Highlights in Raleigh NC | Artisan Hair Cary
Plenty of Colorists in Raleigh. Here's Why Some Clients Still Drive to Cary.
Inside the Beltline you can find a foil appointment almost anywhere. Our Raleigh clients who make the 15 to 25 minute drive out to Artisan Hair Cary in Alston Town Center aren't doing it because options were scarce, they're doing it for a specific kind of highlight work. Rob Schutzbach, owner and Master Artisan and Educator with over 25 years of experience, built the color program around thorough consultations rather than volume.
Foil highlights and babylights that brighten your face without a hard grow-out line, for Raleigh clients willing to make the drive west.
Raleigh clients tell us about First Fridays downtown, games at PNC Arena, brunch in Five Points, and coffee shop mornings near NC State while we're working on their color.
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
What Five Points Clients Notice First
Clients near Five Points and the rest of Raleigh have salons much closer that can foil hair competently. What they tell us stands out here is the consultation itself, 15 genuine minutes on what's working and what we're changing before a single foil goes in.
Raleigh's water is a real factor too. Municipal water in the city runs around 5 to 7 grains per gallon of hardness, enough that mineral buildup dulls highlight brightness noticeably between visits. We build that into your formula from day one.
Our Highlighting Process
Babylights Blended With Foilyage
Fine, face-framing babylights get layered with hand-painted foilyage through the mid-lengths and ends, giving you lift where you want it and depth where your hair should hold.
Root Shadowing to Finish
We blend a custom shadow into your root before you leave, softening the transition and stretching the time before you need to be back.
Toner Formulated for This Climate
A generic pale-beige toner tends to pull warm within about two weeks around here. We mix each toner specifically for your hair and the conditions it deals with.
Pricing
Highlight pricing depends on length, density, and toner choice, so we skip flat numbers here. See current pricing on our Service Menu, and your consultation includes a full quote before we start.
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. Plan for roughly 15 to 25 minutes depending on where in Raleigh you're starting. Call (919) 694-5755 for route help before your first visit.
Meet the Team
Training across the team spans 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. Full bios are on Meet Our Artisans.
Raleigh Clients Ask Us
How is highlighting different from balayage?
Foils lift color from root to tip with more precision and brightness. Balayage is hand-painted and softer. Many clients combine the two in one appointment.
How often will I need a refresh?
Generally every 6 to 10 weeks, depending on how close to the root the foils were placed. Highlights grow out faster than balayage.
Is it safe to highlight hair that's already colored?
Usually, yes. We review your color history during consultation and build a lift plan that keeps your hair's integrity intact. Olaplex and K18 are standard on every lightening service.
Related Pages
Check out our Highlights service page, the full Service Menu, our Gallery, or reviews. Raleigh clients also often read 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.