Highlights in Fuquay-Varina NC | Artisan Hair Cary

Foil-placed highlights, babylights, and dimensional color that brighten your face without a hard line for Fuquay-Varina clients. A 25 to 35 minute drive to Cary.

Highlights in Fuquay-Varina, NC: Expert Color, Cutting, and Care at Artisan Hair Cary

Welcome to Artisan Hair Cary, the destination for Fuquay-Varina residents who want highlights done with skill, care, and real craftsmanship. Our salon sits at 5039 Arco Street in Alston Town Center in West Cary, a short 25 to 35 minute drive from downtown Fuquay-Varina via Highway 55 North directly into Alston Town Center at the 540 interchange. Led by owner Rob Schutzbach, a Master Artisan and Educator with over 25 years of experience, our team delivers highlights service in an upscale, welcoming environment that Fuquay-Varina clients return to appointment after appointment.

Fuquay-Varina is the twin-town community where Fuquay and Varina meet, known for historic main streets and a close community feel, and our Fuquay-Varina clients bring us stories from every corner of the community: a porch beer on Main Street, a Saturday at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, or a school event at Fuquay-Varina High. Whether you are refreshing your color before a weekend trip or transforming your hair for a new chapter, we treat every appointment like the important moment it is.

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 Fuquay-Varina Clients Trust Us With Their Highlights

Fuquay-Varina is a destination drive. Our Fuquay clients tell us the 35 minutes is worth it for the consistency. What we promise is what you walk out with. The salons nearest to South Lakes and the surrounding neighborhoods can certainly cut hair and apply color, but what our Fuquay-Varina clients consistently tell us is that nobody else takes the time we do. Every highlights service begins with a 15 minute consultation, a real conversation about what is actually working and what is not, and a plan we both agree to before we begin.

There is also a real technical factor that matters in Wake County. Fuquay-Varina sits on a mix of town and well water, and the mineral springs reputation is not a marketing myth. Many local clients need a clarifying step before color. We account for that in every formulation, not just on your first visit.

What Makes Our Highlights Different

Babylights and Foilyage Blends

We layer fine, face-framing babylights with hand-painted foilyage in the mid and lower sections. You get lift where you need it and depth where your hair needs to stay grounded.

Root Shadow and Color Melt Finish

Before you leave the chair we blend the new color into your root with a custom shadow. That is how we kill the harsh growout and extend your appointment window.

Cool-Tone and Warm-Tone Custom Toning

Raleigh-area water and UV will pull warmth out of a fresh highlight within two weeks if you tone to a standard pale beige. We formulate specifically for your hair and your lifestyle.

Pricing for Fuquay-Varina Clients

Full highlights start at $195 and partial highlights start at $150. Pricing varies by length, density, and toner choice. Every consultation is complimentary, and we quote the total investment before any product touches your hair so there are no surprises at checkout.

Directions From Fuquay-Varina to Artisan Hair Cary

The drive from Fuquay-Varina is 25 to 35 minutes. From most of Fuquay-Varina, take Highway 55 North directly into Alston Town Center at the 540 interchange. You will pass downtown Varina and Action Park on the way. Alston Town Center sits next to Whole Foods at the intersection of NC-55 and 540, and parking is free and easy.

If you need a detailed route plan for your first visit, call us at (919) 694-5755 and we will walk you through the drive from your neighborhood.

Meet the Artisans Who Will Work With Fuquay-Varina Clients

Our team brings experience from Arrojo, Sassoon, Wella, L'Oreal Professionnel, and Keratin Complex to every appointment. Owner Rob Schutzbach leads the salon with over two decades of specialty in color and razor cutting. Lyla, Sydney, Anna, Kaye, Zach, Dani, Laney, and Leslie round out a team that takes continuing education as seriously as the work itself. Meet the full team at our Meet Our Artisans page.

Frequently Asked Highlights Questions From Fuquay-Varina Clients

What is the difference between highlights and balayage?

Highlights use foils to lift color from root to tip with more precision and brightness. Balayage is hand-painted and softer. Many of our clients blend both techniques in a single appointment.

How often do I need to touch up highlights?

Traditional foil highlights grow out faster than balayage. Plan on a refresh every 6 to 10 weeks depending on how close to the root we placed them.

Can you do highlights on color-treated hair?

Yes. Our stylists assess hair history during consultation and build a plan that lifts safely without compromising integrity. We use Olaplex and K18 on every lightening service.

Related Services and Pages

Looking for related services? Explore our Highlights service page, browse the full Service Menu, see recent work in our Gallery, or read what clients are saying. Fuquay-Varina clients also love our Best Salon Near Fuquay-Varina page for a full tour of everything we offer.

Book Your Highlights Appointment From Fuquay-Varina

Ready to book? Hit the link below, call us, or reach out on Instagram at @artisanhaircary. We cannot wait to welcome you from Fuquay-Varina.

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