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Hair Highlights in Winnipeg

Dimensional, lived-in highlights for short to long hair at Grace Hill Salon in Winnipeg. Partial and full foil options. Book with a blonde specialist.

Hair Highlights for Dimension and Shine

Nothing brightens up your colour like a fresh set of highlights. At Grace Hill, highlights are about dimension that looks natural and intentional, lighter pieces placed to catch the light, frame your face, and add the kind of depth that makes hair look expensive.

What to Expect

Price:

From $225 (Partial/Short $225, Mid $280, Long $335)

Duration:

About 150 to 240 minutes

Pain Level:

Not applicable (a comfortable salon service)

Patch Test:

Recommended for new colour clients (48 hours before)

Downtime:

None

Maintenance:

Refresh every 8 to 12 weeks; gloss/toner between visits

What are highlights?

What are highlights?

Highlights are sections of hair lifted lighter than your base using foils, creating contrast and dimension. They can be subtle and natural or bold and bright, depending on how many you place and where. Because they are woven through the hair rather than applied all over, they grow out more softly than a full colour and let you build brightness over time.

A hair stylist applies partial highlights to a female client.
A hair stylist applies partial highlights to a female client.

Highlight options at Grace Hill

We tailor your highlights to your hair length and goals:

  • Partial highlights: brightening through the top and around the face, ideal for a refresh or first-timers
  • Full highlights: dimension throughout the whole head for an all-over brightened look
  • Short, mid-length, and long hair: pricing and timing scale with length and density

Which highlights are right for you?

If you want face-framing brightness or a lower-commitment refresh, partial highlights are perfect. For all-over dimension or a bigger change, full highlights deliver. If you are after a soft, hand-painted, grow-out-friendly look, ask us about balayage instead. Your consultation makes the call easy.

A full-shot of a female stylist applying partial highlights to a female client's hair at Grace Hill Salon in Winnipeg

Aftercare and maintenance

There is no downtime with highlights, so aftercare is all about keeping them bright and your hair healthy:

  • Wait about 48 hours before your first wash, then switch to colour-safe, sulphate-free products and a purple shampoo to keep blondes from going brassy.
  • Use a weekly bond-building or hydrating mask, since lightening can be drying.
  • Limit very hot tools and use heat protectant to preserve tone and shine.
  • Book a refresh every 8 to 12 weeks, with a gloss or toner between visits. Partial and face-framing highlights can stretch the time between full appointments.
  • Protect from chlorine and strong sun, which can shift tone.

Treatments that pair well

Treatments that pair well:

  • Balayage for a softer, hand-painted grow-out
  • Front Face Framers to brighten just around the face
  • Colour Glossing (Toner) to refresh tone and add shine between visits
A woman with bleach blonde hair stands with her back to the camera.

Pricing and booking in Winnipeg

Highlights at Grace Hill Salon and Spa, 916 Grosvenor Avenue in Winnipeg’s Corydon area, start at $225 for partial or short hair, with mid-length at $280 and long at $335, priced by length and density. Book online or call 1-877-847-9398.

Frequently Asked Questions

At Grace Hill, highlights start at $225 for partial or shorter hair, with mid-length around $280 and long hair around $335. We confirm your exact price at consultation.

Plan for roughly 150 to 240 minutes depending on hair length and how full your highlights are, including foiling, processing, toning, and styling.

Highlights are foiled sections for crisp, even dimension. Balayage is hand-painted for a softer, more natural, lower-maintenance grow-out. We will help you choose the right look.

Lightening is a chemical process, but our specialists use careful technique and bond-supporting products to protect your hair. We will always prioritize your hair’s health over rushing a result.

Most guests refresh every 8 to 12 weeks, with a gloss or toner in between to keep tone bright. Partial and face-framing highlights can stretch the time between full appointments.