What Getting Highlights Looks Like in Philadelphia
The salons in our Philadelphia directory that handle highlights also tend to offer other color services — foils, balayage, and toning typically travel together, so a highlights appointment is rarely a single, isolated line item. If you're coming in for highlights, expect the colorist to talk through your color history first, including any box dye, previous foils, or chemical treatments, before they open a foil packet.
Because highlights here are usually bundled with other services rather than sold on their own, it's worth asking upfront what a first visit actually includes — toner, a gloss, or a cut are common add-ons that change both the length of the appointment and what you walk out with.
How to Choose a Color Specialist
A service tag tells you a salon does highlights — it doesn't tell you technique, skill level, or how they'll handle your specific hair. Treat it as a shortlist, not a verdict.
Before booking, ask a few direct questions: does the salon do a consultation before the color day or fold it into the same appointment, how do they structure pricing for foils versus a partial or full head of highlights (we don't have price data to compare here, so you'll need to ask directly), and can they show recent photos of highlight work on hair similar to yours — especially relevant if you have color-treated, gray, or textured hair. A colorist who answers these clearly, without hedging, is usually a good sign.
The Booking and Rating Picture
All 4 Philadelphia highlight salons in our directory have a rating on file, and the average is a solid 4.8 stars. That's a consistent baseline across every option here, not just a standout number from one salon pulling up the rest.
On booking, 75% of these salons let you reserve online, so for most of your options you can compare ratings and review counts, then lock in a time without waiting for a callback. The remainder may ask you to call or fill out a request form instead.