✨ Our website got a glow-up — same salon, same team, easier booking.
50 Hood Park Drive, Charlestown, MA · 617-242-3200 · Free garage parking up to 3 hours

Color

Balayage, painted by hand.

Soft, grown-in dimension that doesn't scream roots at week six. Partial $200–$300 · full $250–$350, depending on length and stylist level.

Book now

How it works

Lived-in color, not a stripe in sight.

Balayage is hand-painted lightening — your stylist places light exactly where the sun would, so it grows out soft and you're not chained to a six-week retouch. We tone, treat, and finish with a blow dry, all with Aveda's naturally derived color line.

Our senior colorists have been doing dimensional color at Element for 15 years and counting.

FAQs

Questions we get a lot

How much does balayage cost at Element?

Partial balayage is $200–$300 and full balayage is $250–$350+, depending on hair length and stylist level. Ombré is priced the same. A free 15-minute consultation gets you an exact number before you commit.

How much does balayage cost on dark hair?

Dark hair usually needs more lightening sessions to go dramatically blonde, so expect the upper end of the $250–$350 range for a full balayage, and your stylist may recommend spreading it over two visits. The consultation is free, so ask.

How long does balayage take?

Plan on 2–3 hours for a partial and 3–4 for a full balayage, including toning and blow dry.

What's the difference between balayage and foils?

Foils lighten from the root in neat sections for an all-over effect; balayage is hand-painted for a softer, grown-in look with less obvious regrowth. Foils run $130–$280, balayage $200–$350.

How often do I need to redo balayage?

That's the beauty of it — because it grows out soft, most clients refresh every 3–4 months instead of every 6–8 weeks.

Can I book balayage online?

Yes — hit Book Now, choose balayage, and you'll see real availability by stylist. New to Element? A free consultation first is the smart move.

Want the sun-kissed thing?

Book balayage online, or start with a free 15-minute consultation.

Book now