HIGHLIGHTS & LOWLIGHTS

Ammonia-Free Hair Color

At Apotheca, we believe beautiful hair color should never come at the expense of your hair’s health or the environment. As a premier Aveda salon, we proudly use 100% Vegan Treatment Hair Color, crafted with up to 96% naturally derived, plant-based ingredients like sunflower, castor, and jojoba oils. For guests seeking a gentle approach, two of our signature color lines are completely ammonia-free. Our Enlightenment Blonding system delivers maximum, luminous lift while protecting the hair cuticle, making it the perfect choice for brilliant highlights and balayage. Meanwhile, our ammonia-free Demi-Permanent line provides flawless grey coverage, radiant tonal shifts, and superior, long-lasting shine. Because we prioritize the integrity of your hair, every single color service includes a complimentary Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Treatment, clinically proven to strengthen hair up to 5x and double its natural shine from the inside out.

Highlights and lowlights are the ultimate way to introduce contrast, brightness, and texture to your hair. Using strategic foil placement, our expert colorists can illuminate your face, blend away grays, or create a striking, sun-kissed blonde. Whether you want a subtle whisper of lightness around your face or a dramatic, full-head transformation, our ammonia-free blonding options ensure your hair remains strong and healthy. This category is best for guests looking to add dimension without changing their entire base color.

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Accent Foil

Illuminate your look with our Accent Highlight, a targeted service utilizing up to 20 foils (or 1/3 of the head) to refresh your crown and add instant brightness to your overall style. While your highlights process, indulge in a soothing scalp and neck massage, followed by a tone-refining shine treatment and a Botanical Repair bond-building treatment to restore strength. You will leave the salon with revitalized dimension and a personalized blow-dry lesson.

Partial Foil

Elevate your dimension with a Partial Highlight, utilizing up to 40 foils (or 2/3 of the head) to strategically lighten the hair around your face and crown. Perfect for refreshing existing blonde highlights or adding impactful contrast to an all-over color, this service includes a relaxing scalp massage, a custom tone-refining gloss, and a bond-building treatment. Finish with a personalized blow-dry lesson to perfectly style your brightened locks at home.

Full Foil

Transform your hair completely with our Full Highlight service, featuring up to 60 foils strategically placed throughout your entire head for a stunning, head-turning blonde transformation. As your color develops, unwind with a soothing scalp and neck massage before receiving a custom tone-refining treatment and a strengthening bond-building mask. The experience concludes with a personalized blow-dry lesson to help you maintain your radiant, salon-quality blonde.

FAQ

What is the difference between a partial and full highlight?

A partial highlight focuses on the top half and front of the hair (up to 40 foils), while a full highlight covers the entire head (up to 60 foils) for maximum brightness.

What is an Accent Highlight?

It is a quick, targeted service using up to 20 foils to add a pop of brightness around the face or crown.

How often do I need to maintain my highlights?

Highlights typically require a touch-up every 6 to 8 weeks, depending on your natural hair growth and desired contrast.

Are lowlights the same as highlights?

Lowlights use the same foil technique but involve applying darker color to add depth and contrast, whereas highlights use lightener to add brightness.

Does Aveda lightener cause hair breakage?

Aveda’s Enlightener is formulated with protective plant oils, and we pair it with a bond-building treatment to ensure your hair remains strong and healthy.

What is a tone-refining shine treatment?

Also known as a toner or gloss, it neutralizes unwanted brassy or yellow tones after lightening, leaving the hair shiny and the perfect shade of blonde.

Can I get highlights if my hair is currently dyed dark?

Yes, but it may take multiple sessions to safely lift through dark artificial dye to achieve a bright blonde.

How long does a Full Highlight take?

A full highlight generally takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on hair density and length.

Should I use purple shampoo at home?

Yes, using Aveda’s Botanical Repair purple shampoo once a week helps keep brassiness at bay between salon visits.

Will highlights look natural?

Yes, our expert colorists customize the foil placement and tone to complement your natural base and skin tone perfectly.

Can I heat style my highlighted hair?

Yes, but you should always use a high-quality thermal protectant, like Aveda's Heat Relief, to prevent color fading and damage.

What is the benefit of Aveda's ammonia-free blonding?

It provides maximum lift with minimal swelling of the hair cuticle, resulting in less damage and a healthier shine.

Do highlights cover gray hair?

Highlights blend gray hair beautifully by adding lighter pieces that camouflage the grays, making the grow-out less noticeable.

Can I get both highlights and lowlights at the same time?

Absolutely! Combining both creates a beautiful, multi-dimensional look with rich contrast.

How do I keep my blonde looking shiny? Regular salon glosses, using Botaincal Repair Flash Treatment & Miraculous Oil at home, and minimizing heat styling will keep your blonde luminous.

Ammonia-Free Hair Color