Highlights in Singapore

Highlights in Singapore usually cost around S$120 to S$220 for partial highlights and S$180 to S$350 or more for a full head, depending on your hair length and how many foils are used. Babylights and fine, detailed work sit at the higher end. Price also varies with the salon and the colour brand used.

Highlights are foil-based and give an even, all-over lift, while balayage is hand-painted for a softer, more blended, lived-in look. Highlights create more uniform brightness and are great for consistent lightening, whereas balayage grows out more gently with less upkeep. Many salons offer both, so a stylist can suggest which suits your goal.

Full highlights usually need a refresh every two to three months as roots grow, a little more often than balayage because the lift starts closer to the scalp. A toner or gloss in between keeps the colour from going brassy. Partial highlights around the face can be topped up more selectively.

Common options in Singapore include partial and full highlights, fine babylights for a natural sunlit effect, and lowlights that add depth. Foilyage and other blended techniques mix highlighting with balayage-style painting. Your stylist can recommend a placement and thickness for the look you want.

Highlights involve lightener, so they are more stressful to hair than single-process colour, especially for a big lift on dark hair. A good salon will check your hair's condition and pair the service with a bond-building or conditioning treatment. Keeping up with hair treatments at home helps highlighted hair stay healthy.

Glamingo lists hair salons across Singapore that offer highlights, from Orchard to the heartlands. You can browse by area, compare verified ratings and pricing, and book a colourist and time that suit you, all in one place.