Roots growing in. Brass starting to show. That’s your sign.

This client came in with old babylights that had lost their magic — some shadow root, a little balayage mixed in, and colour that had flattened over time. What she needed wasn’t a dramatic overhaul. She needed a skilled refresh: taking the babylights higher, toning the hair, and finishing with a colour gloss to bring everything back to life.

The result? No harsh lines. No stripes. Just seamless, natural-looking colour that melts right into the roots — exactly what great babylights should do.

Watch the Transformation

What Is a Babylights Refresh?

Babylights don’t last forever — and that’s okay. Over time, your roots grow in, the lighter sections can lose their brightness, and the overall effect can start to look a little disconnected. A refresh brings it all back.

In this client’s case, we took the babylights higher to reconnect with her root growth, toned the hair to eliminate brassiness, and applied a colour gloss for shine and dimension. The key to a great refresh is understanding the hair’s history and working with it — not against it.

What Makes Babylights Different?

Unlike traditional highlights or balayage, babylights use ultra-fine sections of hair — the thinnest possible — to create colour so delicate it looks completely natural. The name comes from the fine, wispy highlights babies are born with. The goal is luminosity without contrast, brightness without drama.

They’re ideal for clients who want a natural result that no one can quite put their finger on, have fine or thin hair and want to avoid chunky highlights, are looking for a low-maintenance colour that grows out gracefully, or want to add dimension without making a drastic change.

Babylights + Colour Gloss: The Perfect Pairing

One of our favourite finishing touches after a babylights service is a colour gloss. A gloss seals the hair cuticle, adds an incredible shine, and allows us to fine-tune the tone — whether that means cooler, ashier, or warmer. It takes a good result and makes it exceptional.

Ready to Freshen Up Your Babylights?

If your colour is starting to look a little tired, it might be time for a refresh. Our colourists specialize in babylights and will assess your hair’s history during a complimentary consultation before touching anything.

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📍 Matthew Jonathan Salon — 65 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville

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