CUSTOM COLOR SERVICES
At Sage & Strands, every color service is fully customized to you—your goals, your hair history, and how much upkeep you want. No boxed categories, no rushed appointments.
We’ve designed a simplified, 3-tier menu that makes booking stress-free, while giving your stylist full creative freedom to deliver the results you’re dreaming of.
how we price color
Transparent. Honest. Customized.
We price based on Parts + Labor—not a flat, one-size-fits-all fee. This ensures you pay for exactly what your hair needs—nothing more, nothing less.
Your stylist’s time, technique, and expertise.
LABOR
The exact amount of color used, measured and tracked via [SalonScale].
PARTS
Not sure what to book?
Choose the option that feels closest, or schedule a consultation. Your stylist will finalize your service plan, time, and price during your visit.
FULL CUSTOM COLOR
FULL IMPACT | FULL HEAD | FULL EXPRESSION
3+ hours | Starts at [base rate] + color usage
MAY INCLUDE:
→ Full highlight or balayage
→ Foils throughout all zones
→ Tip-outs, teasylights, or baby lights
→ Root smudge + gloss
→ Multi-step toning or corrective blending
PERFECT FOR:
→ Bright, dimensional blondes
→ Full balayage looks
→ First-time or corrective lightening
→ Major color changes
PARTIAL CUSTOM COLOR
SOFT DIMENSION | MAINTENANCE | LIVED-IN LOOKS
1.5–2.5 hours | Starts at [base rate] + color usage
MAY INCLUDE:
→ Partial highlight or lowlight top and side panels only
→ Smudge, gloss, or toner
→All-over single-process color (not a blonding service)
PERFECT FOR:
→ "Lived-in" Color refreshes
→ Maintaining Dimension between full service
→ Subtle all-over color shifts
→ Grey Blending with depth
MINI CUSTOM COLOR
QUICK UPDATES | SUBTLE REFRESH | LOW COMMITMENT
1–1.5 hours | Starts at [base rate] + color usage
MAY INCLUDE:
→ Grey coverage or root retouch
→ Toner/gloss refresh
→ Face-framing foils
→ Root tap or base shift
PERFECT FOR:
→ Maintaining coverage
→ Stretching the time between blonding
→ Boosting shine or tone
→ Low-maintenance color upkeep
You’re Not Just Booking Color.
You’re Booking Custom Artistry.
Our stylists are trained to look at your hair like a canvas—with care, precision, and the long game in mind. At Sage & Strands, we combine technical mastery, calm energy, and collaborative consultation to ensure your results feel amazing long after you leave the chair.
