Color and highlights serve different requests
Color is listed at $70+ and Highlights at $90+. If you are deciding between them, explain whether you want a broader color change or lighter pieces within your current look. A reference photo is helpful, but it is also useful to point out exactly what attracts you: the overall shade, contrast, placement or softer variation. Ask the salon which menu service is appropriate for the result you are describing.
The starting price is not a quote for every transformation. Hair length, the existing color and the work needed may affect the appointment and final price. If you have a specific goal, discuss it before booking rather than selecting the least expensive menu name. The salon blog’s color-versus-highlights guide offers additional comparisons, while your appointment conversation should focus on what is realistic for your hair and the available service.
Share your hair history before making a plan
Tell the salon about previous salon color, at-home color and other recent hair services. If you are unsure about a product or the date it was used, say so. A photo shows the current appearance but does not explain everything that has been done to your hair. Clear information makes it easier to discuss a suitable service, expectations and the time that may be needed.
For a larger change, ask whether your goal can be discussed within a standard booking or needs more planning first. Do not assume one appointment will reproduce an image exactly. You can also explain what you want to avoid, such as too much contrast or a change that would require more upkeep than you prefer. This turns an inspiration photo into a more practical conversation about the look and its maintenance.
Perms and other services on the color menu
Perm is listed at $90+ under Color Services. It is a separate request from hair color or highlights, so use the specific service name when calling. Describe your current hair, the type of change you have in mind and any previous services. Ask what preparation or consultation is needed before committing to a date, and confirm the price for your request.
If you want a haircut or styled finish as well, discuss that at the same time. Haircuts, Shampoo, Cut & Style and up-dos are listed under Hair Services with their own prices. The presence of these options on the same salon menu does not mean they are automatically included in a color or perm appointment. The haircuts page helps you compare those choices before asking about a combined visit.
Plan for the finish and the upkeep
Consider how you want the color to fit into your routine after the appointment. Tell the salon how often you prefer to return and whether you are comfortable with a noticeable contrast as your hair grows. Ask what maintenance the proposed look would involve and what to request at the next visit. These questions are useful even for a small change, because the initial appearance and the ongoing appointment plan are connected.
Before leaving, ask for care instructions specific to the service you received and when it makes sense to return. If you are preparing for a wedding, trip or other event, give the date when booking and allow the salon to discuss timing. You can browse real hair photos in the gallery to help explain your preferences, then call to confirm availability and the complete appointment rather than relying on a generic online estimate.
