Dimensional ash blonde balayage on long layered hair at Plush Salon & Spa, Oakdale PA

If you are coming from Washington Pike or the Chartiers Creek area, the drive is easy and the parking is free.

Blended warm and cool blonde styled in soft waves at Plush Salon & Spa, Oakdale PA

How Balayage Works

Balayage is a freehand coloring technique. Your stylist paints highlights directly onto your hair rather than pulling strands through a cap or wrapping them in foils. This creates soft, blended transitions between your natural color and the lighter tones.

The result is dimensional color that looks like it happened naturally. The grow-out is gradual and forgiving, which means you can go longer between appointments compared to traditional highlights. Most balayage clients come back every 12 to 16 weeks for a refresh.

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The Colorists Behind Your Balayage

At Plush Salon, color is a specialty.

If you are getting balayage and considering adding length through extensions later, Tiffani can plan your color placement with that in mind. The extensions will blend perfectly because the color was designed for them from the start.

What Affects the Price of Balayage

Your final price depends on a few factors:

  • Hair length (longer hair requires more product and time)
  • Current base color (going dramatically lighter takes more sessions)
  • Hair thickness and density
  • Whether you are adding a toner or gloss for final refinement

Your stylist will give you a clear quote during the consultation before any work begins. No surprises at the register.

What Your Appointment Looks Like

Plan for about two to three hours for a balayage appointment, depending on your hair. Here is how the visit typically flows:

1. Consultation to discuss your goals and assess your starting point 2. Custom color mixing based on your desired result 3. Hand-painted application, section by section 4. Processing time (your stylist may add a conditioning treatment during this phase) 5. Rinse, toner application if needed, and final wash 6. Blowout and styling

You walk out with finished hair. No awkward "it needs to settle" phase.

Keep Your Balayage Looking Fresh

Between appointments, the right products make a real difference. Color-safe shampoo and conditioner prevent fading. A purple shampoo used once a week keeps blonde tones from going brassy. We carry L'Oreal, Keune, Redken, and Olaplex at the salon, and your stylist will tell you exactly which products your hair needs.

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    7014 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale, PA 15071. Right off the Tonidale exit.

    Tuesday 11 to 7, Wednesday 10 to 9, Thursday 1 to 9, Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 9 to 4. Closed Sunday and Monday.

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