{"id":11135,"date":"2022-03-29T23:28:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T23:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/?p=11135"},"modified":"2022-03-29T23:28:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T23:28:19","slug":"how-much-highlights-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/how-much-highlights-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do Highlights Cost? Average State Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Highlights cost between $20 and $200. Prices differ based on the different highlighting techniques, highlight color, hair length, your hair\u2019s base color, and health of your hair. You\u2019re also paying for your stylist\u2019s expertise and skill, their high-quality products, and the time and effort it takes to get you to your desired color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of that to say \u2014 highlights are a lot of work! There are lots of terms, techniques, and methods you\u2019ll need to learn so you can see why some highlights cost more than others. We know it\u2019s a lot of information to take in, so we put together this quick guide to highlights costs along with some information to break down all of these cost factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much are different types of highlights?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Highlights can range from $20 to $450 depending on what you get. Different types of highlights require different levels of product and skill to achieve. For example, a balayage<\/a> is hand-painted onto your hair while traditional highlights use foil. Balayage can cost<\/a> up to $450 or more, but won’t cost as much since you won’t need as many touch-ups later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that prices can vary greatly based on the salon\u2019s location, type of salon, and your colorist\u2019s technique. Cost of living and the popularity of your salon or colorist can potentially drive up costs. High-end salons also tend to run at a higher cost than lower-end chains or some local salons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve summarized the costs of popular types of highlights below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of highlights<\/strong><\/th>Cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Partial highlights<\/td>$20-$100<\/td><\/tr>
Full highlights<\/td>$75-$150<\/td><\/tr>
Additional color (like lowlights) <\/td>$20-$40 for each additional shade<\/td><\/tr>
Babylights<\/td>$55-$350 <\/td><\/tr>
Pintura<\/td>$100-$180<\/td><\/tr>
Ombr\u00e9<\/td>$125-$200+<\/td><\/tr>
Balayage<\/td>$70-$450+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How much do highlights cost in each state?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Highlights cost can average between $65 and $270 in the United States, according to our internal appointment data. These ranges differ from the table above since we\u2019re looking more broadly at the cost of highlights in general rather than diving into the nuances of the different types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, you can see that North Dakota has the most expensive highlight appointments while Montana has the least expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State<\/strong><\/th>Average appointment cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
AL<\/td>$124<\/td><\/tr>
AR<\/td>$124<\/td><\/tr>
AZ<\/td>$150<\/td><\/tr>
CA<\/td>$200<\/td><\/tr>
CO<\/td>$134<\/td><\/tr>
CT<\/td>$165<\/td><\/tr>
DC<\/td>$187<\/td><\/tr>
DE<\/td>$85<\/td><\/tr>
FL<\/td>$154<\/td><\/tr>
GA<\/td>$141<\/td><\/tr>
HI<\/td>$214<\/td><\/tr>
IA<\/td>$104<\/td><\/tr>
ID<\/td>$131<\/td><\/tr>
IL<\/td>$139<\/td><\/tr>
IN<\/td>$126<\/td><\/tr>
KS<\/td>$111<\/td><\/tr>
KY<\/td>$119<\/td><\/tr>
LA<\/td>$138<\/td><\/tr>
MA<\/td>$149<\/td><\/tr>
MD<\/td>$147<\/td><\/tr>
ME<\/td>$190<\/td><\/tr>
MI<\/td>$114<\/td><\/tr>
MN<\/td>$104<\/td><\/tr>
MO<\/td>$135<\/td><\/tr>
MS<\/td>$103<\/td><\/tr>
MT<\/td>$65<\/td><\/tr>
NC<\/td>$136<\/td><\/tr>
ND<\/td>$270<\/td><\/tr>
NE<\/td>$121<\/td><\/tr>
NH<\/td>$114<\/td><\/tr>
NJ<\/td>$158<\/td><\/tr>
NM<\/td>$155<\/td><\/tr>
NV<\/td>$158<\/td><\/tr>
NY<\/td>$164<\/td><\/tr>
OH<\/td>$132<\/td><\/tr>
OK<\/td>$147<\/td><\/tr>
OR<\/td>$163<\/td><\/tr>
PA<\/td>$180<\/td><\/tr>
RI<\/td>$121<\/td><\/tr>
SC<\/td>$132<\/td><\/tr>
SD<\/td>$135<\/td><\/tr>
TN<\/td>$130<\/td><\/tr>
TX<\/td>$170<\/td><\/tr>
UT<\/td>$128<\/td><\/tr>
VA<\/td>$188<\/td><\/tr>
VT<\/td>$128<\/td><\/tr>
WA<\/td>$154<\/td><\/tr>
WI<\/td>$118<\/td><\/tr>
WV<\/td>$127<\/td><\/tr>
WY<\/td>$106<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
States not listed don’t have available data<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How does hair length impact cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Short hair is cheaper to highlight than long hair since it takes less time to color and uses less product. Additional services like wash, cut, and style can also run up your price quickly if you have long hair. Short hair can cost between $60 and $70 to highlight while applying highlights on long hair can cost between $90 and $150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does highlighting technique impact cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The more complex the technique, the more skill and time are needed to create your final look. Complexity comes at a higher high cost. However, these complex techniques are worth it if you want to walk out of the salon with natural and effortless-looking hair. Complex techniques include balayage and pintura highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, you can save some money if you get highlights that don\u2019t require as much skill. Partial face-framing highlights can be enough to spice up your hair if you just want something subtle. The fewer products and time needed, the more you can save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain highlights also need fewer touch-ups. For example, ombr\u00e9s only add color to the bottom of your hair. This saves you the time and money you\u2019d otherwise spend on root touch-ups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a breakdown of common highlighting techniques:<\/p>\n\n\n\n