Hair
Highlights prices in the US
Highlights runs $130–$225 at most US salons, median $175. That’s from 542 prices on 146 published menus across 16 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$10
Typical
$130–$225
Median
$175
High
$425
Highlights cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $250 | $50–$450 | 6 |
| San Diego, CA | $313 | $150–$480 | 5 |
| Atlanta, GA | $125 | $20–$325 | 4 |
| Austin, TX | $205 | $90–$340 | 4 |
| New York, NY | $325 | $65–$470 | 4 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $93 | $20–$200 | 3 |
| San Antonio, TX | $178 | $90–$250 | 3 |
| Alexandria, VA | $155 | $135–$210 | 2 |
| 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 Francisco, CA | $308 | $165–$425 | 2 |
| San Jose, CA | $220 | $110–$265 | 2 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $135 | $36–$200 | 2 |
| Washington, DC | $213 | $120–$300 | 2 |
Book highlights direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold highlights pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Ali Da Barber
Book appointmentAtlanta, GA
Route 88 Barbershop
Book appointmentMiami, FL
Blue Print Barbershop
Book appointmentPelham, AL
Celebrityz Barbershop
Book appointmentGoose Creek, SC
OPULENCE GROOMING & MORE
Book appointmentColumbia, SC
Sacred Barbers
Book appointmentSacramento, CA
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Highlights — FAQ
How much does highlights cost?
Across 146 US salon menus we've collected, highlights runs $130–$225 at most places, with a median of $175. The full spread is $10 to $425 — 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 16 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 · $130Hair color · $90Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $175Haircut · $55Sew-in / weave · $175Blowout · $65Knotless braids · $230Keratin / smoothing · $280Balayage · $250Root touch-up / color · $100Men's haircut · $53Box braids · $180Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Boho braids · $300Relaxer · $120Kids haircut · $35Silk press · $123
Prices sourced from 644US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-10-07).Method on the price index. Providers on The Barber Listare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".