Foils around the face and through the top for brightness where it shows most.
Prep before your appointment
- Come in with clean, dry hair so we can see your natural base and read the color accurately
- If you've used box color or any at-home toner recently, let us know at booking so we can plan accordingly
- A quick consultation at the start of your appointment helps us land on the right placement for your face shape and lifestyle
- Avoid heavy oils or deep conditioning treatments the two days before you come in
Aftercare
- Rinse with cool water for the first few washes to help the toner or gloss hold longer, especially through the warmer months when fading tends to speed up
- Use a color-safe shampoo and keep washing to a few times a week if you can
- Sun exposure will lift highlights faster than almost anything else, so a UV-protective spray or hat is worth the habit
- We'll talk through a realistic refresh schedule before you leave so the color stays where you want it
Who you'll see
Stylists for Partial Highlight
A partial highlight puts color through the top layers and around the face, the sections that catch the most light, rather than processing every strand. For guests who want a meaningful lift in brightness without the time or cost of a full highlight service, it's often the right call. At Curl Interrupted Salon & Spa in Waco, the conversation before your color starts is real: your stylist will look at your natural base, your hair's condition, and where contrast will actually land well on your features before picking up a brush. The service runs about two hours from start to finish, priced starting at $95.
Sun exposure is one of the quickest ways to push highlighted hair toward brassy, and between Waco's long summers and the general wear of daily heat, that's worth planning around. A UV-protective leave-in and a color-safe shampoo make a meaningful difference in how long your results stay clean. Your stylist can point you toward what makes sense for your specific tones at checkout.
Good to know
What is the difference between a partial highlight and a full highlight?
A partial highlight places color only through the top sections and around the face, while a full highlight covers the entire head. Partial highlights typically cost less and take less time, and they're a solid option if you want visible brightness concentrated where it shows most.
How long does a partial highlight take?
Plan for about two hours from start to finish. That covers the consultation, color application, processing time, and a toner or gloss if needed to dial in the final result.
How much does a partial highlight cost at Curl Interrupted?
Partial highlights at Curl Interrupted Salon & Spa start at $95. Your final total can vary depending on your hair's length and thickness, so your stylist will confirm the full cost before any service begins.