Balayage in Raleigh NC | Artisan Hair Cary
Raleigh Has No Shortage of Colorists. Here's Why Clients Still Drive to Cary.
Inside the Beltline, you can find a salon on nearly every block. So when Raleigh clients choose to drive 15 to 25 minutes out to Artisan Hair Cary in Alston Town Center, it's not because options were scarce. It's what happens once you're in the chair. Rob Schutzbach, owner and a Master Artisan and Educator with over 25 years of experience, built the color program around a longer consultation and a slower, more deliberate process than a lot of downtown salons have time for.
Hand-painted balayage that grows out gently, with no harsh regrowth line, for Raleigh clients willing to make the drive west.
Our Raleigh clients tell us about First Fridays downtown, games at PNC Arena, brunch in Five Points, and coffee shop mornings near NC State while they're getting their color done.
Address: 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519
Phone: (919) 694-5755
Email: robanthony@att.net
Booking: Book Your Balayage Appointment Now
Salon Hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
What Five Points Clients Tell Us After Their First Visit
Clients near Five Points and the rest of Raleigh aren't short on places that can technically execute balayage. What they mention after coming here is the front-loaded consultation, 15 real minutes spent talking through what's working and what we're changing before any lightener comes out.
Raleigh's water is also a factor worth mentioning. Municipal water in the city runs around 5 to 7 grains per gallon of hardness, enough that mineral buildup can dull color noticeably between salon visits. We formulate with that in mind from your first appointment, not as an afterthought.
The Technique
Hand-Painted Placement
Every ribbon of color is painted by hand, not pulled through foils across the board. That control puts brightness exactly where it should catch the light near your face, and softens the regrowth line considerably.
Toner Mixed to Counter Brass
The toner is what separates great balayage from mediocre balayage. We mix each gloss specifically to neutralize the warmth your hair throws, aiming for buttery, icy, or warm honey results.
Bond-Building Included, Not Added On
K18 or Wellaplex is mixed directly into the lightener, every time. The goal is hair that leaves stronger than it arrived, not a treatment you have to remember to ask for.
Pricing
Balayage cost varies with length, density, and how much brightness you're after, so we skip flat numbers on this page. Current pricing is on our Service Menu, and your consultation includes a full quote before we begin.
Getting Here From Raleigh
Most Raleigh clients take I-40 West toward the NC-55/Alston Town Center exit, passing downtown and North Hills along the way. Expect roughly 15 to 25 minutes depending on which part of Raleigh you're starting from. Call (919) 694-5755 for route help ahead of your first visit.
Meet the Artisans
The team has trained through Arrojo, Sassoon, Wella, L'Oreal Professionnel, and Keratin Complex. Rob Schutzbach leads the salon with two decades focused on color and razor cutting. Also on the team: Lyla, Sydney, Anna, Kaye, Zach, Dani, Laney, and Leslie. Read full bios on Meet Our Artisans.
Raleigh Clients Ask Us
How often will I need to come back?
Most balayage clients go 10 to 14 weeks between full appointments. A gloss refresh every 6 to 8 weeks keeps the tone from fading in between.
I have dark hair. Will balayage still look good?
Yes. It flatters natural brunette tones well, whether you want subtle dimension that still reads brunette or a bigger lift toward bronde.
How long is the appointment?
Plan on 3 to 4 hours including gloss and blow-dry. First-time clients get additional consultation time built in.
Related Pages
Browse our Balayage service page, the Service Menu, our Gallery, or reviews. Raleigh clients also often check our Best Salon Near Raleigh page.
Book From Raleigh
Book online, call, or message @artisanhaircary on Instagram. We're glad to welcome clients making the drive from Raleigh.