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Blonding & Platinum · Raleigh NC
Blonding & Platinum,
built with a plan.
From full blonding to bleach-and-tone and platinum maintenance, we plan your blonde around your starting point, hair history, tone, maintenance, and long-term hair health.
Book a Blonding ConsultationConsultation recommended for new guests. Toner included with every blonding service.
Who this page is for
Full blonding, platinum blonde, and bleach-and-tone
This page is for you if you want to go significantly lighter, want platinum or icy blonde or bleach-and-tone, need a full blonding plan, already have platinum and need a retouch, need tone or brightness or repair planning, or are not sure if your goal is possible in one visit. Looking for softer dimension, balayage, or highlights? Start with The Blonde House (https://www.junctionsalon.com/blonde-house-raleigh/).
Blonde gone wrong rather than blonde from scratch? Brassiness, banding, or uneven lift from a previous service may be Color Correction. Start with a consultation.
Full Blonding
For guests wanting a brighter, more complete blonde result.
Platinum Blonde / Bleach & Tone
All-over lightening followed by precision toning for a high-impact, icy or bright blonde result.
Bleach & Tone Retouch
For existing platinum guests maintaining short regrowth.
Transformational Blonding
For darker hair, previous color, or major blonde changes that may need more than one visit.
Blonde Tone Refresh
Toner or gloss maintenance to refine warmth, brightness, or shine between blonding appointments.
Blonde Correction Consultation
For banding, uneven lift, brassiness, or previous color that needs a repair plan.
Services & pricing
Blonding & platinum pricing
Blonding services start at $148.
Final pricing depends on your starting point, color history, hair length and density, and the number of sessions your goal safely needs. Your consultation gives you an exact quote before we lift.
Partial Blonding / Brightness Refresh
Face-framing brightness, partial highlights, partial balayage, or soft blonde maintenance.
from $148
Full Blonding
Brighter, more complete blonde through the top, sides, and/or full head.
from $248
Bleach & Tone Retouch
For existing bleach-and-tone guests with up to half an inch of regrowth. Includes lightener retouch, toner, and finish.
from $198
Bleach & Tone Full Application
For first-time all-over blonding or platinum results. Consultation required.
from $348
Transformational or Corrective Blonding
Major blonde changes, previous color, banding, uneven lift, or multi-session blonding. Consultation required.
$120/hr
Toner is included with blonding services. Lifting exposes warmth and leaves hair looking unfinished without it. Toner refines that warmth into the shade you actually want, whether that is icy, bright, soft, or dimensional, so your blonde looks finished, not raw.
Why guests choose The Junction for blonding and platinum
- Consultation-first blonding. We plan before we lift.
- Toner included with lightening services
- Hair health considered before every appointment
- Schwarzkopf, Davines, and Redken professional color
- 1,000+ Google reviews from Raleigh guests
- Located at The Dillon in downtown Raleigh
Professional Brands We Use
SchwarzkopfDavinesRedkenK18Malibu CR+Co
Before you book
Blonding questions, answered honestly
Can I go blonde in one visit?
It depends on your starting point. If your hair is a lighter natural shade or has been previously lightened, one visit is often possible. For darker or heavily processed hair, a gradual plan protects hair integrity and leads to a better result. Your consultation will give you a clear answer before anything is booked.
Will blonding damage my hair?
Lightening changes the hair’s structure. That is the nature of the process. What prevents damage is the planning behind it: choosing the right technique for your hair, using professional-grade products and bond support where needed, and not trying to get further than your hair can safely handle in one session. We will be direct about what your hair can support before we start.
How often will I need to come back?
It depends on the service. Full blonding typically needs a refresh every 6 to 10 weeks, while platinum and bleach-and-tone often need more frequent retouches because regrowth is more visible. During your consultation we will match the approach to the maintenance schedule that works for your life.
What is bleach and tone?
Bleach and tone is an all-over blonding service where the hair is lightened first, then toned to the desired shade. It is often used for platinum, icy blonde, or high-impact blonde results.
Is platinum blonde possible for me?
It depends on your natural level, previous color, hair condition, and goal shade. Some platinum results are possible in one visit; others need a staged plan. The consultation gives you an honest answer, sometimes with a strand test, before anything is booked.
How often does platinum blonde need maintenance?
Platinum and bleach-and-tone retouches usually need more frequent maintenance than lived-in blonde, because regrowth is more visible and timing matters for keeping the hair healthy.
What is the difference between blonding and highlights?
Highlights add lighter pieces through the hair. Blonding is a broader category that may include highlights, full blonding, bleach-and-tone, or platinum work depending on the result you want. For classic foiled brightness, see our Highlights page.
Ready to plan your blonde?
Whether you are maintaining platinum or planning a major blonding change, we will map the safest path for your hair before we lift.
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