Mint on the Avenue, an Aveda Concept Salon at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789, offers hair highlights and color services — including balayage, foil, and single-process — a short drive from Downtown Orlando 32801, starting at $55 for toning and $95 for partial highlights. Mint on the Avenue is an Aveda Concept Salon at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789 — serving guests from Downtown Orlando 32801, Baldwin Park 32814, College Park 32804, Maitland 32751, and Audubon Park 32803. The salon sits steps from Central Park and the Winter Park Farmers Market, rooted in the unhurried pace of Park Avenue where considered work is the standard, not the exception.
What Highlight and Color Services Are Available?
The color menu at Mint on the Avenue is built around technique and hair integrity in equal measure. Aveda’s professional color line works with the hair’s natural structure rather than against it, and pricing reflects the time and skill each service genuinely requires. Guests traveling from Downtown Orlando 32801, Baldwin Park 32814, College Park 32804, and Maitland 32751 will find the drive to Winter Park well worth it.
- Partial Highlights
- Face-framing and crown placement using foil or freehand technique — ideal for brightening without a full commitment. Priced from $95 to $145. Typically completed in 60 to 90 minutes.
- Full Highlights
- Comprehensive foil placement from root to ends for an all-over luminous result, finished with an Aveda toner. Priced from $155 to $225. A full highlight with toning typically runs 120 to 180 minutes depending on hair density and length.
- Balayage & Color Melt
- Hand-painted color blended through mid-lengths and ends for a soft, sun-influenced gradient with minimal regrowth contrast. Priced from $175 to $265.
- Single-Process Color
- Root-to-tip color refresh or full coverage using Aveda professional color — includes a gloss finish. Priced from $85 to $130.
- Toning & Gloss
- A stand-alone Aveda toner or gloss service to neutralize brassiness and restore depth between full color appointments. Priced from $55 to $85. Typically completed in 30 to 45 minutes.
Why Do Guests Come to Winter Park for Aveda Color?
Winter Park’s canopy of live oaks filters afternoon light in a way that makes hair color — done well — look genuinely alive. At Mint on the Avenue, colorists work with Aveda’s professional color systems to build dimension, not noise. The salon sits a few minutes north of Downtown Orlando 32801, making it a natural destination for guests who want something more considered than a quick-turn color appointment. Every color service begins with a thorough consultation, because the best highlight is the one that still looks intentional six weeks later.
- Aveda professional color — ammonia-free options available
- Full consultations before every color service
- Techniques spanning foil, balayage, and color melt
- Steps from Central Park and the Winter Park Farmers Market
What Makes Mint on the Avenue Different for Hair Color?
Aveda professional color used at Mint on the Avenue is formulated with up to 99 percent naturally derived ingredients and includes ammonia-free options — a meaningful distinction for guests who care about what goes on their hair and scalp. Mint on the Avenue colorists hold ongoing Aveda education certifications, which means technique is current and chemistry is understood, not guessed at. The salon’s location on Park Avenue, steps from Rollins College and Knowles Memorial Chapel, means a color appointment can be paired with a walk through Central Park or a meal at Prato afterward. For guests arriving from Downtown Orlando 32801, the commute along Fairbanks Avenue is straightforward and street parking on the avenue is free.
- Aveda color: up to 99% naturally derived ingredients
- Ongoing colorist education through Aveda’s professional network
- Easy access from I-4 and the SunRail / Amtrak station
- Free street parking on N Park Avenue
Where Is Mint on the Avenue, and Who Does It Serve?
Mint on the Avenue is located at 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789, steps from Central Park and the Winter Park Farmers Market — rooted in the 32789 ZIP where Reynolds Jewelers, Briar Patch Books, and Hamilton’s Kitchen share the same shaded avenue. Guests arrive from across the region: Audubon Park 32803, Maitland 32751, Lake Mary 32746, and regularly from Downtown Orlando 32801, where the energy of Lake Eola Park and the urban core gives way to a quieter, more considered errand up the 17-92 corridor. The salon is walkable to the Morse Museum of American Art and Hannibal Square, and is convenient to the Winter Park SunRail station for car-free arrivals.
How Long Does a Color Appointment Take?
A full highlight with toning typically runs 120 to 180 minutes depending on hair density and length — we recommend scheduling a consultation first so we can give you a precise time estimate. Partial highlights generally require 60 to 90 minutes. Balayage and color melt services vary in duration; your colorist will outline the full timeline during the consultation. Toning or gloss services, booked as stand-alone appointments, are typically completed in 30 to 45 minutes.
Can Highlights Be Combined With a Smoothing or Straightening Service?
Yes, though the sequencing matters. We typically recommend completing color work before a Brazilian Blowout or Yuko Japanese straightening treatment — your colorist will advise on the appropriate timeline during your consultation. Extensions through VoMor can also be discussed in relation to color planning, as placement and tone work best when considered together.
What Aveda Products Support Color at Home?
After a highlight or color service, the right home-care routine extends the life of the work considerably. Aveda’s Color Renewal line is formulated to maintain vibrancy and neutralize unwanted warmth between appointments. Damage Remedy supports structural integrity for hair that has undergone lightening, while Botanical Repair addresses bond-level damage with plant-based actives. For guests managing scalp concerns alongside color, Scalp Solutions and Invati Ultra Advanced offer targeted support without compromising color tone. All of these lines are available at the salon — your colorist will recommend what fits your specific result.
Is Parking Available When Visiting From Downtown Orlando?
Street parking on N Park Avenue is free and generally accessible during salon hours. The Winter Park SunRail station is within walking distance for guests who prefer to leave the car at home. Guests arriving from Downtown Orlando 32801 via Fairbanks Avenue or I-4 will find the approach direct and the neighborhood easy to navigate on foot once parked.
To book a color consultation or ask about services, call Mint on the Avenue at 407.645.2264, text 830.390.0226, or visit us at 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 — a few quiet blocks from Central Park, and well worth the drive from wherever you are starting.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I get Aveda hair highlights near Downtown Orlando?
- Mint on the Avenue, located at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789, is an Aveda Concept Salon offering foil highlights, balayage, and color melt services. It is a short drive north of Downtown Orlando 32801 along Fairbanks Avenue, and guests from Baldwin Park, College Park, and Maitland also make the trip regularly.
- How much do highlights cost at Mint on the Avenue in Winter Park?
- At Mint on the Avenue, partial highlights range from $95 to $145, full highlights from $155 to $225, and balayage or color melt from $175 to $265. Single-process color runs $85 to $130, and a stand-alone toning or gloss service is $55 to $85. Every color appointment includes a full consultation.
- What is the difference between balayage and foil highlights?
- Foil highlights use sectioned placement to deliver precise, all-over lift from root to ends, while balayage is a freehand, hand-painted technique applied through mid-lengths and ends for a softer, sun-influenced gradient with minimal regrowth contrast. Mint on the Avenue offers both, as well as color melt blending, using Aveda professional color systems.
- Does Mint on the Avenue use ammonia-free hair color?
- Yes. Mint on the Avenue works with Aveda's professional color line, which includes ammonia-free options formulated with up to 99 percent naturally derived ingredients — a meaningful distinction for guests concerned about what goes on their hair and scalp.
- How long does a balayage appointment take at a Winter Park salon?
- Balayage at Mint on the Avenue begins with a thorough consultation before any color is applied. Because the technique is hand-painted and blended through mid-lengths and ends, total appointment time varies by hair length and density — plan for two to three hours to allow for application, processing, and a finishing toner or gloss.