Direct answer
Extended Time Blowout Cost: budget $35–$100 per service. Anything below $35 in the documented set is an add-on or a partial service rather than a full appointment, and anything above $100 comes down to an extended or premium booking.
Wash & blowout is priced on time and product, not on a fixed rate card, and that is why two quotes in the same city can differ by 52% for the same service name.
- Working range
- $35–$100
- U.S. market midpoint
- $55 per service
- Basis
- 5 price points documented from official sources
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
The short version
- $35–$100 is the working range for Extended Time Blowout Cost, from 5 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 26% to any menu price for sales tax and gratuity.
- Maintained every other week, the annual cost is around $1,584.
- The largest single variable is geographic market — the same service swings widely between metros.
Official published amounts and what each covers
These 5 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 come about, so they are listed on a separate line.
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Styling price range | $35–$45 | $40 | $10 | Location range; 30-minute service |
| Dry style listed price | $35 | $35 | — | Help-center amount |
| The Blowout price | $55–$70 | $62.50 | $15 | Location range; 45-minute service |
| Extended Time Blowout price | $85–$100 | $92.50 | $15 | Drybar |
| Line | Published | Midpoint | Spread | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braid add-on | $15 | $15 | — | Add-on to dry style |
Published prices change without warning. The review date on this page tells you how current this set is.
U.S. market ranges for comparison
This table is market context, not a brand price list. It exists so you can tell whether a quote you have been given is typical, low or high for the U.S. in 2026.
| 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 | Generally 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. |
| Balayage | $150 | $250 | $420 | per service | Hand-painted; long or dark hair pushes past the top end. |
| Gel manicure | $30 | $45 | $70 | per service | Cured colour; removal is frequently 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. |
| Standard facial | $75 | $110 | $180 | 50-60 min | Includes extractions and a treatment mask. |
| Spray tan (booth) | $25 | $45 | $75 | per session | Booth is cheaper; hand airbrush costs more. |
Market ranges are planning estimates compiled from published U.S. pricing data. They are not quotes and are not attributable to any brand named on this page.
What wash & blowout costs in your metro tier
Rent and wages flow straight into the menu. Applying published metro cost bands to the $55 national median for wash & blowout gives the following planning ranges.
| 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 |
Your own market may sit between tiers. The point is the 2.5x spread, not the precise figure in any one row.
The variables that move the number
Ranking these matters. Nearly everyone compare the headline price of two salons and skip past the next few lines below it that really determine the bill.
- Service complexity+$20–$120
Length, density, area size and condition all add time.
- Required add-ons+$20–$70
Some finishes are effectively mandatory but quoted separately.
- Geographic market+30–90%
The same service swings widely between metros.
- Provider experience+15–60%
Junior through master tiers are priced in bands.
- Tax and gratuity+20–30%
Neither appears on the menu price.
Related cost breakdowns: First Time Tanning Offer Cost, Extended-Time Blowout Surcharge Guide and Blowout Cost.
From menu price to what you actually hand over
Every line below is normal and expected. None of it is a scam — but almost none of it appears on the menu board either.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base service | $64 | The line you see on the menu |
| One typical add-on | $14 | Accepted at the chair without a stated price |
| Subtotal | $78 | Before tax and gratuity |
| Sales tax at 7.4% | $5.77 | Varies by state and city; services are taxable in some states only |
| Gratuity at 20% | $15.60 | Calculated on the service, not on tax |
| Sensible total | $99.37 | 55% 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 $35 gap between the two is the part people forget when comparing two salons.
To check a specific quote, run the numbers for your own service.
Annual cost of ownership
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 | Each 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 expected rather than optional. Deduct it if you track tips apart from service spend.
Before hunting a discount, check the cadence. Going from 24 to 19 visits a year keeps around $317 in your pocket at the same quality of work.
How much to tip on this service
Tip on the pre-tax service amount. If a reduction or promotion applied, the norm is to tip on the original value of the work, not the discounted price.
| 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 |
- Tip the same on a redo as on the original if the redo was not the provider's fault - and speak to management rather than the provider if it was.
- An automatic service charge ought to be disclosed when you book. Spot one on the bill, ask whether it goes to the provider before adding more.
- Holiday tipping is a separate norm from per-visit tipping and is normally a one-off larger amount.
- Assistants who shampoo or rinse are frequently tipped on a separate line, typically a few dollars.
What people get wrong here
These are the errors that show up repeatedly in pricing complaints. Every one is avoided by asking once before the service starts.
- 1Comparing headline prices across different scopescosts $20–$70
Two "haircut" prices can include completely different work.
- 2Not asking what is required versus optionalcosts $20–$70
Some finishes are effectively mandatory but quoted separately.
- 3Forgetting tax and gratuitycosts $20–$30
Together they add roughly a quarter to the menu price.
If you want the policy detail behind these: Blowout Aftercare and Prepare For A Blowout.
What to say on the phone
Ask these when you book rather than on arrival. Once you are gowned and in the chair, declining an add-on becomes socially much harder — which is exactly why that is when they are raised.
- "If I join the membership today, is there an enrolment or annual fee on top?"
- "Is there a first-visit offer or a package rate I should know about?"
- "If this runs longer than booked, does the price change?"
- "What is your cancellation window, and what is the charge if I miss it?"
- "Which provider tier is that quote for, and what does the next tier up cost?"
- "Is removal of my existing product included, or is it a separate charge?"
- "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.
Where else to look
Price is not usually the deciding factor. Start with what is included — what is actually included — then compare the number.
What people want to know before booking
Extended Time Blowout Cost: what should I expect to pay?
Budget $35–$100. That is based on 5 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the gap between the lowest and highest line here is $85.
Is there a price for braid add-on?
The published figure for braid add-on is $15. Add-on to dry style. A fixed $15 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Dry Styling price range: what is the published amount?
Expect $35–$45 for dry styling price range, midpoint $40. Location range; 30-minute service. Ask which end of that band your booking lands at before you commit.
Is there a price for dry style listed price?
Dry style listed price: $35 as published. Help-center amount. Compare that against the $55 U.S. median for wash & blowout before deciding whether it is competitive.
Is there a price for the blowout price?
The published band for the blowout price is $55–$70. Location range; 45-minute service. A $15 gap on one line is standard where locations set their own menus.
Is the menu price the final price?
Expect about $86 on a $68 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $18, and that is with no upgrades.
How much will I spend on this in a year?
At every other week - about 24 visits annually - the annual figure is around $1,584 including gratuity at the $55 national median. Dropping to 18 visits saves around $396.
Why is the price different at another branch?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to approximately $38 in a rural market and $96 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
How current is this pricing?
They are a sourced starting point. Documented amounts come from the listed sources and market bands are national estimates - no location is bound by either. Last checked August 2026.
Sources and how we checked them
Listed so you can check the figures yourself. If a source has changed since we recorded it, the correction form below is the fastest way to flag it.
- Official blowout servicesPrices and service times · updated 2026
- Official pricing helpDry style and braid pricing · updated 2026
- Official membershipMembership inclusions · updated 2026
- Official FAQPrice varies by market and wash inclusion · updated 2026
- Official wash inclusion answerWash inclusion and cost · updated 2026
- Dillon, Colorado official booking pageLocation-specific haircut and haircut/blowout prices · updated 2026
- Owatonna, Minnesota official salon menuStarting haircut, treatment and facial-wax prices; pricing conditions · updated 2026
- Official Oklahoma City location servicesCuts, barbering, scalp treatment, color, waxing and milestone cuts · updated 2026
Spotted something out of date? Send a correction and we will re-check the source.
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Frequently asked questions
Extended Time Blowout Cost: what should I expect to pay?
Budget $35–$100. That is based on 5 documented amounts rather than one quote, which matters because the spread between the lowest and highest line here is $85.
Is there a price for braid add-on?
The published figure for braid add-on is $15. Add-on to dry style. A fixed $15 at one location does not make it a national rate.
Dry Styling price range: what is the published amount?
Expect $35–$45 for dry styling price range, midpoint $40. Location range; 30-minute service. Ask which end of that band your booking lands at before you commit.
Is there a price for dry style listed price?
Dry style listed price: $35 as published. Help-center amount. Compare that against the $55 U.S. median for wash & blowout before deciding whether it is competitive.
Is there a price for the blowout price?
The published band for the blowout price is $55–$70. Location range; 45-minute service. A $15 gap on one line is standard where locations set their own menus.
Is the menu price the final price?
Expect about $86 on a $68 booking. Tax and gratuity alone add close to $18, and that is with no upgrades.
How much will I spend on this in annually?
At every other week - about 24 visits annually - the annual figure is roughly $1,584 including gratuity at the $55 national median. Dropping to 18 visits saves around $396.
Why is the price different at another branch?
Mostly geography. The same service name maps to approximately $38 in a rural market and $96 in the most costly metros, a 2.5x spread. Provider tier and appointment length move it further.
How current is this pricing?
They are a sourced starting point. Documented amounts come from the listed sources and market bands are national estimates - no location is bound by either. Last checked August 2026.
Last reviewed . Prices change without notice — report a correction.