Finesse Salon is a twelve-chair, full-service salon in Oklahoma City's Midtown neighborhood that specializes in color work, balayage, and hair extensions, with a focus on clients seeking detailed, long-term color maintenance and textured or extended-length styling.
Located on NW 23rd Street, Finesse operates as a mid-sized independent salon rather than a chain or franchise location. The salon employs approximately eight to ten stylists who book clients directly, which means availability and pricing can vary by stylist level. The salon occupies a street-level retail space with its own entrance and dedicated parking.
Finesse's core offerings center on color (single-process and dimensional color start around $65 to $85), balayage and highlights ($100 to $150 depending on length and placement), and hair extensions ($200 to $400 for installation, plus the cost of extension hair itself, which varies by type and length). Root touch-ups run $50 to $75. Blowouts and styling services are available separately, typically $40 to $60. Cut services without color generally fall between $35 and $55. Prices shift based on stylist experience and demand; confirming current rates directly with the salon is recommended since promotional pricing and seasonal pricing adjustments occur regularly.
Finesse's strength lies in its specialization in color and extensions, making it a different choice from salons like Salon Lofts (a larger, loft-style space in Edmond that emphasizes independent stylist booths and self-promotion) or mainstream chains like Great Clips (walk-in, basic cuts, no color specialization). For clients seeking expert balayage and long-term color management, Finesse's focus is narrower and deeper than general-purpose salons. For those wanting a quick haircut without color work, a traditional barbershop or QuikCuts location would be faster and cheaper. Finesse suits clients who plan to return repeatedly for color maintenance and are willing to book ahead rather than walk in.
Finesse is ideal for clients with color-treated or extended hair who value consistency and relationship building with their stylist. It works well for those scheduling regular touch-ups every four to eight weeks. It is less suited to walk-in traffic, clients seeking a single one-time service without follow-up, or those on a tight budget for routine cuts. The salon also attracts clients interested in creative color work (lived-in color, dimensional blondes, pastel or fashion shades) and those exploring extensions as a styling option long-term.
A first appointment typically begins with a consultation between you and your stylist, during which you discuss the color or extension goals, show reference photos, and discuss the maintenance requirements and timeline. If you are getting color, the stylist will assess your current hair condition and recommend how many sessions might be needed if you are making a dramatic change. If you are getting extensions, the stylist will measure and assess your natural hair's capacity to support the weight and volume. Allow 2 to 3 hours for color services and 3 to 4 hours for extension installation on a first visit. Finesse does not typically offer same-day results for major color transformations; some clients return for a second session to deepen or refine results.
Finesse Salon operates Tuesday through Saturday, with hours typically 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday and Monday hours vary; contact the salon to confirm if you need a weekend appointment. The salon sits on NW 23rd Street with street-level parking available on the lot and along the street. No walk-ins are accepted; all services require a booked appointment, which can be made by phone or through the salon's online booking system. Rescheduling within 24 hours of your appointment incurs a $25 to $50 cancellation fee.
Finesse fills a specific role in Oklahoma City's salon landscape: for clients committed to color-focused hair care and willing to invest in relationship-based, repeat-visit styling, it offers the expertise and continuity that mass-market salons and DIY approaches do not.
