The Full Highlight Process
Every Full Highlight begins with a focused consultation where a stylist maps placement to your hair, skin tone and lifestyle. Our team takes time—clients note we don’t rush—so choices about brightness, face-framing and overall lightening are made deliberately. This is where expectations are set and concerns like previous color, long roots or desired maintenance are addressed before any lightening begins.
Plan for a 160 MINUTES appointment and a price range of $165 - $235 — exact cost depends on length, density and color choice. Each additional shade used is a $15 add on. Full Highlights are busiest in May, Jun and Jul when clients brighten for summer; evening and weekend slots help accommodate commuters, shift workers and event schedules.
How Placement Shapes Results
Placement determines whether highlights read as soft dimension or more dramatic contrast. A Full Highlight covers larger sections than a Partial and can lift a base color several shades to create honey-blonde or sunlit effects, depending on your starting color and hair length. Thoughtful placement minimizes obvious regrowth and produces the vibrancy clients report enjoying.
Local climate and lifestyle affect how color looks and how often it needs refreshing. Bakersfield’s hot, dry summers and occasional dust can influence tone and perceived fade. Because many clients commute by car from Oildale, Rosedale and nearby neighborhoods, Hair Inc’s Downtown location near Highway 99 and the Fox Theater makes scheduling convenient around events and work shifts.
What To Expect After Your Highlights
Expect immediate lift and added dimension when your color is finished; tone adjustments are common and part of achieving the exact shade. Clients consistently report vibrant, salon-fresh color and satisfaction with shape and cut when highlights are combined with a service. We discuss realistic outcomes during consultation so your stylist can balance brightness with long-term wear and hair condition.
Aftercare varies by color and lifestyle; your stylist will outline maintenance, follow-up timing and product recommendations during checkout. Hair Inc’s small salon setting means you won’t feel rushed and there’s ample parking for car commuters. If you need accommodations, tell us when you book — we’ve welcomed clients who require wheelchair access and flexible scheduling.
