Your everyday part
Show how you normally part your hair and where you want lighter pieces to be visible. If you change your part often, include that detail in the conversation.
Hair guide · Foster City
Partial or full highlights?
Think about placement.
Partial highlights usually focus on selected areas; full highlights cover areas more widely around the head. The exact placement varies by service. Use this comparison to discuss the result you want and confirm the options available at Bliss & Blade.
Discuss your appointment
Where do you want
to see brightness?
The choice concerns coverage and placement, not simply how light the finished hair will be. Describe the sections you want highlighted and the contrast you want to keep.
Hair worn up
If you regularly wear a ponytail or bun, show the underside and the areas around your hairline that become visible. Ask how each proposed placement would look with your hair up.
An overall change
If your goal includes brightness around the back and underneath, ask about broader placement. “Full” does not mean every strand will be colored or guarantee a specific shade.
Before your
appointment.
Use these details to plan your visit and discuss your preferences with the salon.
Bring more than one angle
Choose references showing the front and back. A front-facing photo alone may not explain how much brightness you want elsewhere.
Explain existing highlights
Share when they were last done and what you like about the current distribution. Ask whether the next appointment should maintain or change that pattern.
Confirm the service description
Ask which areas are included, whether toning and styling are included, and the estimated time and total price before booking.
Your time is waiting
Ready for a little
you time?
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll help you find the right service and appointment time.
Book an appointmentFrequently asked questions
A few things
to know.
Answers to help you plan your visit to Bliss & Blade.
Are partial highlights always subtle?
No. Visible contrast also depends on the placement, starting color and chosen shade. Explain how bold or soft you want the result to look.
Does full mean I will become blonde?
No. It describes a broader distribution of highlights. Discuss the desired shade and what is achievable from your current hair.
Is partial always the right maintenance booking?
The right next step depends on your previous placement and present goal. Confirm the booking with the salon rather than assuming a fixed sequence.
Which option is offered at Bliss & Blade?
Highlights are listed among the salon’s services. Call to confirm the partial or full placement request and the appropriate menu option before reserving.
Visit Bliss & Blade
A little time
for yourself.
Walk-ins are welcome. Open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free parking is available for clients.
969H Edgewater BlvdFoster City, CA 94404