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Beauty & Personal Care, District of Columbia

Hair Color cost in Washington, DC

A typical Hair Color figure in Washington is about $186 per visit, about 17% above the national figure of $160.

Typical cost

Typical in Washington

$186

per visit

Fair price range: $93 to $408

On the low end
$93
On the high end
$408

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 4.2%past year

Up 24.2%over five years

How prices for haircuts and other personal care services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Haircuts and other personal care services, CUUR0000SEGC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Single process vs highlights
  2. Hair length
  3. Toner
  4. Salon prestige
  5. Correction

Ways to pay less

  1. Stretch appointments
  2. Use glosses between colors
  3. Avoid same-day corrections
  4. Bring photos
  5. Ask about product charges

Hair Color in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Washington, DC$186
$93 to $408
National typical$160
$80 to $350
Irvine, CA$201
$100 to $439
Arlington, VA$185
$93 to $404
Bellevue, WA$211
$106 to $462
Berkeley, CA$200
$100 to $438
Boston, MA$190
$95 to $415

Other Beauty & Personal Care costs in Washington

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Questions people ask

Hair Color in Washington: what does it cost?

In Washington, DC, Hair Color typically costs about $186 per visit, with most prices between $93 and $408.

Why is Washington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Hair Color earn in Washington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Washington about 17% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.