The frequency of highlighting your hair depends on the type of highlights, your natural hair color, hair growth rate, and the look you want to maintain. Here are the general guidelines:

• Foil highlights: Typically need to be refreshed every 6-8 weeks, especially if there is high contrast between your natural hair and the highlights or if you want a crisp, fresh look

• Balayage: This technique allows for a more natural, blended grow-out, so touch-ups can be extended to every 3-4 months (about 12-16 weeks)

• General touch-up frequency: Most people get highlights touched up every 4-6 weeks to keep them looking fresh and avoid noticeable roots, but some can extend to 8-10 weeks depending on hair growth and highlight style

• Root touch-ups: If focusing only on roots, visits every 5-6 weeks are common to blend new growth without over-processing

• Personal variation: Some people get highlights every 2-3 months or even up to 6 months, depending on budget, hair growth, and style preferences

To maintain hair health and color vibrancy, it is recommended to wait at least 6-8 weeks between highlight appointments to minimize damage and incorporate proper hair care routines like deep conditioning

. In summary, a typical schedule is every 6-8 weeks for foil highlights, every 3-4 months for balayage, and generally between 4-10 weeks depending on individual factors and desired look