What the service includes
This service covers an all-over color refresh from root to tip combined with a finished haircut. Every appointment includes a consultation, shampoo, and professional styling so you leave with a cohesive color and a shaped cut. Pricing for the service starts at $245; the final price depends on hair length, density, and any additional corrective work identified in consultation.
Clients come for reliable color, accurate matching, and a haircut that complements the new tone. Our team focuses on restoring vibrancy and balance rather than dramatic technique changes, which is why many people choose this option when they want consistent color maintenance or to remove obvious root contrast while keeping a polished shape.
How color and cut combine
A haircut changes silhouette and movement, which affects how color reads in daylight and in photos. During the appointment, your stylist considers how the fresh all-over shade will fall around layers, face-framing sections, and lengths. That joint decision shapes the final look and makes color upkeep easier—clients report better blend and longer-lasting satisfaction when color and shape are planned together.
Seasonal timing matters: fall and early winter are our busiest months (September, October, December) as people update tone for cooler light and holiday photos. Austin’s active outdoor lifestyle—Zilker Park hangouts, Barton Springs dips, strong sun—also influences how often color needs refreshing and which aftercare products your stylist will recommend to protect tone.
Preparing for your appointment
Bring reference photos and a clear description of your maintenance goals so the consultation can be efficient. Tell your stylist about recent chemical services or major color changes; that history guides choices during the service. If you’re commuting from South Lamar or downtown, note our extended evening appointments and walk-in friendly approach for busy professionals and parents balancing work and evening plans.
Plan ahead in the busiest months to secure a preferred stylist—clients often schedule around fall color updates and holiday needs. The salon’s South Lamar / Bouldin Creek location is easy to reach from South Congress and nearby neighborhoods by bike, ride-share, or public transit, which helps visitors coordinate salon time with dining, live music, or park visits.

