Mint on the Avenue is an Aveda Concept Salon at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789, specializing in dimensional hair highlights for clients throughout Central Florida. Partial highlights are priced at $95–$130; full highlights at $145–$195; balayage at $165–$220; babylights at $175–$240; and gloss or toning add-ons at $35–$55 — every appointment begins with a complimentary consultation.
- Partial Highlights
- Foil placement concentrated at the face frame and crown for targeted brightness with minimal processing time. Priced at $95–$130.
- Full Highlights
- Comprehensive foil work from root to ends, creating all-over dimension and lift throughout the hair. Priced at $145–$195.
- Balayage
- Hand-painted color applied freehand for a softer, graduated effect — lower maintenance and a longer grow-out. Priced at $165–$220.
- Babylights
- Ultra-fine sections processed in small foils to mimic the natural, sun-kissed highlights of childhood hair. Priced at $175–$240.
- Gloss or Toning Add-On
- An Aveda toning treatment applied after lightening to neutralize unwanted warmth and seal the cuticle. Priced at $35–$55.
What Makes Mint’s Highlight Approach Different?
Highlighting is one of the most requested color services in Winter Park — and also one of the most easily done by rote. At Mint on the Avenue, the approach is different. Before a single foil is placed, your colorist reads your existing tone, your growth pattern, and the way your hair catches light along Park Avenue in afternoon sun. The result is a placement map that serves your face and your life — color that looks considered rather than constructed.
- Complimentary consultation included with every new color client
- Aveda color — formulated with plant-based ingredients and lower ammonia levels
- Toning and glossing available to refine the finish
- Botanical Repair and Damage Remedy treatments available post-color
What Highlight Services Does Mint on the Avenue Offer?
The highlight menu at Mint on the Avenue covers the full range of dimensional color — from fine, scattered babylights to full foil saturation. Pricing reflects hair length, density, and technique complexity. Your colorist will confirm the appropriate service during your consultation at 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789.
- Partial Highlights — $95–$130
- Full Highlights — $145–$195
- Balayage — $165–$220
- Babylights — $175–$240
- Gloss or Toning Add-On — $35–$55
Why Do Winter Park Clients Choose Mint on the Avenue?
Mint on the Avenue has served Winter Park and the surrounding neighborhoods — Baldwin Park (32814), College Park (32804), Audubon Park (32803), and Maitland (32751) — as an Aveda Concept Salon for years. That designation means colorists train continuously to Aveda’s education standards, color systems meet Aveda’s environmental benchmarks, and the air in the salon carries botanicals rather than chemical sting. Clients from the Rollins College corridor and Hannibal Square return not because it is convenient, but because the work holds. The salon also serves clients traveling from Lake Mary (32746).
- Aveda Concept Salon — rigorous, ongoing color education standards
- Plant-based color systems with lower ammonia formulations
- Complimentary Aveda scalp and hair analysis at consultation
Where Is Mint on the Avenue Located in Winter Park?
The address — 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 — places Mint on the Avenue at the walkable heart of one of Central Florida’s most considered neighborhoods. Central Park’s koi ponds and brick-lined promenade are visible from the salon block; the Morse Museum of American Art and Briar Patch Books are a short walk north. Clients often arrive from the Winter Park Farmers Market on Saturday mornings or stop in before dinner at Prato or Hamilton’s Kitchen. The setting encourages unhurried appointments, which is precisely the pace good color work requires.
- Street parking available along Park Avenue and surrounding blocks
- SunRail Winter Park station within walking distance
- Serving ZIP codes 32789, 32814, 32804, 32803, 32751, and 32746
Frequently Asked Questions About Hair Highlights at Mint
Below are the questions our color clients ask most often. If yours is not here, call 407.645.2264 or text 830.390.0226 — a real person responds.
How long does a highlights appointment take?
Partial highlights typically run 90 minutes to two hours. Full foils and balayage services range from two to three hours depending on hair length and density. Time is built in for toning and a finishing treatment.
How often will I need to come back for touch-ups?
Foil highlights generally need refreshing every eight to twelve weeks. Balayage and babylights, because of their softer root, can extend to fourteen or sixteen weeks for many clients. Your colorist will recommend a realistic maintenance schedule at your appointment.
Can I get highlights if my hair has been previously colored or chemically treated?
Yes, though prior treatments affect the outcome and processing time. Please mention any previous color, relaxers, or smoothing services when you book — this helps your colorist plan the correct approach and avoid overlap damage.
Do you use Aveda color for highlights?
Yes. As an Aveda Concept Salon, Mint on the Avenue uses Aveda’s professional color systems exclusively for all tinting and lightening services. Aveda formulas are developed with plant-based ingredients and lower ammonia levels than conventional salon color.
What should I do to prepare for my highlights appointment?
Come with clean, dry hair — or hair washed within the last day or two. Avoid heavy styling products. If you have inspiration images, bring them; they help your colorist understand the tone and dimension you have in mind.
Do you offer highlights for clients with curly or textured hair?
Yes. Curly and textured hair responds beautifully to balayage and select foil techniques. Aveda Be Curly Advanced is available for post-color care, and your colorist will factor curl pattern into placement decisions from the start.
To book a consultation or ask a question before your first visit, call Mint on the Avenue at 407.645.2264 or stop by 228 N Park Avenue — we are on the avenue, and the door is open.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do hair highlights cost at Mint on the Avenue in Winter Park?
- At Mint on the Avenue (228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789), partial highlights run $95–$130, full highlights $145–$195, balayage $165–$220, babylights $175–$240, and a gloss or toning add-on $35–$55. Pricing varies by hair length, density, and technique complexity, confirmed during your consultation.
- What is the difference between balayage and babylights?
- Balayage is a freehand, hand-painted technique that creates a soft, graduated effect with longer grow-out and lower maintenance. Babylights use ultra-fine sections processed in small foils to mimic the natural, sun-kissed highlights of childhood hair — producing a finer, more uniform dimension than balayage.
- Is there a good Aveda salon near Rollins College in Winter Park?
- Mint on the Avenue is an Aveda Concept Salon located at 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 — within walking distance of Rollins College and Hannibal Square. The salon uses Aveda plant-based color systems and includes a complimentary scalp and hair analysis with every new color consultation.
- How long do highlights last before needing a touch-up?
- Balayage at Mint on the Avenue is designed for a longer grow-out — typically 12–16 weeks — because the hand-painted placement avoids a hard root line. Traditional foil highlights (partial or full) generally benefit from a refresh every 6–10 weeks, depending on hair growth rate and desired contrast.
- Does Mint on the Avenue use Aveda color for highlights?
- Yes. Mint on the Avenue is a designated Aveda Concept Salon, meaning all highlight and color services use Aveda color systems — formulated with lower ammonia and plant-based ingredients. Colorists train continuously to Aveda's education standards, and Botanical Repair or Damage Remedy treatments are available after lightening services.