Free highlights in Gramercy, Manhattan
Gramercy, Union Square, and the East Village: salons here regularly need models for training.
Foil highlights and babylights take practice. Colorists post sessions when they need models — often free or for a product fee.
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Free highlights around New York
Questions about free highlights
Why would a salon do my hair for free?
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Stylists in training need real people to practice on before they work with paying clients. Salons and beauty schools run model sessions so apprentices can build skills and portfolios — you get the service free or at a big discount.
How do I book a model session?
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Open a session, tap Message, and introduce yourself with a recent photo of your hair. The stylist will confirm the time and any requirements.
Who does the work?
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Apprentices, assistants, and beauty-school students — usually supervised by an educator or senior stylist who checks the result.