Hair
Root touch-up / color prices in the US
Root touch-up / color runs $75–$150 at most US salons, median $100. That’s from 160 prices on 93 published menus across 8 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$30
Typical
$75–$150
Median
$100
High
$250
Root touch-up / color cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $155 | $95–$270 | 4 |
| Houston, TX | $65 | $35–$90 | 3 |
| San Diego, CA | $143 | $100–$300 | 3 |
| Austin, TX | $195 | $120–$200 | 2 |
| Goodyear, AZ | $85 | $60–$85 | 2 |
| Miami, FL | $125 | $100–$175 | 2 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | $108 | $89–$129 | 2 |
| Washington, DC | $130 | $75–$205 | 2 |
Book root touch-up / color direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold root touch-up / color pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Adorable braids Katy
Book appointmentHouston, TX
Amira's Cryo Spa And Salon
Book appointmentHouston, TX
Anjel Salon & Spa
Book appointmentHouston, TX
BB Meme Salon Hillcrest
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Giorgio Salon LLC
Book appointmentHouston, TX
Reading on root touch-up / color
- Biolage Root Touch-Up: Consistent Color Guide 2026Biolage's root touch-up products offer an effective solution for maintaining color. Typically applied every 4-6 weeks, usage varies based on hair growth and lifestyle.
- 2026 Guide: Using Redken's Root Touch-Up for Consistent ColorRedken's Root Touch-Up is recommended every 4-6 weeks to maintain consistent hair color, depending on growth rate and lifestyle factors.
- What Is a Touch Up for Hair in 2026?A touch up for hair involves refreshing or correcting dye on regrown roots to maintain color uniformity, typically needed every 4-6 weeks.
- What Is a Color Retouch for Hair in 2026A color retouch for hair is the process of dyeing the roots to match the existing color on the lengths of the hair. It ensures even color and is essential for maintaining the look of dyed hair.
- 2026's Fastest Professional Hair Color ServicesExpress hair color services like root touch-ups take just 30–45 minutes, ideal for clients needing a quick refresh. Explore more options and see how they stack up for you.
- 2026 Guide: Using CeraVe's Root Touch-Up ProductsMaintaining hair color with CeraVe's root touch-up products depends on your hair's growth rate and care practice. Typically, reapplication every 4-6 weeks is recommended for best results.
Root touch-up / color — FAQ
How much does root touch-up / color cost?
Across 93 US salon menus we've collected, root touch-up / color runs $75–$150 at most places, with a median of $100. The full spread is $30 to $250 — 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 root touch-up / color cheapest?
Across the 8 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Houston, TX has the lowest median at $65 and Austin, TX the highest at $195. These are small samples — 3 and 2 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 · $55Highlights · $175Sew-in / weave · $160Blowout · $65Knotless braids · $230Keratin / smoothing · $280Balayage · $250Box braids · $190Men's haircut · $50Boho braids · $300Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Relaxer · $115Kids haircut · $30Silk press · $100
Prices sourced from 93US 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".