Blonding and balayage that earns its compliments
Blonding at Erica Wilson's chair is custom lightening work: partial and full highlights, hand-painted balayage, and dimensional blondes built to hold their tone in Texas sunshine. Appointments take roughly 90 minutes to three hours at 126 Oak Lawn Ave in Dallas, with custom partials starting around $170 on the current menu.
At a glance
- Starting at
- Around $170 for a custom partial
- Appointment time
- 90 minutes to 3 hours
- Upkeep
- Partials every 8 to 12 weeks; balayage stretches longer
- Where
- 126 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, serving Oak Lawn, Uptown, Highland Park, University Park
Bright, believable blonde is a craft, and after 28+ years behind the chair Erica Wilson has lifted, toned, and rescued just about every shade Dallas can throw at her. Whether you want face-framing brightness, a full head of foils, or balayage that grows out like it planned to, the lightening plan is built around your hair's history and the upkeep that fits your calendar.
On the menu
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Partial Balayage / Foilayage
Painted through the top and face-framing pieces.
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Tint
Root touch-up for regrowth only.
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Full Balayage / Foilayage
A full head of hand-painted dimension.
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All Over Color
Roots refreshed and color pulled through the ends.
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Tint & Partial Balayage / Foilayage
Root touch-up plus partial balayage.
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Tint with Partial Highlight
Root touch-up plus foils up top and around the hairline.
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Tint & Full Balayage / Foilayage
Root touch-up plus full balayage.
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Tint with Full Highlight
Root touch-up with a full head of foils.
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Partial Highlight
Foils on top and around the hairline.
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Full Highlight
A full head of highlights.
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Glaze or Root Shadow
Tones, adds shine, and seals the cuticle.
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Color Correction
Consultation required before booking.
Questions, answered
How often do blonde highlights need touching up?
Most partial highlights look their best with a refresh every 8 to 12 weeks. Balayage is more forgiving because the color is hand-painted with a soft root, so many guests stretch it to 12 to 16 weeks with a gloss in between to keep the tone bright.
What is the difference between balayage and foil highlights?
Foils lift hair in precise sections for maximum brightness and uniform dimension, while balayage is painted by hand for a softer, sun-kissed gradient with an easier grow-out. Many Dallas guests land on a blend of both: foils around the face for brightness, balayage through the ends for movement.
Will blonding damage my hair?
Lightening always asks something of your hair, but how much is a choice. Erica lifts gradually, uses bond-protecting products, and will tell you honestly when your hair wants two sessions instead of one. Healthy blonde that lasts beats platinum that breaks.
How long does a blonding appointment take?
Plan on about 90 minutes for a partial and up to three hours for a full highlight or full balayage, including toning and a finished blowout. New color corrections can run longer and start with a consultation.
Can you fix box dye or a blonde job gone wrong?
Usually, yes. Color correction starts with a complimentary consultation so Erica can assess what your hair has been through and map the safest route back to the blonde you wanted in the first place.