Hair
Highlights prices in the US
Highlights runs $120–$225 at most US salons, median $170. That’s from 585 prices on 122 published menus across 14 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$10
Typical
$120–$225
Median
$170
High
$401
Highlights cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $250 | $50–$450 | 6 |
| New York, NY | $305 | $65–$550 | 5 |
| Atlanta, GA | $158 | $20–$325 | 3 |
| Austin, TX | $205 | $90–$340 | 3 |
| Chicago, IL | $285 | $50–$525 | 3 |
| Dallas, TX | $244 | $85–$401 | 3 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $93 | $20–$200 | 3 |
| San Antonio, TX | $178 | $90–$250 | 3 |
| San Diego, CA | $213 | $175–$480 | 3 |
| Boynton Beach, FL | $90 | $45–$200 | 2 |
| Goodyear, AZ | $80 | $50–$180 | 2 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $148 | $75–$185 | 2 |
| San Francisco, CA | $308 | $165–$425 | 2 |
| Washington, DC | $253 | $210–$285 | 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 on BooksyAtlanta, GA
Route 88 Barbershop
Book on VagaroMiami, FL
Blue Print Barbershop
Book on VagaroPelham, AL
Celebrityz Barbershop
Book on ZocaGoose Creek, SC
Mr.cutz Barber Studios
Book on BooksyRincon, GA
OPULENCE GROOMING & MORE
Book on ZocaColumbia, SC
Sacred Barbers
Book on SquireSacramento, CA
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Highlights — FAQ
How much does highlights cost?
Across 122 US salon menus we've collected, highlights runs $120–$225 at most places, with a median of $170. The full spread is $10 to $401 — 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 14 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Goodyear, AZ has the lowest median at $80 and San Francisco, CA the highest at $308. These are small samples — 2 and 2 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 · $130Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $175Hair color · $85Haircut · $55Sew-in / weave · $165Blowout · $72Knotless braids · $220Keratin / smoothing · $299Balayage · $250Men's haircut · $55Root touch-up / color · $103Box braids · $180Boho braids · $290Relaxer · $118Deep conditioning / treatment · $48Kids haircut · $30Silk press · $105
Prices sourced from 552US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-08-26). 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".