Short answer
Appointment length and price move together, because salons sell chair time. Plan $15–$100 for this service and expect the longer booking to cost more than the standard slot even under the same service name.
Prices below are split into what is published by a named source and what is market context, so you can tell the difference at a glance.
- Typical range
- $15–$100
- U.S. median
- $55 per service
- Applies to
- Wash & blowout
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
What matters most here
- $15–$100 is the working range for How Long Does A Blowout Take, from 4 documented amounts.
- The full documented set spans $15–$100 once fees and add-ons are counted.
- The U.S. national median for wash & blowout is $55 per service.
- Add about 29% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every other week, the annual cost is approximately $1,584.
- The biggest single variable is notice window — cancellation windows run from 12 to 48 hours.
Documented price lines, service by service
These 4 lines come from published sources and are grouped by what they actually are. Averaging a penalty charge in with service prices is how misleading "average" figures get made, so they are listed on a separate line.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment starting price | $15 | $15 | — | Final price can vary by length, thickness, customization and stylist level |
| Dry Styling price range | $35–$45 | $40 | $10 | Drybar |
| The Blowout price | $55–$70 | $62.50 | $15 | Drybar |
| Extended Time Blowout price | $85–$100 | $92.50 | $15 | Drybar |
A single location's menu proves nothing about the chain. Check with the location you intend to book.
U.S. market ranges for comparison
These are U.S. market ranges compiled from published industry pricing data, not figures published by any single brand. They show where a given quote lands nationally.
| Service | Market low | National median | Market high | Unit | What drives it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wash & blowout | $35 | $55 | $95 | per service | Wash and style; length and thickness drive the top end. |
| Women's haircut | $28 | $69 | $140 | per cut | Normally includes consultation, shampoo and a finish style. |
| All-over single-process colour | $65 | $105 | $190 | per service | All-over root-to-tip or root retouch on virgin hair. |
| Gel manicure | $30 | $45 | $70 | per service | Cured colour; removal is often a separate charge. |
| Brazilian wax | $45 | $62 | $100 | per service | Full removal; first-timer offers are common. |
| Classic lash full set | $100 | $155 | $250 | full set | One extension per natural lash. |
These bands describe the national market, not this page's subject. Use them to judge whether a quote is sensible, not as a price you can book.
Where you live changes the price more than anything else
Before deciding a quote is high, check it against your own market rather than the national number. A $82 quote is costly in a tier-4 market and unremarkable in tier 1.
| Market tier | Planning range | Multiplier | Example markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - highest-cost metros | $74–$96 | 1.35–1.75× | Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Washington DC, Miami Beach |
| Tier 2 - large metros | $61–$73 | 1.10–1.32× | Chicago, Los Angeles suburbs, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, San Diego, Portland |
| Tier 3 - mid-size metros | $52–$61 | 0.94–1.10× | Columbus, Kansas City, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, Indianapolis |
| Tier 4 - small metro and rural | $38–$51 | 0.70–0.93× | Smaller cities, county seats and rural markets |
Derived by applying regional cost-of-doing-business multipliers to the $55 national median. Treat as a sanity check on a quote you have been given.
Where the extra money goes
Ranking these matters. Most of us compares the headline price of two salons and skip past the four lines below it that really determine the bill.
- Notice windowchanges the contract, not the price
Cancellation windows run from 12 to 48 hours.
- Charge basis+25–100%
Some policies bill a flat fee, others a percentage of the service.
- Card on filechanges the contract, not the price
Booking platforms enforce policies automatically.
- Deposit treatment+25–100%
Deposits may apply to the balance or be forfeited.
Related cost breakdowns: Blowout Cost, Brazilian Blowout Cost and Extended Time Blowout Cost.
Seven questions that prevent a surprise bill
Read these out. It takes under two minutes and it is the gap between a quote and a surprise. The last one matters most — a written quote settles any dispute at checkout.
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "What is the precise price for wash & blowout at my hair length and density?"
- "Do you take a deposit, and does it come off the final balance?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "Can you email or text me the quote before my appointment?"
One more at the desk: ask for the itemised total before you tap the card. Every line should match something you were told about on the phone.
From menu price to what you actually hand over
Every line below is standard and expected. None of it is a scam — but almost none of it appears on the menu board either.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $53 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $13 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $66 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.8% | $5.15 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 22% | $14.52 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $85.67 | 62% above the menu price |
An illustration built from the ranges on this page. Your tax rate and add-on choices will differ.
Plan for the total, not the base. The $33 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
You can work this out for your exact service rather than doing this by hand.
The real annual cost of keeping this up
A single $55 appointment is easy to justify. Maintained every other week, wash & blowout becomes a $1,584 annual commitment at the national median — and that is the number worth deciding on.
| Provider level | Per visit | Visits/yr | Service spend | Gratuity | Annual total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget provider | $35 | 24 | $840 | $168 | $1,008 |
| National median | $55 | 24 | $1,320 | $264 | $1,584 |
| Premium provider | $95 | 24 | $2,280 | $456 | $2,736 |
Gratuity is included at 20% because it is not optional in reality. Remove it if you prefer to budget separately.
Dropping one visit annually saves around $66. Dropping the cadence by a quarter saves about $396. Compare that against what you would save by moving to a lower-priced provider before you switch.
Tipping: the numbers rather than the etiquette
Two rules do most of the work: tip on the service before tax, and tip the person who performed it.
| Gratuity rate | On $35 | On $55 | On $95 | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $5.25 | $8.25 | $14.25 | Standard for a satisfactory service |
| 18% | $6.30 | $9.90 | $17.10 | Common default in mid-size and large metros |
| 20% | $7 | $11 | $19 | Typical for a stylist you intend to rebook with |
| 25% | $8.75 | $13.75 | $23.75 | Reserved for complex colour, long appointments or a rescue job |
- Holiday tipping is a separate convention from per-visit tipping and is usually a one-off larger amount.
- If more than one person worked on you, ask reception how tips are split before assuming the lead provider receives all of it.
- If the salon owner performed the service, tipping is optional by norm - though seldom refused.
- Do not tip on membership dues, booth rent, deposits, annual fees, gift-card loads or cancellation charges — no service was performed.
Five ways to overpay without noticing
These recur constantly in pricing disputes. Each is prevented by one question asked before the service starts rather than after.
- 1Not reading the notice window before entering a cardcosts $25–$100
Windows range from 12 to 48 hours.
- 2Assuming a deposit applies to the balancecosts $25–$100
Some deposits are forfeited rather than credited.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Best Bridal Hair Service For Long Hair and Best Salon Services For Long Thick Hair.
Worth comparing before you commit
The helpful comparison is like-for-like: same service scope, same provider tier, same market. These pages set the comparisons up that way.
Common questions, answered with numbers
What does How Long Does A Blowout Take cost in 2026?
$15–$100 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $15 to $100, with a midpoint of $51.25.
Treatment starting price: what is the published amount?
Treatment starting price: $15 as published. Final price can vary by length, thickness, customization and stylist level. Compare that against the $55 U.S. median for wash & blowout before deciding whether it is competitive.
Dry Styling price range: what is the published amount?
Documented between $35 and $45 for dry styling price range. Drybar. The $40 midpoint is a reasonable planning figure.
Is there a price for the blowout price?
Expect $55–$70 for the blowout price, midpoint $62.50. Drybar. Ask which end of that band your booking sits at before you commit.
How much is extended time blowout price?
The published band for extended time blowout price is $85–$100. Drybar. A $15 gap on one line is normal where locations set their own menus.
What is the real out-the-door cost of How Long Does A Blowout Take?
Add approximately 28%. On a $58 service that is about $74 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
How much will I spend on this in a year?
Roughly $1,584 annually at 24 visits (every other week), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more useful than the $55 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
Why does the same service cost different amounts at different locations?
Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $55 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $38 in a small market and up to $96 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.
How current is this pricing?
No. Everything here is either an amount published by a source listed below, or a labelled U.S. market range. Locations change menus without notice. Last reviewed August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
Brand-specific amounts on this page come from the pages below. A source covering one location is not used as evidence of a national price, and market ranges are labelled separately.
- Official membership termsCancellation, billing, surcharges · updated 2026
- Owatonna, Minnesota official salon menuStarting haircut, treatment and facial-wax prices; pricing conditions · updated 2026
- Official hair color service pageColor-service definitions and durations · updated 2026
- Official service menu PDFNumeric menu; document age requires fresh validation · updated 2026
- Dillon, Colorado official booking pageLocation-specific haircut and haircut/blowout prices · updated 2026
- Hair dye and relaxer safety guidancePatch tests, scalp condition and timing after chemical services · updated 2026
- Hair dyes official safety guidancePatch tests, allergy risk and eye-area restrictions · updated 2026
- Official facial services pageFacial categories and service scope · updated 2026
- Official services pageFacial, nail, massage and body-treatment categories · updated 2026
- Official blowout servicesPrices and service times · updated 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What does How Long Does A Blowout Take cost in 2026?
$15–$100 covers the core services documented on this page. Counting every published line - fees and packages included - the full span is $15 to $100, with a midpoint of $51.25.
Treatment starting price: what is the published amount?
Treatment starting price: $15 as published. Final price can vary by length, thickness, customization and stylist level. Compare that against the $55 U.S. median for wash & blowout before deciding whether it is competitive.
Dry Styling price range: what is the published amount?
Documented between $35 and $45 for dry styling price range. Drybar. The $40 midpoint is a sensible planning figure.
Is there a price for the blowout price?
Expect $55–$70 for the blowout price, midpoint $62.50. Drybar. Ask which end of that band your booking lands at before you commit.
How much is extended time blowout price?
The published band for extended time blowout price is $85–$100. Drybar. A $15 gap on one line is normal where locations set their own menus.
What is the real out-the-door cost of How Long Does A Blowout Take?
Add roughly 28%. On a $58 service that is about $74 once sales tax and a 20% gratuity are counted - before any add-on accepted during the appointment.
How much will I spend on this in per year?
Roughly $1,584 annually at 24 visits (every other week), gratuity included. That figure is considerably more useful than the $55 per-visit price when deciding whether to commit.
Why does the same service cost different amounts at different locations?
Rent, wages and local demand set the menu. Scaling the $55 national median by published metro multipliers gives about $38 in a small market and up to $96 in a top-tier metro - before provider tier is considered.
How current is this pricing?
No. Everything here is either an amount published by a source listed below, or a labelled U.S. market range. Locations change menus without warning. Last reviewed August 2026.
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