Cost Cutters
Cost Cutters - Kingwood Comm
2302 Kingwood Dr
Kingwood, TX 77339
Mon–Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm · Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm · Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pmSat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm · Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Adult $28 · Kids $20
Hair color · Kingwood, TX · Spring 2026
Hair color in Kingwood, TX
Quick answer: Hair color services in Kingwood, TX start at $60 at Cost Cutters. 1 location accepts walk-ins 7 days a week in Kingwood, with online booking available at every salon.
- Walk-Ins Welcome
- No Appointment Needed
- Open 7 Days
- Online Booking
- Honest local prices
- Hair color in Kingwood
- 1
- Starting from
- $60
- Time
- 60-120 min
- Walk-ins
- Welcome
About this service
What hair color includes at our Kingwood salons
Professional hair coloring at a walk-in salon includes consultation, application, processing time, shampoo, and a finishing dry. Color services span single-process all-over color (the most common request), root re-touches for color maintenance between full appointments, glaze and gloss services for tone control, and corrective color for shade changes or band removal. Pricing is typically tiered by hair length — short, medium, long, and extra long — because longer hair requires more product and processing time. Most walk-in salons offer both ammonia-based traditional formulations and lower-pH alternatives for sensitive scalps.
A typical color appointment lasts 60-120 minutes from check-in to finish. The stylist starts with a consultation about your goal shade, current color condition, and any allergies. Color is applied in sections (root area first, then mid-shaft to ends), then processed for 25-45 minutes depending on the depth shift. After processing, you'll be shampooed and conditioned, then dried and styled. Most walk-in chains will hold a color appointment for the same stylist if you call the salon directly to confirm — important for color clients, since stylist consistency matters more than for cuts.
Spring 2026 angle
Hair color in Kingwood this spring
Spring is the most popular hair-color season after the holidays — guests refresh winter dullness with brighter dimensions, root touch-ups before warm-weather events, and lighter overall tones for the months ahead.
Book before Memorial Day events, prom season, and graduation ceremonies fill the schedule.
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Hair color salons in Kingwood, TX
1 location offering hair color in Kingwood. Kingwood is the wooded "Livable Forest" community in northeast Houston, with Lake Houston as a major recreation feature. Cost Cutters Kingwood Commons serves a primarily upper-middle-class family demographic.
- Walk-ins
Pricing
Hair color pricing in Kingwood
Hair color pricing in Kingwood ranges from $60-$110 depending on the salon brand, hair length, and specific tier of service. Below are the typical price tiers across Cost Cutters:
| Tier | Typical price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Color - Short hair | $60-$70 | 60-75 min |
| Color - Medium hair | $65-$80 | 75-90 min |
| Color - Long hair | $70-$90 | 90-105 min |
| Color - Extra long | $75-$110 | 105-120 min |
| Color re-touch (root only) | $40-$70 | 60 min |
What to expect
The hair color process at our Kingwood salons
- 1
Consultation
Stylist discusses your target shade, hair history, and any color allergies or sensitivities.
- 2
Mixing
Custom color formulation matched to your hair length, current color, and target shade.
- 3
Application
Section-by-section application — roots first, then mid-shaft to ends — typically 20-30 minutes.
- 4
Processing
Color processes for 25-45 minutes depending on the depth shift required.
- 5
Shampoo + finish
Color is rinsed out, conditioner applied, then a finishing blow dry and style.
Time estimate
60-120 minutes start to finish
Recommended frequency
Full color: every 6-8 weeks. Root touch-up: every 4 weeks. Glaze/gloss: every 4-6 weeks for tone control between full appointments.
Kingwood tips
Tips for booking hair color in Kingwood
Kingwood is the wooded "Livable Forest" community in northeast Houston, with Lake Houston as a major recreation feature. Cost Cutters Kingwood Commons serves a primarily upper-middle-class family demographic.
Saturday mornings at Kingwood are the most popular walk-in window — Tuesday afternoons are the slowest.
Nearby reference points: Kingwood Commons, Lake Houston, Town Center.
Before your appointment
- Skip washing for 24 hours before — natural scalp oils protect against irritation
- Bring photos of your goal shade — written descriptions are easy to misinterpret
- Disclose any recent box color or henna use — these can interact unpredictably with salon formulas
After your service
- Wait 48 hours before the next shampoo to lock in the color
- Use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner specifically designed for color-treated hair
- Limit hot tool use the first week — heat strips fresh color faster
- Apply a UV-protectant spray daily to slow oxidation from sun exposure
Local detail
About Kingwood, TX
Kingwood is a large master-planned community in northeast Harris County along the San Jacinto River, known as the Livable Forest for its extensive tree canopy. The Cost Cutters at Kingwood Community Center on Kingwood Dr serves this established suburb with seven-day walk-in access.
Neighborhoods we serve
- Kings Forest
- Kingwood Town Center
- Atascocita
- Humble area
- Lake Houston area
Best time to walk in
Open seven days a week. Saturday mornings are the busiest walk-in window. Weekday evenings offer a convenient after-commute option.
Parking
Free parking in the Kingwood Community retail center lot on Kingwood Dr.
Transit
METRO Park & Ride at Kingwood connects commuters to downtown Houston. The Kingwood Dr location is best reached by car.
Hair color in Kingwood — FAQs
Quick answers about hair color pricing, walk-in availability, and what to expect at Kingwood salons.
- Where can I get hair color in Kingwood, TX?
- 1 salon offers hair color in Kingwood: Cost Cutters - Kingwood Comm. Kingwood is the wooded "Livable Forest" community in northeast Houston, with Lake Houston as a major recreation feature.
- How much does hair color cost in Kingwood?
- Hair color services in Kingwood cost $60-$110 depending on the salon, hair length, and exact service tier. Cost Cutters all post pricing on their service menus and can give you an exact quote at your appointment.
- Can I walk in for hair color in Kingwood?
- Yes. All 1 Cost Cutters location in Kingwood accept walk-ins. Saturday mornings at Kingwood are the most popular walk-in window — Tuesday afternoons are the slowest.
- How much does hair color cost at a walk-in salon?
- Single-process hair color at walk-in salons starts around $60 for short hair and rises to $110 for extra-long hair. Root touch-ups start lower at $40-55. Specialty colors (fashion shades, balayage) cost $110-150.
- How long does a hair color appointment take?
- A standard hair color service takes 60 to 120 minutes. Root touch-ups are at the lower end (about 60 minutes), full color services with longer hair run 90-120 minutes. Specialty color or correction can run 2-3 hours.
- Should I wash my hair before a color appointment?
- No — most stylists prefer hair to be unwashed for 12-24 hours before color. Natural scalp oils protect against irritation during processing. If your hair is heavily product-coated, a light shampoo the night before is fine.
- Are Kingwood salons offering hair color open on Sundays?
- Yes. Kingwood Cost Cutters locations are open Sundays — typical Sunday hours are 10am to 6pm or similar.
- What is the best time to walk in for hair color in Kingwood?
- Saturday mornings at Kingwood are the most popular walk-in window — Tuesday afternoons are the slowest. For services that take longer than 30 minutes (like color or balayage), calling ahead 1-2 hours often secures a same-day slot.
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