How Often Can I get Highlights?

Written By Alexander Schubert

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered “Is it too soon for highlights again?” — you’re not alone. As a hairstylist working with blondes, brunettes, and everyone in between at PYT Studios in Saskatoon, this is one of the most common questions I get in the chair.

Highlights can completely transform your hair, add brightness, dimension, and that effortless lived-in glow — but timing matters. Let’s break down how often you can safely get highlights, what factors affect your schedule, and how to keep your hair colour looking fresh and healthy between appointments.

The Short Answer: How Often Can I Get Highlights?

For most people, highlights are best refreshed every 8–12 weeks.

However, this is not a one-size-fits-all answer. Your ideal timeline depends on:

  • Your natural hair colour

  • Whether you’re blonde or going lighter

  • The type of foils or technique used

  • Your haircut or trim schedule

  • Your hair’s overall health

As Alexander Schubert of Chez Schubert, my approach is always customized — because your hair goals and lifestyle matter just as much as your colour.

Factors That Determine Highlight Timing

1. Your Starting Hair Colour

Darker hair lifting to blonde usually requires more care and spacing between appointments. If your hair colour is naturally light, you may be able to get highlights more frequently without compromising hair health.

2. Blonde vs. High-Contrast Highlights

Soft, blended blondes and lived-in looks grow out more gracefully, meaning you can go longer between appointments. High-contrast highlights or bright blonde foils often need maintenance sooner.

3. Your Hair Cut and Trim Schedule

If you’re regularly getting a hair cut or trim, your highlights may stay looking fresher longer. Removing dry or over-processed ends helps maintain shine and structure.

4. Hair Health & Condition

Healthy hair can handle more frequent highlighting. If your hair is dry or fragile, spacing appointments further apart is key. At Chez Schubert, preserving hair integrity always comes first.

Can I Get Highlights Too Often?

Yes — and this is where professional guidance matters.

Over-highlighting can lead to:

  • Breakage

  • Dull or brassy blonde tones

  • Loss of shine

  • Weakened hair structure

A skilled hairstylist will rotate placement, use strategic foils, and recommend toners, trims, or glosses in between full highlight services to keep your hair looking its best without overdoing it.

How to Extend the Life of Your Highlights

If you want to stretch time between appointments at PYT Studios, here’s what helps:

  • Use salon-quality shampoo for coloured hair

  • Limit heat styling

  • Book regular trims instead of full highlight refreshes

  • Consider partial highlights or face-framing foils

  • Follow professional at-home care advice

Small maintenance steps can make a big difference in how long your highlights stay bright and blended.

Highlights in Saskatoon: A Personalized Approach

Every head of hair is different — and that’s why I never rush colour services. As a Saskatoon hairstylist operating out of PYT Studios, I focus on customized blonde and highlight plans that suit your hair, lifestyle, and long-term goals.

Whether you’re going lighter for the first time, maintaining your blonde, or just curious about timing your next appointment, I’m always happy to guide you through the process.

Book Your Highlight Consultation

If you’re ready to refresh your hair colour, book a consultation with Alexander Schubert at Chez Schubert inside PYT Studios in Saskatoon. Together, we’ll create a highlight schedule that keeps your hair healthy, dimensional, and effortlessly beautiful.

✨ Great hair isn’t about how often you come in — it’s about coming in at the right time.

Alexander Schubert