Why Hair Color & Bleaching Services Cost More Than You Think

Cozi Cottage Get Cozi From Head To Toe
Jul 13
2 min read

The True Cost of Going Blonde or Bold at the Salon

At Cozi Cottage Salon and Spa in Copperas Cove, TX, we love creating stunning blondes, vibrant colors, and seamless gray blends. But we often hear the question: Why is hair color so expensive? Whether you're asking about a full bleach-out, balayage, or bold fashion tones — here's what you're really paying for.

Advanced Education & Training

Hair coloring isn’t just painting on dye — it's a science. Professional stylists invest in years of advanced color theory, chemistry, and corrective techniques. Many take continuing education each year to stay current with trends like:

Platinum card blonding
Color melting
Root shadowing
Gray blending and transitioning
Corrective color recovery

These skills take both time and money to master.

Time Investment — It's a Process

Unlike a quick haircut, professional color services can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours (sometimes more!).

Here’s why:

Consultation & strand testing
Sectioning and application
Processing time (often in stages)
Rinse, tone, shampoo, deep conditioning
Blow-dry and style

Your stylist is by your side the whole time, giving one-on-one care to ensure flawless, healthy results.

Professional Products = Professional Results

We don’t use box dye or discount bleach. We use high-end, salon-quality brands that are gentle, bond-reinforcing, and pigment-rich — products like:

Bond protectors (like Olaplex or B3)
High-lift toners
Scalp-soothing agents
Deep conditioners and glosses

These professional-grade tools can cost hundreds of dollars a month, but they protect your hair’s health and integrity.

Bleach-Outs & Platinum Blonde Are a Premium Service

Going platinum or lifting through dark dye can take multiple rounds, weeks apart. Bleach requires careful application, timing, and constant attention. One mistake can cause damage or breakage. When done right? You leave with luminous, even, head-turning color.

That’s why platinum transformations come with a premium price — you're paying for precision, experience, and protection.

Every Formula is Customized

At Cozi Cottage, no two formulas are the same. We consider:

Natural color & texture
Hair history (box dye, previous salon color, gray percentage)
Maintenance preference
Desired tone & depth

We craft your formula, mix multiple bowls of product, and track everything in your client profile — so your color is consistently beautiful.

You’re Investing in Healthy, Head-Turning Color

A gorgeous color is only worth it if your hair stays healthy. That's why we include:

Bond builders in every lightening service
Toner refreshes
Hydration masks
Customized at-home care recommendations

This is what makes your color last — and why box dye could never compete.

H2: Support Local Talent & True Craftsmanship Handmade Sculped Hair Specialist

At Cozi Cottage Salon and Spa, we pour our heart into every appointment. Hair color is a craft — a blend of science, art, and care. Your investment reflects that.

We Don't want A Client for a Day of Service; we want you to be in our Cozi Family for Life!

📍 Visit us: 124 Commanche, Copperas Cove, TX 📞 Call: 254-245-5800 💻 Book Online: www.cozicottagespaandsalon.com/get-cozi-appointment-

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