Mint on the Avenue offers hand-painted balayage starting at $145, with appointments running between two and a half and four hours depending on hair length, density, and the depth of change involved. Mint on the Avenue is an Aveda Concept Salon at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789 — steps from Hannibal Square West Side and Central Park’s koi ponds — specializing in freehand balayage for guests across the 32789 corridor and the surrounding neighborhoods of College Park, Baldwin Park, Audubon Park, Maitland, and Lake Mary. Every appointment begins with an unhurried consultation, because color that looks natural is color that was planned carefully.
What Balayage Services Are Available at Mint on the Avenue?
Pricing reflects the time and product required for each guest’s specific hair — not a flat figure. The ranges below represent the most common requests from guests in the 32789 ZIP and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Classic Balayage
- Hand-painted highlights swept through mid-lengths and ends for a sun-warmed, low-maintenance result. Finished with an Aveda Botanical Repair gloss treatment. Priced at $175–$245.
- Full Balayage with Toner
- Comprehensive freehand painting from root shadow through ends, followed by a custom toner to refine warmth, depth, or ash direction. Priced at $245–$325.
- Balayage Refresh
- For returning guests maintaining an existing balayage — targeted placement to extend the blend and a tonal gloss to restore vibrancy between full appointments. Priced at $145–$195.
- Balayage with Aveda Botanical Repair Treatment
- Any balayage service paired with a full Botanical Repair strengthening ritual — bond-rebuilding care applied through the coloring process and sealed at the shampoo bowl. Priced at $295–$395.
Why Do Guests Choose Mint on the Avenue for Balayage?
Balayage is not a single look — it is a technique that lives or dies on the colorist’s reading of dimension, tone, and face shape. The team at Mint on the Avenue trains continuously within the Aveda network, which means access to professional color systems and the conditioning science of lines like Botanical Repair and Nutriplenish to support hair through the lightening process. Appointments are not rushed, and the color floor is not overbooked.
- Freehand placement tailored to your bone structure and natural growth pattern
- Aveda professional color and bond-care systems used at every stage
- Shadow-root and toner options to extend time between appointments
- Honest consultation on what your hair can achieve in a single visit
What Makes Mint on the Avenue’s Balayage Different?
The salon sits at 228 N Park Avenue — a short walk from the galleries and weekend energy of Hannibal Square West Side, and a few blocks from Rollins College and Knowles Memorial Chapel. Guests arrive from brunch at Prato or an afternoon at the Morse Museum of American Art and find a salon that fits the neighborhood: considered, unhurried, and genuinely local. Since 2020, the salon has refined its balayage process around one principle — color that looks like it grew that way.
Most balayage appointments run between two and a half and four hours, depending on hair length, density, and the depth of change involved. No step is skipped: consultation, painting, processing, toning, and a finishing treatment are each given their proper time.
Which Neighborhoods Does Mint on the Avenue Serve?
The 32789 ZIP is the salon’s home, but guests arrive regularly from Maitland (32751), College Park (32804), Baldwin Park (32814), Audubon Park (32803), and Lake Mary (32746). The Hannibal Square corridor — from the weekend market energy near Hannibal Square West Side to the quieter residential blocks that fold into Maitland — has its own pace, and Mint on the Avenue reflects it. The SunRail and Amtrak station nearby makes the Park Avenue address accessible from well beyond Winter Park.
Common Balayage Questions from Winter Park Guests
The questions below reflect what guests most often ask before their first balayage appointment at Mint on the Avenue. If yours is not here, call 407.645.2264 or text 830.390.0226 — a conversation before booking is always welcome.
How long does a balayage appointment take?
Most balayage appointments run between two and a half and four hours, depending on hair length, density, and the depth of change involved. Consultation, painting, processing, toning, and a finishing treatment are each given their proper time.
How often will I need to return?
One of balayage’s genuine advantages is its grow-out. Most guests return every twelve to sixteen weeks for a Balayage Refresh or toner, rather than the six-week cycle that traditional highlights require. Your colorist will give you a realistic maintenance schedule at your consultation.
Can balayage work on dark or previously colored hair?
Yes, though the starting point shapes what is achievable in a single session. Dark or previously colored hair may require a phased approach — your colorist will be straightforward about the timeline and what to expect at each stage.
What Aveda products are used during a balayage service?
Depending on your hair’s condition and the result being built, the team draws on Aveda Botanical Repair for bond care, Damage Remedy as a strengthening layer, and Nutriplenish for moisture support through the lightening process. Toning is done with Aveda’s professional color system.
How should I care for my balayage at home?
Aveda Nutriplenish or Botanical Repair shampoo and conditioner maintain tone and moisture between visits. Color Renewal shampoo or conditioner can help manage brassiness for lighter results. Your colorist will walk you through a specific routine before you leave the salon.
Do I need a consultation before booking?
A consultation is built into every first balayage appointment at Mint, so no separate visit is required. If you have significant color history or a complex goal, a standalone consultation is available — call 407.645.2264 to arrange one.
When you are ready, the salon is at 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 — call 407.645.2264 or text 830.390.0226 to book your appointment or talk through what your hair needs before you come in.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does balayage cost near Hannibal Square in Winter Park FL?
- At Mint on the Avenue — an Aveda Concept Salon at 228 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 — balayage pricing ranges from $145 for a Balayage Refresh up to $395 for a full balayage paired with an Aveda Botanical Repair treatment. Classic Balayage runs $175–$245 and Full Balayage with Toner runs $245–$325; final pricing reflects the time and product your specific hair requires.
- What is included in a balayage appointment at Mint on the Avenue?
- Every balayage appointment at Mint on the Avenue in Winter Park, FL begins with a thorough consultation covering hair history, lifestyle, and realistic maintenance expectations. Freehand color placement is tailored to your bone structure and natural growth pattern, and Aveda professional color and bond-care systems — including Botanical Repair — are used at every stage.
- How long does balayage last before a touch-up is needed?
- Balayage is designed to be low-maintenance; Mint on the Avenue offers a dedicated Balayage Refresh service ($145–$195) for returning guests who want to extend their blend and restore tonal vibrancy between full appointments, suggesting most guests return for a refresh rather than a full repaint each visit.
- Is there an Aveda salon near Rollins College or Hannibal Square that does balayage?
- Yes — Mint on the Avenue is an Aveda Concept Salon located at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789, a short walk from Hannibal Square West Side and close to Rollins College and the Morse Museum of American Art. The salon serves guests from the 32789 ZIP as well as College Park, Baldwin Park, Audubon Park, Maitland, and Lake Mary.
- What is the difference between Classic Balayage and Full Balayage with Toner at Mint on the Avenue?
- Classic Balayage ($175–$245) at Mint on the Avenue involves hand-painted highlights swept through mid-lengths and ends for a sun-warmed, low-maintenance result, finished with an Aveda Botanical Repair gloss. Full Balayage with Toner ($245–$325) is a more comprehensive service — freehand painting from root shadow through ends, followed by a custom toner to refine warmth, depth, or ash direction.