Hair
Highlights prices in the US
Highlights runs $125–$216 at most US salons, median $174. That’s from 550 prices on 151 published menus across 16 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$10
Typical
$125–$216
Median
$174
High
$370
Highlights cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $225 | $50–$450 | 7 |
| Atlanta, GA | $125 | $20–$325 | 4 |
| Austin, TX | $205 | $90–$340 | 4 |
| New York, NY | $325 | $65–$470 | 4 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $93 | $20–$200 | 3 |
| San Antonio, TX | $190 | $90–$250 | 3 |
| San Diego, CA | $338 | $180–$480 | 3 |
| Boca Raton, FL | $229 | $129–$395 | 2 |
| Bonita Springs, FL | $130 | $100–$150 | 2 |
| Goodyear, AZ | $80 | $50–$180 | 2 |
| Greenville, SC | $185 | $155–$215 | 2 |
| Miami, FL | $275 | $25–$350 | 2 |
| San Francisco, CA | $308 | $165–$425 | 2 |
| San Jose, CA | $220 | $125–$300 | 2 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $135 | $36–$200 | 2 |
| Washington, DC | $253 | $210–$285 | 2 |
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Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold highlights pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Adorable braids Katy
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Amira's Cryo Spa And Salon
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Anjel Salon & Spa
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Giorgio Salon LLC
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In The Loop by Lather
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Le Bijou Nails and Spa Salon
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Highlights — FAQ
How much does highlights cost?
Across 151 US salon menus we've collected, highlights runs $125–$216 at most places, with a median of $174. The full spread is $10 to $370 — the low end is usually a junior stylist or a partial service, the high end a senior provider in a high-cost metro.
Where is highlights cheapest?
Across the 16 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Goodyear, AZ has the lowest median at $80 and San Diego, CA the highest at $338. These are small samples — 2 and 3 salons respectively — so treat them as a sighting shot, not a market average. The table above has the rest.
Are these prices what I'll actually pay?
They're list prices from providers' own published menus, not quotes. Expect the final figure to move with length, density, add-ons and who's in the chair, and expect tip on top. Booking direct with a provider is the only way to get a firm number — the book links on this page go straight to their own scheduling.
Other hair services
Braids · $140Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $180Hair color · $85Haircut · $55Sew-in / weave · $175Knotless braids · $240Blowout · $65Keratin / smoothing · $275Balayage · $240Root touch-up / color · $100Box braids · $193Men's haircut · $50Boho braids · $280Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Kids haircut · $30Relaxer · $118Silk press · $110
Prices sourced from 151US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-11-14).Method on the price index. Providers on My Hair Salonsare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".