# Lee Graves Salon — Full Reference

## About Us
Lee Graves Salon is a premier, full-service hair salon located in Plano, Texas. Founded by master stylist Karri Graves, who brings over two decades of experience in the beauty industry, the salon has grown to a team of 18 experienced stylists, colorists, and beauty professionals. We serve clients from Plano, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, McKinney, The Colony, Carrollton, Prosper, Murphy, Wylie, and the broader North Dallas area.

Our salon uses premium product lines including Schwarzkopf, Iles Formula, and Aveda. We are recognized on The Knot and WeddingWire for our bridal services under the "Something Blue by Lee Graves" brand.

## Services

### Hair Color & Highlights
We offer a complete range of color services including balayage, traditional highlights, ombre, vivid fashion colors, root touch-ups, gray coverage, color correction, gloss/toner, and bleach retouch. Our colorists use Schwarzkopf professional color with built-in bond protection. Pricing varies by stylist level (1-5): root touch-up from $90, partial highlights from $190, full balayage from $250. Vivid and fashion colors are the one color line priced by the hour rather than by the service — $100/hr with Level 1-2 stylists and $150/hr with Levels 3-5, consultation required — because the appointment length depends on how much lightening the chosen shade needs first; see /blog/vivid-hair-color-plano for the full guide.
URL: /services/hair-color

### Highlight Services (dedicated topic pages)
Highlighting is one of our core specialties, and we maintain a dedicated cluster of locally-optimized pages so clients can research the exact technique they want before booking. All prices are starting rates that vary by stylist level (1-5), and full/partial highlight and balayage services include toning, gloss, and shadow root.
- **Highlights hub** — overview of every highlight technique. URL: /services/highlights
- **Balayage** — hand-painted, low-maintenance color; how it differs from foils, who it suits, upkeep. Full balayage from $250, partial from $210. URL: /services/highlights/balayage
- **Ombre & Sombre** — the dark-to-light gradient: what ombre is, how sombre softens the contrast, and why ombre (a placement) is not the same thing as balayage (an application technique). Who each suits, what happens at the appointment, and how to keep lightened ends from going brassy. Ombre from $250. URL: /services/highlights/ombre-sombre
- **Foil Highlights** — full vs. partial foils, what to expect at the appointment. Full highlights from $220, partial from $190. URL: /services/highlights/foil-highlights
- **Babylights & Fine Highlights** — ultra-fine highlights that mimic natural sun-lightened hair; priced as a foil highlight service. URL: /services/highlights/babylights
- **Money Piece & Face-Framing Highlights** — brighter pieces framing the face; our Illumination service starts at $100. URL: /services/highlights/money-piece-highlights
- **Blonding & Lived-In Color** — realistic sessions-to-goal blonding and low-maintenance lived-in color. URL: /services/highlights/blonding-lived-in-color
- **Root Melt, Shadow Root & Toning** — the finishing services that blend regrowth and make highlights last; standalone gloss/toner from $65. URL: /services/highlights/root-melt-toning
- **Highlight Maintenance Guide** — toner schedule (every 6-8 weeks), purple shampoo use, refresh cadence, and at-home care. URL: /services/highlights/highlight-maintenance
- **Highlights Pricing & Cost Factors** — real published rates and the factors that affect cost. URL: /services/highlights/highlights-pricing
- **Highlights FAQ** — the most common questions about getting highlights in Plano. URL: /services/highlights/highlights-faq

### Haircuts
Professional haircuts for women, men, and children. We offer standard cuts ($93-$112), signature cuts with conditioning and gloss ($148-$168), men's cuts ($55-$73), blowouts ($50-$70), and curly hair services. Our stylists are trained in precision cutting for all hair types and textures. Men's services also include the Men's Signature Haircut with hot towel, neck shave, and scalp massage ($65-$83), Men's Fade ($55), Men's Razor Fade ($65), and a Basic Beard Trim ($25). A full straight-razor face shave is not on the menu; in Texas that is a barber-only service. Salon vs. barber comparison at /blog/hair-salon-vs-barber-shop. Children's cuts start at $35 and include a consultation with the parent, a gentle shampoo only if the child is comfortable with the bowl, a precision cut taken at the child's pace with breaks, and light styling; a bang trim between cuts is $20-$30. Full guide, including how to prepare a nervous child and the first-haircut question, at /blog/kids-haircut-plano.
URL: /services/haircuts

### Hair Extensions
We specialize in hand-tied hair extensions, the most natural-looking, comfortable extension method. We also offer keratin bond (fusion) extensions and tape-in extensions. Many clients benefit from a combination install using both hand-tied wefts and keratin bonds for the most seamless result. Complimentary consultations available.

Methods, pricing and cadence:
- Hand-tied (beaded weft): silicone-lined beads, woven thread, hand-tied wefts sewn on. No glue, no heat. 2-4 rows typical, 2-3 hour install. Hair reused 9-12 months. Move-up every 6-8 weeks. From $1,500 including hair; move-up from $350. /services/hair-extensions/hand-tied
- Tape-in: medical-grade adhesive wefts, 60-90 minute install, re-tape every 6-8 weeks, hair lasts 4-6 months. From $800 including hair; re-tape from $200. /services/hair-extensions/tape-in
- Keratin bond (K-tip, fusion): individual strands heat-sealed with a keratin tip, best for hairlines, parts and face-framing where a row cannot reach. Removed and reinstalled every 3-4 months; the tip is consumed so hair is not reused. Quoted at consultation. /services/hair-extensions/keratin-bond
- Maintenance and move-ups: what happens at the appointment (take-down, wash, detangle, condition check, reinstall, cut and blend), 90 minutes to 3 hours. /services/hair-extensions/extension-maintenance
- Complimentary consultation: free, about 30 minutes, covers density assessment, goals, color matching against real swatches, method recommendation, the maintenance commitment, and a written quote. No obligation. Hair is ordered after the consultation, so installation follows 1-2 weeks later; no same-day installs. /services/hair-extensions/free-consultation
- For Dallas clients: routes and approximate distances from Addison (~8 mi), Far North Dallas (~10 mi), Preston Hollow (~13 mi), Lake Highlands (~14 mi), Uptown (~17 mi) and downtown Dallas (~20 mi) via Preston Road or the Dallas North Tollway; free surface parking directly in front of the building; appointment lengths and visit planning. /services/hair-extensions/dallas
- Pricing: published starting rates plus first-year totals — hand-tied about $4,000 (install plus ~7 move-ups), tape-in about $2,200 (install plus ~7 re-tapes), both excluding color work. /services/hair-extensions/extensions-pricing
- FAQ: damage, cost, sleeping, swimming, working out, coloring, minimum natural hair length of about 5-6 inches, and what happens at removal. /services/hair-extensions/extensions-faq

Minimum natural hair length for extensions is roughly 5-6 inches. Extensions are not recommended for hair loss at the scalp level or certain scalp conditions, and the salon will say so at consultation rather than install.
URL: /services/hair-extensions

### Keratin Treatments
Smoothing and straightening treatments including full keratin treatments (from $330), keratin express (from $175), and Brazilian blowouts (from $330). We use Keratherapy professional smoothing systems: Brazilian Renewal, Keratin Express, and Crème de Cocoa. Reduces frizz, adds shine, and cuts styling time for 3-5 months.

On safety: keratin smoothing is a chemical service that uses formaldehyde-releasing chemistry during heat sealing, and that's what delivers the durability. We manage exposure through Keratherapy-trained stylists, suite ventilation during the service, and a deliberately short, infrequent client exposure profile (one ~2-hour visit every 3-5 months). We do not book smoothing services for clients who are pregnant or nursing, who have asthma or reactive airway disease, who have an active scalp condition, whose hair is mid-breakage, or who have reacted to a smoothing service in the past. The page details all of this honestly so clients can make an informed decision.
URL: /services/keratin-treatments

### Hair & Scalp Treatments
Conditioning, bond-repair, protein, and scalp services for damaged, dry, over-processed, or color-faded hair. Menu: Luxury Conditioning Treatment $50, Chroma ID bonding with tone $40, salon mask (5-10 min) $25, 30-Second Bonding Treatment $15, Scalp Renew scalp add-on $15, deep conditioning blowout add-on from $15. Treatment pricing does not vary by stylist level, and most treatments are added onto a color, cut, or blowout appointment.

Stylists assess whether hair needs protein (weak, stretchy, mushy when wet, usually post-lightening) or moisture (rough, dull, brittle, sun- or chlorine-exposed) before choosing a formula; protein overload is a real cause of breakage. The page is explicit about limits: split ends can only be cut off, humidity-driven frizz is a smoothing problem handled by keratin services, treatments are not a hair-growth product, and medical scalp conditions are referred to a dermatologist. Local context covered: Texas summer UV and pool chlorine, dry winter indoor heat, and North Texas hard-water mineral buildup dulling color. Recommended cadence ranges from a mask every other visit for healthy hair to a treatment every visit for actively breaking hair. Take-home lines matched to the problem: Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure (bond repair), Iles Formula (damaged hair), Aveda (plant-derived). Note on terminology: the salon does not offer and does not advertise any service called "hair botox." That term is a marketing name for a deep-conditioning treatment and contains no botulinum toxin; the Luxury Conditioning Treatment ($50) is the equivalent service on this menu. Comparison at /blog/hair-botox-vs-keratin.
URL: /services/hair-treatments

### Blowouts & Styling
Professional blowouts ($50-$70), special occasion styling ($90-$110), updos ($120+), prom styling ($90+), and makeup services (standard $105, which includes lash application; Glamour Makeup $135). Wedding-day bridal makeup through Something Blue is quoted per wedding rather than priced from this menu, because it depends on party size, in-salon vs. on-location, artist count and the trial. Full breakdown at /blog/bridal-makeup-plano. We also offer blowout memberships for clients who want regular professional blowouts at a discounted rate. Deep conditioning add-on from $15. Curly and textured styling is priced separately: Curly Hair Silk Press $120, Curly Hair Set & Diffusion $75, Wash & Go $40. A silk press is a heat-only service (clarifying wash, deep conditioner, tension blow-dry, then one flat iron pass per section) with no relaxer and no keratin; it reverts to natural texture the next time the hair gets wet, lasting a week or two with nightly wrapping in cool months and only a few days in North Texas summer humidity. Full guide at /blog/silk-press-plano.
URL: /services/blowouts-styling

### Perms & Waves
Chemical texture services: full permanent wave (from $250) and partial perm (from $150). Types offered are body wave (large rods, loose open S-wave, the most requested), beach wave, root perm for volume at the base only, partial perm on a single zone such as the crown or top layers, and spiral perm for defined ringlets on long hair. Modern perming is framed around rod size and placement rather than the tight uniform curl the word implies.

Candidacy is handled honestly: good for fine or limp hair that drops a curl, thick straight hair with no movement, clients tired of daily heat styling, and virgin or deposit-only-colored hair. We turn away hair lightened to pale blonde or double-processed, hair with a recent keratin treatment or relaxer (chemically opposite services that cannot be layered), hair that is actively breaking, and heavy box-color buildup. Consultation is required and a strand test is used where there is doubt.

Timing rule: a perm and permanent color are never same-day. We perm first and color about two weeks later, because the waving process leaves the cuticle open and permanent color applied immediately can grab unevenly or relax the new wave. Aftercare centers on the first 48 hours — no shampooing, no tight ponytails or clips, then sulfate-free shampoo, wide-tooth comb only, air-dry or diffuse on low. A perm grows out rather than washing out and typically lasts 3-6 months, with larger rods and longer, heavier hair relaxing sooner.
URL: /services/perms

### Lash Extensions
Classic, hybrid, volume, and mega volume lash extensions. Full sets from $180, fills from $90. Lash lifts ($120), brow lamination ($110), brow/lash tinting ($30-$35), and Full Frame combo packages ($260). Brow shaping by waxing or threading is also offered; waxing starts at $20, with nose waxing and ear waxing $15 each. Fill pricing runs by set type: classic from $90, hybrid from $100, volume from $110, mega volume from $130, booked every two to three weeks; the menu also carries a 30-Minute Touch-up at $30 and an Extra 15-Minute Session at $15. A set that drops below roughly 40-50% remaining is generally rebuilt as a new full set rather than filled. Twelve-month running cost and the lash lift comparison at /blog/lash-extension-fills-cost-plano.
URL: /services/lash-extensions

### Nails
Manicures (mini $30, signature $40), pedicures (mini $40, full $70), gel polish, dip powder ($70-$85), Gel X ($80), nail art, and polish changes. French and design add-ons available.
URL: /services/nails

### Bridal — Something Blue by Lee Graves
Complete weddings and special events hair and makeup services including bridal trials, day-of bridal hair and makeup, bridal party styling, on-location services, and flower girl styling. Honeybook inquiry form available at /services/bridal#bridal-inquiry. Recognized on The Knot. Bridal pricing is quoted per wedding rather than published as packages, because it depends on party size, in-salon vs. on-location (travel fees vary by distance from Plano), how many artists the morning timeline needs, and the trial. Winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2026 with 5.0 stars on The Knot. Makeup guide with in-salon prices and trial planning at /blog/bridal-makeup-plano.
URL: /services/bridal

## Team (18 Members)

| Name | Title | Specialties | Instagram |
|------|-------|------------|-----------|
| Karri Graves | Salon Owner & Founder | Master stylist, 20+ years experience | @leegravessalon |
| Ester | Executive Assistant / Wedding Coordinator | Scheduling, bridal coordination | @leegravessalon |
| Dawn | Education Director / Stylist | Schwarzkopf instructor (15 years), color, extensions, 30+ years experience | @leegravessalon |
| Marilyn | Stylist / Color Specialist | Color, precision cutting | @leegravessalon |
| Allison | Stylist / Color & Extension Specialist | Highlighting, color, extensions, makeup, 7 years | @leegravessalon |
| Izzy | Stylist / Extension Specialist | Creative cuts, color, Level 1 stylist | @leegravessalon |
| Crystal | Stylist / Color Specialist / Bridal Team | Highlights, color, 10+ years, Something Blue bridal team | @leegravessalon |
| Macey | Stylist / Color & Extension Specialist | Blonding, color, extensions | @leegravessalon |
| Grace | Stylist / Color & Extension Specialist / Onboarding Manager | Blondes, extensions, Level 4 stylist, 9 years | @leegravessalon |
| Heidi | Stylist / Color & Extension Specialist | Color, extensions, 30+ years experience | @leegravessalon |
| Brianna | Stylist / Color Specialist / Makeup Artist / Bridal Team / Aveda Ambassador | Blonding, extensions, vibrant color, makeup, Aveda ambassador, 14 years | @leegravessalon |
| Juli Sleeman | Salon Experience Manager | Front desk, client experience, scheduling | @leegravessalon |
| Alyssa | Stylist / Color Specialist | Vibrant colors, creative cuts, 5+ years | @leegravessalon |
| Niki | Stylist / Color Specialist | Color, styling | @leegravessalon |
| Addison | Stylist | Blonding, vivid and fashion-forward color, emerging stylist | @leegravessalon |
| Jerreh | Stylist | Creative styling, continued education, client care | @leegravessalon |
| Jennifer | Stylist / Bridal Stylist / Makeup Artist | Bridal beauty, makeup, lived-in color, blonding | @leegravessalon |
| Abbi | Stylist | Blonding, personalized looks | @leegravessalon |

Individual stylist pages with full bios available at /our-team/[name]

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Where is Lee Graves Salon located?**
A: We are located at 6101 Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite 103, Plano, TX 75093, near the intersection of Chapel Hill Blvd and Preston Rd in West Plano.

**Q: What are your hours?**
A: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Mondays.

**Q: How do I book an appointment?**
A: You can book online at our website or call us at (972) 378-0091. For bridal inquiries, use the Honeybook form at /services/bridal#bridal-inquiry.

**Q: What areas do you serve?**
A: We serve Plano, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, McKinney, The Colony, Carrollton, Prosper, Murphy, Wylie, and the broader North Dallas area. We have dedicated service area pages for each city.

**Q: How much does balayage cost?**
A: Full balayage starts at $250-$290 depending on stylist level. Partial balayage starts at $210-$250. Visit our pricing page for complete details.

**Q: Do you offer hand-tied extensions?**
A: Yes, we specialize in hand-tied extensions and also offer keratin bond and tape-in extensions. We often do combination installs using hand-tied wefts with keratin bonds for the most natural result.

**Q: Is the hair extension consultation free?**
A: Yes. Extension consultations at Lee Graves Salon are complimentary, take about 30 minutes, and carry no obligation to book. You leave with a color match, a method recommendation and a written quote. Book at /book or call (972) 378-0091.

**Q: How much do hair extensions cost?**
A: A full hand-tied installation starts at $1,500 including the hair and a full tape-in installation starts at $800 including the hair. Move-ups start at $350 for hand-tied and $200 for tape-in. Keratin bond pricing depends on strand count and is quoted at consultation. Details at /services/hair-extensions/extensions-pricing.

**Q: How often do hair extensions need maintenance?**
A: Hand-tied rows and tape-ins both need attention every 6-8 weeks; keratin bonds every 3-4 months. Details at /services/hair-extensions/extension-maintenance.

**Q: Do you serve Dallas clients for extensions?**
A: Yes. The salon is in West Plano, roughly 8 miles from Addison, 13 from Preston Hollow and 20 from downtown Dallas via Preston Road or the Dallas North Tollway, with free surface parking directly in front of the building. See /services/hair-extensions/dallas.

**Q: Do you do wedding hair and makeup?**
A: Yes, our "Something Blue by Lee Graves" bridal division offers complete weddings and special events hair and makeup packages including trials, day-of styling, and on-location services. Submit a bridal inquiry at /services/bridal#bridal-inquiry.

**Q: What hair products do you use?**
A: We use Schwarzkopf (our primary color line), Iles Formula (luxury repair), and Aveda (plant-based care). All products available for purchase in-salon.

**Q: Do you offer blowout memberships?**
A: Yes, we offer blowout memberships for clients who want regular professional blowouts at a discounted rate. Ask your stylist or our front desk for details.

## Contact Information
- **Business Name**: Lee Graves Salon
- **Address**: 6101 Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite 103, Plano, TX 75093
- **Phone**: (972) 378-0091
- **Email**: klg@leegravessalon.com
- **Website**: https://www.leegravessalon.com
- **Google Rating**: 4.9 stars (336 reviews)
- **Yelp Rating**: 4.7 stars (159 reviews)
- **The Knot Rating**: 5.0 stars (12 reviews) — Best of Weddings 2026 Award Winner
- **Total Reviews**: 500+ across all platforms
- **Awards**: The Knot Best of Weddings 2026
- **Instagram**: @leegravessalon
- **Facebook**: /leegravessalon

## Blog Topics (75 posts)
Our blog covers: balayage vs highlights, are highlights more expensive than full color, money piece and face-framing highlights, why blonde hair turns brassy and how to fix it, how long balayage lasts, how to choose a balayage colorist in Plano, all-over hair color cost and process, how long a hair color appointment takes, what to look for in a beauty salon in Plano, affordable hair salons in Plano, at-home vs salon hair color cost comparison, hair extensions cost and care, hair extensions near Carrollton, keratin treatment guide, keratin treatment cost in Plano, Aveda salon in Plano, color-treated hair maintenance, bridal hair planning, lash extensions guide, summer hair care for Texas heat, color correction, choosing a salon, finding a curly hair salon and cutting curly/textured hair in Plano, wedding hair trends, heatless curls, what a haircut costs in Plano and how often to get one, gray coverage options in Plano (full-coverage root touch-up vs. gray blending with foils vs. a demi-permanent gloss vs. growing it out, including why gray resists color, how to choose a shade for gray hair, rebooking cadence for each option, and starting prices), what separates a luxury hair salon in Plano from a merely expensive one (chair time, consultation depth, ongoing stylist education, professional product lines, and the depth of the team bench, plus how the 5-level stylist pricing system works, what "luxury" does not mean, and when a premium salon is not the right call), how to fix a bad haircut in Plano (diagnosing the five common problems, what a corrective cut can fix in one appointment versus what only grows out, the salon's 7-day complimentary adjustment window, and grow-out timelines at roughly half an inch per month), what balayage and highlights actually cost in Plano and which is more expensive (full balayage from $250 vs. full highlights from $220 per appointment, a $30 gap at every stylist level, but roughly $885 a year for balayage vs. $1,320-$1,770 a year for highlights because balayage is refreshed every 3-4 months while foil highlights need attention every 6-8 weeks, plus what is included in each price, what pushes a quote above the starting rate, and how to get the look for less with partial services, Illumination face-framing highlights, bleach retouches, and glosses between appointments), going out hairstyles that last all night (matching a style to the venue, weather, activity, and neckline; sleek low buns, textured updos, sleek high ponytails, half-up twists and braids, glam and lived-in waves, and options for short hair and bobs; why humidity makes heat-set curls drop and the prep that makes a style hold; and what professional styling costs: blowouts $50-$70, special occasion styling $90-$110, updos from $120), and eyebrow waxing vs threading for brow shaping (how each method works, who each suits, the dermatologist-backed prep rules including pausing retinol and prescription retinoids two to five days before a facial wax and avoiding waxing entirely within six months of isotretinoin, aftercare, timing brows two to three days ahead of a wedding, and what brow services cost: waxing from $20, nose and ear waxing $15 each, brow tint $30, brow lamination $110, Full Frame combo $260), silk press for curly and coily hair in Plano (what the service is and is not, the three stages of the press, who it suits and who is better served by a treatment first, a silk press vs. blowout vs. keratin treatment comparison, how long a press realistically survives North Texas humidity, how to make it last, the American Academy of Dermatology heat-safety guidance on pressing no more than once a week at the lowest effective temperature with a heat protectant, and prices: Curly Hair Silk Press $120, Curly Hair Set & Diffusion $75, Wash & Go $40), hair salon vs. barber shop (what Texas law lets each license do: Class A Barber and Cosmetology Operator courses are both 1,000 hours with the same 700-hour core, barbers alone may shave with a razor of any type, cosmetologists alone may apply eyelash extensions, and both may cut, fade, color, and shave a neck or trim a beard with a safety razor; when a barber shop is the better call, such as for a straight-razor shave or a two-week fade cycle; when a salon is, such as for longer hair, curls, gray blending, or scalp care; and men's prices: Men's Haircut $55-$73, Men's Signature Haircut $65-$83, Men's Fade $55, Men's Razor Fade $65, Basic Beard Trim $25), hair botox vs. keratin treatment (the salon offers no service called hair botox; the term is a marketing name for a deep-conditioning treatment with no botulinum toxin in it, and the guide contrasts it with chemical keratin smoothing where a solution is applied and then heat-sealed, covering what each one does to frizz, texture, blow-dry time, and damage, how long each lasts, how to tell damage-driven frizz from texture-plus-humidity frizz since they need opposite answers, the real treatment menu that a hair botox appointment maps to at $15 to $50 against Keratin Express from $175 and a full Keratin Treatment or Brazilian Blowout from $330, and why "formaldehyde-free" marketing deserves scrutiny, citing OSHA that products claiming to be formaldehyde free can still release formaldehyde when heated and FDA that consumers should check labels for formaldehyde, formalin, or methylene glycol and ask the salon for the Safety Data Sheet), what lash extension fills cost in Plano and what a year of lash extensions really runs (fill prices by set type: classic from $90, hybrid from $100, volume from $110, mega volume from $130, against full sets from $180 to $300; what a fill is and why a set that falls below roughly 40-50% remaining is rebuilt as a new full set at full-set price; the two-to-three-week cadence, with the American Academy of Ophthalmology noting that extensions typically last three to four weeks as the natural lashes they are bonded to shed; what shortens retention, including oil-based products, face-down sleeping, and North Texas humidity; twelve-month totals of roughly $1,710 for a classic set filled every three weeks up to about $3,680 for mega volume filled every two weeks; why fill prices vary between salons; the aftercare habits that lower the running cost; the lash lift alternative at $120 every six to eight weeks, roughly $840-$1,080 a year, with lift and tint at $150 and the Full Frame combo at $260; and the Texas licensing point that applying semi-permanent eyelash extensions sits in the required specialty curriculum for both the cosmetology operator and esthetician licenses), bridal makeup in Plano (in-salon makeup $105 including lashes and Glamour Makeup $135 against Something Blue wedding-day work that is quoted per wedding, with the five variables that move a quote spelled out; The Knot 2026 Real Weddings Study national average of about $150 for a bride's makeup artist; what day-of bridal makeup includes and why it is built for 12+ hours and for camera rather than for the room; why the makeup trial matters more than the hair trial and belongs two to three months out, anchored to the American Academy of Dermatology patch-test guidance of a quarter-sized test spot twice daily for seven to 10 days; airbrush versus traditional application presented as a per-face decision rather than an upsell; bridal party, mother-of-the-bride and flower girl makeup with multiple artists scheduled for larger parties; in-salon versus on-location trade-offs; and the run-up schedule for brows, lashes and skincare), vivid and fashion hair color in Plano (vivids are deposit-only direct dyes applied with no developer and no lift, so the finished shade depends almost entirely on the level the hair is lightened to beforehand — pastels need a pale, clean blonde with no remaining warmth while jewel tones such as emerald, sapphire and violet tolerate a deeper base; why vivids are the one menu line priced by the hour at $100/hr with Level 1-2 stylists and $150/hr with Levels 3-5 with a consultation required; why dark or previously box-dyed hair usually needs a two- or three-session lightening plan, citing the American Academy of Dermatology that lightening more than three shades requires higher volumes of peroxide and causes more hair damage; the low-commitment placements that make up most of the salon's vivid work, including peekaboo panels under the top layer, a vivid face-framing money piece, color through the ends only, and multi-shade melts; realistic fade and refresh cadence by shade family, with pastels every three to four weeks, reds, coppers and hot pinks every four to six, blues, violets and deep greens every six to eight, and silver or ash tones every three to four or a gloss in between; the habits that extend it, such as washing less and in cooler water, waiting 48 hours before the first shampoo, color-safe cleansers, lower heat settings, color-depositing conditioners, and sun and chlorine care; the honest warning that returning to a natural shade is a color correction rather than one appointment because blue and green pigment can linger well after the color looks faded; FDA context that coal-tar hair dyes do not need FDA approval, must carry a patch-test caution statement, must never be used on eyelashes or eyebrows, and should not be applied when the scalp is irritated, sunburned or damaged, alongside FDA's at-home guidance to wait at least 14 days after bleaching, relaxing or perming before dyeing; and prices of Vivids at $100-$150/hr, Bleach Retouch $180-$220, standalone Gloss/Toner $65-$85, Full Balayage $250-$290, 30-Second Bonding Treatment $15, Chroma ID Bonding with Tone $40, and Luxury Conditioning Treatment $50), kids’ haircuts in Plano (what a children’s appointment includes and why its length is deliberately not fixed, children’s cuts starting at $35 and bang trims at $20-$30 every three to four weeks, the honest answer that no medical age governs a first haircut and the three practical triggers that usually prompt one, sensory-friendly preparation drawn from Pathways.org guidance reviewed by pediatric occupational and physical therapists — visiting the salon in advance, letting the child handle the tools, a parent going first or the child sitting on a lap, asking for shears because clippers sound amplified to young children, and letting the child make the first snip — plus the salon’s own advice to take the first slot of the day rather than an after-school one, cutting for grow-out on a six-to-eight-week cadence, cutting curly kid hair dry, when a children’s cut becomes a women’s or men’s cut and what occasion styling runs, detangling from the ends upward on damp hair, the American Academy of Dermatology warning that hairstyling habits leading to hair loss often begin at a young age and that traction alopecia from daily tight ponytails and braids becomes permanent once the hair stops growing — with the AAD’s pain test, warning signs, and fixes — and the salon policy that a child not receiving a service must be supervised by an adult who is not in a chair), and more.
URL: /blog

## Pricing
Full transparent pricing available at /pricing. We use a 5-level stylist system based on experience and demand. All services include consultation. A 3% service fee applies for card payments.

## Careers / Working at Lee Graves Salon
We are actively hiring stylists and beauty professionals in Plano, TX. Open positions: Experienced Hair Stylist, Apprentice, Receptionist, Executive Assistant, Bridal Stylist or Makeup Artist, Lash Technician, and Nail Technician (full-time, part-time, and contract roles available). Candidates can apply online via the form at /careers (résumé upload accepted as .pdf, .doc, or .docx, max 3MB) or email a résumé to klg@leegravessalon.com. JobPosting structured data is published for every open role.
URL: /careers

### Employment model
There is no booth rental at Lee Graves Salon. Our Something Blue bridal team works on contract; everyone else is not booth rental, so stylists do not rent a chair and do not pay the salon a weekly rent. Pay is weekly. New stylists receive a guaranteed paycheck while they build their book, which is the single most distinctive part of the offer: it removes the income gap that normally makes changing salons risky. The salon also advertises and brings in new clients for stylists who are building.

### Career ladder — six named levels
1. Apprentice — the entry rung for cosmetology school graduates and early-career stylists; trains alongside the senior team in advanced color, cutting, and extension technique.
2. Hybrid Level 1 Stylist — the first rung with Level 1 pricing on the published menu.
3. Level 2 Stylist
4. Level 3 Senior Stylist
5. Level 4 Senior Lead Stylist
6. Level 5 Master Stylist — the most experienced and in-demand rung.

Lee Graves Salon publishes its Level 1–5 pricing publicly at /pricing, so a stylist considering the ladder can see exactly what each level charges for a cut, a full highlight, or a balayage before applying. Very few salons publish this, which makes the career path verifiable rather than a promise.
URL: /careers/career-path

### Cross-team tracks — six lateral opportunities
Alongside the ladder, stylists can move into six cross-team tracks that run beside their column rather than replacing it:
- Bridal travel team (on-location wedding-day styling for Something Blue by Lee Graves)
- Bridal coordinating team (inquiries, trials, timelines, wedding-day logistics)
- Party and social planning team (in-salon events and team gatherings)
- Social media and marketing team
- Onboarding and mentoring team (Grace, a Level 4 Senior Lead Stylist, is our Onboarding Manager)
- Aveda educator

### Benefits
401(k). Aflac supplemental insurance, which is supplemental coverage, NOT health insurance. Discounts on products and services for stylists and their families. Weekly pay. Flexible scheduling. Team social events. These are benefits of salon employment; contract bridal artists are not salon employees and do not receive them.

### Support and working environment
Full-time concierge staff at the front of the salon and salon support staff for the back of the salon, so stylists stay behind the chair. The salon supplies all color. Continuing education is paid for by the salon. There is an Education Director on staff: Dawn, who has been an instructor for the Schwarzkopf color company for 15 years and has 30+ years in the industry; she teaches in-salon classes on extensions, color, and blonding (/our-team/dawn). Product lines used and sold: Aveda, Schwarzkopf, and Iles Formula. The salon has great natural light and is beautiful throughout, with drinks and fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies for clients. The culture is built on respect and teamwork, and the salon protects its stylists from aggressive or rude clients rather than expecting them to absorb it.

### Requirements and location
Stylist roles require an active Texas cosmetology license (apprentices may apply in the final months of cosmetology school); lash and nail roles have their own license requirements. The salon is at 6101 Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite 103, Plano, TX 75093, in West Plano near Preston Road, with the Dallas North Tollway and President George Bush Turnpike nearby, making it a reasonable commute from Frisco, Allen, Richardson, McKinney, The Colony, Carrollton, and North Dallas.

### Apprentice program
A dedicated pipeline page for cosmetology school graduates and early-career stylists covering the apprentice rung, in-house training under Education Director Dawn, salon-paid continuing education, the three product lines, and the path from Apprentice to Hybrid Level 1 Stylist. Aveda Institute graduates should note that this is an Aveda salon.
URL: /careers/apprentice-program

### Local hiring page
A landing page for stylists searching for work in Plano, covering what the job is here, the employment model, the ladder in brief, the support structure, the product lines, the Texas cosmetology license requirement, commute and location details, and an FAQ answering whether the salon is booth rental or commission, whether it helps build a book, whether it pays for education, what products it uses, whether there is a career path, and what benefits are offered.
URL: /careers/hair-stylist-jobs-plano

### Bridal team — contract work, not employment
Something Blue by Lee Graves is the salon's bridal division, and it is the one part of the business that works on contract rather than as salon employment. That framing matters for recruiting: a bridal artist can keep their chair at their current salon and add wedding work alongside it, so applying does not require leaving another salon. The candidate pool therefore includes stylists already employed elsewhere who want weekend income, freelance makeup artists with no salon affiliation, licensed stylists working part-time who want event work, and newer stylists building income while a weekday book fills.

The work is wedding-day hair and/or makeup for brides and bridal parties, performed on location in hotel suites, venues, and getting-ready rooms across North Texas. Bridal trials are part of the process. Requirements: an active Texas cosmetology or esthetician license (MUA certification is accepted for makeup-only artists), a portfolio of bridal hair and/or makeup work, Saturday availability for wedding days, and willingness to travel for on-location services. Makeup-only artists are explicitly welcome and do not need a cosmetology license.

Something Blue by Lee Graves is a winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2026, holds 5.0 stars on The Knot, and is recognized on both The Knot and WeddingWire. Ester, the salon's Executive Assistant and Wedding Coordinator, is the organizational force behind the division and handles inquiries, trials, and wedding-day timelines, so artists are not chasing their own bookings and schedules. Crystal (Level 3 stylist, 10+ years) and Brianna (14 years, makeup artist, Aveda Ambassador) are both on the bridal and special occasion team. The salon serves Plano, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, McKinney, The Colony, Carrollton, North Dallas, Prosper, Murphy, and Wylie.

Because bridal artists work on contract rather than as employees, the salon's employee benefits, including 401(k), Aflac supplemental insurance, weekly payroll, and the guaranteed paycheck for new stylists building a book, do not apply to them. Per-event rates, travel or mileage pay, kit policy, and season volume are not published.
URL: /careers/bridal-stylist-jobs-dfw

## Sitemap
A plain HTML index of every page on the site, covering services, highlight guides, service areas, individual stylist pages, galleries, and all blog articles, is available at /site-index.
URL: /site-index