before colour - Elumen or vivid dye applied to the pre lightened sections - Final rinse, conditioning, and styling Because vivid and Elumen shades show best on pale blonde hair, the foiled sections are usually pre lightened first. How light they can safely go depends on your natural level and any previous colour history, so it's worth being upfront about home dye, henna, or past vivids at your consultation. ## Partial vs full foils A partial foil pattern targets the most visible sections rather than the whole head. - **Brighter on top, natural underneath**: the crown and face framing pieces carry the colour, while the back and underneath sections stay closer to your base shade - **Quicker and more economical** than a full head of foils, while still giving noticeable dimension - Looks natural when hair is worn down, though natural colour may peek through when it's tied up - Placement, number of foils, and shade choice can be adjusted for a subtle peek a boo effect or a bolder, more graphic look ## Aftercare and maintenance Vivid and Elumen colours are vibrant but fade gradually, so aftercare makes a real difference to how long they stay looking fresh. - Use **sulphate free, colour safe shampoo** and wash less often where possible - Wash with cooler water, as heat speeds up fading and dryness - Limit heat styling and use a heat protectant when you do style with heat - Avoid harsh clarifying shampoos unless you're intentionally fading the colour - Protect hair from prolonged sun and chlorine exposure Many clients repeat the partial foil and lightening work every **8 to 12 weeks**, refreshing the vivid or Elumen tone in between, roughly every 4 to 6 weeks, with a top up or gloss. Our colour team at Timba, including Ceri O'Brien, can help plan a maintenance schedule that suits your hair and lifestyle, and recommend bond building treatments alongside the service if your hair needs extra support after lightening. [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book?service=68580d2330808c3b4289ca7d) ## Frequently Asked Questions How long do partial vivid foils take? The appointment typically takes around 60 minutes, depending on hair length, density, and starting colour. How much does it cost? Partial vivid colour foils start from £50, with the final price depending on your hair and the work involved. What colour is used? We use Goldwell Elumen, a high-shine vivid colour system, applied over foil-lightened sections for bold, dimensional results. How is it different from half or full head vivid foils? Partial focuses vivid colour around the face and top, while half and full head cover progressively more of the hair. Is this a double process? Yes. The sections are first lightened in foils, then the vivid colour is applied over the top. Can I add extra treatments? Yes. You can add Oli G Peptide Protection or a Vivid Toner (Elumen) to your appointment. [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book?service=68580d2330808c3b4289ca7d) ## 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 - Vivid Toner (Elumen) £30–£55•From 60 mins [View](/services/vivid-toner) ## 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. 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