How the technique works
Full highlights are executed with fine, woven foil pieces placed throughout the head - including the underneath and back - to lift hair evenly and build dimension. At Ethos Hair Studio in Venice this approach targets maximum lift across every section, producing a bright, high-impact finish that reads consistently in natural sunlight, studio light, or seaside conditions.
Whether a full highlight is right depends on your base color, hair condition, and tolerance for upkeep. Achieving substantial lift can require longer processing and precise foil placement, so we evaluate prior color history and hair strength during consultation to balance brightness goals with hair health and manageability.
Placement and face framing
Full highlights use fine foils through the top, underneath, and back so dimension appears from every angle. Placement choices - how many face-framing pieces, the density at the crown, and how the back is sectioned - determine whether the overall look reads natural and sun-kissed or high-contrast and fashion-forward.
A full highlight appointment is scheduled for 210 MINUTES to include consultation, foil placement, and processing. Price for this service at our Venice studio is $425; clear communication about desired brightness helps deliver results within the scheduled time and avoids unexpected follow-up sessions.
Maintenance and local climate
Venice's Mediterranean coastal climate affects how highlights age: salt, sun, and ocean air can accelerate brassiness and fading. We plan placement and recommend maintenance strategies that suit an active, beach-oriented lifestyle, whether you need touch-ups before or after a day on Abbot Kinney or regular appointments timed around commutes via Lincoln Boulevard or the E Line.
To fit local schedules we offer early-morning and lunchtime appointments for quick pre- or post-beach touch-ups and for clients commuting between Playa Vista, Culver City, and Santa Monica. A targeted aftercare routine preserves brightness, but exact products and frequency are determined in your consultation.
