Modest

Sounds good if:

• You usually have ½ head highlights/balayage
• You just want a little bit of brightness around your face and where you part your hair.
• You're looking for a budget-friendly way to keep your highlights looking fresh between bigger appointments.
• You don't want obvious regrowth – this one's pretty low-key.
• You just want to blend in some new growth or add a few pops of light around your face.
• You're short on time and need a quick colour boost.

Moderate

Might be for you if:

• You usually have Full head highlights/balayage
• You want a good amount of brightness and dimension through the top part of your hair.
• You're after a versatile look that's not too much, but still makes a difference – it can look noticeable but natural.
• You want to add some movement and texture to your hair.
• You want a colour that lasts a bit longer than just a root touch-up.
• You want highlights on the top and around your face for a good lift, think soft, blended balayage effect with lighter ends.

Maximum

Go for this if:

• You usually have Super blonde highlights/balayage
• You're after a really bright, all-over lighter look – really light blondes.
• You want a big change to your hair colour, possibly aiming for anything close to a platinum blonde look.
• You want most of your hair to be blonde.
• This is the way to go for a complete colour makeover.
• You're wanting to go much lighter all over or fix up a previous colour.