Best Hair Color in Rural Minnesota: Why Local Clients Choose Lived-In Color at The Abode Salon

reno1nails
Nov 7
4 min read

If you live in rural Minnesota and want the kind of dimensional, effortless, lived-in hair color you see on Pinterest or Instagram, you don’t have to drive to the Cities to get it. Right here in New London, The Abode Salon & Spa has become the go-to destination for women who want modern, low-maintenance color that grows out beautifully and fits their lifestyle.

earn why rural MN guests choose The Abode for blonding, balayage, dimensional brunettes, gray coverage, and everything in between—and

how lived-in color can completely transform your confidence and your routine.

✅ What Is Lived-In Color (and Why Everyone in Rural MN Loves It)?

“Lived-in color” is a technique that creates soft, natural, dimensional hair color with:

blended roots
seamless transitions
pops of brightness
multi-tone movement
low upkeep (think 8–16 weeks between appointments)

It’s perfect for rural Minnesota women because it’s:

✔ PracticalYou don’t have to be in the salon every 4–6 weeks.

✔ Beautiful in all seasonsFrom lake days and summer humidity to cold, dry winters—this color holds up.

✔ CustomizableWhether you’re a blonde, brunette, or redhead, lived-in techniques enhance YOUR natural tone.

✔ Budget-friendly long termYou spend less on maintenance, even if the initial appointment is longer.

✅ Why Clients Choose The Abode Salon for Lived-In Color

You can get a highlight anywhere.You can’t get Abode-quality dimensional color just anywhere.

Here’s what makes us different:

1. We Specialize in Lived-In, Dimensional, and Modern Color Techniques

While many rural salons stick to traditional foils, Abode colorists are trained in:

Balayage
foilayage
root taps + root melts
strategic lowlighting
tone-on-tone glossing
contrast control for depth and brightness
custom blonding patterns
gray coverage blending (not just solid coverage!)

These modern methods are what create Pinterest-worthy hair.

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2. Every Stylist Is Trained Under the Protégé Method™

Unlike many salons that “hope” new stylists pick things up, The Abode has its own structured 12-week training program that teaches:

color formulation
speed + timing
proper foiling placement
sectioning patterns
dimension mapping
guest communication
head positioning for optimal blend
low-maintenance maintenance plans

This ensures consistency and excellence—no matter who you book with.

Every Abode stylist speaks the same language, follows the same professional standards, and is trained to create the same seamless look our salon is known for.

3. We Use Professional, High-Performance Color Lines That Protect the Hair

We exclusively use color products chosen for:

long-term hair integrity
rich pigments
glossy finishes
predictable lift
stunning blondes and brunettes
long-lasting tone retention

Healthy hair colors better.Healthy hair stays beautiful.

Our clients consistently say their hair feels better after coloring at Abode than before.

4. We Tailor Every Single Color to Your Lifestyle

A mom who wants 2–3 appointments per year should not receive the same color as someone who wants monthly brightness touch-ups.

We customize based on:

how often you realistically want to maintain your hair
your natural base color
your skin undertones
your hair health
how you style your hair
the cuts you love
your job, schedule, and budget

You leave with a look that fits your life—not the other way around.

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5. Our Rural Clients Feel Seen, Heard, and Confident

Many guests say the same thing:

“I used to think you had to go to Minneapolis to get good hair. Not anymore.”

We’ve built a high-end experience without the intimidation, the pretentiousness, or the hour-and-a-half drive.

At The Abode Salon & Spa, you get:

a beautiful, calming environment
stylists who listen
education on your hair health
customized maintenance plans
warm, small-town hospitality
luxury results

It’s the perfect blend of big-city quality and small-town comfort.

✅ Most Popular Lived-In Color Services at The Abode

✨ Lived-In Dimensional Blonde

Soft, bright, rooted blonde with the perfect amount of depth for Minnesota lifestyles.

✨ Brunette Balayage

Sun-kissed ribbons of light with rich lowlights to add shine and movement.

✨ Reverse Balayage

For over-lightened hair that needs depth, richness, and better grow-out.

✨ Gray Blending

A softer, more natural way to embrace grays without feeling “all-over dyed.”

✨ Lowlights and Glosses

Perfect for fall and winter when you want deeper tone and extra shine.

✨ Custom Blonding Sessions

From dimension to brightness mapping—we plan your look strategically.

✅ How Often Should You Maintain Lived-In Color?

One of the biggest perks of lived-in hair color is maintenance.

Here’s what we typically recommend:

Full lived-in color: every 3–6 months
Gloss/toner refresh: every 6–10 weeks
Face-frame brightness: every 8–12 weeks
Cuts: every 8–12 weeks (healthy ends = healthy color)

And your stylist will build a personalized plan based on your goals.

✅ Real-Life Results: What MN Clients Are Saying

“Worth every mile to New London. My hair has never blended this well.”“The dimension is unreal.”“I get SO many compliments now. I didn’t know hair could look this good.”“Finally, a salon that listens and explains everything.”

The proof is in the grow-out—and our guests love how soft and natural their color stays between visits.