AUSTIN’S CHOICE FOR HAIR COLOR
You won’t see “and up” pricing on our color services. It’s not extra for a gloss or toner, end color, a shadow root with that balayage or one of those $35-$45 treatments you see at some salons. Everything your hair needs for the look you want is in the price you see, including the tip. It’s all inclusive like a good resort, because we don’t like surprises at check-out and we’re guessing you don’t either.
SESSION LENGTHS FOR COLOR
Color sessions do not include a hair cut. Please call the salon at 512-233-1910 to schedule color and cut in the same visit. Color sessions followed by a cut are shorter because the blow dry is done by the haircutter. Master Stylists working with an assistant have shorter session lengths. Navigate to our Staff Page and click a stylist’s photo for their bio and session pricing.
GLOSS or TONER for repeat clients only – a gloss is a color refresh that doesn’t cover gray or lighten hair. A toner deposits color on previously bleached hair to achieve a different color tonality.
- 1 hr scheduled alone | 30 minutes when followed by cut
SINGLE PROCESS COLOR – More than just root color. This is dimensional color through tonal and level variation, new growth gray coverage, color and ph balancing, and the appropriate treatment. Does not include any foils.
- repeat client – 2 hrs scheduled alone | 1.5 hrs when followed by cut
- new client – 2.5 hrs scheduled alone | 2 hrs when followed by cut
HIGHLIGHTS – lightening in foils. We don’t distinguish between partial and full highlights for your first visit. Your colorist will recommend a session time for repeat visits. (Usually less than your initial visit unless you are blessed with extremely long or thick hair.)
- repeat client – 2.5 hrs scheduled alone | 2 hrs when followed by cut
- new client – 3 hrs scheduled alone | 2.5 hrs when followed by cut
BALAYAGE – hand painted highlights. We don’t distinguish between partial and full balayage for your first visit. Your colorist will recommend a session time for repeat visits. (Usually less than your initial visit unless you are blessed with extremely long or thick hair.)
- repeat client – 3 hrs scheduled alone | 2.5 hrs when followed by cut
- new client – 3.5 hrs scheduled alone | 3 hrs when followed by cut
COLOR & HIGHLIGHTS – add color to your highlights
- repeat client – 3 hrs scheduled alone | 2.5 hrs when followed by cut
- new client – 3.5 hrs scheduled alone | 3 hrs when followed by cut
DOUBLE PROCESS – lightening of ½” to ¾” of new growth down to the scalp on previously lightened hair. For more than ¾” of new growth, or for first time double process from scalp to hair ends, see our Global Blonding service below. Not all colorists do this service. If it’s not listed on a colorist’s bio page they don’t do it.
- repeat client – 3 hrs scheduled alone | 2.5 hrs when followed by cut
- new client – 3.5 hrs scheduled alone | 3 hrs when followed by cut
SPECIALTY COLOR SERVICES
Specialty color services are priced hourly following a 1 hour, pre-paid consultation. The consultation fee is credited toward your service if you schedule within 4 weeks. These services are primarily done by Kris, our owner. Schedule 1 hour consultation online or call the salon at 512-233-1910.
Salt and Pepper Hair ~ Have you heard that gray hair makes men look distinguished and women look old? That doesn’t work for us. Salt and Pepper hair done right, (with fashion and flare), is a statement of confidence and a celebration of where you are in life. This look incorporates your existing greys and whites into a cohesive palette that can be as tame or striking as you care to make it. An added benefit is less frequent trips to the salon, so it’s great if you’re tired of the never ending gray coverage but don’t want to look like you just gave up.
Global Blonding ~ This service is about all things blonde. Not dark roots or lived in looks mind you, we’re talking blonde all over from scalp to ends. Shades can be anything from golden to ash to platinum.
Color Transformation ~ This service is about BIG change. We consider a transformation to be a completely different look on hair that has no significant color issues such as banding, splotchy patches or home/box color that may require corrective procedures. Think transformation when you’re exploring a “new you” or just trying something you’ve never had before.
Color Correction ~ Correction work is about fixing color problems that may have been caused by multiple attempts of different stylists or something you’ve done yourself. If you’re tempted to wear a hat to cover it up, it’s probably a correction. Things we see a lot are uneven color, noticeable banding, splotchy patches, and unintended shades. Some of these fixes don’t take any longer than a single process color, while others can be all day, or multiple visit affairs. Many correction services also involve structural repair and reconditioning of the hair shaft because of all the heat and chemical processing that occurred prior to your visit.
