Not Sure What to Ask For? You’re Not Alone
Most people know they want to be blonder—but aren’t sure what to book.
We hear things like:
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“I want to be blonde, but not too blonde”
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“I don’t know if I need balayage or highlights”
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“I just want it to look natural and not harsh”
The truth is—you don’t need to know the exact terminology.
👉 What matters is your goal, your hair, and your lifestyle.
Quick Answer: What Should You Book?
If you want soft, natural blonde → balayage or lived-in color
If you want brighter, more noticeable blonde → highlights
If you’re not sure → a custom blonding session is the safest choice
Most guests don’t fit into just one category—we customize everything.
Your Blonding Options (Simplified)
Lived-In Blonde / Balayage
A softer, more natural blonde that grows out seamlessly.
Best for:
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Low-maintenance color
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Soft, blended brightness
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A more effortless look
Partial Highlights
Brightness focused around the face and top of your hair.
Best for:
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A refresh
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Face-framing brightness
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Maintaining your current look
Full Highlights
Lightening throughout your entire head for a brighter overall blonde.
Best for:
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A noticeable transformation
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Going lighter all over
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Even brightness throughout
Lived-In Blonde / Balayage
Partial Highlights
Which Blonde Is Right for You?
Choose Soft & Natural Blonde if…
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Blended, low-contrast
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Grows out easily
Best match: Balayage / Lived-In Color
Choose Bright Blonde Around the Face if…
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Noticeable brightness in front
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Still somewhat natural
Best match: Partial Highlights
Choose Bright Blonde All Over if…
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Lighter from root to ends
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More dramatic change
Best match: Partial Highlights
Not Sure / Somewhere In Between...
Best match: Partial Highlights
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:
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.
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
Blonding 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.
We’ll always confirm your exact price before we begin, so there are no surprises.
What Clients Say
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"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."
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"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.