Balayage and blonding prices become useful only when the amount of work is clear. A face-framing refresh, a full lightening visit and a package with a haircut are different appointments. These published examples keep their original scope and qualifiers rather than turning them into a citywide average.
Selected official menus and business booking pages were reviewed October 24, 2026. This is a Craft Collective guide, not a market average or a ranking. Artist levels, included work and publication formats differ; confirm the current complete estimate directly.
Published examples to compare
| Salon and menu item | Published amount or status | Scope and source |
|---|---|---|
| Fringe Beauty Lounge Balayage | From $201 | Cut and blow-dry excluded. Official source |
| Harmony Salon Foil highlighting or balayage | From $80 | Combined category. Official source |
| Whitehouse Salon Full balayage, Emerging Artist | $110+ | First pricing grid. Official source |
| Lost Sheep Salon Blonding with haircut, Lamb | From $195 | Package. Official source |
| Lost Sheep Salon Blonding with haircut, Shepherd | From $280 | Package. Official source |
| Lost Sheep Salon Blonding with haircut, Head Shepherd | From $385 | Package. Official source |
| Lost Sheep Salon Blonding without haircut, Lamb | From $165 | No cut. Official source |
| Lost Sheep Salon Blonding without haircut, Shepherd | From $240 | No cut. Official source |
| Lost Sheep Salon Blonding without haircut, Head Shepherd | From $330 | No cut. Official source |
| Geno Levi Salon Balayage | From $120 | Confirm full scope. Official source |
| Sognatore Salon Balayage | From $220 | Confirm finishing. Official source |
| Dean of Shadyside Balayage/ombré | $115 | Toner extra; additions possible. Official source |
| Izzazu Balayage | $140+ | Confirm inclusions. Official source |
| Celestial Hair Studio Full traditional balayage | $285+ | Three-hour listing. Official source |
| Salon 13 Full balayage | From $125 | Root touch-up excluded. Official source |
| Salon Blanca Highlights / balayage | Quote not established here | Ask for exact scope. Official source |
| Salon Vivace Specific balayage appointment | Quote not established here | Ask salon. Official source |
| La Pomponnée Balayage / custom techniques | Consultation / individual quote | No dollar amount established here. Official source |
| Head Space Salon Balayage / lived-in color | Quote not established here | Describe brightness goal. Official source |
Lightening is only part of the finished plan
Ask whether the quote includes the brightness you want, toning, a root blend, cutting and the final style. Describe previous permanent color and home color before asking for a total. A soft-rooted photograph does not tell the salon how much lightening your starting point needs. Ask what is realistic at the first visit and what may need later work.
Compare upkeep separately from installation of the look
Ask which feature needs refreshing first: tone, face frame, root transition or all-over brightness. A larger initial appointment and a smaller follow-up may form one plan; another may involve a different sequence. Use the same comparison period for both estimates instead of assuming the salon with the lower opening figure will cost less over time.
What does Craft Collective charge?
Craft’s reviewed hair menu does not establish a fixed dollar quote for this appointment. Ask for the individual stylist, studio, full service scope and estimate. See Craft’s published prices and hair-estimate guide. North Hills can be booked online; call 724-514-7231 for Canonsburg or help choosing a reservation.
Use the same service brief
- Share your starting hair, recent service history and reference photographs.
- Name the finish you want and the inclusions you expect.
- Ask for the complete first visit and the suggested upkeep.
- Confirm the artist, location and current policies before reserving.
Use the quote worksheet to compare actual proposals over the same period. Unknown costs remain unknown until the salon confirms them; they are not zero-dollar services.