Here’s the honest answer first: at MG Hair Studios in Coral Gables, balayage starts at $250, and the appointment takes about two hours. Where your price lands from there depends on your hair — its length, its thickness, what color is already on it, and how light you want to go. If you’ve compared prices at other salons, you’ve probably seen ranges so wide they’re useless. So this page does it differently: our real menu prices, what actually moves the number up or down, what upkeep costs over a full year, and how to get an exact price for your hair before you commit to anything.
Balayage prices at a glance
These are the same prices on our services menu and in our full guide to balayage prices in Coral Gables — no introductory math, no surprises at the register.
| Service | Price | Time in the chair |
|---|---|---|
| Balayage | from $250 | 2 hr |
| Partial Highlights | $160 | 1 hr 45 min |
| Full Highlights | $310 | 1 hr 30 min |
| Touch Up | from $76.50 | 1 hr 15 min |
| Glaze | from $49.50 | 15 min |
| Consultation | Free | 10 min |
What makes balayage cost more or less
Length and thickness. Balayage is hand-painted, section by section. Longer or thicker hair means more product and more painting time, and that’s the biggest reason two guests pay two different prices for “the same” service.
Your starting point. If you’re coming in with box dye, old banding, or color that needs to be undone before it can be lightened, that’s correction work, not a straight balayage. Our Expert Color Correction is its own service ($200, about two hours), and your stylist will tell you up front if your hair needs it — before anything starts, not after.
How light you want to go. A soft, sun-kissed lift in one session is a different job from going several levels brighter, which sometimes has to be built gradually to keep the hair healthy. Your stylist will be straight with you about what’s realistic in one visit.
The finishing work. A glaze — the toner that sets your final tone — starts at $49.50, and a blow dry starts at $45. Whether your hair needs them, and whether they’re part of your quote, is confirmed at your consultation so the price you hear is the price you pay.
Who you book with. Color is the heart of our salon — it’s the work stylists like Jay Kerns and Lyndon Silva are known for — and your quote always reflects the appointment you’re actually booking, confirmed before we begin.
Balayage or highlights: which fits your budget?
If you’re deciding between the two, think about visits per year, not just the ticket. Full highlights ($310) give you brightness from root to tip, but that root line grows in on schedule and keeps you on a tighter maintenance cycle. Balayage (from $250) is painted away from the root, so it grows out softly — most guests go three to four months between appointments, which often makes it the cheaper service over a year even when the tickets look similar. On a smaller budget, partial highlights ($160) refresh the top and face-framing pieces without a full service. There’s no wrong answer — there’s only the right one for your hair and your calendar.
What a consultation confirms
Our consultations are free and take ten minutes. That’s the job of the consultation: sit down with our balayage specialists, show them your hair and your inspiration photos, and leave with three things — an exact price, an honest answer on whether your goal takes one session or two, and a maintenance plan that fits your budget. No pressure to book the full service on the spot. If the number doesn’t work for you, we’ll tell you what will.
What balayage costs over a year
Because the grow-out is soft, most of our balayage guests come in two to three times a year. At a from-$250 starting price, that’s roughly $500–$750 a year for the full service. In between, a glaze (from $49.50) revives tone when it starts to fade, and a touch up (from $76.50) tidies new growth when you want it. That’s the real comparison to make against any salon’s headline price: not the first visit, but the year.
New here? Take 20% off your first balayage
From November 1 through December 31, 2026, first-time guests get 20% off balayage at MG Hair Studios in Coral Gables — which brings the starting price to $200. Holiday appointments go quickly, so booking ahead is smart. The offer is for new guests, on balayage, through December 31.
Frequently asked questions
How much does balayage cost in Coral Gables?
At MG Hair Studios in Coral Gables, balayage starts at $250 for a two-hour appointment. Your exact price depends on your hair’s length, thickness, and starting color, and it’s confirmed at a free consultation before you book.
How long does a balayage appointment take?
About two hours for the balayage service itself. If your hair needs correction work or finishing services, your stylist will map out the extra time during your consultation.
How often does balayage need to be redone?
Most guests refresh every three to four months, because balayage grows out without a hard root line. A glaze from $49.50 between visits keeps the tone fresh.
Is a glaze or toner included in the price?
Your consultation quote spells out exactly what’s included for your hair. If your hair needs a glaze, it starts at $49.50 — you’ll know before the appointment, not during it.
Can I get an exact price before I book?
Yes. Consultations are free and take ten minutes, and you’ll leave with an exact price and a plan. Call (305) 774-7151 or book online to set one up.
Get your exact price
Guessing from a price range is how people end up in the wrong chair. Start with a free ten-minute consultation at MG Hair Studios in Coral Gables — 506 Biltmore Way — and get a number that’s actually yours. Our clients call us the best hair salon in Miami; we’d rather prove it with your hair. Call (305) 774-7151 or book your consultation online, and if it’s your first visit, don’t forget the 20% first-visit balayage offer runs through December 31. See why clients call MG Hair Studios the best hair salon in Miami — and book your visit.
