Blonding & Highlights in Palatine, IL
Palatine clients tired of brassy, orange, or yellow blondes come to Eleven11 Hair Studio for color that actually stays the tone they paid for. We are seven minutes south of downtown Palatine, just off Central Road in Rolling Meadows, and our entire color team is built around dimensional blonding.
The reason most local blondes go brassy is not the formula. It is the water. Northwest suburban Illinois has hard water with high mineral content that mineralizes blonde hair quickly, pulling out the toner and leaving brass behind. Our blonding protocol is built around that reality. We use bond builders, plan lift conservatively when needed, tone correctly for your base, and prescribe the at-home regimen that protects your investment.
How Eleven11 builds blondes that hold up
Yvette has 30+ years of color experience. She has formulated blondes for clients with every base from natural level 3 brunette to natural level 8 dark blonde, and she will tell you in the consultation what is realistic for your hair and how long it will take to get there.
We do not promise platinum in one sitting on virgin-darker hair. We will not lift through a box dye history without a plan. The Palatine clients who book with us tend to value honesty over speed.
Blonding services
- Balayage and freehand painting
- Foilayage for higher contrast
- Full and partial highlights with babylights
- Color corrections
- 6-8 week toning glosses to keep the tone clean
Getting to Eleven11 from Palatine
From downtown Palatine, take Smith Street to Plum Grove Road south, then east on Central Road. We are at 1910 W Central Rd, about seven minutes from the Palatine Metra station. Free parking right at the door.
Book your Palatine blonding appointment
Every appointment starts with a consultation. We talk goals, look at your hair, build the formula and the timeline, and quote the price up front.
Call (847) 812-1218 or book online.