Highlights & lowlights · Hoover & Birmingham
Highlights & lowlights in Hoover & Birmingham.
The short answer
At Salon 43 One, a full highlight starts at $136, a partial highlight at $116 and accent highlights at $51. Highlights are placed in foils for bright, even lightness from the root, and lowlights add darker pieces back in for depth. Book at 119 in Birmingham or Stadium Trace in Hoover.
Prices are standard cash starting prices. Your stylist confirms the final price before anything starts. See every service.
Starting prices
- Full highlight $136+
- Full highlight with root $153+
- Partial highlight $116+
- Partial highlight with root $141+
- Accent highlights $51+
- Lowlights Ask your stylist
- Toner $26+
Full, partial or accent highlights?
Full highlights brighten your whole head for the most even, noticeable lift. Partial highlights focus on the top and around your face, where light hits most. Accent highlights add a few bright pieces, perfect between bigger appointments or as a first step toward blonde.
Adding a root color evens out regrowth or grey at the same visit.
What lowlights do
Lowlights are pieces colored a little darker than your lightest blonde. They add depth and dimension, soften a look that has gone too bright, and help highlights grow out more naturally. Many guests ask for a mix of highlights and lowlights in one appointment.
Highlights or balayage?
Highlights give a brighter, more uniform result and need regular touch-ups as they grow. Balayage is softer and grows out more gently. Going very light? See blonding. If you are torn, book a free color consultation.
Keeping it bright
Toner fades over time, and warmth can creep back, especially in Alabama humidity. A toner refresh starts at $26 and a gloss at $51, so many guests book one between full highlight appointments.
Where to book
Two salons, one standard.
119 · Birmingham
6801 Cahaba Valley Road, Suite 120
Birmingham, AL 35242
On Highway 119, minutes from Hoover, Inverness and Greystone
4.9 stars from 1,100+ Google reviews
Stadium Trace · Hoover
5872 Elsie Road
Hoover, AL 35244
Near the Hoover Met, minutes from Ross Bridge and Riverchase
5.0 stars from 270+ Google reviews
Open Monday–Friday 8am–8pm and Saturday 9am–3pm. Call 205.968.1620. Our Alabaster salon opens in January 2027.
How much are highlights in Hoover, AL?
A full highlight at Salon 43 One starts at $136, a partial highlight at $116 and accent highlights at $51. Adding a root starts at $153 for full and $141 for partial.
What is the difference between highlights and lowlights?
Highlights are lighter than your base color and add brightness. Lowlights are darker and add depth. Many guests get both for natural-looking dimension.
How often should I get highlights?
It depends on how fast your hair grows and how much contrast you have with your natural color. Your stylist will suggest a schedule, and a toner between visits keeps the tone fresh.
What is the difference between highlights and balayage?
Highlights are placed in foils for bright, even lightness from the root. Balayage is painted by hand for a softer, blended grow-out.
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Before you book
Our hair salon policies
Cancellations and no-shows
A card is required to reserve color appointments. Please give 48 hours’ notice to cancel. Late cancellations are charged half the service price, and cancellations or no-shows within 24 hours are charged the full price. Running more than 15 minutes late? Please call us.
Returns and exchanges
Products can be exchanged or returned for store credit within 10 days.
Client satisfaction
If something isn’t right, let us know within 48 hours and we’ll schedule a complimentary correction with your stylist.