What the service includes
This service focuses on highlights at the sides and crown while refreshing regrowth at the roots. It includes a conditioning treatment, a precision haircut, and a professional blow dry. The combined approach brightens key face-framing areas, blends root contrast, and leaves you with dimensional color plus a freshly shaped style.
Appointments for this service are scheduled for 180 minutes and priced at $360. That time accommodates application, processing, conditioning, a detailed cut, and styling. Evening and weekend bookings are common among commuters and families in the California Avenue district, and the salon sees higher demand in May, June, November, and December.
How we blend color and roots
Color placement is limited to the sides and crown to create natural-looking contrast without a full-head redo. The touch-up targets root regrowth to blend with existing highlights, while placement and tone are adjusted to match your hair’s base shade. Clients frequently bring photos to communicate desired brightness and placement.
Stylists adapt the intensity of highlights for dark or light hair so results read as natural and healthy rather than over-processed. Several clients report that color matched reference photos closely; your stylist will discuss how much lift and contrast suit your density and daily styling routine.
What to expect at your appointment
Your visit begins with a short consultation to confirm placement, tone, and the haircut you want. The team will refresh roots where needed, apply highlights to the sides and crown, and use a conditioning step before cutting. Expect collaborative decision-making; stylists often work quickly while maintaining the finish clients praise.
The salon’s location on California Avenue near the Caltrain station makes it convenient for commuters and shoppers from Stanford and surrounding neighborhoods. Bring reference photos, mention recent chemical history, and arrive a few minutes early. If you need weekend or evening availability book ahead, especially during May, June, November and December.
