
Blonde Hair Specialists at Monaco Salon in Tampa
Our colorists are known for creating bright, healthy blonde hair with careful technique, strategic placement, and realistic expectations. Whether you’re already blonde and want to go brighter, or you’re naturally dark and considering a blonde transformation, we’ll guide you through the process and help you choose a shade that works for your skin tone, hair history, and maintenance level.
From soft, natural blondes to high-impact platinum, we offer multiple blonding services tailored to your goals.
I'm so happy I found Mabell. I'm confident that she will help me get my hair healthy again while maintaining my bright blonde color. She was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Mabell is one of the best stylists I have ever had. Not may stylists know how to do the high lift I get for my blonde instead of bleach. My hair is healthy and absolutely beautiful. The fact that she is super sweet and exudes professionalism is just a huge bonus! I got lucky!
Mabell is the best at blond highlights!
Billy always does an amazing job on my blonde highlights. He truly cares about making you love your hair
Maggie Robert’s is AMAZING!! I searched for a great hairstylist who specializes in highlights & BLONDES. She is TOP NOTCH. She gets my highlights platinum EVERYTIME, without brass anywhere & no breakage. She PACKS them foils in!! I truly adore her. I searched awhile to find what I was looking for &...she is it!! She is my permanent stylist!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER. read more
Kaysie has been doing my extensions for over a year now and I wouldn’t go anywhere else in the Tampa area. I even moved farther from the salon and still make the over 30 minute drive to see her! She is a perfectionist and never lets me leave feeling anything other than gorgeous! I’ve had color by bo...th Melissa and Damaris and they are exceptional at blonde color!! You do not want to miss out on this salon! read more
I'm so happy I found Mabell. I'm confident that she will help me get my hair healthy again while maintaining my bright blonde color. She was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Mabell is one of the best stylists I have ever had. Not may stylists know how to do the high lift I get for my blonde instead of bleach. My hair is healthy and absolutely beautiful. The fact that she is super sweet and exudes professionalism is just a huge bonus! I got lucky!
Mabell is the best at blond highlights!
Billy always does an amazing job on my blonde highlights. He truly cares about making you love your hair
I've been coming to Amy for a few years now and she is by far the best thing that's ever happened to my hair! My hair is fine but very thick and naturally a dark blonde. Amy METICULOUSLY highlights my hair and her precision pays off every time. Every time I leave it's always with a smile on my face!... She does a fantastic job of listening to exactly what you want and offers guidance on how realistic your expectations are with your particular hair. Never any surprises! Her highlight is on point and her cuts and styling are equally wonderful. A phenomenal hairdresser paired with great combo, Amy is the best! 🙂 read more
Maggie Robert’s is AMAZING!! I searched for a great hairstylist who specializes in highlights & BLONDES. She is TOP NOTCH. She gets my highlights platinum EVERYTIME, without brass anywhere & no breakage. She PACKS them foils in!! I truly adore her. I searched awhile to find what I was looking for &...she is it!! She is my permanent stylist!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER. read more
Kaysie has been doing my extensions for over a year now and I wouldn’t go anywhere else in the Tampa area. I even moved farther from the salon and still make the over 30 minute drive to see her! She is a perfectionist and never lets me leave feeling anything other than gorgeous! I’ve had color by bo...th Melissa and Damaris and they are exceptional at blonde color!! You do not want to miss out on this salon! read more
My hair stylist of years recently retired and I was in need of a professional with the education and experience to color and style my blonde hair. After extensive research I found Monaco Hair Salon & Maggie Roberts. She took the time to explain my hair, expectations and answered any questions I had.... I am so happy I found Maggie and love how my hair turned out! Thank you for making my blonde look amazing! read more
I can’t say enough about how AMAZING Maggie is she got me bright platinum
Taylor at the Bay to Bay location did my highlights and color melt. I wanted to go icy blonde with darker roots, and I'm in love with what she did for me! I haven't been to a professional salon for anything in years, and it was such a great experience. I was comfortable, the salon is gorgeous, and T...aylor is super nice and communicates everything in a way that's easy to understand how/why the process works the way it does. I left feeling so confident and absolutely in love with my new color. She went above and beyond for me and really made the experience better. Taylor is changing locations to the Dale Mabry salon and I made sure to make my 6 week follow up appointment there with her so I could keep her as my stylist. For a first time at a real salon in years- it was truly the best it could've been. read more
Laura is the best! She perfected my color to look like magazine hair! It looks natural and amazing! I’ll definitely becoming back!
Blonde & Platinum Hair Services
All-Over Blonding
All-over blonding is a full lightening service designed to create consistent blonde from roots to ends. Lightener is applied throughout the hair or just to regrowth for maintenance appointments. After processing, a custom toner is used to neutralize warmth and refine your blonde to achieve a clean, polished finish.
Best for: solid blonde results, regular maintenance blondes, or clients maintaining a uniform shade.
Platinum Card Blonding
A Platinum Card is a high-lift blonding technique that uses foils to fully saturate every section of hair. Unlike highlights, this method foils the entire head, allowing for maximum lift and precise control. Foils slow the drying time of the lightener, helping us achieve lighter, more even platinum results while protecting the scalp.
Because no head of hair lifts evenly, this technique allows your stylist to adjust strength and placement for different zones to achieve a clean, consistent blonde.
Best for: clients seeking bright platinum or ultra-light blonde results.
Going Blonde Without a Chemical Service
Hair extensions offer a non-chemical way to add blonde highlights, dimension, or brightness. By blending blonde extensions with your natural hair, we can create lighter looks without lightener. This option is especially popular for adding contrast, brightness around the face, or blending greys.
Extreme Lifting: From Dark to Blonde
Going from dark hair to blonde is often a process, not a single appointment. While dramatic transformations are possible, the health of your hair always comes first. In many cases, achieving platinum or very light blonde requires multiple sessions spaced over time.
We’ll map out a plan that gets you lighter safely — and beautifully — without unnecessary damage.
Blonde Shade Families
Neutral Blondes
Balanced blends of warm and cool tones that flatter most skin tones.
- Wheat Blonde
- Butter Blonde
- Beige Blonde
Cool Blondes
Icy, pale blondes with minimal warmth. Often paired with toners and purple shampoo.
- Platinum Blonde
- Icy Blonde
- Ash Blonde
Warm Blondes
Golden blondes that add softness and glow. Warm blondes skip purple shampoo and embrace warmth.
- Honey Blonde
- Teddy Bear Blonde
- Golden Blonde
- Caramel Blonde

Choosing the Right Blonde
The most natural-looking blonde hair is multi-dimensional. Your stylist may recommend blending multiple tones, combining highlights and lowlights, or adjusting warmth and brightness to create balance. Keeping an open mind during your consultation allows us to create blonde hair that looks intentional, not flat or over-processed.
Request a Free Hair Color Consultation
Every color service at Monaco Salon begins with a consultation. For major blonding changes, first-time blondes, or complex corrections, we recommend scheduling a separate complimentary consultation.
This gives us time to:
- Review inspiration photos
- Assess your hair history
- Discuss realistic outcomes
- Provide an accurate quote
Submit the form below and we’ll contact you to schedule your consultation.
Tell us your ideal dates and times and we'll contact you with a few options.
Book Your Blonde Appointment
Ready for a blonde touch-up or a full blonde transformation?
Because every color service is customized, services that require lightener — including highlights, balayage, and blonding — are not available for direct online booking.
The best way to reserve your color appointment is to call or text your preferred Monaco Salon location during business hours, or submit our online request form. This allows our team to ask a few quick questions and make sure we reserve the correct amount of time for your service.
Our goal is to set you up for the best possible experience, with no surprises and no rushed appointments.
Frequent Questions About Our Hair Color Services
Do you have a blonde hair specialist?
«Damaris, Klodjana, Mabelle, Gabbi, Kristi, and Meg specialize in blonde and lightening services.
Can you remove box hair dye?
«Box color is one of the most common reasons clients seek color correction. Depending on the situation, we may remove the color, neutralize unwanted tones, or strategically layer new color to restore balance and dimension. Results and timelines vary based on what was used and how many layers are present.
Box dye is unpredictable and difficult to remove. If you are unhappy with at-home results, call us. Our Color Correction experts can gently remove the dye and restore your hair, but we advise against experimenting further at home to avoid permanent damage.
What's the difference between highlights or balayage?
«The difference is the technique and the maintenance.
• Highlights (Foils): Create precise, defined streaks of brightness.
• Balayage (Hand-Painted): Creates a soft, sun-kissed gradient. Highlights typically require maintenance every 6–8 weeks, while balayage grows out more gracefully, offering a lower-maintenance option.
Which one should I get?
The answer depends on the look you want and how often are you willing to maintain it. Ask yourself how obvious you want your highlights to be, and if you want highlights all the way to the root. Highlights will have to be maintained every 6-8 weeks, while balayage usually grows out more gracefully, making it a lower-maintenance option.
Come in for a free hair color consultation.
Learn more about the difference between highlights and balayage here on the Monaco Salon blog.
Looking for inspo for your next highlights appointment? View examples of our work in our hair color gallery.
Can I go from brunette to blonde in one appointment?
«It depends on the health of your hair. Going significantly lighter is a chemical process that often requires multiple sessions to achieve the desired tone without causing damage. As blonding specialists, we will give you a safe, realistic plan to reach your goal.
How do I keep my hair color from fading?
«Use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, wash less frequently, protect your hair from heat with a thermal spray, and minimize sun and chlorine exposure.
Schedule a gloss or toner service to give your color a boost if you're not due for a full color service.
What is “lived-in color”?
«Lived-in color is a modern technique that blends multiple shades (often using a root melt) to create dimension that mimics how hair naturally grows out. It creates a graceful transition at the roots, allowing you more time between touch-ups while still looking polished.
How often will I need to touch up my hair color?
«It depends on the type of color service and your personal preferences.
- Root Retouch: Every 4–6 weeks.
- Highlights: Every 6–8 weeks.
- Lived-In Color: Every 3–4 months (many guests visit sooner for a quick Gloss to refresh the shine).
- Vivids/Reds: Every 4–8 weeks.
Should I wash my hair before my color appointment?
«Come with clean, dry hair if you're getting highlights, and avoid using heavy styling products the day of your appointment. It’s also helpful to bring inspiration photos and be ready to talk about your hair goals, maintenance preferences, and past color history so we can create the perfect plan for your hair.
Can you color my extensions or topper?
«Yes! This is a Monaco Salon specialty. Most salons struggle with this, but we are experts at custom-coloring extensions to blend seamlessly with your biological hair. Whether we are coloring your natural hair, the extensions, or both, we ensure a flawless match.
What is a Fusio Dose Treatment?
«Kérastase Fusio Dose is a customized in-salon treatment. Your stylist will mix a concentrated formula specifically for your hair needs (such as dryness, damage, or color protection) for an instant transformation that leaves your hair incredibly soft and shiny. Because it is customized cocktail just for you, it makes an ideal addition to your color service.



