If you are in Fitzroy and after highlights, KOHORT Studio is at 234 Bridge Road, Richmond, about ten minutes away. Our independent colourists place every foil by hand, run a bond builder through the lift, and tone to finish so the result actually matches your reference. You book directly with the colourist who will do your hair, not a front desk that assigns you whoever is free.

Fitzroy has its own idea of what highlights should look like

Brunswick Street, Gertrude Street, Smith Street. Fitzroy has always had a strong visual point of view, and the women here usually do too. They are not asking for highlights that look like highlights. They want colour that looks like light, something dimensional that reads natural in the afternoon sun walking back from Smith Street but has actual brightness when they pull it out of a bun at night. That kind of result is not an accident. It comes from careful weaving, the right amount of foils in the right places, and a toner that is dialled in rather than defaulted.

Foils give you that control. Where balayage paints colour across the surface for a soft, diffused grow-out, foils trap heat around each woven section and drive the lift brighter, cleaner, and closer to the root. If you want definition around the face or consistent brightness all the way through, foils are usually the honest answer over hand-painting alone.

What highlights look like at KOHORT

Your colourist starts by looking at your hair properly: your current colour, what has been on it before, and how much brightness you actually want to maintain. If your hair has had box dye, hard water, or a lot of heat, she will likely run L'Oreal Metal Detox through it first. That pre-treatment pulls out the mineral buildup that makes lift go patchy and uneven, so what you see in the chair is what the colour actually plans to do.

Olaplex or K18 goes through the lightener to support the bond while we brighten. Once you are at the right level, she rinses and tones using something like Kerastase Blond Absolu. Toning is not optional here. It is what turns "lifted" into the actual shade you wanted, whether that is bright cool blonde, a warm honey, or a soft beige. A gloss and a blow-dry finish the appointment.

For more on what is available, the highlights service page has the full picture.

Full head or half head from Fitzroy

A half head takes foils through the top layers and around the face. Those are the sections people actually see, and for most Fitzroy clients who wear their hair down, a half head gives them the refresh they are after without the time or cost of going all the way through. A full head goes through the back and underneath as well, which is the move if you wear your hair up regularly or want consistent brightness from every angle. If you are not sure which one makes sense for your hair, your stylist will tell you straight at the consult. She is not going to push you to a full head you do not need.

Getting to KOHORT from Fitzroy

Fitzroy is about ten minutes from Richmond by car or tram. Coming down Smith Street or Gertrude Street you pick up the route through Collingwood and into Richmond easily. Brunswick Street clients often head through Carlton or Collingwood, then come in along Victoria Street. If you are coming by public transport, Richmond Station is the main stop and is a short walk from 234 Bridge Road. We also see a lot of clients from Fitzroy North and Collingwood who are making the same short trip. Parking is metered along Bridge Road and the side streets nearby.

Which KOHORT stylist does highlights for Fitzroy clients

Sheridan is our lived-in colour and blonde specialist. Her highlight work is built around brightness that grows out naturally, which is exactly what most Fitzroy clients are after. She does not do the kind of highlights that have a hard line at the root six weeks later. Grace works across natural blonde, balayage, and highlights, and is especially good if you are after something on the lighter or more natural end. Both have their own pages with their full work and booking details. The full team page is the place to start if you want to compare styles before you decide.

Highlights pricing and timing from Fitzroy

Half head foils at KOHORT start from around the mid-$200s. A full head is more, and the final number depends on your hair length, density, what has been on it before, and whether you are adding a treatment, toner, or cut. Budget two and a half to four hours in the chair for a full colour appointment. Your stylist confirms the price at your consult before anything starts. We take card, EFTPOS and Afterpay, so there is no guessing at the end of the day.

Frequently asked questions

Do Fitzroy clients need to travel far to get highlights at KOHORT?

Not really. Fitzroy to Richmond is about ten minutes by car or tram through Collingwood. Most clients from Brunswick Street or Gertrude Street factor in the drive the same way they would for any other appointment in the inner east.

Is Smith Street or Brunswick Street close to KOHORT?

Both are in Fitzroy, roughly ten minutes from 234 Bridge Road. The most direct route comes through Collingwood, which is directly between Fitzroy and Richmond. Public transport connects well through Richmond Station.

Foils or balayage: which suits Fitzroy hair more?

Neither is inherently better. Foils give you clean, bright lift close to the root with more predictable regrowth. Balayage is softer and grows out more gradually with less visible contrast. Your colourist will look at your hair and tell you which is going to give the result you actually want.

What if I have box dye or previous colour on my hair?

Highlights over previously coloured hair is straightforward work for us. It usually means a Metal Detox pre-treatment before the lift, so the result comes out even. Your colourist assesses this at the consult and will tell you if it changes the plan.

How often do highlights need refreshing?

Most foil clients come back every eight to twelve weeks. Some Fitzroy clients do a toner or gloss in between to keep the tone from going warm, which extends the life of the colour between full appointments.

Can I book just a consultation first?

Yes. If you are unsure about which service suits your hair or which stylist is the right fit, a consult before the full appointment is a sensible way to start. Book through your chosen stylist's page.

How do I book highlights from Fitzroy?

Pick the colourist whose work looks closest to your goal, then book through her page. Sheridan, Grace, or the full team are your starting points. Each KOHORT stylist manages her own books, so you book the person who will actually do your hair.