Balayage · Winter Park 32789
Hand-painted color that moves the way light does
At Mint on the Avenue, balayage is a considered craft — each stroke placed by hand to complement your natural dimension and the Florida sun in equal measure. Our colorists on Park Avenue work without a formula and without a rush.
Color Rooted in Craft, Not Trend
Balayage is not a single look — it is a technique, and its results depend entirely on the hands behind the brush. At Mint on the Avenue, 228 N Park Avenue, our colorists begin every balayage appointment with a thorough consultation, reading your existing tone, your maintenance preferences, and the way your hair behaves in Winter Park's particular light. The goal is color that appears unconstructed, even inevitable. We use Aveda's professional color systems throughout, chosen for their botanical integrity and their ability to work with your hair's natural architecture rather than against it.
Balayage Services at Mint on the Avenue
Every service below begins with a complimentary color consultation. Pricing reflects the time, product, and artistry required — not a flat rate applied before your colorist has seen your hair. Guests traveling from the Rollins College corridor, Baldwin Park 32814, and College Park 32804 are welcome to call or text ahead to discuss their goals before arriving.
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Classic Balayage
Hand-painted, freeform lightening focused on the mid-lengths and ends. Ideal for guests seeking a low-maintenance, sun-warmed dimension.
$175u2013$250
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Full Balayage with Toner
Comprehensive hand-painting from root shadow through ends, finished with an Aveda toner to refine tone and unify the result.
$250u2013$350
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Balayage with Botanical Repair Treatment
All the artistry of a full balayage service, paired with Aveda Botanical Repair to restore bonds and surface integrity during the lightening process.
$300u2013$420
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Balayage Refresh
A targeted re-application for returning guests maintaining an existing balayage — focuses on regrowth blending and tonal refresh rather than a full repaint.
$130u2013$200
Why Guests Near Rollins College Choose Mint
The neighborhood surrounding Rollins College and Knowles Memorial Chapel draws people who value things made with intention — architecture, books from Briar Patch Books, a meal at Prato or Tabla. The salon sits inside that same sensibility. We are an Aveda Concept Salon, which means our color work is guided by both botanical formulation standards and a commitment to responsible sourcing. Our colorists train continuously and specialize; the person painting your hair has done this specific work hundreds of times.
- Aveda professional color — no ammonia compromise
- Botanical Repair bond-building available at every color appointment
- Consultation-first approach — no assumptions about your desired result
- Complimentary Aveda scalp and strand assessment before chemical services
- Transparent pricing discussed before any service begins
On Park Avenue, Between the Koi Ponds and the Campus
Mint on the Avenue sits along the Park Avenue corridor in Winter Park 32789 — the same stretch where Central Park's koi ponds catch the afternoon light and the Morse Museum of American Art anchors the southern end of the avenue. Rollins College is a short walk east, its Spanish-Mediterranean buildings and the quiet of Knowles Memorial Chapel forming a backdrop that shapes the character of this neighborhood. Guests come to us from Maitland 32751, Audubon Park 32803, Lake Mary 32746, and beyond — but the address, the pace, and the appointment all belong to Park Avenue.
Balayage Questions, Answered Plainly
The questions below reflect what our guests most commonly bring to their consultations. If yours is not here, call us at 407.645.2264 or text 830.390.0226 — a real member of our team will respond.
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How long does a balayage appointment take?
Most full balayage services run between two and a half and four hours, depending on your hair's length, density, and starting level. A Balayage Refresh for returning guests is typically shorter — closer to ninety minutes to two hours.
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How often will I need to come back?
One of balayage's genuine advantages is its grow-out — because the color is painted freehand without a hard root line, many guests return every three to five months rather than every six to eight weeks. Your colorist will give you a specific recommendation based on your result.
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Will balayage work on my hair color or texture?
Balayage is a technique, not a single outcome, and it can be adapted for a wide range of natural tones and textures. Guests with darker bases, fine hair, or previously color-treated hair may have different starting conversations — which is why we begin every appointment with a consultation rather than an assumption.
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Do you use Aveda color for balayage?
Yes. As an Aveda Concept Salon, we use Aveda's professional color systems exclusively. Our lighteners and toners are formulated with botanical ingredients and are free from ammonia, and we pair them with Aveda Botanical Repair when bond integrity is a concern.
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What should I do to maintain my balayage at home?
Your colorist will recommend specific Aveda home-care products at the close of your appointment — typically from the Nutriplenish or Damage Remedy lines, depending on your hair's needs. Using a color-safe, sulfate-free regimen and limiting heat exposure will keep your result looking intentional between visits.
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How do I prepare for my first balayage appointment?
Arrive with clean, dry hair and bring any reference images that reflect the direction you have in mind — even images you do not love can be useful for narrowing the conversation. There is no need to avoid washing your hair beforehand, and no need to prepare anything beyond a clear sense of your lifestyle and how much maintenance you are willing to commit to.
Ready when you are
Reserve a chair on Park Avenue.
Every visit begins with a complimentary consultation. Walk-ins welcome between appointments.
228 N Park Avenue · Winter Park, FL 32789