Hair
Highlights prices in the US
Highlights runs $125–$225 at most US salons, median $175. That’s from 456 prices on 122 published menus across 13 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 |
| 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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Heights Skincare
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In The Loop by Lather
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Reading on highlights
- Best Highlights in Houston, TX: 2026 Cost & How to ChooseHighlights in Houston run about $50-$155 (median $83) based on local providers. Here's what affects price and how to choose.
- Top 8 Best Highlights in Houston, TX — Updated October 2026Explore the top highlights services in Houston, TX, with prices ranging from $50 to $300. Discover the best options in your area from our curated list.
- Best Highlights in Las Vegas, NV: 2026 Cost & How to ChooseWhat highlights cost in Las Vegas in 2026 ($75-$175, median $119) plus how to choose the right colorist.
- Top 4 Best Highlights in Phoenix, AZ — Updated October 2026Explore the top highlights providers in Phoenix, AZ, featuring diverse price points from budget-friendly to premium. Understand what you get at each price level.
- Top 6 Best Highlights in New York, NY — Updated October 2026Explore the best places for highlights in New York, NY. We've ranked six top providers based on their price point and value, ranging from $65 to $258.
- Best Highlights in San Antonio, TX: 2026 Cost & How to ChooseHighlights in San Antonio, TX run about $90-$250 (median $177.50) based on local providers on our network. Here's what drives the price and how to choose.
Highlights — FAQ
How much does highlights cost?
Across 122 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 13 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 · $290Balayage · $250Root touch-up / color · $100Men's haircut · $50Box braids · $190Boho braids · $300Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Relaxer · $115Kids haircut · $30Silk press · $105
Prices sourced from 535US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-10-20). Providers on Zoca Listingsare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".