Your Questions, Answered
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I specialize in low-maintenance hair color, balayage, blonding, natural foiling, and dimensional color. My goal is to create soft, lived-in hair that grows out beautifully and fits your lifestyle, enhancing the natural tones and colors that already exist in your hair.
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This depends on your hair goals, but most clients visit every:
8–12 weeks for balayage or lived-in color
6–8 weeks for highlights or blonding
4–8 weeks for gray coverage
8–12 weeks for haircuts
I’m happy to create a custom maintenance plan during your appointment.
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Balayage is a hand-painted highlighting technique that creates soft, natural dimension. It grows out seamlessly, making it a great low-maintenance option for clients who don’t want frequent salon visits. Foilyage embraces these same techniques with the addition of using foil to create brighter, more dramatic results.
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Yes! Each appointment includes a detailed consultation prior to service to discuss your hair goals, maintenance preferences, and budget. This helps ensure we create a look that fits your lifestyle.
If you would like to schedule a consultation prior to booking an appointment, please contact me directly and I’d be happy to chat! -
Arrive with clean or day-old hair
Bring inspiration photos if you have them
Come with an idea of your maintenance preferences
Plan for enough time, especially for blonding or color services
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Service times vary, but typically:
Haircut: 45–60 minutes
Partial highlights: 2–3 hours
Full balayage or blonding: 3–4 hours
Color + haircut: 2–3 hours
Spray Tan FAQ
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A spray tan typically lasts 7–10 days depending on your skin type, lifestyle, and aftercare.
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For best results:
Exfoliate 24 hours before your appointment
Avoid lotions, oils, deodorant, and perfume the day of
Wear loose, dark clothing to your appointment
Shave or wax at least 24 hours before
Make sure to check out more detailed instructions under “Resources and FAQ” on the main menu
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This depends on the solution used, but most clients rinse:
Rapid tan: 2–5 hours
Standard tan: 8–12 hours
I’ll give you personalized instructions after your appointment.
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Yes! I specialize in natural-looking spray tans customized to your skin tone and preferences. My goal is a glow that looks like you just returned from vacation.
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Yes. I use high-quality, professional spray tan solutions that are suitable for most skin types. If you have concerns, we can discuss them before your appointment.
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Wear loose, dark clothing and sandals if possible. Tight clothing can affect your results.
General FAQ
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Golden Hour Hair and Tan is located in Hillsboro, Oregon, in the Tanasbourne area. I serve clients from Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland, Forest Grove, Cornelius, North Plains and surrounding communities.
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Appointments can be booked online through my website. Booking online allows you to see availability and choose the service that fits your needs.
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Absolutely! You can book hair services, spray tans, or both. Many clients love scheduling both for a complete glow. Please reach out via email or phone to make sure we have enough time scheduled.
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With over 15 years in the beauty industry, I specialize in low-maintenance hair and natural-looking spray tans with a goal to enhance your natural beauty, not completely change it. I strive to create customized results that help you feel confident and glowing year-round.
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A credit card is required when booking to help enforce my cancellation and no-show policy. This helps protect my time and ensures appointment availability for all clients.
Your card will not be charged at the time of booking. All banking information is securely encrypted and stored through my booking system, and is only accessed if a late cancellation or no-show occurs in accordance with my policies.
This allows me to continue providing a personalized, one-on-one experience for every guest at Golden Hour Hair and Tan.