Hair
Highlights prices in the US
Highlights runs $125–$225 at most US salons, median $175. That’s from 456 prices on 121 published menus across 14 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$10
Typical
$125–$225
Median
$175
High
$400
Highlights cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $225 | $50–$450 | 6 |
| New York, NY | $325 | $65–$470 | 4 |
| Atlanta, GA | $158 | $20–$325 | 3 |
| Austin, TX | $205 | $90–$340 | 3 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $93 | $20–$200 | 3 |
| San Diego, CA | $213 | $175–$480 | 3 |
| Bonita Springs, FL | $130 | $100–$150 | 2 |
| Chicago, IL | $285 | $50–$400 | 2 |
| Goodyear, AZ | $80 | $50–$180 | 2 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $148 | $75–$185 | 2 |
| San Antonio, TX | $190 | $90–$250 | 2 |
| San Francisco, CA | $308 | $165–$425 | 2 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | $168 | $85–$196 | 2 |
| Washington, DC | $253 | $210–$285 | 2 |
Book highlights direct
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 121 US salon menus we've collected, highlights runs $125–$225 at most places, with a median of $175. The full spread is $10 to $400 — 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 14 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Goodyear, AZ has the lowest median at $80 and New York, NY the highest at $325. These are small samples — 2 and 4 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) · $175Hair color · $85Haircut · $55Sew-in / weave · $160Blowout · $65Knotless braids · $230Keratin / smoothing · $280Balayage · $250Root touch-up / color · $100Box braids · $190Men's haircut · $50Boho braids · $300Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Relaxer · $115Kids haircut · $30Silk press · $100
Prices sourced from 121US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-10-26).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".