Hair Bleach & Tone in Austin, TX: Compare Bleach, Root Touch-Up & Toner Prices
Hair bleach and toning in Austin, TX lighten the hair, correct unwanted color, and tone it to a cooler or warmer shade. Some salons offer a full bleach with toner, while others focus on root touch-ups, toner-only sessions, or a platinum transformation over several hours. Clients on South Congress, in the Burnet Road area, and along Research Boulevard often compare salons before booking, since bleach services vary a lot in time and price. Booksy lets you check prices and appointment lengths, read client reviews, and book your bleach or toner appointment online in a few taps.
Full bleach and toner
A full bleach and tone lightens the whole head and then applies a toner to neutralize brassiness and set the shade. Listings show full bleach and tone from $175 for 4 hours 30 minutes, and a full bleach for men from $150 for the same length of time. A short hair bleach-out is listed from $155 for 2 hours 30 minutes. For a longer or lighter result, a lightening and tone session is listed from $300 for 3 hours 30 minutes.
Root touch-ups and toners
A root bleach touch-up refreshes only the new growth so the lengths stay the same. It is listed from $70 for 1 hour 45 minutes, and a root retouch with bleach from $165 for 3 hours. A bleach retouch and toner is listed at $80 for 1 hour 30 minutes, and a root color touch-up at $65 for 1 hour 30 minutes. Regular toner sessions keep the color from turning yellow between full bleaches.
Platinum and multi-session lightening
Going from dark to platinum is often a multi-session process. Listings show a platinum blonde session that takes about 8 hours, and platinum treatments from $170 for a short cut to $270 for medium or long hair. A single lightener application is listed at $60 for 1 hour 30 minutes, and two lightener applications at $105 for 3 hours. Ask the stylist how many sessions are needed before booking the full transformation.
Typical prices for hair bleach and toner in Austin
Price ranges are based on bleach and toner services listed on Booksy in Austin.
| Service | Duration | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Single lightener application | 1 hr 30 min | $60 |
| Bleach service | 1 hr | $100 |
| Two lightener applications | 3 hr | $105 |
| Bleach retouch and toner | 1 hr 30 min | $80 |
| Root color touch-up | 1 hr 30 min | $65 and up |
| Root bleach touch-up | 1 hr 45 min | $70 and up |
| Hair color | 1 hr 30 min | $85 |
| Full bleach for men | 4 hr 30 min | $150 and up |
| Short hair bleach-out | 2 hr 30 min | $155 and up |
| Root retouch with bleach | 3 hr | $165 and up |
| Full bleach and tone | 4 hr 30 min | $175 and up |
| Platinum treatment | 3 hr 30 min to 4 hr 30 min | $170 to $270 |
| Lightening and tone | 3 hr 30 min | $300 and up |
Where bleach and toner services are across Austin
Bleach and toner services are spread across Austin and nearby suburbs. Listings sit on South Congress Avenue and South 1st Street in the south, and on Burnet Road and Research Boulevard in the central and north areas. East Austin is covered by listings on Springdale Road, Little Texas Lane, and East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The northern edge has listings on North IH 35 frontage road and North Highway 183. Some salons are in nearby cities, including Pflugerville, Manor, and Round Rock, so check the address before you book.
Before your appointment
Tell the stylist about any relaxer, keratin, color, or previous bleach in the last few months, since these change how the hair lightens. Ask whether the price includes a toner, and plan a deep conditioning treatment after a full bleach to keep the hair strong.
Frequently asked questions about hair bleach and toner in Austin
Which bleach and toner salons in Austin are within 1, 2, or 5 miles of me?
Turn on location sharing in Booksy and sort by distance. Each salon shows how far it is from you, so you can narrow the list to those within 1, 2, or 5 miles before booking.
How much does a full bleach cost in Austin?
A full bleach and tone is listed from $175 for about 4 hours 30 minutes, and a full bleach for men from $150. A lightening and tone session is listed from $300.
How much does a root touch-up cost in Austin?
A root bleach touch-up is listed from $70, and a root color touch-up from $65. A root retouch with bleach is listed from $165.
How long does platinum blonde take?
Platinum blonde can take most of a day, and one listing shows about 8 hours. Platinum treatments in listings range from $170 to $270, depending on hair length.
Can I book a bleach or toner appointment in Austin for today?
Often, yes, especially for a root touch-up or a toner. Use the availability filter on Booksy to find salons with open times today, and book ahead for full bleach or platinum sessions, since they take several hours.