Best Partial Highlights & Face Frame Highlights in Houston TX

Tired of your hair looking flat and one-dimensional the second Houston’s gray winter skies (or brutal summer glare) hit? That’s where the magic of partial highlights and face frame highlights in Houston TX comes in. At Marbella Salon on Westheimer, we’ve turned thousands of “meh” brunettes, blondes, and redheads into “wait, did she just get back from vacation?” glow-ups — all without the time, cost, or grow-out drama of full highlights.



This is the low-commitment, high-impact color everyone’s secretly obsessed with. Just the top and sides, or a brightening money-piece around your face. Think instant lift, Zoom-call brightness, and hair that photographs like you have a ring light glued to your head. And the best part? It grows out soft and pretty instead of screaming “roots!” after four weeks.

Best Partial Highlights in Houston TX – The Smart Way to Add Dimension

Full highlights take four hours and a second mortgage. Partial highlights? 90–120 minutes and you’re out the door with sun-kissed pieces that make your whole head look lighter, even though we only touched half of it. We place them strategically around the crown, part line, and ends so when you throw it in a ponytail at the gym or a messy bun for brunch at Common Bond, it still looks intentional.


Reddit’s r/HoustonBeauty has a running thread titled “Best place for partial highlights that don’t look stripy?” — guess whose name comes up first? One user wrote last month: “Went to Marbella for partial balayage highlights after a botched full set somewhere else. They fixed the brass, added brightness in exactly the right spots, and I’m on week 10 with zero harsh lines. I’m never going full again.” That post has 87 comments of people tagging friends. We blushed.


Face Frame Highlights in Houston TX – The Ultimate Glow-Up Shortcut

Want the biggest bang for your buck? Get yourself some face frame highlights in Houston TX. We paint brighter pieces just around your face and parting — literally the parts cameras and people actually see. It’s like contouring, but for your hair. Suddenly your skin looks brighter, your eyes pop, and you can get away with zero makeup on a Target run.


One of our favorites: the “Tiktok money piece.” Thick, bold face-framing streaks that look expensive as hell. Another favorite: the subtle babylight version that just softly kisses your cheekbones. We do both, and everything in between.


A Rice University student came in before sorority recruitment with dull dark blonde hair. We did a soft face frame and partial highlights. She texted us a week later: “I’ve never gotten so many compliments in my life. Also I made top house. You’re basically my good luck charm now.” We took that win.


Best Highlights in Houston TX That Actually Grow Out Gracefully

Houston humidity + hard water = color that turns brassy or fades weird fast. Not on our watch. We use only low-ammonia or ammonia-free lighteners, custom toners mixed in-salon (never the pre-mixed stuff that goes green), and we finish every service with a bond builder so your hair stays healthy enough to hold the color longer.


Maintenance? Touch-ups every 10–16 weeks instead of every 6 like full highlights. Your wallet and your schedule just said thank you.


Best Hair Color Highlights in Houston TX for Every Base & Budget

  • Brunette who wants caramel ribbons? Done.
  • Blonde who’s scared of going too light? We’ll keep it soft and natural.
  • Redhead who wants copper pops? Let’s go.
  • Gray blending without full coverage? Partial highlights are literally made for this.



We also do same-day color + cut + blowout packages so you leave looking like you spent the whole day at the salon (without actually having to). Learn more about Best Short Hair Stylist in Houston – Precision Pixie & Bob Experts


FAQs About Partial & Face Frame Highlights in Houston TX at Marbella


How long do the best partial highlights in Houston TX last?

10–16 weeks before you need a touch-up, but they still look good way past that because we paint them to blend.


Are face frame highlights in Houston TX damaging?

Less than full highlights! We’re only lifting the front pieces and we load them with Olaplex or K18. Most clients say their hair feels better after.


Can I do partial highlights the same day as a Brazilian blowout or keratin treatment Houston?

Yes! We do that combo weekly. Color first, smoothing second — wake up with bright, glossy, frizz-free hair.


How much are the best face frame highlights in Houston TX at Marbella?

Face frame starts at $120–$180, partial highlights $195–$295 depending on length and how much we’re doing. Way cheaper than full and twice the impact.


Do you fix orange or brassy highlights from other salons?

All day every day. Bring us your hair crimes — we love a redemption story.

Ready to brighten up your whole face (and mood) without the full commitment? Text 713-523-6905 or book online. Your glow-up is 90 minutes away.