After highlights in Brunswick? KOHORT Studio is at 234 Bridge Road, Richmond, about fifteen to twenty minutes south through Fitzroy. Our independent colourists hand-place every foil, run a bond builder through the lift, and tone to finish. You pick the colourist who suits your hair and book her directly, not a booking system that assigns you whoever is free.

Brunswick has a particular take on colour

Sydney Road and Lygon Street are not exactly the parts of Melbourne where people want to look overdone. Brunswick clients tend to want highlights that read natural, colour that adds dimension without shouting about itself. That is actually harder to achieve than a full bleach job. It requires careful weaving, deliberate placement around the face, and a toner that lands somewhere specific rather than defaulting to whatever comes off the lightener.

Foils are the right tool for that kind of work. Unlike balayage, which is painted freehand across the surface, foils wrap each section in heat-trapping foil so the lift goes brighter and closer to the root. You can dial in exactly where the brightness sits and exactly how it frames the face. A good set of foils on the right base reads like your hair in good sunlight, which is the whole point.

What highlights look like at KOHORT

Your colourist starts by actually looking at your hair: what is on it, how much lift it has already, what your colour history is, and how you want to maintain it. If there is mineral buildup from hard water or residue from box dye, she will run L'Oreal Metal Detox through it before the foils go in. That pre-treatment makes the lift come up evenly rather than streaky or unpredictable.

Olaplex or K18 goes through the lightener to support the bond during the lift. Once you are at the right level, she rinses and tones. Toning is where a lot of salons cut corners by rushing it, and it is also what separates highlights that look crisp and intentional from ones that go orange or yellow within a few weeks. We use Kerastase Blond Absolu or a Wella toner depending on the target shade, and we actually sit it until it lands where it should. A gloss finishes it if the hair wants more shine.

The highlights service page has the full breakdown of what is included.

Full head or half head from Brunswick

Most Brunswick clients who are after that natural, lived-in brightness are well served by a half head. Foils through the top and sides, toned and finished, gives you the dimension that reads on the hair you actually see. It is also a reasonable appointment time and cost if you are coming in from the inner north and want to be efficient about it.

A full head is the call if you wear your hair up regularly or want the kind of all-over brightness that shows even when it is tied back. Your colourist will give you an honest recommendation at the consult based on your hair and your goal. She is not going to push you to a full head if a half head is genuinely what you need.

Getting to KOHORT from Brunswick

Brunswick is inner north Melbourne, and Richmond is inner east. The most direct route comes down through Fitzroy and Collingwood to get onto the Richmond side of the city. By car, most Brunswick clients are at 234 Bridge Road in fifteen to twenty minutes depending on traffic. Jewell Station and Brunswick Station are both on the Upfield line, which you can connect from into the city, then out to Richmond Station on a separate line. Richmond Station is a short walk from our door. We also see a lot of clients from Fitzroy making the same southbound trip, and from Northcote further up High Street. If you are driving, metered street parking is available on Bridge Road and the side streets nearby.

Which KOHORT stylist does highlights for Brunswick clients

Sheridan is our lived-in colour and blonde specialist. Her approach to highlights is exactly what most Brunswick clients are after: brightness that reads natural, grows out softly, and does not require a rigid refresh schedule to stay looking intentional. She books directly through her page and works with clients who have a clear reference or just a general direction in mind. The full team page is worth a look before you commit if you want to compare styles.

Highlights pricing and timing from Brunswick

Half head foils at KOHORT start from around the mid-$200s, with a full head more depending on length, density, and colour history. If you are adding a treatment, toner or cut, that affects the final number. Your colourist confirms the price at your consult before anything starts. Budget around two and a half to four hours for a full colour appointment. We take card, EFTPOS and Afterpay, so there is no awkward moment at the desk at the end.

Frequently asked questions

Is the trip from Brunswick to Richmond worth it for highlights?

A lot of our Brunswick clients think so. The drive is fifteen to twenty minutes on a normal day through Fitzroy and Collingwood, and the difference between a colourist who knows your hair and a revolving door of different stylists adds up over time. Once you have found the right person at KOHORT, you book her directly every visit.

Can I get to KOHORT from Jewell or Brunswick Station?

The Upfield line does not connect directly to Richmond Station, so you will need to change in the city to reach us by train. Driving or rideshare from Brunswick is usually the more straightforward option for a longer appointment. It is fifteen to twenty minutes with reasonable traffic.

What kind of highlights suit a Brunswick style?

Most Brunswick clients want colour that looks natural and lived-in rather than obviously highlighted. That usually means a strategic half head with considered placement around the face and a toner that lands somewhere specific. Sheridan's lived-in approach is a good match for that aesthetic.

What if my hair has been previously coloured or I have box dye?

That is everyday work. Previously coloured hair usually needs a Metal Detox pre-treatment before the foils go in, which evens out the lift so the result comes up consistent. Your colourist will assess at the consult and tell you honestly if it changes the service or timeline.

How often do Brunswick clients refresh their highlights?

Most foil clients refresh every eight to twelve weeks. Clients who want to stretch the time in between often come in for a gloss or toner appointment to keep the tone from going warm without doing the full foil service again.

Foils or balayage: which is right for my hair?

Foils give you brighter, cleaner lift close to the root with a more defined regrowth pattern you top up on a schedule. Balayage is softer, grows out more naturally, and is lower maintenance between appointments. Neither is universally better. Your colourist will look at your hair and your lifestyle and give you an honest answer.

How do I book highlights from Brunswick?

Head to Sheridan's page, have a look at her work, and book through her directly. Or start on meet the team if you want to compare the full team first. Each KOHORT stylist runs her own books, so you are booking the person who will actually do your hair.