Half Head Foils and Full Head Foils in Hillcrest, Brisbane's Southside
Half head foils brighten the hair around your face and parting, and a full head brightens it all over. At Hair Hub Hillcrest, both include a toner, a wash, and a blow-dry. Bharti does them one-on-one in our private Hillcrest salon. A half head takes 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on your hair length.
Foils: hair highlights with clear, defined brightness
Here’s how foils work. Fine sections of your hair are painted with lightener or colour, then folded into foil. The foil keeps each section apart and helps the colour lift. The payoff? Brighter, more defined highlights than freehand painting gives you.
When balayage suits you better
- Prefer a soft, blended look that grows out gently? See balayage.
Half head foils or full head foils?
- Half head foils: brightness around your face and parting, where you want it. Less upkeep, and a shorter appointment.
- Full head foils: brighter colour all over your head.
Who foils suit
- You want bright, even highlights that start right at the roots.
- You like a crisp, defined result more than a soft blend.
- Any hair length: short, medium, long or extra long.
- Got greys to soften? Foils can help with blending grey hair.
Your foils appointment, step by step
Show us the brightness you want
Bring photos if you have them. Bharti checks your hair's texture and condition before she plans the placement.
New to colour here?
A patch test comes first.
The foils go in
Sections are painted and wrapped in foil. For a half head, they sit around your face and parting.
Toner
Included, to fine-tune the shade.
Wash and blow dry
Also included, so you leave styled.
How many foils will you get? There’s no set count. Your hair’s thickness, the look you want and how fine the highlights are decide it.
How long foils take, by hair length
| Hair length | Half head | Full head |
|---|---|---|
| Short | 2.5 hours | 3 hours |
| Medium | 3 hours | 4 hours |
| Long | 3 hours | 5 hours |
| Extra long | 4 hours | 5.5 hours |
Every time includes the toner, wash and blow dry.
Planning your foils appointment
Foils take a while. Up to 4 hours for a half head, and up to 5.5 for a full head on extra long hair. A little planning goes a long way.
Start in the morning
We're open 9 am to 5 pm, every day. A full head on long hair suits an early start.
Weekends work
We're open Saturdays and Sundays, same hours.
Bring your photos
A few pictures of the brightness you like make the chat at the start quicker.
Bring the baby if you need to
The pram fits, and there are no steps to get in.
Coming with a friend or your daughter?
Two people can book back to back.
You walk out washed, blow dried and styled. No need to plan a hair wash at home afterwards.
Foils results and upkeep
You get brighter, more defined highlights, and the toner fine-tunes the shade before you go. A half head means less upkeep than a full head.
How soon you’ll want your next foils depends on your hair and the look you chose.
Keep your highlights bright
Blonde turning brassy between visits? A toner can be booked as its own service. Learn more about hair toner.
Want less maintenance next time? Ask about switching to a half head.
Due for a cut too? A foils and cut bundle covers both in one visit.
Foils or balayage, and the foils and cut bundles
Foils
defined highlights from the roots, half head or full head. Toner, wash and blow dry included.
Balayage
a soft, hand-painted blend that grows out gently. Toner included.
Half Head Foils & Cut Bundle
foils, toner, a cut and a wash and blow dry, all in one visit.
Full Head Foils & Cut Bundle
the same, with a full head.
Torn between the two techniques? Bharti looks at your hair and your goal first, then recommends the one that fits. Want the full comparison first? Read our balayage or foils guide .
Half head and full head foils prices
Foils are priced by hair length, with the toner, wash, and blow-dry included. The booking page shows the current price for your length before you confirm.
A 20% deposit secures your appointment, and the remaining balance is paid after your service. Payment can be made by cash, PayID, or card.
With 24 hours’ notice, you can switch to a new time within a week.
Booking foils with a friend? Each of you has your own appointment, back-to-back, since only one client is in the salon at a time.
Why clients choose Hair Hub Hillcrest for foils
One client at a time
No man is ever in the salon during a woman's appointment.
A qualified stylist
Bharti, the owner and stylist, holds a Certificate III in Hairdressing. The salon is fully licensed and insured. Meet Bharti
Open 7 days, 9 am to 5 pm
Long foil appointments fit on a Sunday too.
See more finished looks in Our hair gallery
Foils questions
How long does a half head of foils take?
A half head of foils at Hair Hub Hillcrest takes 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on hair length. Short hair takes 2.5 hours, medium and long hair 3 hours, and extra long 4 hours. A full head takes 3 to 5.5 hours. Every foils time includes the toner, a wash and a blow-dry.
Should I get half head or full head foils?
Choose half head foils for brightness around your face and parting, with less upkeep. Choose a full head for brighter colour all over. A half head is also the quicker appointment. At Hair Hub Hillcrest, we’ll look at your hair and your goal, then recommend the one that suits you.
How much do foils cost?
Foils at Hair Hub Hillcrest are priced by hair length, including a toner, a wash and a blow dry. Current prices for each length are on our booking page. There are also foils and cut bundles if you’d like a cut in the same visit.
What's the difference between foils and highlights?
Foils are one way of doing highlights. Sections of hair are painted with lightener or colour, then wrapped in foil. The foil keeps them separate and helps the colour lift. The result is brighter, more defined highlights than a freehand technique. Hair Hub Hillcrest offers half head and full head foils.
How many foils do you get in a half head?
There’s no fixed number of foils in a half head. It depends on your hair’s thickness, the look you want and how fine the highlights are. At Hair Hub Hillcrest, we place them around your face and parting, where you want the brightness.
Book Hair Foils in Hillcrest, Logan & Nearby Suburbs
Looking for hair foils near Springfield, Logan or Brisbane’s southside? Hair Hub Hillcrest welcomes clients from Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes, Browns Plains, Boronia Heights, Regents Park, Heritage Park, Forestdale, Park Ridge and Greenbank. With Park Ridge and Greenbank around 15 minutes away, our salon is a convenient choice for highlights, full-head foils and fresh hair colour.
Visit us at 17 Lambretta Street, Hillcrest, QLD 4118, open 7 days a week, 9 am to 5 pm. Enjoy free street parking and step-free access. We’re the 4th house on the right, with our address displayed on the mailbox.
We welcome clients from all areas, but appointments are essential. Call or WhatsApp 0415 662 042, or visit our contact page to book your foils appointment.
