Beautiful color. Brilliant blondes. Completely customized.
At Looks Hair Design & Spa in downtown State College, beautiful color starts with the result—not the technique. Our artists specialize in custom blonding, balayage, highlights and dimensional hair color designed around your hair, lifestyle and goals—just steps from Penn State.
Meet Brighten
Blonding made easier.
Not sure whether you need highlights, balayage, foilayage—or a combination? You don't need to be.
Our Brighten services are based on how much brightness and change you're looking for, giving your artist the flexibility to customize the technique to your hair and desired result.
A little → Minimal Brighten
Your regular refresh → Signature Brighten
Maximum brightness → Full Brighten
Our Brighten services are based on how much brightness and change you're looking for, giving your artist the flexibility to customize the technique to your hair and desired result.
A little → Minimal Brighten
Your regular refresh → Signature Brighten
Maximum brightness → Full Brighten
|
MINIMAL BRIGHTEN
$149+ Subtle brightness + refresh A subtle, targeted lightening service designed to add just a touch of brightness and dimension where it makes the most impact. BEST FOR: Face-frame only brightness Subtle dimension Between-appointment maintenance Think: a little brightness goes a long way. |
SIGNATURE BRIGHTEN
$229+ MOST POPULAR Your go-to blonding refresh Our most popular, customizable lightening service designed to refresh your blonde with beautiful brightness and dimension through the face frame + top. BEST FOR: Maintaining your current blonde Face-frame + top brightness Refreshing grown-out highlights Blended, dimensional color Think: noticeably brighter without the commitment of a full blonding session. |
FULL BRIGHTEN
$299+ Maximum brightness + transformation Our most comprehensive lightening service, designed for maximum brightness, significant lightening and a noticeably brighter overall result. BEST FOR: Going significantly lighter Full-head blonding Long-overdue blonding appointments First-time or major brightness changes Think: maximum impact + your biggest, brightest change. |
Do I need highlights or balayage?
Maybe both—and that's why you don't have to choose.
Foils, balayage, foilayage and other lightening techniques are simply tools our artists use to create your result. Your artist will determine the best technique—or combination of techniques—based on your starting color, hair goals, maintenance preferences and desired brightness.
You choose the Brighten. We'll choose the technique.
You choose the Brighten. We'll choose the technique.
Customize your Brighten
Make your Brighten even more yours with optional add-ons designed around your hair and your goals.
GRAY COVERAGE WITH BRIGHTEN — $69
Need your grays covered too?
Add permanent root color to your Brighten so your gray coverage and blonding can happen in one seamless appointment.
Available exclusively with a Brighten service.
BASE BREAK WITH BRIGHTEN — $30
Soften + brighten your natural base
Want a little less contrast between your natural base and your blonde? A Base Break gently shifts your natural color up to one shade lighter, softening the depth between your highlights for a brighter, more blended overall result.
Available exclusively as an add-on to a Brighten service.
FUSIO-DOSE INSTANT REPAIR TREATMENT — $40
Give your hair some extra love with our weightless Kérastase Liquid Care Technology is custom-blended to instantly transform your hair in less than 5 minutes, targeting your unique needs including shine, hydration, strength, softness, breakage, frizz & more—with results that last up to 4 weeks.
Need your grays covered too?
Add permanent root color to your Brighten so your gray coverage and blonding can happen in one seamless appointment.
Available exclusively with a Brighten service.
BASE BREAK WITH BRIGHTEN — $30
Soften + brighten your natural base
Want a little less contrast between your natural base and your blonde? A Base Break gently shifts your natural color up to one shade lighter, softening the depth between your highlights for a brighter, more blended overall result.
Available exclusively as an add-on to a Brighten service.
FUSIO-DOSE INSTANT REPAIR TREATMENT — $40
Give your hair some extra love with our weightless Kérastase Liquid Care Technology is custom-blended to instantly transform your hair in less than 5 minutes, targeting your unique needs including shine, hydration, strength, softness, breakage, frizz & more—with results that last up to 4 weeks.
Choose your finish
Every Brighten is finished your way. Choose from a simple polished blowdry, a fresh haircut, or an elevated finish designed to give your new color its moment.
BLOWDRY WITH BRIGHTEN -- $37+
Simple + polished
A simple blowdry to finish your Brighten service. Perfect when you just need your hair dried, polished and ready to go.
Available exclusively with a Brighten service.
LUXURY BLOWOUT — $57+The ultimate finish
Give your new color the finish it deserves. Our Luxury Blowout allows for more detailed styling, volume, bounce, waves or curls—perfect when you want that fresh-from-the-salon, camera-ready finish.
Ideal for showing off your new Brighten in all its dimension.
HAIRCUT & STYLE — $47+
Fresh cut + finished style
Pair your new color with a fresh haircut and finished style for a complete refresh from color to cut.
EXTENDED HAIRCUT & STYLE — $67+More time + more transformation
Perfect when you're making a moderate change to your haircut or have very thick or long hair that requires additional time. Gives your artist the time to custom-create and beautifully finish a look that's perfectly you.
Finish pricing varies by provider level.
Simple + polished
A simple blowdry to finish your Brighten service. Perfect when you just need your hair dried, polished and ready to go.
Available exclusively with a Brighten service.
LUXURY BLOWOUT — $57+The ultimate finish
Give your new color the finish it deserves. Our Luxury Blowout allows for more detailed styling, volume, bounce, waves or curls—perfect when you want that fresh-from-the-salon, camera-ready finish.
Ideal for showing off your new Brighten in all its dimension.
HAIRCUT & STYLE — $47+
Fresh cut + finished style
Pair your new color with a fresh haircut and finished style for a complete refresh from color to cut.
EXTENDED HAIRCUT & STYLE — $67+More time + more transformation
Perfect when you're making a moderate change to your haircut or have very thick or long hair that requires additional time. Gives your artist the time to custom-create and beautifully finish a look that's perfectly you.
Finish pricing varies by provider level.
Color, Made Simple
Know what you need? Book it online.
From maintaining your roots to refreshing your tone or adding back dimension, these services are designed for straightforward color appointments that fit within our standard timing + product. Our professional personalized color services are formulated using Redken, Loreal Professional, and Danger Jones hair color.
Not sure which one fits? Each service will guide you—or our Front Desk is always happy to help.
Gray Coverage + All-Over Color
Single Process Root Retouch $72+
Demi or permanent color applied to up to 1" of regrowth (approximately 6 weeks or less) for gray coverage or maintaining your existing base color. Please book longer regrowth as Single Process | One Solid Color; not for bleach/lightener retouches.
Single Process | One Solid Color $132+
Permanent or demi-permanent color from roots through ends for a rich, refreshed overall result.
Going 2+ shades darker? A Color Fill | Pigment Boost — $75+ is required to restore the underlying pigment needed for a rich, even and longer-lasting result.
Depth + Dimensional Color
Dimensional Depth $199+
Customized lowlights add depth, richness + contrast without lightening. Perfect for breaking up overly blonde or one-dimensional color and creating a softer, more lived-in look. Includes an all-over gloss to blend + refine your finished tone.
Gloss + Toner
Gloss Refresh Service $72 +
For existing Looks color guests only. Refresh faded tone, soften brassiness + restore shine to your existing Looks highlights or single-process color between appointments. Not for new color guests, root coverage, color changes or lightening.
From maintaining your roots to refreshing your tone or adding back dimension, these services are designed for straightforward color appointments that fit within our standard timing + product. Our professional personalized color services are formulated using Redken, Loreal Professional, and Danger Jones hair color.
Not sure which one fits? Each service will guide you—or our Front Desk is always happy to help.
Gray Coverage + All-Over Color
Single Process Root Retouch $72+
Demi or permanent color applied to up to 1" of regrowth (approximately 6 weeks or less) for gray coverage or maintaining your existing base color. Please book longer regrowth as Single Process | One Solid Color; not for bleach/lightener retouches.
Single Process | One Solid Color $132+
Permanent or demi-permanent color from roots through ends for a rich, refreshed overall result.
Going 2+ shades darker? A Color Fill | Pigment Boost — $75+ is required to restore the underlying pigment needed for a rich, even and longer-lasting result.
Depth + Dimensional Color
Dimensional Depth $199+
Customized lowlights add depth, richness + contrast without lightening. Perfect for breaking up overly blonde or one-dimensional color and creating a softer, more lived-in look. Includes an all-over gloss to blend + refine your finished tone.
Gloss + Toner
Gloss Refresh Service $72 +
For existing Looks color guests only. Refresh faded tone, soften brassiness + restore shine to your existing Looks highlights or single-process color between appointments. Not for new color guests, root coverage, color changes or lightening.
Prefer À La Carte Color?
Already know exactly what lightening & color services you receive? Our traditional color menu is still available for established guests and customized color needs. Please call or text our Front Desk to book any of these classic à la carte services so we can reserve the right service + time for you.
Traditional Blonding & Lightening
Full Head Foil $132+
Highlights placed throughout the head for all-over brightness and dimension.
Partial Foil $102+
Highlights focused through the face frame, top and crown for dimensional brightness.
Mini Foil $71+
Targeted highlights, up to 15 foils for subtle brightness and dimension in select areas.
Full Balayage $130+
Hand-painted lightening throughout the hair for an all-over, dimensional result.
Partial Balayage $110 +
Hand-painted lightening focused through select areas for soft, dimensional brightness.
Lightener Retouch $92 +
Lightener applied to new growth to maintain an existing all-over blonde. Designed for regular maintenance with 6 weeks or less of regrowth. Longer regrowth requires a color consultation, as additional growth may require corrective work and a customized plan to lighten safely while protecting the integrity of your hair.
Buzz Bleach Out $82 +
A lightening service designed specifically for clippered or very very short hairstyles.
Platinum Card $349 +
An intensive lightening service designed for maximum brightness and dramatic transformation from roots to ends. Ideal for guests looking to achieve an significantly lighter, all-over blonde result. Consult required
Corrective Color $XXX
For complex color changes that require multiple steps to safely achieve your desired result, including correcting uneven color, banding, unwanted tones, box color, or significant previous color buildup. A consultation is required prior to booking to determine the service plan, timing and pricing.
Full Head Foil $132+
Highlights placed throughout the head for all-over brightness and dimension.
Partial Foil $102+
Highlights focused through the face frame, top and crown for dimensional brightness.
Mini Foil $71+
Targeted highlights, up to 15 foils for subtle brightness and dimension in select areas.
Full Balayage $130+
Hand-painted lightening throughout the hair for an all-over, dimensional result.
Partial Balayage $110 +
Hand-painted lightening focused through select areas for soft, dimensional brightness.
Lightener Retouch $92 +
Lightener applied to new growth to maintain an existing all-over blonde. Designed for regular maintenance with 6 weeks or less of regrowth. Longer regrowth requires a color consultation, as additional growth may require corrective work and a customized plan to lighten safely while protecting the integrity of your hair.
Buzz Bleach Out $82 +
A lightening service designed specifically for clippered or very very short hairstyles.
Platinum Card $349 +
An intensive lightening service designed for maximum brightness and dramatic transformation from roots to ends. Ideal for guests looking to achieve an significantly lighter, all-over blonde result. Consult required
Corrective Color $XXX
For complex color changes that require multiple steps to safely achieve your desired result, including correcting uneven color, banding, unwanted tones, box color, or significant previous color buildup. A consultation is required prior to booking to determine the service plan, timing and pricing.
Creative + Vivid Color
Ready to play with color? From a bold pop to all-over vivid color and completely custom artwork, our vivid services are designed around your hair and your vision. Consultation required for new vivid guests and major changes. Pre-lightening, additional product or time may affect final pricing.
Accent Vivid Color — $110+
A pop of vivid color placed in targeted areas such as a face frame, peekaboo or accent panel. Perfect for high-impact color without an all-over vivid commitment.
SINGLE VIVID COLOR — $145+
One vivid shade applied over pre-lightened hair for a bold, high-impact color result.
DUAL VIVID COLOR — $185+
Two vivid shades customized with split color, color blocking, ombré or dimensional placement over pre-lightened hair.
VIVID COLOR REFRESH — $125+
Refresh your existing single or dual vivid shades and placement before they fully fade. Best within 4–8 weeks of your last vivid appointment and intended for maintaining your current color—not changing the shades or design.
CUSTOM VIVID DESIGN PLAY -- $135+
Custom vivid design artwork with playful placement like raccoon tails, leopards, stripes, or panels using 1–2 colors for a bold artistic look. Consultation Required. Pricing varies based on the level of complexity, number of colors, product and time required
CUSTOM VIVID DESIGN PLAY -- PLAY+ $215+
A full expressive vivid artwork service featuring advanced multi-zone placement and 3 + creative color mapping. Includes looks such as oil slick blends, galaxy transitions, rainbow melts, sunsets, prisms, pixel patterns, and custom designs
Vivid pricing assumes the hair is already appropriately pre-lightened for the desired result. If lightening is required before vivid color can be applied, your consultation will determine the appropriate lightening service, time and additional investment.
Planning Your Vivid Appointment
Vivid color is highly customized. Services shown above are starting prices, and final pricing is based on your starting canvas, desired design, number of colors, product required and appointment time. If pre-lightening is needed, it is priced separately.
Your consultation allows your artist to create your service plan and provide pricing before your vivid appointment is booked.
Accent Vivid Color — $110+
A pop of vivid color placed in targeted areas such as a face frame, peekaboo or accent panel. Perfect for high-impact color without an all-over vivid commitment.
SINGLE VIVID COLOR — $145+
One vivid shade applied over pre-lightened hair for a bold, high-impact color result.
DUAL VIVID COLOR — $185+
Two vivid shades customized with split color, color blocking, ombré or dimensional placement over pre-lightened hair.
VIVID COLOR REFRESH — $125+
Refresh your existing single or dual vivid shades and placement before they fully fade. Best within 4–8 weeks of your last vivid appointment and intended for maintaining your current color—not changing the shades or design.
CUSTOM VIVID DESIGN PLAY -- $135+
Custom vivid design artwork with playful placement like raccoon tails, leopards, stripes, or panels using 1–2 colors for a bold artistic look. Consultation Required. Pricing varies based on the level of complexity, number of colors, product and time required
CUSTOM VIVID DESIGN PLAY -- PLAY+ $215+
A full expressive vivid artwork service featuring advanced multi-zone placement and 3 + creative color mapping. Includes looks such as oil slick blends, galaxy transitions, rainbow melts, sunsets, prisms, pixel patterns, and custom designs
Vivid pricing assumes the hair is already appropriately pre-lightened for the desired result. If lightening is required before vivid color can be applied, your consultation will determine the appropriate lightening service, time and additional investment.
Planning Your Vivid Appointment
Vivid color is highly customized. Services shown above are starting prices, and final pricing is based on your starting canvas, desired design, number of colors, product required and appointment time. If pre-lightening is needed, it is priced separately.
Your consultation allows your artist to create your service plan and provide pricing before your vivid appointment is booked.
Meet the Artists behind the color.
From dimensional blondes and lived-in color to bold transformations, meet the artists behind the looks and find your perfect match.
MEET OUR TEAM
MEET OUR TEAM
Want to see our work?
Check out our artists incredible work on our Instagram Page at the button below. Check out our service providers highlights to see even more!
Hair Color + Blonding FAQs
Which Brighten service should I book?
Choose your Brighten based on how much brightness and change you're looking for. Minimal Brighten is best for subtle, targeted brightness; Signature Brighten is our most popular choice for maintaining and refreshing your blonde; and Full Brighten is designed for maximum brightness or a more noticeable transformation. Still unsure? Our team can help guide you to the right service.
What if I book the wrong Brighten service?
Don't stress! Your artist will review your hair and goals with you before getting started. If your desired result requires significantly more time or product than the service you've booked, we'll talk through your options before proceeding.
What do the Artist Levels mean?
At Looks, there's an artist—and an investment—for everyone. Our Artist Levels reflect each stylist's experience, achievements and demand for their time, giving you the freedom to choose the perfect fit for your hair, your budget and your vibe. And because great artists aren't just found—they're developed. Every Looks stylist comes through our education-driven Associate Program, spending 6–9 months working hands-on alongside one of our Master Artists before building a clientele of their own. From our talented emerging artists to our most experienced and in-demand Masters, every level is backed by the education, standards and collective talent of the Looks team.
What's the difference between highlights and balayage?
Highlights typically use foils to create controlled brightness and dimension, while balayage traditionally uses hand-painted lightener for a softer, more customized result. At Looks, we don't believe you should have to choose a technique to get great hair—our artists may use foils, balayage, foilayage or a combination based on your hair and desired result.
Do I need to know whether I need foils or balayage?
No—and that's exactly why we created our Brighten services. You choose how much brightness or change you're looking for, and your artist chooses the technique or combination of techniques best suited to achieve it.
Can I cover my gray and get highlights during the same appointment?
Yes! Add our Gray Coverage with Brighten upgrade to your Brighten appointment for permanent root color and blonding during the same visit. This $69 upgrade is exclusively available with our Brighten services.
How much does Blonding cost at Looks?
Our bookable Brighten services start at $149+ for Minimal Brighten, $229+ for Signature Brighten and $299+ for Full Brighten. Pricing varies by provider level, and each Brighten is followed by your choice of blowdry or haircut and style, which is priced separately.
Can I book hair color online?
Yes! Select hair color and blonding services can be booked online with participating Looks artists. Our Brighten services were specifically designed to make booking blonding online easier—you choose the amount of brightness you want, and we'll customize the technique.
I'm a new color guest. Do I need a consultation?
Not always! Many new guests can book our Brighten or traditional color services directly when their desired result fits within the service description. Major color changes, color corrections, vivid color and other complex services require an in-person consultation so we can evaluate your starting point, create a plan and determine the appropriate time and investment.
All new color guests are required to text our Front Desk a current photo of their hair along with an inspiration photo and complete our digital color consultation form at least 24 hours before their appointment. This allows our team to review your starting point and goals before you arrive. If the required photos or consultation form are not received and we're unable to reach you, we reserve the right to modify or cancel the appointment to ensure adequate time is reserved for the service you need.
How often should I maintain my blonde?
It depends on your desired look, starting color and maintenance preference. Bright, higher-contrast blondes generally require more frequent visits, while dimensional or lived-in blondes can often go longer between major lightening appointments. Your artist can create a maintenance plan that works for your hair, lifestyle and budget.
Where is Looks located in State College?
Looks Hair Design & Spa is located at 228 East Calder Way in downtown State College, PA, just steps from Penn State University right behind Raising Canes and The Tavern Restaurant. Our location makes us convenient for Penn State students, faculty, local professionals, townies and guests throughout State College and Centre County.
Do you offer hair color near Penn State?
Yes! Looks Hair Design & Spa is located in downtown State College, just steps from the Penn State University campus. Our artists specialize in hair color, blonding, balayage, highlights, dimensional color, gray coverage, vivid color and customized color transformations for both the Penn State and greater State College community.
Ready to Brighten Things Up?
From subtle brightness to your biggest blonde transformation, we'll help you find the right service and customize the rest.
Choose your Brighten based on how much brightness and change you're looking for. Minimal Brighten is best for subtle, targeted brightness; Signature Brighten is our most popular choice for maintaining and refreshing your blonde; and Full Brighten is designed for maximum brightness or a more noticeable transformation. Still unsure? Our team can help guide you to the right service.
What if I book the wrong Brighten service?
Don't stress! Your artist will review your hair and goals with you before getting started. If your desired result requires significantly more time or product than the service you've booked, we'll talk through your options before proceeding.
What do the Artist Levels mean?
At Looks, there's an artist—and an investment—for everyone. Our Artist Levels reflect each stylist's experience, achievements and demand for their time, giving you the freedom to choose the perfect fit for your hair, your budget and your vibe. And because great artists aren't just found—they're developed. Every Looks stylist comes through our education-driven Associate Program, spending 6–9 months working hands-on alongside one of our Master Artists before building a clientele of their own. From our talented emerging artists to our most experienced and in-demand Masters, every level is backed by the education, standards and collective talent of the Looks team.
What's the difference between highlights and balayage?
Highlights typically use foils to create controlled brightness and dimension, while balayage traditionally uses hand-painted lightener for a softer, more customized result. At Looks, we don't believe you should have to choose a technique to get great hair—our artists may use foils, balayage, foilayage or a combination based on your hair and desired result.
Do I need to know whether I need foils or balayage?
No—and that's exactly why we created our Brighten services. You choose how much brightness or change you're looking for, and your artist chooses the technique or combination of techniques best suited to achieve it.
Can I cover my gray and get highlights during the same appointment?
Yes! Add our Gray Coverage with Brighten upgrade to your Brighten appointment for permanent root color and blonding during the same visit. This $69 upgrade is exclusively available with our Brighten services.
How much does Blonding cost at Looks?
Our bookable Brighten services start at $149+ for Minimal Brighten, $229+ for Signature Brighten and $299+ for Full Brighten. Pricing varies by provider level, and each Brighten is followed by your choice of blowdry or haircut and style, which is priced separately.
Can I book hair color online?
Yes! Select hair color and blonding services can be booked online with participating Looks artists. Our Brighten services were specifically designed to make booking blonding online easier—you choose the amount of brightness you want, and we'll customize the technique.
I'm a new color guest. Do I need a consultation?
Not always! Many new guests can book our Brighten or traditional color services directly when their desired result fits within the service description. Major color changes, color corrections, vivid color and other complex services require an in-person consultation so we can evaluate your starting point, create a plan and determine the appropriate time and investment.
All new color guests are required to text our Front Desk a current photo of their hair along with an inspiration photo and complete our digital color consultation form at least 24 hours before their appointment. This allows our team to review your starting point and goals before you arrive. If the required photos or consultation form are not received and we're unable to reach you, we reserve the right to modify or cancel the appointment to ensure adequate time is reserved for the service you need.
How often should I maintain my blonde?
It depends on your desired look, starting color and maintenance preference. Bright, higher-contrast blondes generally require more frequent visits, while dimensional or lived-in blondes can often go longer between major lightening appointments. Your artist can create a maintenance plan that works for your hair, lifestyle and budget.
Where is Looks located in State College?
Looks Hair Design & Spa is located at 228 East Calder Way in downtown State College, PA, just steps from Penn State University right behind Raising Canes and The Tavern Restaurant. Our location makes us convenient for Penn State students, faculty, local professionals, townies and guests throughout State College and Centre County.
Do you offer hair color near Penn State?
Yes! Looks Hair Design & Spa is located in downtown State College, just steps from the Penn State University campus. Our artists specialize in hair color, blonding, balayage, highlights, dimensional color, gray coverage, vivid color and customized color transformations for both the Penn State and greater State College community.
Ready to Brighten Things Up?
From subtle brightness to your biggest blonde transformation, we'll help you find the right service and customize the rest.
Still not sure what to book? We're happy to help. CONTACT US
Expert hair color + blonding in downtown State College, just steps from Penn State.
Want to see more behind the scenes?
Want to see more behind the scenes? Follow along on TikTok for color transformations, salon life & a little Looks magic.