What is the difference between highlights, foils, babylights and balayage?

Highlights and foils are done with foils and give light, depth and contrast in the hair. Babylights are made with very fine, closely placed foils that create a soft, natural play of colour. Balayage is a freehand technique where the colour is painted directly onto the hair for an exclusive look with soft transitions and a natural grow-out.

How often do highlights or balayage need maintaining?

It depends on the chosen technique and your desired result. Highlights are typically refreshed every 8–12 weeks, while balayage often lasts 3–6 months. A toner or gloss can extend the shine and keep the colour beautiful between salon visits.

What are toning and glossing?

Toning and glossing are demi-permanent or semi-permanent colour treatments that refine the hair colour, neutralise unwanted tones and add intense shine. They are often used to finish lightening treatments to create the desired shade.

Can anyone have highlights or balayage?

Yes. The treatment is always tailored to your hair type, hair colour, hair length and previous colour treatments. At the consultation we recommend the technique that gives the best and most lasting result.

How do I keep my highlights looking good for as long as possible?

Use shampoo and conditioner for coloured hair, protect the hair from heat and UV, and get a toner or gloss as needed. This helps preserve the shine, the tone and the longevity of the colour.

Back to servicesHighlights & Foils

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Highlights and foils create light, depth and natural contrasts in the hair. Each foil is placed with precision and tailored to your hair colour, hair type and the result you want. The treatment finishes with a bespoke toner that gives a beautiful, even colour with maximum shine.

From 1,399 DKK100–210 min

Hand-placed foilsEach foil is placed individually to create a natural play of colour with soft transitions, depth and beautiful tones.

Gentle lighteningWe work with professional lightening products and bond protection to preserve the hair’s strength and quality throughout the treatment.

Bespoke toningThe treatment finishes with a professional toner that neutralises unwanted tones, brings out the colour and gives the hair a beautiful, natural shine.

Prices

Choose the right treatment

See our hair length guide

The price depends on hair length, hair thickness and the chosen treatment. We always tailor highlights and foils to your hair, so you achieve a natural play of colour, beautiful tones and a result that suits you perfectly.

For the most beautiful overall result, the treatment often finishes with a bespoke toner that brings out the colour, neutralises unwanted tones and gives the hair maximum shine.

100 min

Light around the face

Highlights & foils · top & sides

From 1,299 DKK

Highlights are placed on top and along the face to create light, depth and a natural lift. The treatment includes a bespoke toner and blow-dry.

POPULAR

100 min

Natural play of colour

Highlights & foils · short hair

From 1,399 DKK

Highlights throughout the hair, tailored to short hair. The treatment gives a natural play of colour, beautiful tones and finishes with toning and a blow-dry.

160 min

More depth and shine

Highlights & foils · medium hair

From 1,799 DKK

Bespoke highlights that give the hair light, depth and natural contrasts. The treatment finishes with toning and a blow-dry for a harmonious result.

180 min

Maximum play of colour

Highlights & foils · long hair

From 2,199 DKK

A complete treatment with highlights throughout the hair, tailored to long hair. Gives maximum depth, shine and soft transitions. Includes toning and a blow-dry.

From 210 min

Extra time and precision

Highlights & foils · extra long or thick hair

From 2,599 DKK

For extra long or thick hair, where the treatment requires more foils, more product and a longer working time. Includes toning and a blow-dry.

30 min

Extra time or product use

Surcharge

300 DKK

If the treatment requires extra time or significantly more product than usual.

Plans change

You can cancel or move your appointment up to 24 hours before. For later cancellations or no-shows our cancellation policy applies, as the time is reserved especially for you.

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Why customers choose HELIN Hair

Why customers choose HELIN Hair for highlights & foils

At HELIN Hair we create highlights and foils with a focus on a natural play of colour, shine and long-lasting results. Every treatment is tailored to your hair colour, hair type, face shape and personal style, so the result looks natural and suits you perfectly.

Why clients return

Same chair, same pair of hands, four-week rhythm.

Bespoke highlights and foils, tailored to your hair and your wishes.
A natural play of colour with beautiful transitions, light and depth.
Professional lightening with bond protection that helps preserve the hair’s strength.
A personally tailored toner that creates the desired shade and maximum shine.
Experienced colour specialists with expertise in highlights, babylights, balayage and modern colour techniques.
Beautiful results with a soft grow-out, so your hair stays looking good longer between salon visits.
Professional advice before, during and after the treatment for the best possible result.

What you can expect

Professional highlights in four steps

Highlights, foils, babylights and balayage are different lightening techniques, each creating its own expression. The treatment is always tailored to your hair type, hair colour, hair length and your wishes. The treatment time depends on the chosen technique, the hair’s thickness and the desired result.

Highlights & foils

Highlights and foils are done with foils placed with space between them to create light, depth and natural contrasts. The technique uses fewer foils and is therefore faster than babylights.

Babylights

Babylights are made with very fine, closely placed foils that give a soft, natural and exclusive play of colour. This advanced technique uses more foils and a longer treatment time.

Balayage

Balayage is a freehand technique where the colour is painted directly onto the hair. The result is soft transitions, a natural grow-out and an exclusive look with less upkeep.

Toning & Glossing

The treatment often finishes with a demi-permanent or semi-permanent toner or gloss. It neutralises unwanted tones, refines the colour and adds intense shine for a beautiful, harmonious final result.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions about highlights, foils, babylights & balayage

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