Best makeup artists for balayage

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Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Balayage” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about balayage

★★★★★ Lily · Edited 5 days agoSapphire Salon

Madi is seriously the best!! I’ve gone to her for everything from blowouts and haircuts to going blonde, going brunette, and everything in between, and I couldn’t recommend her more. She always listens to what I want, makes me feel so comfortable, and does such an amazing job every single time. You can tell how much…

Paid $100–120BlowoutsHaircutHairstyling
★★★★★ Lorena · 2 weeks agoClaudia’s Magic Beauty Sa…

I absolutely adore Claudia! She’s phenomenal at her work & is so sweet. My daughter and I have been going to her for years and she never disappoints! 🙌🏻

Shampoo & conditioningHaircutBalayage
★★★★★ Hayley · 4 months agoEuphoria Salon Nashville

I went to this Salon on Friday May 29th. I got a highlight for my birthday with the stylist, Maggie. Maggie did a wonderful job. I had a wonderful experience and it made my birthday even greater. Also, I was present in this salon for the bang trim comment below. I witnessed the altercation first hand and can verify…

HaircutHairstylingBalayage
★★★★★ Vanessa · 11 months agoOne10 Beauty House

I’ve been coming to One10 for almost 5 years. I love all of the girls here. They’re so talented and professional! From highlights and color to makeup and glam hair, they’ve got it all. You can even get facials and custom spray tans. It’s a one stop shop for all things beauty!

Hair treatmentsSkin treatmentsShampoo & conditioning
★★★★★ Ashley · 3 weeks agoClaudia’s Magic Beauty Sa…

My mom and I are so happy we found Claudia! We both trust her completely with our hair, and that says a lot because finding someone you can trust with your hair isn’t easy. I went from dark hair to a beautiful blonde, and Claudia took the time to make sure it suited me while keeping my hair’s health a priority.…

Paid $180–200Shampoo & conditioningHaircutBalayage
★★★★★ Brooke · 6 months agoSapphire Salon

For 30 years I had never found a hair salon or stylist that felt like home. Until I found Sapphire salon. Kelsey (owner and my stylist) is the type of person who just radiates warmth and light, the type of person you gravitate towards. She’s friendly, funny, professional, easy to talk to, and an absolute magician…

Shampoo & conditioningHaircutHair extensions

Price index

Median job and middle-50% band by month · 3-mo change +8%

$130▼ 19%median since 2024-07 · band = middle 50%
$0$90$181$271$3622024-07: median $160 ($70–$282), 8 reviews2024-08: median $80 ($50–$173), 8 reviews2025-01: median $110 ($80–$169), 12 reviews2025-04: median $206 ($121–$335), 8 reviews2025-05: median $130 ($90–$159), 8 reviews2025-07: median $120 ($101–$159), 8 reviews2026-01: median $206 ($125–$335), 10 reviews2026-02: median $206 ($130–$335), 10 reviews2026-03: median $110 ($55–$292), 10 reviews2026-07: median $120 ($70–$173), 8 reviews2026-08: median $113 ($86–$139), 24 reviews2026-09: median $150 ($65–$194), 9 reviews2026-10: median $130 ($103–$187), 9 reviews2024-072025-052026-032026-10

Fair price by job

Bar = middle half · tick = median · trend 12 mo

Hairstyling
$170—
Haircut
$61—

Industry rating trend

4.04.55.02024-Q1: 4.91★ (129 reviews)2024-Q2: 4.95★ (124 reviews)2024-Q3: 4.88★ (98 reviews)2024-Q4: 4.88★ (96 reviews)2025-Q1: 4.99★ (120 reviews)2025-Q2: 4.85★ (153 reviews)2025-Q3: 4.95★ (109 reviews)2025-Q4: 4.91★ (162 reviews)2026-Q1: 4.95★ (183 reviews)2026-Q2: 4.87★ (201 reviews)2026-Q3: 4.90★ (222 reviews)2026-Q4: 4.74★ (57 reviews)2024-Q12024-Q42025-Q32026-Q22026-Q4
Makeup Artistsdot size = review count

What customers praise

Google highlights per 100 reviews

Quality7.4
Professionalism7.8
Responsiveness0.0
Punctuality6.0
Value5.6
Great price 63%Reasonable 35%Overpriced 1%Not sure 1%

From 3,198 Google reviews of 30 top-rated makeup artists nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.