Not Sure What to Ask For? You’re Not Alone
Most people know what they want their hair to look like—but don’t know what it’s called.
We hear things like:
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“I want it to look more natural”
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“I need to cover my greys but still want dimension”
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“I want to go lighter, but not too blonde”
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“I don’t want it to look flat or harsh”
The truth is—you don’t need to have the right words.
What matters is your goal. We’ll translate that into the right service.
Quick Answer: What Should You Book?
If you want to go lighter → highlights or balayage
If you want to cover or blend greys → root color or grey blending
If you want to deepen or refresh your color → all-over color or gloss
If you’re not sure → a custom color session is the best place to start
Your Hair Color Options (Simplified)
Blonding (Balayage or Highlights)
Lightening your hair to create brightness and dimension.
Best for:
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Going lighter
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Adding dimension
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Soft or bright blonde looks
Grey Blending
A softer approach that diffuses greys instead of fully covering them.
Best for:
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A more natural look
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Lower maintenance
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Soft regrowth lines
All-Over Color / Gloss
Refreshing or deepening your overall color from roots to ends.
Best for:
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Adding shine
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Enhancing tone
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Darkening or evening out color
Custom Color Session
A fully customized approach combining multiple techniques.
Best for:
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Not knowing what you need
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Major changes
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Fixing or adjusting previous color
Blonding
Grey Blending
All-Over Color
Choose Based on What You Want
“I want to be lighter”...
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Blonding (Balayage or Highlights)
“I need to cover or blend my greys”
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Root Color or Grey Blending
“I just want to refresh or tone my color”
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Gloss or All-Over Color
“I want something but don’t know what”
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Custom Color Session
This is where most guests fall—and that’s exactly what we’re here for.
What This Looks Like at The Velvet Salon
Guests don’t actually need to choose between balayage or highlights—we customize the approach based on your hair and your goal.
Here’s how this typically translates:​
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Our Hair Color services are designed to enhance or evolve your current color by adding lightness, contrast, and dimension in a way that actually fits your hair.
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Instead of choosing a specific technique (balayage, highlights, vivids, etc.), we focus on:
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What your hair can handle
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What result you want to live with
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How it will grow out over time
This can include anything from subtle brightness and gray blending to more noticeable blonding or creative color—as long as it stays within your hair’s limits.
How Pricing Works
Hair color services typically range from $180–$300+, depending on the type of color, your hair length and density, and the level of work involved. We’ll always walk you through the process and pricing before we begin so there are no surprises.
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We’ll always confirm your exact price before we begin, so there are no surprises.
What Clients Say
5.0 from 36+ reviews
"I can’t recommend CeeJae and The Velvet Salon enough. From the moment you walk into her salon, she makes you feel so welcomed. Her energy is truly beautiful and calming, which makes every appointment such a great experience."
"Ceejay is absolutely amazing! She listens to what you want and delivers!!! She is so thoughtful and attentive. I can’t rave enough about her scalp massages! She gives 110 percent of herself and more. She definitely gives what you want. She loves her clients so much. I can’t say enough good things about her."
"My most favorite place to get my hair done. I don't trust anyone with my hair like I do with Cee Jae. She is one of a kind, genuine, and delivers every time with the vision I have in mind. I have never been one to feel happy with my hair appointments until meeting Cee Jae two years ago, and I've never looked back. If I could give 100 stars I would.