Hand-placed foil highlights by master colorist Ilona add brightness, dimension, and effortless radiance to any hair type. Whether you want a subtle refresh or a full head of luminous color, every highlighting service at IlonaR Style is custom-designed just for you.
Highlighting is one of the most effective ways to add brightness, contrast, and life to your hair. At IlonaR Style in Marina del Rey, Ilona uses hand-placed foil techniques to create dimension that looks natural and moves beautifully. From baby lights to full highlights, every service is tailored to your skin tone, base color, and desired result.
Our highlight menu includes partial highlights, full highlights, baby lights, and combination services that pair highlighting with a color touch-up or full color. Whether you are working with fine hair that needs brightness or thicker hair that needs contrast and movement, we customize the placement, tone, and technique to suit your specific hair goals. Clients travel from Santa Monica, Venice, Culver City, and across the West LA area to experience the difference that truly personalized color work makes.
Highlighting at IlonaR Style starts at $150 and pricing varies based on hair length, thickness, and the scope of the service. During your consultation, Ilona will walk you through options and provide a clear quote so you always know what to expect before any work begins.
From a brightening partial highlight to a full transformation, explore the highlighting options available at IlonaR Style.
A partial highlight focuses brightness around the face, crown, and top sections for a natural, sun-kissed look. Perfect for maintaining existing color or adding dimension without a full commitment. Ideal for first-time highlight clients.
A full highlight covers every section of the hair for maximum brightness and dimension from root to tip. This service is ideal for clients who want a complete color refresh, a dramatic lightening effect, or an all-over luminous look.
Baby lights use very fine foil sections to create the most natural, delicate highlight pattern. The result mimics the soft, scattered brightness of natural childhood hair and blends seamlessly for effortless grow-out.
Combine a partial highlight with a base color service for a complete, multi-dimensional result. This combination gives you brightness on top with a rich, blended base for a finished, polished look.
A full highlight paired with an all-over color service delivers a seamless, salon-fresh result from root to tip. This is the most comprehensive highlighting experience for a total hair transformation.
After lightening, a custom gloss or toner is applied to refine the final shade. Toning eliminates brassiness, adds shine, and perfects the tone for a cooler platinum, warm golden blonde, or soft champagne finish.
A great highlighting service is about more than technique. Here is a step-by-step look at the IlonaR Style experience from your first conversation to your finished look.
Every appointment begins with a thorough consultation. Ilona will assess your current hair color, condition, and growth pattern, then discuss your inspiration photos, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences. Together you will agree on the highlight placement, tone, and technique that fits your goals and budget. There are no surprises at IlonaR Style.
Ilona hand-places each foil section with precision, working through your hair methodically to ensure even coverage and seamless blending. Professional-grade lightener is applied and processed to the perfect level, then a custom gloss or toner is applied to refine your final shade. Throughout the process your hair health is always the top priority.
After rinsing and toning, your hair is styled with a professional blowout so you leave the salon looking and feeling your best. Ilona will walk you through a personalized home-care routine and recommend the right products to maintain your color and keep your hair healthy between visits. You will leave with a plan, not just a style.
Ilona brings years of focused training in advanced foil work, balayage, and blonding. Her technical precision and color theory knowledge ensure your highlights look intentional, dimensional, and flattering from every angle.
No two highlight services at IlonaR Style are the same. Every placement decision is made with your specific face shape, skin tone, hair texture, and lifestyle in mind so the finished result looks uniquely yours.
We use professional-grade lighteners and bond-building treatments that protect hair integrity during the lifting process. Your hair leaves the salon stronger, shinier, and more manageable than when you arrived.
We believe you should never be surprised by your bill. Ilona provides a clear, honest quote after your consultation so you can make confident decisions about your service. Highlighting starts at $150.
IlonaR Style is a boutique salon where you receive undivided attention in a calm, comfortable environment. Clients from across the West LA area consistently describe their visits as the best part of their week.
Highlighting
Clients from Marina del Rey, Santa Monica, Venice, and across West LA trust Ilona to deliver highlight results that look beautiful and last.
Common questions about highlights at IlonaR Style in Marina del Rey, answered honestly.
The length of your appointment depends on the service and your hair. A partial highlight typically takes 2 to 2.5 hours from consultation to blowout. A full highlight or a combined highlight and color service can take 3 to 4 hours or more for longer, thicker hair. Ilona will give you a realistic time estimate at the start of your visit so you can plan your day.
Highlighting services at IlonaR Style start at $150. Final pricing depends on your hair length, thickness, and the specific service you choose. A partial highlight is priced lower than a full highlight, and combination services that include a base color or toner are priced accordingly. Your exact quote will be provided during your consultation before any service begins.
Foil highlights are a permanent lightening service, which means the highlighted strands themselves do not fade back. However, your roots will grow in over time. Most clients return every 8 to 12 weeks for a refresh, touch-up, or partial highlight to maintain their look. Ilona will recommend a maintenance schedule based on how quickly your hair grows and how much contrast you prefer between your base and highlights.
Arrive with clean, dry hair for the best results. Avoid applying heavy oils or styling products the day of your appointment. If you have inspiration photos, bring them or have them ready on your phone. Let Ilona know about any previous chemical services, especially bleach or box dye, as this affects how your hair will respond to lightener. The more information you share during the consultation, the better Ilona can tailor your service.
Any lightening service involves some level of chemical processing, but at IlonaR Style we take every precaution to minimize damage. Ilona uses professional-grade products and bond-building treatments that work during the lightening process to protect and reinforce the hair structure. She also conducts a thorough consultation to assess your hair's condition before recommending a service level that is appropriate and achievable in a single visit without compromising your hair's integrity.
Clients travel to IlonaR Style from across the area. We proudly welcome guests from these nearby communities:
Ready to book your highlighting appointment at IlonaR Style in Marina del Rey? Call us, visit us, or book online. We look forward to helping you achieve your perfect color.
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Book your highlighting appointment at IlonaR Style in Marina del Rey and experience what expert, personalized color work can do for your look and your confidence.