Highlights in Fuquay-Varina NC | Artisan Hair Cary
Highlights Worth the Drive From Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina is the farthest town we regularly serve, and we know it. The drive out to Alston Town Center in West Cary runs 25 to 35 minutes depending on where you're starting from, and clients who make that trip for highlights tell us it's a deliberate choice, not a default. Rob Schutzbach, owner and a Master Artisan and Educator with over 25 years of experience, leads the color program that keeps people coming back despite the distance.
Foil highlights and babylights that brighten your face without a hard grow-out line, for Fuquay-Varina clients who treat the drive as part of the routine.
Fuquay-Varina clients bring us stories about porch beers on Main Street, afternoons at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, and school events at Fuquay-Varina High while we're working through a color plan together.
Address: 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519
Phone: (919) 694-5755
Email: robanthony@att.net
Booking: Book Your Highlights 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
Why South Lakes Clients Make the Longer Trip
Clients near South Lakes and the rest of Fuquay-Varina have salons closer to home that can foil hair competently. What people tell us after their first visit is that it's the consultation that's different, 15 real minutes discussing what's working, what isn't, and what we're aiming for, before anything goes into your hair.
Water is genuinely a bigger factor here than in most towns we serve. Fuquay-Varina runs a mix of town and well water, and the mineral spring reputation of the area isn't just a name on a park sign. A lot of local clients need a clarifying step before we can color effectively, and we build that into the plan rather than skipping it.
Our Highlighting Process
Babylights and Foilyage, Layered Together
We layer fine babylights near your face with hand-painted foilyage through the mid-lengths and ends. That combination gives you brightness where it matters and depth where your hair needs to stay grounded.
A Shadow Root Before You Go
We blend a custom shadow into the root before your appointment ends, which softens the transition and lets you stretch the time between visits.
Toner Formulated for This Climate
Standard pale-beige toner tends to shift warm within about two weeks around here. We mix each toner around your hair specifically, not off a generic chart.
Pricing
Because pricing depends on length, density, and toner choice, we don't list flat numbers on this page. See current pricing on our Service Menu, with a full quote provided during your complimentary consultation.
Directions From Fuquay-Varina
Most clients take NC-55 North toward the NC-540/Alston Town Center interchange, passing through downtown Varina and near Action Park along the way. Plan for roughly 25 to 35 minutes. Call (919) 694-5755 if you want help mapping the drive before your first visit.
The Team You'll Work With
Training spans Arrojo, Sassoon, Wella, L'Oreal Professionnel, and Keratin Complex. Owner Rob Schutzbach specializes in color and razor cutting with over two decades of experience. Also on the team: Lyla, Sydney, Anna, Kaye, Zach, Dani, Laney, and Leslie. Full bios are on Meet Our Artisans.
Questions From Fuquay-Varina Clients
What's the difference between highlights and balayage?
Foil highlights are more precise and brighter, lifting color from root to tip. Balayage is hand-painted and softer. Plenty of clients blend the two in one appointment.
How often will I need to come back for a refresh?
Plan on every 6 to 10 weeks, depending on how close to the root the foils were placed. Foil highlights move faster than balayage.
My hair is already colored. Can I still get highlights?
In most cases, yes. We review your hair's history at the consultation and build a lightening plan around it. Olaplex and K18 are standard on every lightening service.
Related Pages
See our Highlights service page, the full Service Menu, our Gallery, and reviews. Fuquay-Varina clients also often check our Best Hair Salon for Fuquay-Varina Residents page.
Book From Fuquay-Varina
Book online, call, or message @artisanhaircary on Instagram. We appreciate every client who makes the drive from Fuquay-Varina.