Choosing a Color Specialist Here
A good highlights appointment starts before you walk in. Bring photos—not of a celebrity's highlights, but of tones that actually make sense for your base color and skin. When you call or book online, ask whether the salon recommends a full consultation call first, especially if you're making a big change.
Read reviews for mentions of specific concerns: frizz, breakage, color fade, placement on curly or textured hair. That tells you more than a star rating alone.
What to Expect Locally
All five salons here are rated 4.9 or 5.0 stars, and all have customer reviews on file. About 60% offer online booking, so you can lock in an appointment without a phone call. If your preferred salon doesn't have online booking, a quick call usually gets you on the books within a week.
Highlights take time—usually 2 to 3 hours, depending on placement and your hair length. Come prepared to talk about maintenance (weekly toning shampoo, heat protectant) so you get the most from your color.