Mint on the Avenue is an Aveda Concept Salon at 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789, specializing in hand-painted balayage color. Mint on the Avenue, an Aveda Concept Salon on Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL, offers hand-painted balayage starting at $175, with a complimentary consultation before every color service — because color that reads as your own begins with a conversation, not a formula.
- Classic Balayage
- Hand-painted, freeform lightening focused on the mid-lengths and ends. Ideal for guests seeking low-maintenance, sun-warmed dimension. Priced between $175 and $250.
- Full Balayage with Toner
- Comprehensive hand-painting from root shadow through ends, finished with an Aveda toner to refine tone and unify the result. Priced between $250 and $350.
- 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. Priced between $300 and $420.
- 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. Priced between $130 and $200.
What Makes Balayage at Mint on the Avenue Different?
Balayage 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 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. Aveda lighteners and toners are formulated without ammonia, and we pair them with Aveda Botanical Repair when bond integrity is a concern.
What Balayage Services Are Available 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.
- Classic Balayage — Hand-painted, freeform lightening focused on the mid-lengths and ends. Ideal for guests seeking a low-maintenance, sun-warmed dimension. ($175–$250)
- Full Balayage with Toner — Comprehensive hand-painting from root shadow through ends, finished with an Aveda toner to refine tone and unify the result. ($250–$350)
- 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. ($300–$420)
- 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. ($130–$200)
Why Do Guests Near Rollins College Choose Mint on the Avenue?
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. As an Aveda Concept Salon, 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. Guests have noted — particularly since 2022, when we deepened our Botanical Repair protocols — that the condition of their hair after a lightening service is meaningfully different from what they experienced elsewhere.
- 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
Where Is Mint on the Avenue Located in Winter Park?
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. We also serve guests from Baldwin Park 32814 and College Park 32804 regularly.
How Long Does a Balayage Appointment Take?
Most full balayage services run between 150 minutes and 240 minutes — roughly two and a half to four hours — depending on your hair’s length, density, and starting level. A Balayage Refresh for returning guests is typically shorter, closer to 90 minutes to 120 minutes. Your colorist will give you a time estimate during your consultation so you can plan your afternoon on Park Avenue accordingly.
How Often Will I Need to Return?
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 and your lifestyle.
Does Balayage Work on All Hair Colors and Textures?
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.
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.
How Should 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.
Questions not answered here? Call us at 407.645.2264 or text 830.390.0226 — a real member of our team will respond.
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Mint on the Avenue is at 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. To book a balayage consultation or ask about pricing, call 407.645.2264 or text 830.390.0226. Walk-ins are welcome when the schedule allows, but an appointment ensures your colorist has the time your hair deserves.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does balayage cost in Winter Park FL?
- At Mint on the Avenue in Winter Park, FL, balayage pricing ranges from $130 for a Balayage Refresh up to $420 for a full Balayage with Botanical Repair Treatment. Classic Balayage starts at $175; Full Balayage with Toner starts at $250. All pricing is discussed during a complimentary consultation before any service begins.
- What is the best Aveda salon for balayage near Rollins College?
- Mint on the Avenue, located at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789 — just steps from Rollins College and Knowles Memorial Chapel — is an Aveda Concept Salon specializing in hand-painted balayage. Colorists use Aveda professional color systems and offer a complimentary scalp and strand assessment before every chemical service.
- How long does a balayage appointment take at Mint on the Avenue?
- Balayage appointments at Mint on the Avenue are unhurried by design; the salon does not apply a flat formula before the colorist has assessed your hair. Guests are encouraged to call 407.645.2264 or text 830.390.0226 ahead of their visit to discuss timing based on their specific hair goals.
- Does Mint on the Avenue use Aveda color for balayage?
- Yes. Mint on the Avenue is an Aveda Concept Salon and uses Aveda professional color systems exclusively for all balayage services. Aveda's botanical formulations contain no ammonia compromise, and Aveda Botanical Repair bond-building is available as an add-on at every color appointment.
- Do I need a consultation before getting balayage in Winter Park?
- At Mint on the Avenue on Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL, every balayage service begins with a complimentary color consultation. The colorist reads your existing tone, maintenance preferences, and how your hair behaves before any product is applied. Guests from Baldwin Park, College Park, and the Rollins College corridor are welcome to call or text ahead to discuss their goals before arriving.