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Satine B
★★★★★

I have black and green hair. Every salon I have been to in Tampa, I feel judged me because I’m not the typical south Tampa blonde. I found Dillon on ticktock. I loved the fact he had all types of different hairstyles in his page. Not only blonde but fashion colors. He made me feel comfortable. He is... read more

Callie T
★★★★★

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... read more

Rinda B
★★★★★

Kat did an amazing job with my highlights! I love my hair and have already gotten several compliments! The salon has a very professional appearance and everyone was very nice. My visit was very relaxing and pleasant. I would definitely recommend!!

Yasi
★★★★★

Yesterday I went there for consultation with Klodjana. I can’t explain how sweet and honest she is . She’s totally a sweetheart and a professional that knows what she’s doing.she can recognize exactly what color suits you . I will definitely go back to her . Beautiful,clean salon with very friendly... read more

Sarah
★★★★★

Just had the best hand painted balayage and cut of my LIFE with Melissa. She is incredibly kind, took her time, and I am obsessed with how my hair turned out. I am super picky about my hair and it couldn’t have turned out more perfect. Not only was Melissa amazing, but the staff is extremely helpful... read more

Abby Gonzales
★★★★★

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... read more

Dimensional Color & Balayage

Dimensional blonde is one of the most requested services at Monaco Salon in Tampa. Using a combination of foil highlights and hand-painted balayage, we lighten the hair to create contrast, depth, and multi-tonal blonde. Foils allow for maximum lift and brightness, while hand painting delivers a softer, more natural blend. This service is ideal for clients who want bold brightness, visible dimension, or a classic blonde look customized to their features and lifestyle.

Lived-In Blonde

Lived-in blonde is all about effortless, low-maintenance beauty. After highlighting, techniques like a root melt or shadow root are used to softly blend your natural base into the blonde, reducing harsh lines and extending time between appointments. The result is seamless dimension and a grow-out that looks intentional, not overdue. This option is perfect for clients who love blonde but prefer a softer, more natural finish.

Accent Foils

Accent highlights, also known as accent foils, are a quick and effective way to add brightness and dimension. A small number of foils are placed around the face or hairline to create subtle pops of blonde or fashion color. This service is perfect for refreshing your look between full highlight appointments or adding a touch of brightness without committing to a full foil session. Accent foils are also a great option for first-time color clients who want to explore hair color in a low-commitment way.

Babylights

Babylights are ultra-fine foil highlights designed to mimic the soft, natural brightness seen in childhood hair. Using very fine sections and a dense foiling pattern, we create an even, luminous lift that looks natural and seamless. Babylights are ideal for refining blonde hair, brightening around the hairline and part, or adding subtle dimension to brunette hair. The result is a soft, blended blonde with a delicate grow-out.

Teasylights

Teasylights combine the brightness of foiled highlights with the softness of balayage. Each section is lightly teased before applying lightener in foil, allowing for concentrated brightness through the mid-lengths and ends while keeping the root area softly diffused. The result is dimensional color with a natural blend and a softer grow-out than traditional foils. Teasylights are ideal for clients who want noticeable brightness without harsh lines at the root.

Money Piece Highlights

Money piece highlights are bold, face-framing strands of brightness designed to instantly refresh your look. Typically created with 4 to 10 foils placed around the hairline, the money piece draws attention to your face and enhances your complexion. Whether you prefer soft, blended blonde or a bold, high-contrast look, this trend-forward technique delivers noticeable impact without a full highlight service.

Brunette Hair

Brunette hair color can be just as dimensional and striking as blonde. Whether you want to deepen your shade, add soft caramel highlights, or transition to a rich chocolate or espresso brown, our colorists customize brunette tones to enhance your skin tone and haircut. From cool-toned brunettes with a smoky finish to warm brunette balayage with natural depth, we focus on creating multi-dimensional color that looks glossy, rich, and never flat.

Shades of Copper and Red Hair

From copper balayage to deep cherry red, red hair color is a bold statement—and our expert colorists will help you find the shade that flatters you best. For fair or cool skin tones, soft copper, strawberry blonde, and auburn enhance natural undertones beautifully. Olive and warmer skin tones glow with shades like ginger, cinnamon, and vibrant scarlet, while deeper skin tones are stunning in rich mahogany, dark cherry, and burgundy. At Monaco Salon, we specialize in custom red hair color designed to complement your features, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences.

All Over Color

All over color is a single-process color service that delivers rich, even color from roots to ends. It’s an excellent choice for grey coverage, root touch-ups, refreshing faded color, or going darker or richer in tone. From soft strawberry blonde hues to deep brunette and jet black, our stylists will help you select a shade that complements your features, haircut, and lifestyle. Whether you’re maintaining your signature color or refreshing your look, Monaco Salon in Tampa has the expertise to achieve beautiful, consistent results.

Looking for more information about our coloring techniques?

Visit these pages for more details:

Blonding and Platinum

Color Correction and Extreme Lifting

Balayage and Color Melt

Vivid Fantasy Hair Color

Ready to Book a Color Appointment?

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.

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Common Hair Color Questions & Concerns

Do you have a blonde hair specialist?

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Damaris, Klodjana, Mabelle, Gabbi, Kristi, and Meg specialize in blonde and lightening services.

Can you remove box hair dye?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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”?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.