Hair by Karina
Balayage in Leander, painted by hand
Soft, sun-kissed, dimensional color with no harsh regrowth line — so it grows out beautifully and looks natural from day one. At Hair by Karina, a one-chair studio in Leander, every balayage is hand-painted and customized to your hair. Cómodo en inglés y español.
Balayage, foilayage & baby lights — what's the difference?
All three are dimensional color techniques; the right one depends on how bright you want to go and how much maintenance fits your life. In a quick consultation, Karina helps you choose.
Balayage
Freehand-painted color for a soft, lived-in blend. The lowest-maintenance way to add brightness and dimension.
Foilayage
Balayage painted into foils for extra lift — the route to brighter, cooler blondes while keeping a natural blend.
Baby lights
Fine, delicate highlights woven through for subtle, all-over brightness that's especially flattering up top and around the face.
Who balayage is for
It's a favorite for first-time color clients who want a natural result, for lived-in blondes, and for brunettes who want dimension without a hard line to keep up with. Because it grows out gracefully, it suits busy schedules — you're not tied to a touch-up every few weeks.
Balayage pricing
- Balayagefrom $235
- Foilayagefrom $230
- Full baby lightsfrom $225
- Gloss / toner refreshfrom $40
Color is always customized to your hair's length, density and goal, so your exact price is confirmed with you at consultation — before any color is applied. See the full service menu for cuts, treatments and more.
Recent color work
A few hand-painted results. See more in the full gallery.
What to expect
Every appointment starts with a consultation so Karina understands your hair history and the result you're after. A balayage service typically includes painting, processing, a toner or gloss to perfect the tone, and a finish style — when you book on Booksy, the estimated time for your service is shown so you can plan your day. To keep your color fresh, most clients return about every 3–4 months, often with a gloss in between; Karina will map a maintenance plan to your hair.
Serving Leander & the surrounding area
The studio at 204 N Brushy St in downtown Leander is an easy drive from Cedar Park (about 10 minutes), Liberty Hill, Georgetown and north Austin. Se habla español — your appointment can be fully in English or Spanish.
Balayage FAQ
- How much does balayage cost in Leander, TX?
- Balayage starts at $235, foilayage from $230 and full baby lights from $225. Because every color is customized, your exact price is confirmed at consultation before any color is applied.
- Do you take walk-ins?
- Hair by Karina is by appointment only, booked through Booksy, so every guest gets unrushed one-on-one time. Check Booksy for the next opening or call (323) 649-6201.
- Do you speak Spanish?
- Yes — Karina is fully bilingual. Se habla español, and the whole site is available in Spanish.
- Can you see clients from Cedar Park, Liberty Hill or Georgetown?
- Absolutely — the Leander studio is an easy drive from all three and from north Austin.
- How often will I need a refresh?
- Most clients stretch about 3–4 months between sessions, often with a gloss or toner in between to keep tones fresh.
Ready for your balayage?
Book online in about two minutes — no app required.