Mint on the Avenue, an Aveda Concept Salon at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789, offers hair highlights — partial ($95–$145), full ($155–$225), balayage ($175–$275), and color correction from $250 — using low-ammonia, plant-derived Aveda color with a complimentary consultation included at every appointment. Mint on the Avenue serves guests from Thornton Park, Baldwin Park, Maitland 32751, College Park 32804, Audubon Park 32803, and Altamonte Springs 32701. Every appointment begins with a conversation, not a formula — color work here is deliberate, unhurried, and mixed to the specific light of the Central Florida environment each guest lives in.
What Highlight Services Are Available at Mint on the Avenue?
- Partial Highlights
- Face-framing or crown placement using foil or freehand technique; ideal for first-time color guests or those refreshing between full services. Priced at $95–$145.
- Full Highlights
- Comprehensive foil placement from root to ends, customized in tone — from cool ash to warm honey — using Aveda’s full-spectrum color line. Priced at $155–$225. Most full highlight services run between 2 hours and 3 hours, depending on hair length, density, and whether a toning or Botanical Repair treatment is added.
- Balayage & Lived-In Color
- Hand-painted highlights blended for a gradient effect; lower maintenance than traditional foils and particularly flattering in Central Florida’s year-round sun. Priced at $175–$275.
- Gloss & Toning Treatment
- A standalone Aveda color gloss to refresh, correct, or deepen existing highlights — often paired with a Botanical Repair service for added integrity. Priced at $55–$85.
- Color Correction
- A multi-session process for guests recovering from box color, over-processing, or unwanted brassiness. Color correction services start at $250 and require a thorough consultation before booking.
Every service at Mint on the Avenue begins with a complimentary color consultation. Pricing reflects the full Aveda color experience at 228 N Park Avenue — developer, toner, and a Botanical Repair finishing treatment are included where noted. Final pricing is confirmed at consultation and may vary with hair length and density. For guests who have had a Brazilian Blowout, Yuko straightening, or ISO perm, disclosing that history at consultation allows the colorist to assess timing, porosity, and product selection before proceeding.
What Makes Aveda Color Different from Conventional Highlights?
Aveda professional color is formulated with up to 99 percent naturally derived ingredients — a distinction that is perceptible the moment you arrive at the salon. The scent arrives before anything else: a quiet, botanical atmosphere that reflects the same philosophy embedded in every formula. Colorists at Mint on the Avenue train continuously on Aveda’s evolving color systems, working in harmony with Botanical Repair and Nutriplenish to protect the hair through and after the lightening process. For guests from Altamonte Springs 32701 accustomed to high-volume, high-turnover salons, the pace here feels measurably different.
- Aveda professional color with lower ammonia and plant-derived actives
- Botanical Repair finishing options to restore bonds post-lightening
- Nutriplenish deep moisture for dry or porous hair types
- Color Renewal for at-home maintenance between appointments
- Invati Ultra Advanced scalp care available as an add-on
Why Do Guests from Altamonte Springs Drive to Mint on the Avenue?
The drive from Altamonte Springs 32701 to Mint on the Avenue at 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, takes roughly fifteen minutes via I-4 or through Maitland 32751 — a modest investment for color that is mixed, applied, and finished with intention. Guests who spend Saturday mornings near Cranes Roost Park often fold the salon visit into an already unhurried southbound drive. After an appointment, Park Avenue offers a natural continuation of the afternoon: a browse through Briar Patch Books, lunch at Prato or Tabla, a quiet walk past the Morse Museum of American Art, or a seat near the Rollins College campus and Knowles Memorial Chapel. The neighborhood rewards the extra fifteen minutes it takes to reach it.
Guests arriving from Baldwin Park 32814, College Park 32804, and Audubon Park 32803 follow a similarly short route. Parking is available along Morse Boulevard or in the city garage on New England Avenue — both are a comfortable walk to the salon at 228 N Park Avenue, one block from Central Park’s koi ponds.
How Far Is Mint on the Avenue from Thornton Park and Altamonte Springs?
Mint on the Avenue sits at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park 32789. Guests from Thornton Park 32801 and the streets surrounding Lake Eola are typically fifteen minutes away via Fairbanks Avenue or through Baldwin Park 32814. Guests from Altamonte Springs 32701 follow I-4 south or cut through Maitland 32751 — the same fifteen-minute window. Weekend appointments and color correction slots fill two to three weeks out; for a standard highlight service on a weekday, one week of lead time is generally sufficient.
Common Questions About Highlights at Mint on the Avenue
The questions below reflect what guests from Winter Park, Altamonte Springs, and surrounding neighborhoods ask most often before their first color appointment.
Do I need a consultation before booking highlights?
A consultation is complimentary and strongly recommended for new guests, color corrections, or anyone transitioning from box color. Call 407.645.2264 or text 830.390.0226 to schedule one separately or combine it with your first appointment.
What Aveda products will help maintain highlights at home?
Color Renewal shampoo and conditioner are the most direct maintenance tools for highlighted hair. For guests with drier or more porous strands, Nutriplenish or Botanical Repair home care extends the life of the color and the integrity of the hair between visits.
Is balayage better than traditional foil highlights for Florida’s climate?
Both techniques work well in Florida, but balayage tends to grow out more gracefully in a warm, humid environment — the softer root line means fewer visible regrowth appointments. Your colorist will discuss which approach suits your hair texture and lifestyle during consultation.
Should I book in advance if I am coming from Altamonte Springs or another suburb?
Calling ahead is always the most reliable path. Weekend and color correction slots fill two to three weeks out; weekday highlight appointments typically require one week of lead time.
Related: hair highlights for Baldwin Park guests · color correction for Thornton Park · gloss and toner service in Winter Park · what it means to be an Aveda Concept Salon
To schedule a complimentary color consultation or reserve a highlight appointment, call Mint on the Avenue at 407.645.2264, text 830.390.0226, or stop by 228 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 — a short walk from Central Park and the heart of the avenue.
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), partial highlights run $95–$145, full highlights $155–$225, balayage and lived-in color $175–$275, and color correction starts at $250. A gloss or toning treatment is available separately for $55–$85. Final pricing is confirmed at a complimentary consultation and may vary with hair length and density.
- What is the difference between balayage and full highlights?
- Full highlights use foil placement from root to ends for comprehensive, uniform lightening, while balayage is a hand-painted freehand technique that creates a softer gradient effect. Balayage typically requires less maintenance than traditional foils and is particularly flattering in Central Florida's year-round sun. Mint on the Avenue offers both services using Aveda's professional color systems.
- Does Mint on the Avenue use Aveda color for highlights?
- Yes. Mint on the Avenue is an Aveda Concept Salon and uses Aveda's professional color systems exclusively — formulated with up to 99 percent naturally derived ingredients and lower ammonia levels than conventional color. Botanical Repair finishing treatments and Nutriplenish deep moisture options are available as add-ons to protect hair through and after the lightening process.
- How far is Mint on the Avenue from Thornton Park or Altamonte Springs?
- Mint on the Avenue is located at 228 N Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL 32789. Guests from Thornton Park (32801) near Lake Eola make a short drive, while the commute from Altamonte Springs (32701) along I-4 or through Maitland takes roughly fifteen minutes.
- Do I need a consultation before booking a color correction at Mint on the Avenue?
- Yes. Color correction at Mint on the Avenue — which starts at $250 and is a multi-session process — requires a thorough consultation before booking. It is designed for guests recovering from box color, over-processing, or unwanted brassiness. You can call 407.645.2264 or text 830.390.0226 to schedule that initial conversation.