Highlights, Minnesota-Style
Highlights lighten sections of hair to add dimension, whether the base is dark brunette or already blonde. In Minneapolis, that often means working around a longer indoor season — foils have to read as natural under office fluorescents in January and full sun on a patio in July. A colorist who's used to that swing knows how to place highlights so they don't look flat or brassy once the light changes.
The five salons in this directory that list highlights all bundle it with other services rather than offering it as a stand-alone item. That's typical for color work — a highlight appointment usually comes with a toner or gloss to even out the tone, sometimes a trim to clean up the ends. Worth asking what's included before you book, since the fact sheet doesn't include pricing for any of these salons.
How to Pick a Color Specialist Here
With five options, start with the reviews — every salon in this list has ratings attached, so you're not choosing blind. An average of 4.94 stars across the group is a solid baseline; look at review counts too, since a 5.0 average from a handful of reviews and a 4.9 average from dozens both tell you something different.
Ask specifically about highlight work when you call or message, not just 'do you do color.' Because these listings are service tags rather than specialties, they confirm a salon has done highlights, not that it's their focus. A quick look at recent photos — many of these salons post their work online — will tell you more about technique and style than the listing alone.
Booking and Ratings at a Glance
All five salons here have reviews on file, and the group's average is 4.94 stars — high enough that rating alone won't do much to separate them; read a few reviews for specifics on scheduling and how appointments actually go. Eighty percent of these salons accept online booking, which is worth checking first if you'd rather not call during business hours. For the rest, a phone call or a direct message is the way in.