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New Client Haircut at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
For whom this is our first time meeting or have not worked together in a very long time. Allows for extra consultation time to get to know each other and talk hair goals. For new clients with hair that needs a little extra time together whether that be for the actual haircut (density, length, etc.), extra consultation time or extra time to go over styling for haircut goals, please book New Client Extra TLC Haircut option as it gives us more time to work together to slay your hair needs. Typically a wash, cut, drying service and refining the cut. Sometimes, dry cuts are better suited for the needs of the individual in my chair. Can be determined day of service.

New Client Haircut

$50.00 deposit required

For whom this is our first time meeting or have not worked together in a very long time. Allows for extra consultation time to get to know each other and talk hair goals. For new clients with hair that needs a little extra time together whether that be for the actual haircut (density, length, etc.), extra consultation time or extra time to go over styling for haircut goals, please book New Client Extra TLC Haircut option as it gives us more time to work together to slay your hair needs. Typically a wash, cut, drying service and refining the cut. Sometimes, dry cuts are better suited for the needs of the individual in my chair. Can be determined day of service.

Price: $125Duration: 90 min
New Client Extra TLC Haircut at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
For whom this is our first time meeting or have not worked together in a very long time. Allows for extra consultation time to get to know each other and talk hair goals for our first time meeting. For new clients with hair that needs a little extra time together whether that be for the actual haircut (density, length, etc.), extra consultation time or extra time to go over styling for haircut goals. Typically a wash, cut, drying service and refining the cut. Sometimes, dry cuts are better suited for the needs of the individual in my chair. Can be determined day of service.

New Client Extra TLC Haircut

$75.00 deposit required

For whom this is our first time meeting or have not worked together in a very long time. Allows for extra consultation time to get to know each other and talk hair goals for our first time meeting. For new clients with hair that needs a little extra time together whether that be for the actual haircut (density, length, etc.), extra consultation time or extra time to go over styling for haircut goals. Typically a wash, cut, drying service and refining the cut. Sometimes, dry cuts are better suited for the needs of the individual in my chair. Can be determined day of service.

Price: $150Duration: 120 min
Haircut at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Typically a wash, cut, drying service and refining the cut. Sometimes, dry cuts are better suited for the needs of the individual in my chair. Can be determined day of service. For existing clients as well as clients maintaining similar length/style. If more of a transformative haircut, even for longtime clients, please book an Extra TLC appointment.

Haircut

Typically a wash, cut, drying service and refining the cut. Sometimes, dry cuts are better suited for the needs of the individual in my chair. Can be determined day of service. For existing clients as well as clients maintaining similar length/style. If more of a transformative haircut, even for longtime clients, please book an Extra TLC appointment.

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Price: $100+Duration: 60+ min
Extra TLC Haircut at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
For folk with hair that needs a little extra time together whether that be for the actual haircut (density, length, etc.), extra consultation time or extra time to go over styling for haircut goals. Typically a wash, cut, drying service and refining the cut. Sometimes, dry cuts are better suited for the needs of the individual in my chair. Can be determined day of service.

Extra TLC Haircut

$50.00 deposit required

For folk with hair that needs a little extra time together whether that be for the actual haircut (density, length, etc.), extra consultation time or extra time to go over styling for haircut goals. Typically a wash, cut, drying service and refining the cut. Sometimes, dry cuts are better suited for the needs of the individual in my chair. Can be determined day of service.

Price: $125Duration: 90 min
Transformative Haircut at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Allows for extra timing to discuss goals and expectations to be able to thoughtfully execute a large change. Typically includes a wash, cut, drying service and refining the cut with styling tips. Sometimes, dry cuts are better suited for the needs of the individual in my chair. Can be determined day of service.

Transformative Haircut

$100.00 deposit required

Allows for extra timing to discuss goals and expectations to be able to thoughtfully execute a large change. Typically includes a wash, cut, drying service and refining the cut with styling tips. Sometimes, dry cuts are better suited for the needs of the individual in my chair. Can be determined day of service.

Price: $125Duration: 90 min
Bangs + Bits at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
For existing clients looking to maintain their bangs. Typically with bang maintenance, more than just the hair right in front of our eyes is being thoughtfully carved into. Usually this also includes face framing bits and a bit of clean up and/or weight removal in front of crown/around face framing area. This service does not include any type of wash.

Bangs + Bits

$25.00 deposit required

For existing clients looking to maintain their bangs. Typically with bang maintenance, more than just the hair right in front of our eyes is being thoughtfully carved into. Usually this also includes face framing bits and a bit of clean up and/or weight removal in front of crown/around face framing area. This service does not include any type of wash.

Price: $50Duration: 30 min
Short Haircut Maintanence Clean Up at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Quick maintenance in between need for full haircut for existing clients only. Typically includes nape area, around ears/face and/or light weight removal. No wash is included. Existing clients only.

Short Haircut Maintanence Clean Up

$25.00 deposit required

Quick maintenance in between need for full haircut for existing clients only. Typically includes nape area, around ears/face and/or light weight removal. No wash is included. Existing clients only.

Price: $50Duration: 30 min
Regular Bang Trim (Add On Only) at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Includes trimming/refreshing bangs only. No face framing/layers. Ideal for client with blunt, straight across bangs. Only available to add on to color or conditioning services. If looking for a bang refresh between haircuts, please book “bangs + bits” option as it includes more attention to detail which is best for longevity of overall haircut.

Regular Bang Trim (Add On Only)

Includes trimming/refreshing bangs only. No face framing/layers. Ideal for client with blunt, straight across bangs. Only available to add on to color or conditioning services. If looking for a bang refresh between haircuts, please book “bangs + bits” option as it includes more attention to detail which is best for longevity of overall haircut.

Price: $25Duration: 15 min
Face Framing Lightening at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Minimal custom blonding front hairline/parting line includes basic glaze/gloss/toner or fashion color.

Face Framing Lightening

$100.00 deposit required

Minimal custom blonding front hairline/parting line includes basic glaze/gloss/toner or fashion color.

Price: $225Duration: 90 min
Partial Custom Lightening at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Typically includes around the face (ears, temples, parting) and usually the surface that natural light hits/some tip out of ends of hair. Sometimes an option for isolated color blocks, fun color techniques like stripes or prisms in isolated sections, etc. Please book a consultation to determine if this is best option if outside more traditional lightened hair goals.

Partial Custom Lightening

$100.00 deposit required

Typically includes around the face (ears, temples, parting) and usually the surface that natural light hits/some tip out of ends of hair. Sometimes an option for isolated color blocks, fun color techniques like stripes or prisms in isolated sections, etc. Please book a consultation to determine if this is best option if outside more traditional lightened hair goals.

Price: $280Duration: 150 min
Full Custom Lightening at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Typically includes around the face (ears, temples, parting) and usually the surface that natural light hits/some tip out of ends of hair in addition to more concentration around entire head shape like nape, occipital and crown area. Sometimes an option for isolated color blocks, fun color techniques like stripes or prisms in isolated sections, etc. Please book a consultation to determine if this is best option if outside more traditional lightened hair goals.

Full Custom Lightening

Typically includes around the face (ears, temples, parting) and usually the surface that natural light hits/some tip out of ends of hair in addition to more concentration around entire head shape like nape, occipital and crown area. Sometimes an option for isolated color blocks, fun color techniques like stripes or prisms in isolated sections, etc. Please book a consultation to determine if this is best option if outside more traditional lightened hair goals.

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Price: $320+Duration: 210+ min
Color + Partial Custom Lightening at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Root color maintenance coupled with a custom half head blonding and toning service. Sometimes for clients with color block/areas on isolated prelightened hair & fashion colors.

Color + Partial Custom Lightening

$100.00 deposit required

Root color maintenance coupled with a custom half head blonding and toning service. Sometimes for clients with color block/areas on isolated prelightened hair & fashion colors.

Price: $320Duration: 210 min
Color + Full Custom Lightening at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Root color maintenance coupled with a custom and intentional full head blonding and toning service. Sometimes for clients with color block/areas on isolated prelightened hair & fashion colors.

Color + Full Custom Lightening

$125.00 deposit required

Root color maintenance coupled with a custom and intentional full head blonding and toning service. Sometimes for clients with color block/areas on isolated prelightened hair & fashion colors.

Price: $380Duration: 240 min
Double Process Blonde Root Retouch at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
On scalp lightener retouch with toner/glaze/gloss services and blow dry included.

Double Process Blonde Root Retouch

$150.00 deposit required

On scalp lightener retouch with toner/glaze/gloss services and blow dry included.

Price: $350Duration: 210 min
Double Process Roots/ends Blonding at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
On scalp lightener regrowth retouch and mids/ends of hair blonding as well as toner/glaze/gloss services and blow dry included.

Double Process Roots/ends Blonding

$150.00 deposit required

On scalp lightener regrowth retouch and mids/ends of hair blonding as well as toner/glaze/gloss services and blow dry included.

Price: $400Duration: 240 min
Vivid Color Melt + Cool Techniques at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
One to three shades of roots to ends color on prelightened hair. Also great option for fun color techniques like stripes, rainbow, prisms effects in isolated sections of hair (color blocks, hair already blonde on the ends, etc) on prelightened hair. If in need of both lightening + vivid, please book appropriate lightening service.

Vivid Color Melt + Cool Techniques

$100.00 deposit required

One to three shades of roots to ends color on prelightened hair. Also great option for fun color techniques like stripes, rainbow, prisms effects in isolated sections of hair (color blocks, hair already blonde on the ends, etc) on prelightened hair. If in need of both lightening + vivid, please book appropriate lightening service.

Price: $225Duration: 150 min
Conventional Color at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Root coverage and refreshing mids + ends for more natural shades.

Conventional Color

$100.00 deposit required

Root coverage and refreshing mids + ends for more natural shades.

Price: $200Duration: 120 min
Conventional Color (ROOTS ONLY) at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Root coverage for more natural shades. Diffusion/blowout/styling services included.

Conventional Color (ROOTS ONLY)

$100.00 deposit required

Root coverage for more natural shades. Diffusion/blowout/styling services included.

Price: $180Duration: 90 min
Color Consultation at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Time to meet in person and talk about color goals whether that be some sort of dimensional lived in color or something funky like some stripes or a color block moment. Allows for us to get to know each other, set realistic expectations, discuss maintenance/upkeep (low maintenance does not equal no maintenance), pricing and overall make sure we feel comfortable working together. Essentially, allows us to map out a game plan together. Consultations usually take about 15 minutes and are absolutely free of charge in hopes that we do make your goals a reality if a good fit.

Color Consultation

Time to meet in person and talk about color goals whether that be some sort of dimensional lived in color or something funky like some stripes or a color block moment. Allows for us to get to know each other, set realistic expectations, discuss maintenance/upkeep (low maintenance does not equal no maintenance), pricing and overall make sure we feel comfortable working together. Essentially, allows us to map out a game plan together. Consultations usually take about 15 minutes and are absolutely free of charge in hopes that we do make your goals a reality if a good fit.

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Price: $0+Duration: 15+ min
Glaze/gloss/toner at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Typically a quick all over service to enhance natural/same level color or highlights. Color depositing only (not a permanent color or lightening service). Blowdry/diffused styling included.

Glaze/gloss/toner

$50.00 deposit required

Typically a quick all over service to enhance natural/same level color or highlights. Color depositing only (not a permanent color or lightening service). Blowdry/diffused styling included.

Price: $125Duration: 60 min
Blowdry Only at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Wash, head massage, smooth + bodacious blowout or diffused styling. Hot tools if desired.

Blowdry Only

$25.00 deposit required

Wash, head massage, smooth + bodacious blowout or diffused styling. Hot tools if desired.

Price: $75Duration: 60 min
Deep Conditioning Treatment at Tortoise and the Hair in Belmont, MA
Extra moisturizing hair mask to replenish mids + ends of hair coupled with head massage. Please book blowdry if stand alone service.

Deep Conditioning Treatment

Extra moisturizing hair mask to replenish mids + ends of hair coupled with head massage. Please book blowdry if stand alone service.

Price: $25Duration: 15 min