Oil-Based Blonde and Olaplex in Raleigh, NC
Sweet T Salon in Raleigh, NC lightens hair with Scruples' oil-based lightener in place of bleach, and adds Olaplex to protect your hair's bonds. New clients start with a $25 color consultation.
Oil-Based Blonde
What are oil-based highlights?
At Sweet T, our oil-based highlights use an oil lightener in place of bleach, and it conditions your hair while it lifts and tones. It can lift up to seven levels.
We've loved our oil-based highlights for over 15 years. We use Scruples' Oil Lightening System. It contains PBX (Protective Barrier Complex), which protects the dye molecule and deposits color deep into the hair while it conditions and adds shine.
Oil vs bleach
How is an oil lightener different from bleach?
Our Scruples oil lightener lifts color without the breakage and brass that bleach can leave behind. It won't over-lighten, and it never needs more than 20 volume peroxide.
Oil-based highlights are permanent and grow out with your hair. Unlike bleached hair with toner, they don't fade or turn brassy over time.
More answers on our oil-based highlights FAQs and video page.
Olaplex
Why add Olaplex?
At Sweet T we add Olaplex because it links broken bonds during and after chemical services, so you can go blonder and keep your hair strong. Our clients leave with soft, shiny hair.
Olaplex is a single-ingredient chemistry. It's free of silicones, sulfates, phthalates, DEA and aldehydes, and it has never been tested on animals. Between salon visits, Olaplex No. 3 is an in-shower treatment that helps keep your bonds strong.
Olaplex
How much is an Olaplex treatment?
An Olaplex treatment at Sweet T is $45, and you're in the chair about 30 minutes.
- Price
- $45
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Choose from
- Olaplex bonding
PBX repair
Deep moisturizing
Summer clarifying
Winter hydrating
Olaplex bonding is one of the treatments on our $45 treatment menu. You can book it on its own or alongside your color.
Pricing
How much do oil-based highlights cost?
Oil-based highlights at Sweet T are priced to your hair and take about 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Oil-based Highlights (established clients)2 hr 30 minPrice varies
- Custom Dimensional Color (Balayage, Ombré, Babylights)3 hr 30 min$250–$495+
- Custom Highlights/Balayage/Dimensional Color and Haircut4 hr 30 min$265–$465+
- Lowlights1 hr 30 minUpon consultation
- Olaplex Bonding or PBX Repair30 min$45
- New Client Custom Color Consultation30 min$25
- Corrective ColorCall for pricing
New clients book a $25 consultation, or a haircut, before highlights or dimensional color.
Prep
How do I prep for going blonde?
Condition and moisturize in the weeks before your color, then skip shampoo for about 48 hours so your scalp's natural oils can protect it.
- Deep condition during your last wash before color.
- Skip tight hairstyles and bobby pins that dig into your scalp.
- Bring photos of the blonde you want. One woman's blonde can be another woman's gray, or even red.
- Plan on touch-ups every four to twelve weeks, depending on your shade and the health of your hair.
- Use products made for color-treated hair, and shampoo less often. Dry shampoo and co-washing help.
New growth is harder to hide on blonde hair, especially if your natural color is dark. If you're starting dark, ask about a transition plan. Read our six sweet things to know before going blonde.
Stylists
Who does oil-based highlights?
Five of our stylists at Sweet T list oil-based highlights among their specialties.
- Stylists
- Carly
Melinda
Suzi
Nancy
Rosa
FAQ
Oil-based blonde and Olaplex questions
How much is an Olaplex treatment at Sweet T?
An Olaplex treatment is $45 and takes about 30 minutes. The same $45 treatment menu includes PBX repair, deep moisturizing, summer clarifying and winter hydrating.
Do new clients need a consultation before highlights?
Yes. New clients book a $25 New Client Custom Color Consultation, or a haircut, before highlights or dimensional color.
How long do oil-based highlights take?
Plan on about 2 hours 30 minutes. Oil-based highlights are priced to your hair.
Does your oil lightener use bleach?
No. We use Scruples' Oil Lightening System in place of bleach. It can lift up to seven levels and never needs more than 20 volume peroxide.
How often will I need a blonde touch-up?
Every four to twelve weeks, depending on your shade and the health of your hair.
Who does oil-based highlights at Sweet T?
Carly, Melinda, Suzi, Nancy and Rosa all list oil-based highlights among their specialties.
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