Short answer: choose highlights for lighter, brighter dimension, balayage for a soft, hand-painted blend that grows out gently, and full colour to change or cover your whole base shade evenly.
At Hairmasters Hair Salon in Mississauga, a colourist reviews your current colour, hair condition and the result you want before recommending the right service.
Highlights vs Balayage vs Full Colour: What Is the Difference?
All three are hair colour services, but they create very different results and need different upkeep. This is how they compare:
| Highlights | Balayage | Full Colour | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Lightens selected strands for brighter dimension | Hand-paints colour for a soft, blended, lived-in look | Colours the whole head one even shade |
| Look | Defined, bright contrast | Natural, sun-kissed gradation | Solid, uniform colour |
| Grow-out | Regrowth can show at the root over time | Typically the softest grow-out | Regrowth line is usually the most visible |
| Best for | Adding light and movement | Low-maintenance dimension | Covering grey or changing your base shade |
Learn more about our hair colour services in Mississauga and our balayage service. New to balayage? Read what balayage is and who it suits, or see how balayage compares to ombré.
Which Hair Colour Service Is Right for You?
Choose highlights if…
You want brighter pieces, more contrast and a polished, defined finish.
Choose balayage if…
You want a natural blend, softer roots and fewer salon visits between refreshes.
Choose full colour if…
You want an even shade, grey coverage or a clear change from your current colour.
Not sure? Bring photos of colours you like and of colours you do not. If your current colour is uneven or not what you wanted, our colour correction service may be the right starting point.
Real Hair Colour Results at Hairmasters in Mississauga
These are real Hairmasters clients photographed after their appointments at our Mississauga salon. Tap any photo to view it larger.
Highlights, Colour & Cut
A long, layered haircut combined with highlights and colour, completed in one visit at our Rockwood Mall salon.
- Long layered cut with movement through the length
- Highlights placed from the root through the ends
- Clear contrast between the darker base and the lighter strands
Colour & Professional Blow Dry
Colour and styling can be combined in the same appointment, so you leave with the finished look.
- Rich brunette colour with soft warm tones that catch the light
- Voluminous, bouncy blow dry with curled ends
- Colour and styling completed together
Explore our hair styling and haircut services.
Can You Get Colour, Highlights and a Haircut in One Appointment?
Yes. Hairmasters Hair Salon offers colour, highlights, haircuts and blow dry, and they can be booked together. A combined visit takes longer than a single service, so tell us everything you want when you call or text and we will plan your time accordingly.
How Much Does Hair Colour Cost in Mississauga?
Hair colour pricing depends on your hair length and density, your starting colour, and how much lightening, toning or correction is involved. Highlights, balayage and colour correction generally take more time than a single all-over colour.
Call or text for an estimate based on your hair.
What Happens During a Hair Colour Consultation?
- Review your current colour — natural shade, previous colour and any regrowth.
- Check hair condition — to confirm your hair can take the service you want.
- Talk about your goal — photos help, including colours you do not want.
- Recommend a service — highlights, balayage, full colour or correction.
- Confirm time and price — so there are no surprises on the day.
Hair Colour Near You on Dixie Road in Mississauga
Hairmasters Hair Salon is located inside Rockwood Mall at 4141 Dixie Road in Mississauga, with free parking at the door. Clients visit us from Cooksville, the Eglinton corridor, Heartland and Etobicoke.
Hairmasters Hair Salon
📍 4141 Dixie Rd, Unit 7 (Rockwood Mall), Mississauga, ON L4W 1V5
📞 905-625-6660 (call or text to book)
✉️ hairmastersmississauga@gmail.com
🕑 Mon–Fri 9:00–20:00 · Sat 8:30–17:00 · Sun closed
Hair Colour FAQ
Should I get highlights, balayage or full colour?
Choose highlights for lighter, brighter dimension, balayage for a soft, hand-painted look that grows out gently, and full colour to change or cover your whole base shade evenly. A consultation at Hairmasters helps the colourist match the service to your current colour, hair condition and goal.
What is the difference between balayage and highlights?
Highlights are usually woven in sections and placed to lighten strands from root to end for a brighter, more defined result. Balayage is painted by hand for a softer, more blended, lived-in look, typically with a gentler grow-out line.
Can I get a haircut and colour at the same appointment?
Yes. At Hairmasters Hair Salon in Mississauga, you can combine colour with a haircut and a professional blow dry in one visit. Mention everything you want when you call or text so we can plan the right amount of time.
How much do highlights cost in Mississauga?
The price depends on hair length, density, your starting colour and how much lightening or toning is needed, so it is confirmed at your consultation. Call or text Hairmasters at 905-625-6660 for an estimate based on your hair.
How long does a hair colour appointment take?
A single-process colour is usually quicker than highlights, balayage or colour correction, which need more time for application, processing and toning. Your colourist can give you a realistic time estimate when you book.
Which hair colour is easier to maintain?
Soft, blended colour such as balayage typically shows less obvious regrowth than a single all-over colour, so it can need fewer touch-ups. How often you refresh also depends on how fast your hair grows and how different the colour is from your natural shade.
Can colour be corrected if I am unhappy with my current shade?
Often, yes. Hairmasters offers colour correction for results that are uneven, too dark, too light or not the shade you wanted. The plan depends on your hair’s history and condition, so a consultation comes first.
Where can I get highlights near Dixie Road in Mississauga?
Hairmasters Hair Salon is inside Rockwood Mall at 4141 Dixie Rd, Unit 7, Mississauga, ON L4W 1V5, with free parking. Call or text 905-625-6660 to book.
Book Your Hair Colour in Mississauga
Call or text us to book your colour consultation or ask any questions.