How lowlights are applied
Classic lowlights use darker shades placed strategically through the hair to create depth and dimension. At Reve Hair Studio South Lamar we apply lowlights either with foils or painted sections, choosing placement to enhance movement and frame. This service is offered as a dedicated session — Starting at $135 — and the standard appointment time is 90 MINUTES.
The stylist’s choices — shade, placement, and whether to foil or paint — depend on your current base color and goals. Clients value precise blending and color vibrancy; our team balances contrast so results read natural in both sun and indoor lighting without overstating the technique.
What to expect during appointment
Your session begins with a consultation to review color history and desired results. Application follows with foiling or hand-painting of darker tones, processing, and finishing steps. As with other color services at our studio, processing may include shampoo, conditioning, toning if needed, and a professional blowout so you leave styled and informed about home care.
Our stylists are known for attention to detail and not rushing the process; clients repeatedly note the careful blending and polish of the finished look. Evening and weekend appointments are popular for after-work schedules, and the South Lamar location is convenient for drivers and CapMetro riders returning from nearby dining or Zilker Park visits.
Maintenance and local factors
Lowlights generally require less frequent touch-ups than high-contrast highlights, but maintenance depends on your natural growth, lifestyle, and how much contrast you choose. Austin’s sunny, active lifestyle and hot, humid summers can affect color longevity, so discussing color-safe home care and sun protection at your appointment helps protect tone and vibrancy between visits.
Book ahead during our busiest season — October through December — when clients often shift to deeper, holiday-ready tones. Our South Lamar studio serves Austin neighborhoods and nearby areas; if you combine an appointment with a trip to Zilker Park or South Congress shopping, allow extra time for consultation and styling when scheduling.
