Highlights & Advanced Foiling Education
Learn Highlights in London – Take your colour skills to the next level.
Highlights are one of the most in-demand salon services. Mastering them gives you confidence, control, and creativity behind the chair. At SLATE London Hair Academy, we teach modern, salon-relevant highlight techniques designed for all levels.
Whether you are a beginner learning foil placement for the first time, or an experienced colourist looking to refine your speed and blending, we have a course format to suit you.
What you will learn:
Regardless of which format you choose, our education focuses on clarity, technique, and real salon results.
– Sectioning Patterns: Learn logical patterns for modern, consistent highlights.
– Foil Control: Master lock-in techniques to prevent slipping and bleeding.
– Placement Mastery: From full-head impact to soft, lived-in partials.
– Toning & Blending: How to achieve seamless root melts and bright, clean blondes.
– Speed & Efficiency: Commercial techniques to maximize your salon revenue.
Choose Your Learning Path
1. Short Term (1 or 2 Days) Ideal for qualified stylists who want to refresh their skills or learn a specific new technique (e.g., “Face Framing” or “Speed Foiling”). View Short Term Availability >
2. The Complete Journey (26-Week Diploma) Our “Salon Ready” Course. This is our most comprehensive training for those who want to master everything. You will learn highlighting as part of a full cut & colour syllabus, taking you from foundation to salon floor ready. View 26-Week Course Details >
3. Private Tuition (One-on-One) Struggling with placement? Want to master “babylights” without the pressure of a group? Book a private educator for 100% focus on your technique. Book Private Tuition >
4. For Salons (Bespoke Group) Train your entire team on consistent foil patterns and modern toning. We tailor the day to your salon’s specific needs. Enquire for Groups >
