Hair Coloring

Color that’s planned around your hair’s health, not just the shade you picked out.

From Subtle Refresh to Complete Transformation

Changing your hair color is one of the most transformative things you can do — and one of the easiest to get wrong without the right consultation first. Our colorists start every hair coloring appointment by assessing your hair’s current condition and history, so the process protects your hair’s integrity while still getting you to the shade you actually want.

Hair Color Services

Whether you’re covering gray, going bolder, or making a subtle change, our color menu includes:

Every color appointment includes a consultation to assess your hair’s condition and history.

An ammonia-free, all-over color application.

For more dramatic color changes that require lightening before toning.

Refreshes tone and shine on its own or as an add-on to a color or highlighting service.

Natural-looking coverage and tone correction.

Balayage & Highlights

For a softer, more dimensional look, our stylists hand-paint color using balayage techniques — partial or full — to create that sun-kissed, natural gradient effect often described as ombre. Because it’s a hand-applied technique, balayage grows out gracefully and generally needs fewer touch-ups than traditional highlights.

Partial or full highlights for structured, consistent dimension.

Surface, face-frame, and money-piece highlights for a lower-maintenance pop of brightness.

Specialty partial and full highlighting for more intricate color work.

If you want dimension with more structure and consistency than balayage offers, our highlighting menu covers all of the options above.

Getting the Color Right the First Time

Color work is where technique matters most, and it’s been a core part of our menu for decades. Our experienced colorists consult before every appointment — not just for new clients — using professional, nourishing color products chosen to protect your hair’s structural integrity.

We offer both classic and dimensional techniques, so your color plan isn’t limited to one method. Whether you’re refreshing or transforming, we’ll find the right approach.

Why Gatsby Salon

Since 1977, Gatsby Salon has served Somerset and Middlesex County. Almost five decades in, the reason is simple: get the fundamentals right, every single appointment.

Personalized Approach

Personalized recommendations instead of a generic extension package.

Expert Guidance

Experienced stylists who can talk through upkeep, removal, and how extensions will wear over time.

Flexible Options

Both in-salon and on-location options, depending on your schedule and the occasion.

Ready to Talk Through Your Options?

If you’re curious whether extensions are right for your hair, the easiest next step is a quick consultation. As a full-service hair salon in Green Brook NJ, Gatsby Salon can walk you through what’s realistic for your hair type and goals. Book your appointment today or explore our complete services menu for current offerings.