Foils and Lightening

What to Expect From Your Foils & Lightening Consultation

Every foils and lightening appointment starts with a conversation. Before we begin, we’ll assess your hair’s condition, discuss your goals and lifestyle, and explain what’s realistically achievable while protecting the long-term health of your hair.

Whether you’re dreaming of brighter blonde, soft face-framing highlights or a complete colour transformation, we’ll recommend the technique that’s best suited to your hair—not simply the look you’ve requested. If we believe a different approach will achieve a healthier or more beautiful long-term result, we’ll explain why.

What Are Foils & Lightening?

Foils and lightening services are designed to create everything from subtle baby lights to bright blondes and complete colour transformations. By carefully placing lightener exactly where it’s needed, we can add dimension, brightness and movement while creating a personalised colour that’s tailored to you.

Every service is customised using professional lightening techniques, premium products, bond-building treatments where appropriate and expert toning to create beautiful, healthy-looking results you’ll continue to love long after your appointment.

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Please note: All services are available to clients aged 16 and over only.

Foils and lightening

Why Choose Us

Blonde Specialists
Whether you’re looking for soft brightness, lived-in blonde or a complete transformation, our experienced colourists use advanced foiling techniques to create beautiful, natural-looking results.

That also reinforces one of Penny’s biggest points—that clients come because other salons don’t get blondes right.
Bond Builders for Hair Health
We use premium treatments like bond builer to protect and strengthen hair during lightening.
Expert Colour Techniques
Our stylists specialise in foiling, balayage, and foilayage to create seamless, natural results.
Healthy Hair Always Comes First
Every lightening service is planned to achieve the best possible result while protecting your hair’s strength, condition and long-term health.

Multi-Tonal & Personalised Colouring
Options to blend multiple shades for depth, dimension, and a polished finish.
Realistic Consultation & Expectations
We assess your hair’s current condition and provide honest advice on the best approach.
Long-Lasting Results
With expert glossing and toning, our foiling services keep your colour vibrant and fresh for weeks.
Personalised Colour Plans
No two blondes are the same. We’ll recommend the right combination of foils, lightening techniques and toning to suit your hair, lifestyle and maintenance preferences.

Testimonials

I’ve been a client at The Cutting Room for 4 years & I honestly wouldn’t go anywhere else!

When I had my 1st appointment my hair was in pretty crappy condition post a scalp bleach. Cass and the Team managed to get me blonde without jeopardising the condition of my hair. That’s their priority over anything else and you’ll always get honest, professional advice from the Team for what’s best for your hair.

It’s a lovely welcoming, calm space decorated with Penny’s plants and the head massages are to die for.

Cass is a great teacher and invests in training and is always the trailblazer with new innovations.

The Team are all passionate and friendly and I always look forward to relaxing at my appointment. Oh did I mention you can sit back and relax with an after 5pm wine.

Jasmyne Blanch

The Cutting Room at Riverstone are fabulous! I’ve been seeing these wonderfully creative and passionate artists for 10+ years.

Every time without fail, I feel like part of the family when I walk in and I walk out with my hair looking AMAZING!

The fact that I can go as blonde as I do without bleaching is incredible.

I have people stop me to ask where I get my hair done all the time.

The Cutting Room are truly passionate about what they do with the wellbeing of the client first and foremost.

All staff are the perfect mix of professional, personable and friendly.

I will never go anywhere else.

Thank you so much to The Cutting Room.

Katie Davidson

FAQs

How long do foils take?

Timing varies by package. Small foils take around 2–3 hours, while full transformations can take up to 4.5 hours.

Will foils damage my hair?

We use high-quality lightening agents and bond builders to minimise damage and maintain hair health.

How often should I refresh my foils?

Most clients refresh their foils every 8–12 weeks, depending on their hair growth and preference.

Can I go from dark to blonde in one session?

It depends on your hair’s starting condition. Some transformations require multiple sessions for the healthiest results.

What’s the difference between foils and balayage?

Foils create structured, precise highlights from roots to ends, while balayage offers a more blended, natural-looking effect.

The Foiling and Lightening Process

01

Consultation & Customisation

We discuss your goals, assess your hair, and plan the best technique to achieve your desired result. We’ll also provide a detailed quote so you know exactly what to expect.

02

Foil Placement & Application

Whether for soft baby-lights or full head foils, our stylists apply colour strategically to enhance dimension.

03

Processing & Bond Protection

Your lightening service is carefully monitored throughout the process while bond-building treatments help protect your hair’s strength and condition.

04

Gloss & Toning

A gloss or toner is applied to refine the shade and neutralise any unwanted tones.

05

Cut & Styling Finish

We shape your hair with a precision cut and professional styling to enhance your new colour.

06

Aftercare & Maintenance Advice

We’ll recommend the right home care products and maintenance schedule to keep your colour looking fresh, healthy and beautiful between appointments.

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Who is Foiling & Lightening Best For?

Every foiling service is tailored to the individual, but it’s an excellent choice if you:

Want soft, natural-looking highlights or face-framing brightness
Are looking for a brighter blonde or a complete blonde transformation
Want to refresh grown-out foils or balayage
Are transitioning to a lighter colour
Want personalised colour that’s tailored to your hair and lifestyle
Value healthy, beautiful hair and honest professional advice

Pricing

Every service is tailored to your individual hair, so pricing varies depending on your hair length, condition and the result you’re hoping to achieve.

View our latest packages and pricing or book a complimentary consultation for a personalised quote.

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Appointment Length

2 – 4.5 hours

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Maintenance & Aftercare

Beautiful blonde and dimensional colour are an investment. The right home care and maintenance appointments help protect your colour, keep your hair healthy and ensure your foils continue looking fresh between visits.

Every recommendation we make is based on what’s right for your hair – not on selling extra products or services. During your appointment, we’ll explain exactly how to care for your hair at home and recommend a maintenance plan that’s tailored to your hair, lifestyle and colour goals.

Follow Your Personalised Hair Care Plan – We’ll recommend the products and routine best suited to your hair, helping maintain your colour, shine and overall hair health.
Use Purple Shampoo Only When Recommended – Purple shampoo can help maintain blonde tones, but it isn’t suitable for everyone. We’ll advise you if, when and how often you should use it.
Keep Hair Hydrated – Regular deep-conditioning treatments help restore moisture and keep lightened hair soft, strong and healthy.
Protect Against Heat Damage – Always use a heat protectant before blow-drying or styling with hot tools to help preserve your hair’s condition.
Protect Against Sun & Water Damage – UV exposure, chlorine and salt water can affect blonde hair. We’ll recommend the best ways to keep your colour looking its best.
Book Toners & Maintenance Appointments When Needed – Glosses, toners and maintenance appointments help keep your colour fresh while avoiding unnecessary lightening.
Maintain Regular Trims – Regular trims help prevent split ends and keep your hair looking healthy while protecting the overall finish of your colour.

With the right home care and personalised advice, your foils and lightening results will continue looking healthy, vibrant and beautifully maintained long after your appointment.

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