Balayage · Winter Park, FL 32789
Color that moves the way light does
At Mint on the Avenue, balayage is treated as a considered craft rather than a formula — each stroke placed by hand to follow the natural fall of your hair. The result is dimension that looks grown-in from the first appointment.
Hand-Painted Color on Park Avenue
Balayage is a French painting technique that deposits lightener freehand across the mid-lengths and ends, leaving the root area soft and undemanding. Because there are no foils and no hard lines, the color grows out gracefully — a quality that suits the unhurried pace of life along Central Park and Park Avenue in Winter Park. At Mint on the Avenue, every balayage begins with a thorough consultation so your colorist understands your hair history, your daily routine, and the depth of contrast you actually want. The goal is always hair that looks considered, not constructed.
- Freehand application for natural, seamless dimension
- Grow-out that flatters rather than demands immediate touch-ups
- Consultation-first approach tailored to your hair history
Balayage Services at Mint on the Avenue
Our color menu is built around the range of results guests most often seek — from a sun-warmed gloss to a high-contrast statement. Pricing reflects the time and product required for your specific hair length and density. A toning gloss and Aveda Botanical Repair finishing treatment can be added to any service for deeper luminosity and strengthened bonds.
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Classic Balayage
Freehand lightening through mid-lengths and ends for soft, natural dimension. Includes toning gloss.
$175u2013$225
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Full Balayage
Comprehensive hand-painting from root shadow through ends, ideal for a more pronounced contrast or full-coverage dimension.
$225u2013$295
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Balayage with Botanical Repair Treatment
Any balayage service paired with Aveda Botanical Repair bond-building treatment to restore strength and surface smoothness.
$260u2013$340
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Balayage Refresh Gloss
A toning and glossing appointment for guests returning within 10u201314 weeks to refresh tone without full re-lightening.
$85u2013$115
Why Guests Choose Mint for Balayage
Mint on the Avenue is an Aveda Concept Salon — a designation that reflects both the product standards we hold and the environment we maintain. Our colorists train continuously in placement technique and Aveda color science, so the consultation you receive is grounded in current craft. We use Aveda's professional color line alongside Botanical Repair and Nutriplenish to protect hair integrity before, during, and after lightening. The salon sits at 228 N Park Avenue in the heart of Winter Park 32789, a few steps from the Morse Museum and the Saturday Farmers Market — making it easy to fold a color appointment into an already pleasant afternoon.
- Aveda Concept Salon standards for color and care
- Continuous colorist education in balayage technique
- Botanical Repair bond protection included in every lightening service
- Transparent, consultation-based pricing before any work begins
Rooted in Winter Park, FL 32789
Winter Park's Park Avenue corridor has always rewarded the considered over the hurried — from the koi ponds in Central Park to the reading tables at Briar Patch Books. Mint on the Avenue has grown alongside that neighborhood ethos since opening its doors at 228 N Park Avenue. Guests arrive from across the 32789 ZIP as well as from Baldwin Park, College Park, Maitland, and Audubon Park, many building their color appointments around a lunch at Prato or an afternoon at Rollins College. The salon is also a short walk from the Winter Park SunRail and Amtrak station, which makes the trip straightforward for guests traveling from Lake Mary or beyond.
- Located at 228 N Park Avenue, steps from Central Park
- Convenient to Baldwin Park 32814, Maitland 32751, and College Park 32804
- Walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail station
Balayage — Common Questions
These are the questions our colorists hear most often during consultations. If yours is not here, call or text us before your appointment — we would rather answer it thoroughly in advance than rush through it at the chair.
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How long does a balayage appointment take?
Most balayage appointments run two to three hours, depending on hair length, density, and the level of contrast you want. We always build in time for a toning gloss and a brief style finish.
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How often will I need to come back?
One of balayage's defining qualities is its forgiving grow-out. Many guests return every ten to fourteen weeks, though some stretch appointments to four or five months without the result looking neglected.
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Can balayage work on dark or previously colored hair?
Yes, though the process may require more time or a preliminary treatment to lift evenly. Your colorist will assess your current level and history during the consultation and set realistic expectations before any lightener is applied.
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What Aveda products do you recommend for balayage maintenance at home?
We typically recommend Aveda Botanical Repair shampoo and conditioner to preserve bond integrity, along with Nutriplenish for moisture balance. Your colorist will suggest the specific regimen that fits your hair's texture and porosity.
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Is a separate consultation appointment necessary?
For most guests, the consultation happens at the start of the service appointment. If your hair has complex history — significant previous color, extensions, or a dramatic change in direction — we may suggest a brief standalone consultation first.
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Do you offer balayage for men?
Yes. The technique adapts well to shorter lengths and is a natural fit for guests who want sun-warmed dimension without a high-maintenance commitment.
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Every visit begins with a complimentary consultation. Walk-ins welcome between appointments.
228 N Park Avenue · Winter Park, FL 32789