https://salonsrated.com/ Independent salon & beauty cost guides and how-tos. en-us https://salonsrated.com/guides/salon-visit-what-to-expect/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/salon-visit-what-to-expect/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT From consultation to tipping, here is exactly what happens at a professional hair salon on your first visit -- whether you are booking a cut, color, or a treatment. https://salonsrated.com/guides/salon-terms-glossary/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/salon-terms-glossary/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT 35 salon terms defined: balayage, toner, gloss, protein treatment, lift, deposit, porosity, and more. Know what to ask at your next salon appointment. https://salonsrated.com/guides/salon-prices-2026/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/salon-prices-2026/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT 2026 salon prices from PBA and booking-platform data: haircut $15-$100, balayage $100-$400, gel manicure $25-$65. Every common service in one reference table. https://salonsrated.com/guides/root-touch-up-cost/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/root-touch-up-cost/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A root touch-up costs $50 to $120 at mid-range salons and up to $250 at specialist colorists. Learn what affects the price and how often you need one. https://salonsrated.com/guides/perm-cost/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/perm-cost/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A salon perm typically costs $60 to $250 at mid-range salons, with specialist stylists charging $250 to $500 or more. Hair length and perm type drive the price. https://salonsrated.com/guides/natural-hair-salon-cost/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/natural-hair-salon-cost/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Natural hair services range from $50 for a wash-and-style to $300 or more for loc installation or braids. Learn what each costs and how to find a skilled specialist. https://salonsrated.com/guides/microblading-cost/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/microblading-cost/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Microblading typically costs $300 to $600 in most US markets, with touch-up appointments running $75 to $150. Price depends on artist experience and location. https://salonsrated.com/guides/mens-haircut-cost/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/mens-haircut-cost/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A men's haircut costs $20 to $45 at barber shops and $35 to $65 at salons. Here is what drives the difference and how to decide where to go. https://salonsrated.com/guides/manicure-pedicure-cost/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/manicure-pedicure-cost/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A basic manicure costs $20 to $35 and a pedicure runs $30 to $50 at most US nail salons. A combined mani-pedi averages $40 to $90 depending on service level. https://salonsrated.com/guides/lash-lift-vs-extensions/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/lash-lift-vs-extensions/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A lash lift costs $75 to $150 and lasts six to eight weeks. Extensions run $100 to $500 plus fills. Compare cost, maintenance, and results to find your best option. https://salonsrated.com/guides/is-hair-salon-tip-required/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/is-hair-salon-tip-required/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Hair salon tips are not legally required but are widely expected. The standard is 15 to 20 percent. Here is how to navigate every scenario with confidence. https://salonsrated.com/guides/how-to-tip-nail-tech/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/how-to-tip-nail-tech/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT The standard tip at a nail salon is 15 to 20 percent of your service total. This guide covers what to tip for manicures, pedicures, nail art, and complex services. https://salonsrated.com/guides/how-to-maintain-nails-between-appointments/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/how-to-maintain-nails-between-appointments/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Gel manicures last two to three weeks; acrylics need fills every two to three weeks. Learn practical steps to protect your nails and extend your manicure. https://salonsrated.com/guides/how-often-to-get-haircut-or-color/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/how-often-to-get-haircut-or-color/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Most people should trim hair every six to eight weeks and touch up root color every four to six weeks. Schedule depends on your service and growth rate. https://salonsrated.com/guides/how-long-does-balayage-take/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/how-long-does-balayage-take/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A full balayage typically takes three to four hours on medium to long hair. Partial balayage on short hair runs 90 minutes to two hours. Plan your day here. https://salonsrated.com/guides/highlights-vs-balayage-for-brunettes/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/highlights-vs-balayage-for-brunettes/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Highlights and balayage both work on dark hair but grow out differently. Here is how to choose based on your natural color, maintenance appetite, and budget. https://salonsrated.com/guides/head-spa-scalp-treatment-cost/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/head-spa-scalp-treatment-cost/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A head spa costs $50 to $150 at most US salons, with luxury Japanese-style experiences reaching $200 or more. Here is what the service includes and what to expect. https://salonsrated.com/guides/hair-toner-cost/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/hair-toner-cost/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Hair toner typically costs $45 to $90 at US salons, often added after highlights or balayage to neutralize brassiness. Learn what toner does and when to book. https://salonsrated.com/guides/hair-gloss-vs-toner/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/hair-gloss-vs-toner/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Hair gloss adds shine on any hair type and lasts four to six weeks. Toner corrects brassiness on lightened hair and lasts two to four weeks. Here is how to choose. https://salonsrated.com/guides/hair-extension-methods-compared/ https://salonsrated.com/guides/hair-extension-methods-compared/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tape-in, clip-in, fusion, weft, and sew-in extensions differ in cost and damage risk. Compare all five methods side by side to find the right fit for your hair.