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Full-Service Color And Lightening Techniques. Comprehensive Services For Base Color, Lightening, And Toning, Providing A Complete Color Transformation.
Our Professional Hair Color Services
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Comprehensive options from retouches to creative color and full lightening services.
Gray Color Retouch & Gloss - 10 Mins
$205.00This Is A Fast-Acting, Express Color Service Designed To Cover Gray In Just 10 Minutes Using Redken’S Advanced Formula. The Service Includes One Base Color Application And One Glossing Service To Refresh Ends. Note: Does Not Include Cut Or Styling (Can Add On A Brushless Dry For $15).
Single Process Color Retouch
$130.00Root Maintenance For Up To 1 Inch Of New Growth Only. This Service Provides Permanent Base Color Application, And Extra Color Is $35. Note: Pricing Does Not Reflect Gloss Refresh For Mid-Lengths To Ends (Glossing + $50). Does Not Include Cut Or Styling (Can Add On A Brushless Dry For $15).
Creative/Fashion/Fantasy Color
$300.00Express Your Individuality With Bold, Vibrant Colors Like Pastels, Neons, Or Multi-Dimensional Fantasy Hues. This Includes Customized Color Placement And Blending For A Unique, Head-Turning Look. Note: A New Client Consultation Is Required, And Pricing Varies With Multiple Colors Or Color Removal Needs.
Single Process Color With Gloss
$180.00Single-Process Color From Roots To Ends With A Final Glossing Treatment To Add Shine And Refresh Tone. This Service Provides Full Color Coverage And A Complementary Bonding Treatment Infused Into The Redken Gloss. Note: Does Not Include Cut Or Styling (Can Add On A Brushless Dry For $15).
Lightener Retouch + Tone
$190.00Refresh Your Roots With A 1/4" Precise Lightener Application Followed By A Customized Toner. This Service Maintains Maximum Brightness And Blends Seamlessly With Your Existing Color. It Is Ideal For Maintaining High Maintenance All-Over Blondes And Includes A Complementary Bonding Treatment.
Full Babylights, includes gloss
$350.00Maximum Coverage With Baby Fine Foiling Throughout For Maximum Brightness. This Service Uses 35+ Foils For Extensive Lightness. Includes A Complementary Bonding Treatment Infused Into The Lightener And Gloss. Note: Does Not Include Cut Or Styling (Must Book Separately).
Ammonia Free Color Service
$150.00This Is A Gentle, Odor-Free, Silicone Free, Ammonia Free, Color Service Ideal For Sensitive Scalps Or Those Seeking A Cleaner Alternative. It Delivers Rich, Vibrant Tone And Full Gray Coverage Without Harsh Chemicals. Note: Does Not Include Glossing ($50) For Mid-Length To Ends, Cut, Or Blow Dry.
Balayage/Lived In Color, includes gloss
$315.00Hand-Painted Or Blended Highlights For A Soft, Grow-Out-Friendly Look. This Service Includes A Gloss For Toning And A Complementary Bonding Treatment. It Creates Natural Dimension. Note: Does Not Include Cut Or Styling (Must Book Separately).
Full Highlights, includes gloss
$285.00Full Coverage Foiling Throughout The Hair For Maximum Dimension And Brightness (Up To 35 Foils). This Service Includes A Gloss For Toning And A Complementary Bonding Treatment Infused Into The Lightener. Note: Does Not Include Cut Or Styling (Must Book Separately).
Face Frame/ Money Piece, includes gloss
$150.00A Pop Of Brightness Around The Face Using 8 Foils Or Less. This Is Perfect For Enhancing Your Look Between Full Highlight Or Balayage Sessions. Includes A Gloss For Toning And A Complementary Bonding Treatment. Note: Does Not Include Cut Or Styling (Must Book Separately).
Gloss / Toner Refresh / Root Smudge
$100.00Adds Shine, Refreshes Tone, Or Softens The Root Line Between Color Appointments. This Service Is Enhanced With A Complementary Bonding Treatment. It Is Perfect For Neutralizing Brassiness Or Blending The Root. Note: Does Not Include Cut Or Styling (Must Book Separately).
Consultation
$50.00Let’s Talk Hair Goals! This One-On-One Consultation Is Perfect For New Clients, Extension Questions, Or Major Color Changes. We’ll Assess Your Hair, Discuss Inspiration, And Create A Custom Plan. If You Pre-Book Your Color Appointment Same Day, The $50 Fee Acts As A Deposit.
Partial Babylights, includes gloss
$320.00Partial Baby Fine Highlights Are Perfectly Placed To Brighten Your Look With A Soft Grow-Out. This Service Targets The Face And Crown For A Natural Lift (Up To 30 Foils). Includes A Gloss For Toning And A Complementary Bonding Treatment. Note: Does Not Include Cut Or Styling (Must Book Separately).
Partial Highlight, includes gloss
$255.00Partial Highlights Are Designed To Enhance Your Look With Brighter Tones Around The Face And Crown, Or Lowlights To Add Depth. This Service Includes A Gloss For Toning And A Complementary Bonding Treatment. Note: Does Not Include Cut Or Styling (Must Book Separately).
Why Choose MAC Hair Color
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Expert stylists, premium products, and personalized plans deliver beautiful, healthy color results.
Personalized Color Consultations
Start with an in-depth consultation to map goals, assess hair health, and select the perfect shade and technique.
Advanced Lightening Techniques
Balayage, babylights, and highlights use precision application to minimize damage while maximizing dimensional lift and tone.
Toning And Gloss Finishes
Custom toners and gloss treatments refine shade, boost shine, and extend color vibrancy between salon appointments.
Gentle Ammonia-Free Options
Sensitive scalps benefit from ammonia-free formulas that reduce irritation while delivering rich, even, long-lasting color.
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Hair Color Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about our color, lightening, and maintenance services.
Appointment time varies by service—simple glosses and retouches take 10–45 minutes; single-process colors usually take 45–90 minutes. Full highlights, balayage, or major lightening sessions can take two to four hours. Your stylist will confirm timing during the consultation.
Any lightening or chemical color can cause damage if hair is already fragile, but we minimize risk. We assess hair health, use bond-building treatments, choose ammonia-free or gentler formulas when appropriate, and recommend restoratives to protect and strengthen hair.
Refresh frequency depends on service: glosses and toners often every 4–6 weeks; root retouches every 4–8 weeks; highlights or balayage typically refresh every 8–12 weeks. Your stylist will recommend a schedule based on growth, tone fade, and desired maintenance level.
Yes—we offer ammonia-free color options for clients seeking gentler formulas. These services reduce scalp irritation and often maintain hair moisture. Your stylist can recommend ammonia-free color for sensitive scalps and will select the best technique to achieve your shade goals safely.
Bring photos and a list of recent chemical services; arrive with dry, unstyled hair unless instructed otherwise. Avoid heavy oils or conditioners beforehand. Communicate allergies and goals during consultation so your stylist can plan the correct formula and timing.
Absolutely—our stylists specialize in creative, fashion, and fantasy color. Complex looks may require multiple sessions, pre-lightening, and careful maintenance. We'll map process, upkeep, and products during consultation so you know time, commitment, and aftercare needed for vibrant results.
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