Getting Highlights in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City's dry climate and strong mountain sun are hard on color — highlights here need to hold up to more UV exposure and lower humidity than a lot of other markets, which is worth mentioning when you sit down for a consult. The salons in our directory that offer highlights typically list it alongside other color and cut services rather than as a stand-alone menu item, so expect the conversation to cover your base color, your desired tone, and maintenance before anyone reaches for foil.
That bundled structure is normal for full-service salons and it's actually useful: a colorist who also handles cuts and toning services is set up to finish the job in one visit instead of sending you elsewhere for a gloss or trim to blend the highlights in.
How to Choose a Color Specialist
Because service tags only tell you a salon offers highlights — not how they approach them — do a little homework before booking. Ask whether they work in foils, balayage, or both, since the technique changes both the look and the upkeep. If a salon has an Instagram presence, scroll through recent posts; color work is one of the easiest things to judge from photos, and it'll tell you more about a colorist's style than a service list ever could.
Review counts matter too. A salon with a couple hundred reviews and a high rating has been tested across a lot of different hair types and color goals; a newer salon with fewer reviews isn't necessarily worse, just less proven yet. Either way, ask about a consultation before the appointment day, especially if you're changing your base color or going noticeably lighter.
The Booking and Rating Picture Here
Our directory currently lists five salons in Salt Lake City that offer highlights, and every one of them has ratings on file — 100% rated, averaging 4.92 stars. That's a tight, high cluster, so star ratings alone won't do much to narrow your choice; look instead at review counts and whatever color work you can find online.
On the logistics side, 80% of these salons — four out of five — support online booking, so you can lock in a time without a phone call. The one that doesn't will need a call or a direct message instead.