Pre-Lighten & Tone Services | Rush Hair & Beauty

What you can expect with a pre-lighten & tone

What you can expect with a pre-lighten & tone

Book an appointment online in three easy steps

Before having your treatment, visit our FAQs page to see if you need to have a skin & patch test

Please arrive at the salon five minutes before your appointment time

You’ll have a consultation with an expert stylist to plan your transformation

We’ll start by sectioning out your hair so we can carefully pre-lighten each area

The lightener is then applied to each section

Relax and unwind while you’re waiting for the treatment to take effect

The lightener is rinsed off and your hair is shampooed

Next it’s time for toner, which will develop for up to 15 minutes, it is then rinsed, shampooed and conditioned

Your stylist will then express-blowdry your new look

Pre-lighten & tone FAQs

Pre-lightening is another name for what we used to call ‘bleaching’. If you want a hair colour more than two shades lighter than it is currently, our stylists will pre-lighten your hair to lighten existing colour and prepare it for the new look.

For this particular treatment, we’ll then apply toner to your hair to achieve the specific colour you want

Pre-lighten & tone is designed to first lighten all of your hair before toner is applied. If you are coming in to top-up and add shine to your current style, a standalone toner treatment is right for you.

You can have your hair pre-lightened if it’s light or dark. Darker hair colour may need more than one pre-lighten appointment to meet your goals, so our stylist will chat with you to make sure your hair is getting the right treatment.

Pre-lighten treatments usually need topping-up every four to six weeks.

Both services involve lightening the hair but they create very different results.

Pre-Lighten + Tone involves bleaching the entire head to remove all pigment before applying a toner to achieve the desired shade. This method is ideal for those who want a uniform shade all over the head

Highlights involve lightening sections of hair using foils, leaving some natural colour in between. This technique creates a more multi-dimensional, blended look that can be soft and subtle or bold and high-contrast.

Caring for blonde hair requires extra attention to maintain its vibrancy, health, and shine. Here are some tips to keep it looking its best:

Protect from the sun and chlorine: UV rays and chlorine can make blonde hair brassy, dry, or even turn it green (in the case of swimming pools). Wear a hat, use UV-protectant hair sprays, and rinse hair with fresh water before and after swimming to minimise damage.
Get Regular Trims: Blonde hair is more prone to split ends and breakage. To keep it looking fresh and healthy, we recommend getting a trim every 6-8 weeks.
Use leave in treatments and oils: To keep hair soft and manageable, apply a leave-in conditioner or a lightweight hair oil (like argan or coconut oil) to the ends. This helps prevent dryness and frizz.
Be Gentle When Brushing: Blonde hair, especially if bleached, is more fragile. Use a wide-tooth comb or a detangling brush, and start from the ends, working your way up to avoid breakage.

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