Hair Color
Is Our Specialty.

Hair color pricing at Monaco Salon varies based on the service, your hair length, and the complexity of the result. Hand-painted balayage starts at $250 and foilyage starts at $350, increasing by stylist level and with the number of foils, the amount of hand-painting, and whether toning or a gloss is included. Color correction services are priced after a consultation because the work required varies significantly case by case. All color services at Monaco begin with a consultation — either a quick mini-consultation at the start of your appointment or a dedicated free consultation for complex transformations.

Balayage is a freehand painting technique where lightener is applied directly to the surface of the hair without foils, creating a soft, sun-kissed result with a natural grow-out. Traditional highlights use foils to isolate sections of hair, which produces more precise, uniform brightness and more contrast. Teasylights combine both techniques — the hair is lightly teased before applying lightener in foil — creating concentrated brightness with a softer, more blended result than traditional foils. Monaco's colorists use the technique (or combination of techniques) that best achieves your specific goal, whether that is bold and bright or soft and natural.

A balayage appointment at Monaco Salon typically takes 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on your hair length, density, and the complexity of the result. The hand-painting process itself takes 45 to 90 minutes, followed by processing time and a toning or gloss service to refine the final color. If you are adding a haircut or blowout, plan for additional time. For your first balayage appointment, Monaco recommends booking a dedicated consultation so the colorist can map out the result and give you an accurate time estimate.

Color correction addresses unwanted results such as banding, brassiness, uneven blonde or color that is too dark. It may involve toning, color removal, lightening or rebuilding dimension. Timing depends on the work needed and your hair’s condition; an appointment can take several hours, and some goals require more than one visit. Start with a color correction consultation for a time estimate and plan.

Touch-up frequency depends on the color technique and how much contrast there is between your natural root and your color. Traditional highlights and all-over color typically need a touch-up every 6 to 8 weeks. Balayage and lived-in color techniques are specifically designed to grow out naturally, so most clients can go 12 to 16 weeks between appointments. Root melts and shadow roots further extend the time between visits by softly blending the natural root into the color. Monaco's colorists will recommend a maintenance schedule based on your specific color and lifestyle during your appointment.

Monaco Salon's Dale Mabry location at 143 S Dale Mabry Hwy in South Tampa is the salon's dedicated color, cut, and blowout studio. The color team — led by specialists including Dillon K (copper and extension color), Emily F (dimensional blondes), and Melissa (hand-painted balayage) — is trained in the latest techniques and attends ongoing national education. Monaco serves clients from South Tampa, Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Bayshore Beautiful, Carrollwood, Westchase, Davis Islands, and the broader Tampa Bay area. Book a free color consultation to get started.

Monaco Salon's primary hair color location is at 143 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609 — the Dale Mabry location in South Tampa. This is where Monaco's color specialists perform balayage, highlights, color correction, cowboy copper, vivid color, and Brazilian Blowout services. The Dale Mabry location is minutes from Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Bayshore Beautiful, and Davis Islands. Call or text Dale Mabry at (813) 870-1709 to schedule.

Monaco Salon's Dale Mabry location in South Tampa is home to the salon's color team. Dillon K is known for copper, extension color, and lived-in brunettes. Emily F specializes in dimensional blondes and teasylights. Melissa is sought after for hand-painted balayage and natural sun-kissed results. Wally is known for precise gray coverage and custom color matching. Every Monaco colorist attends ongoing national education and is trained in the latest techniques — from cowboy copper to vivid fashion color. Call Dale Mabry at (813) 870-1709 to book with a specific colorist or let Monaco match you with the right specialist for your goal.

Yes — Monaco Salon's Dale Mabry location serves clients from Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Bayshore Beautiful, Davis Islands, and all of South Tampa. The salon is located at 143 S Dale Mabry Hwy, just minutes from Hyde Park Village and the Bayshore Boulevard corridor. We are the go-to hair color salon for South Tampa neighborhoods.

We aim for a close, natural-looking match by assessing your base shade, undertones, existing dimension and color history. Grey coverage, a return to your natural color, and matching hair extensions each call for a different approach. Your colorist will explain what can be achieved on your current hair rather than promise an exact match before seeing it.

Yes. Monaco Salon offers vivid and fashion color, including pastels, bold shades and dimensional combinations. Some results need a lighter starting base, while others can work with more depth. Your colorist assesses the color already on your hair, its condition and the shade you want before recommending preparation and maintenance.

A Brazilian Blowout is a professional smoothing treatment that reduces frizz and makes hair easier to style. Results may last up to 12 weeks, depending on the formula, your hair and home care. Book smoothing at Monaco’s Dale Mabry salon, where your stylist will explain the expected finish and aftercare before treatment.

Yes — Monaco Salon specializes in color services for clients who wear hair extensions, hair toppers, or wigs. Our colorists understand how to blend, tone, and color-match natural hair to extensions and toppers so the result looks seamless. We can also color and tone the extensions or topper themselves when appropriate. If you wear extensions or a topper, mention it when booking — your colorist will factor it into the consultation and color plan.

Every Monaco color appointment begins with a consultation. Your colorist will review your hair history, look at inspiration photos, assess your natural base and condition, and discuss your maintenance preferences and budget. From there, they will recommend the technique (or combination of techniques) that best achieves your goal safely. Most guests don't walk into the salon knowing the exact color technique they need — they want hair color that looks healthy, expensive, and easy to live with. Monaco's job is to translate that goal into a custom color plan.