Highlights planned for real life, not just the day you leave the salon
A thoughtful approach to highlights, designed to grow out softly and feel easy to live with.
Why highlights sometimes feel “off ” a few weeks later
Sometimes the colour looks great on the day, but a few weeks later the tone shifts, the blend feels sharper, or the regrowth catches your eye more than it should. That usually happens when highlights are planned for the appointment itself, not for how your hair actually grows and settles over time.
​We take a slower, more considered approach. Placement, tone, and strength are chosen with grow out in mind, so your highlights soften naturally and still feel intentional as your hair changes.
How we plan highlights
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This approach works best for clients who value longevity, hair health, and a more natural finish over quick fixes.
We start with a proper consultation. We look at your hair history, what your hair can comfortably handle, and how often you realistically want to be in the salon.
Then we plan placement and tone around grow out. That means softer transitions, considered strength, and colour choices that age well instead of needing constant correction. The goal is a result that still feels balanced and easy weeks later, without constant corrections.
What we prioritise
We prioritise healthy hair, thoughtful placement, and colour that still looks good between visits.
We aim for highlights that blend softly, suit your natural base, and grow out in a way that feels intentional.
You should feel like your colour fits your life, not like you need to manage it.
What we don’t
We don’t aim for the lightest possible result in one visit.
We don’t chase trends that need constant correction.
We don’t prioritise speed or price over hair health and long term wear.
Good colour should feel calm, not like something you have to manage.
The studio behind the approach
Established in 2012. Decades of experience, with colour and hair condition as the priority.
Estilo is a hair studio for clients who value considered colour and long-term hair health. Our focus is on highlights that grow out softly, feel balanced, and don’t require constant fixing to look good.
Our team stays up to date through ongoing training and a technical approach to colour. We work exclusively with Davines in salon, because hair integrity and performance matter just as much as the final shade.
The team you’ll be working with
Warm, experienced, and detail focused, with a shared approach to healthy colour.
Your first appointment, step by step
First, we talk through your hair history, your current colour, and how you want your highlights to grow out over time.
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Then we agree on a plan that feels realistic for your hair and your lifestyle, including how often you want to maintain it.
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You leave with clarity, not guesswork. You’ll understand the plan, the timing, and how to keep your hair feeling good after your appointment.​
What Our Clients Say After Their Appointment
"Warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Fantastic colour and cut. Left the salon feeling like a new woman!"
You’ll feel comfortable here if
You want colour that fits into your real life, not just the appointment itself.
You care about hair condition and a softer, more natural blend.
You want a plan that makes grow out feel easier, not stressful.
This may not suit you if
You want the lightest possible result in one visit.
You prefer quick fixes or trend driven colour that needs constant correction.
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Price is the main priority rather than hair health and long term wear.
This approach isn’t about dramatic change in one visit. It’s about colour that fits into real life.
Good colour should feel calm, not like something you have to manage.
Book your highlights consultation
If you want highlights that grow out softly and still feel good weeks later, the next step is a consultation. We take the time to plan your colour properly before anything is applied.