Question 1

What's the difference between balayage and highlights?

Accepted Answer

Balayage is hand-painted freehand for a soft, blended, lower-maintenance look with a graceful grow-out. Traditional foil highlights are applied section by section from the root for brighter, more even, all-over color. Balayage grows out with no harsh line; foils get you brighter faster. Many clients combine both.

Question 2

What are babylights?

Accepted Answer

Babylights are ultra-fine highlights woven in very small sections to mimic the natural, sun-lightened hair children often have. They create soft, seamless brightness with almost no visible stripe, and they're ideal for fine hair or a natural look.

Question 3

What is a money piece?

Accepted Answer

A money piece is a set of brighter highlights that frame your face, lighter than the rest of your hair. It draws light up toward your features and is a low-commitment way to brighten just the front.

Question 4

How much do highlights cost in Plano?

Accepted Answer

At Lee Graves Salon, partial highlights start at $190 and full highlights start at $220, both including toning, gloss, and shadow root. Balayage starts at $210 (partial) or $250 (full). Final pricing depends on your stylist's level (1-5) and your hair's length and density.

Question 5

How long does a highlight appointment take?

Accepted Answer

A partial highlight usually runs 1.5-2.5 hours and a full 2.5-3.5 hours, depending on your hair's length and density and whether toning and styling are included. Babylights and full balayage can take longer. We'll estimate your timing at consultation.

Question 6

How often do I need to get my highlights redone?

Accepted Answer

Foil highlights typically need a refresh every 6-10 weeks; balayage and babylights stretch to 3-4 months thanks to their soft grow-out. A maintenance toner every 6-8 weeks keeps the tone fresh for all of them.

Question 7

Will highlights damage my hair?

Accepted Answer

Any lightening service lifts the hair, but professional application with bond-protecting products minimizes damage. We use Schwarzkopf's BlondMe system with bond-enforcing technology and always assess your hair's health before lightening. We won't push your hair past what it can safely handle.

Question 8

Can I go blonde in one appointment?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your starting color. Naturally light or previously highlighted hair may reach the goal in one visit; dark, box-dyed, or color-treated hair often needs two to four sessions to lift safely. We map a realistic plan at your consultation rather than risk your hair's health.

Question 9

What is toner and why do I need it?

Accepted Answer

Toner is a semi-permanent color that neutralizes unwanted warmth, refines your exact shade, and adds shine. It's included in our highlight and balayage services. Because toner fades faster than the lightening underneath, a maintenance toner every 6-8 weeks keeps highlights from going brassy.

Question 10

Should I use purple shampoo?

Accepted Answer

If you're blonde and want to stay cool-toned, yes — once or twice a week. Purple shampoo deposits violet pigment that cancels yellow and brass. Don't overuse it; alternate with a gentle color-safe shampoo the rest of the week.

Question 11

How do I keep my highlights from turning brassy?

Accepted Answer

Use purple shampoo weekly, switch to sulfate-free color-safe products, wash in cooler water, protect against hard-water minerals and UV, and book regular maintenance toners. Brassiness comes from underlying warm pigment and fading toner, so staying ahead of it is key.

Question 12

Do I need a consultation before highlights?

Accepted Answer

For a significant change — going much lighter, correcting previous color, or a full transformation — we strongly recommend a consultation so we can assess your hair and set an honest plan. For a routine refresh, you can book your service directly. Either way, we confirm your plan and price before starting.

Question 13

How do I book highlights at Lee Graves Salon?

Accepted Answer

Book online at /book or call us at (972) 378-0091. We're located at 6101 Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite 103 in Plano, TX, serving Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Richardson, and the DFW metroplex.

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