My Hair Diva

So excited to announce Salotto Salon as my new salon home Did you know they have Ouidad products here? They are a perfect complement to my curly haircuts! I am looking forward to supporting the wonderful Salotto staff, and helping my new clients achieve their hair dreams! Check out our online booking feature (link in bio), contact me via DM, or call the helpful folks at Salotto Salon & Blowdry Lounge to set up an appointment

Are you a Stranger Things fan? I was never a fan of shags or mullets but looking at my Instagram feed now you'd never know it. I'm even rocking a shag cut myself! It gives plenty of movement and the potential for volume in my super silky, straight hair. I really feel like Stranger Things, and shows like it, have been making an impact on the public’a current facination with mullets of all lengths (and that's all a shag is in its purist shape, a mul...let). I used to be on the "friends don't let friend's get mullets" team, and now? Mullets for everyone! LOL. Okay, I know that can sounds a little scary... But all those funky face framing fringes and layers you've been seeing? Shags, baby. Great for curly hair, straight, thick, and thin. See more

Special occasions don’t need to be stressful, at least when it comes to your hair. Sure, I can’t pick up your outfit or guarantee decorations or transportations are covered but I can make sure you walk out of the salon feeling pampered and primed to take on whatever challenges your big day throws at you. Feeling confident can go a long to helping ease any anxiety that crops up when preparing for your event. This lovely lady has lots of thick, tight wavy/curly hair. Doing it a...t home would probably leave her feel overheated and worn out before she even walked out the door! She was over the moon excited about how smooth we managed to get her during her appointment, another thing that’s hard to achieve when you’re struggling to style your hair at home. This particular session took an extensive blow out and flat iron press to achieve her desired results. I love these smiling shots I get of my guests. Even days or months after a client has sat in my chair I look at these photos and can feel their satisfaction shining through. @ Salotto Salon & Blowdry Lounge

Getting ready for big events can be stressful. Over the years I have noticed that attendees are often times filled with more pre-event anxiety than the guests of honor! That might sound silly but my theory is that while guests have to manage their own obligations and style they also adopt a lot of the worrying the person hosting the party would be doing. Prepping your hair before a big shindig should help you get in the mood for partying. Some folks love getting up early an...d fussing with their hair but for those that don’t I offer a stellar styling experience. Get your hair done for the big day while hanging out in a soothing setting. Have a cup of tea or coffee, browse a magazine while your hair sets, and just chill out. Arrive at your event with all of that extra energy for making memories. . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway #EventStyling #RBWedding #SanDiegoWedding See more

This door is part of an art installation/play structure at The New Childrens Museum in the Marina district of downtown San Diego. It’s one of my favorite places to take my preschooler. I love the intentions listed here because they are very much how I am trying to teach my daughter to approach life. Each moment we experience is unique; we will never get to live today, this morning, this minute, ever again. These are the things I try to remind myself of every day ...at work, that my time with each client is special. We will both be different the next time I see them. Their hair will have grown, yes, but their lives will have changed... maybe just a little, nevertheless they are never the same as the last time we met (and my life will have shifted and changed as well). And this holds true for every interaction we have. What a gift that each day we live is so new and precious! How could we do anything with those gifts other than... Be Present Be Grateful Be Kind ...what a beautiful message! And on the eve of a day of Thanksgiving, family, and friends these intentions are all reminders we should hold close to our hearts . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway @thenewchildrensmuseum See more

Janet came in for a grey blending service. She was feeling drab and wanted the sparkle back in her life. Grey blending allows for more subtle outgrowth than the standard permanent color root touch up and can be achieved in a variety of ways; we decided on a highlighting service to maximize her unpigmented hair and it’s impact on her dimension. It’s amazing how much our mood can change with the addition of a little time, care, and hair color. I love how shiny her b...eautiful beige wheat blonde looks in the early evening light here, and her natural highlights are now helping to enhance the look of her color rather than wash her out. . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway #PowayMoms See more

We hate to leave your side, but sometimes it’s a necessity

Ooooeeee! I love a busy station One of my favorite things about starting at Salotto Salon is getting to know their product lines. And I am nurturing a deep appreciation (obsession?) for the @Reuzel line. Maybe it’s their killer Insta speaking to the version of me who was bald fading my hair at 2am in the bathroom while my toddler and husband slept soundly down the hall Seriously tho, their Instagram is , and the @the_bloody_butcher is one of my favorite accounts to stalk. But really the versatility of the products is what is truly so exciting; long hair or short, these products offer everything you might need for finishing texture. I’m lucky to have joined a team that has done such a fantastic job curating products to fit so many different needs. What is your favorite hair care product?

Val came to see me at the start of a wedding filled weekend. She was looking for something polished and a bit relaxed but also something that might survive the TWO weddings in TWO different states she was attending. We decided on a soft wave with enough curl to help her get through the weekend without much of a touchup. I am fortunate to have had many wonderful clients sit in my chair over the years, and Val was no exception. We had an awesome chat and my only regret was that... she lives fulltime in Arizona! What a beautiful soul, she is welcome back anytime she is in town . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway

Happiness is waking up early to fight with your hair, then finish feeling frustrated and unfulfilled... right? No, definitely not. So why do so many of us do this? Why do we grow out that cute pixie just to pull our hair back in a pony every morning; cut our long and much loved length because we’ve hit that birthday where everyone says long hair isn’t flattering; stopped covering our grey when we weren’t ready, or kept it up after we’d been over it for years... Why do we ...let so much of the outside world dictate who we are only to be left unhappy? Happiness is BEING HEARD. Happiness is BEING UNDERSTOOD. Happiness is finding a style that flows seamlessly into the lives we already have; a style that makes us smile when we look in the mirror because we are seeing our true selves, not a version of us someone else thought was right. When you look in the mirror who do you want to see? When you take a seat in my chair we sit face-to-face and discover who that person is together . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway #FindYourHappiness

Halloween selfie from the lovely Falak Thanks for the photo, Cat Woman

Happy Halloween, loves We need more playful days like today. What are you dressing up as tonight? Sweet or Scary? Party plans? Pictures please!

Cinnamon spice and everything nice. Kendra had some older blonde pieces throughout her ends, lots of outgrowth (that’s code for lots of opportunity), and a desire to go bolder She wanted to keep her red warmer (think copper red vs. cool mahogany red violet, which she had done in the past), we also talked about maintenance and how much energy (time/money) she wanted to invest in keeping the style fresh. ... We settled on an ammonia free, demi-permanent color. This gave her vibrancy with subtle brightening (lightening) of her natural depth. It will also fade out softly, without the line of demarcation that would have occurred if we had used a permanent color. Highlighting or changing the tone in the future will also be easier to accomplish. When we were all done with the blowout her hair was positively luminous! It’s perfect! She said. ... I couldn’t have been happier.

I’ve had shorter hair for pretty much all of my adult life, I’m currently growing it out for the first time since I was a teenager. Longer hair can feel luxurious, like waking up in the spring after a long winter. It’s also a lot more work if you want to keep it styled on a daily basis! Doing blowouts at the salon is a fun way to connect with my clients and let them relax while I do all the work of setting the hair up for work events, weddings, birthday parties, or nights ou...t with friends. All the beautiful hair without the hassle of doing it yourself. Let me make it easy for you How much time do you typically spend styling your hair? . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway #PowayMoms #LongHairStyles #StyleArtists #LongHairLove

Lovely Falak comes to see me for blowouts. When she came in for an appointment yesterday she told me how her previous style had lasted her nearly 4 days! Is it magic? Am I a genie granting hair wishes?! ...okay, maybe that last one is a little bit true. But it’s not fairy dust making it happen, it’s all in the technique. ... Setting product is crucial to aid in holding the hair in the shape we want, it also does double duty by protecting the hair from any hot tools or blow drying. The next step (and we’ve talked about this secret sauce before) is the cool down, for Falak’s style that meant pinning up each curl as I worked my way through sections of hair. I gave the last piece about 5 to 10 minutes to rest before breaking up the curl. This method adds extra time to the process but the return is a style that stays full and bouncy much longer! Hearing my guest say that her hair continued working for her days after she left the salon is priceless Products Used: Setting Spray... Alterna Caviar Style Invisible Roller . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway #PowayMoms #BlowoutSeason

Special occasions don’t need to be stressful, at least when it comes to your hair. Sure, I can’t pick up your outfit or guarantee decorations or transportations are covered but I can make sure you walk out of the salon feeling pampered and primed to take on whatever challenges your big day throws at you. Feeling confident can go a long to helping ease any anxiety that crops up when preparing for your event. This lovely lady has lots of thick, tight wavy/curly hair. Doing it a...t home would probably leave her feel overheated and worn out before she even walked out the door! She was over the moon excited about how smooth we managed to get her during her appointment, another thing that’s hard to achieve when you’re struggling to style your hair at home. This particular session took an extensive blow out and flat iron press to achieve her desired results. I love these smiling shots I get of my guests. Even days or months after a client has sat in my chair I look at these photos and can feel their satisfaction shining through. @ Salotto Salon & Blowdry Lounge

Getting ready for big events can be stressful. Over the years I have noticed that attendees are often times filled with more pre-event anxiety than the guests of honor! That might sound silly but my theory is that while guests have to manage their own obligations and style they also adopt a lot of the worrying the person hosting the party would be doing. Prepping your hair before a big shindig should help you get in the mood for partying. Some folks love getting up early an...d fussing with their hair but for those that don’t I offer a stellar styling experience. Get your hair done for the big day while hanging out in a soothing setting. Have a cup of tea or coffee, browse a magazine while your hair sets, and just chill out. Arrive at your event with all of that extra energy for making memories. . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway #EventStyling #RBWedding #SanDiegoWedding See more

This door is part of an art installation/play structure at The New Childrens Museum in the Marina district of downtown San Diego. It’s one of my favorite places to take my preschooler. I love the intentions listed here because they are very much how I am trying to teach my daughter to approach life. Each moment we experience is unique; we will never get to live today, this morning, this minute, ever again. These are the things I try to remind myself of every day ...at work, that my time with each client is special. We will both be different the next time I see them. Their hair will have grown, yes, but their lives will have changed... maybe just a little, nevertheless they are never the same as the last time we met (and my life will have shifted and changed as well). And this holds true for every interaction we have. What a gift that each day we live is so new and precious! How could we do anything with those gifts other than... Be Present Be Grateful Be Kind ...what a beautiful message! And on the eve of a day of Thanksgiving, family, and friends these intentions are all reminders we should hold close to our hearts . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway @thenewchildrensmuseum See more

Janet came in for a grey blending service. She was feeling drab and wanted the sparkle back in her life. Grey blending allows for more subtle outgrowth than the standard permanent color root touch up and can be achieved in a variety of ways; we decided on a highlighting service to maximize her unpigmented hair and it’s impact on her dimension. It’s amazing how much our mood can change with the addition of a little time, care, and hair color. I love how shiny her b...eautiful beige wheat blonde looks in the early evening light here, and her natural highlights are now helping to enhance the look of her color rather than wash her out. . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway #PowayMoms See more

We hate to leave your side, but sometimes it’s a necessity

Ooooeeee! I love a busy station One of my favorite things about starting at Salotto Salon is getting to know their product lines. And I am nurturing a deep appreciation (obsession?) for the @Reuzel line. Maybe it’s their killer Insta speaking to the version of me who was bald fading my hair at 2am in the bathroom while my toddler and husband slept soundly down the hall Seriously tho, their Instagram is , and the @the_bloody_butcher is one of my favorite accounts to stalk. But really the versatility of the products is what is truly so exciting; long hair or short, these products offer everything you might need for finishing texture. I’m lucky to have joined a team that has done such a fantastic job curating products to fit so many different needs. What is your favorite hair care product?

Val came to see me at the start of a wedding filled weekend. She was looking for something polished and a bit relaxed but also something that might survive the TWO weddings in TWO different states she was attending. We decided on a soft wave with enough curl to help her get through the weekend without much of a touchup. I am fortunate to have had many wonderful clients sit in my chair over the years, and Val was no exception. We had an awesome chat and my only regret was that... she lives fulltime in Arizona! What a beautiful soul, she is welcome back anytime she is in town . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway

Happiness is waking up early to fight with your hair, then finish feeling frustrated and unfulfilled... right? No, definitely not. So why do so many of us do this? Why do we grow out that cute pixie just to pull our hair back in a pony every morning; cut our long and much loved length because we’ve hit that birthday where everyone says long hair isn’t flattering; stopped covering our grey when we weren’t ready, or kept it up after we’d been over it for years... Why do we ...let so much of the outside world dictate who we are only to be left unhappy? Happiness is BEING HEARD. Happiness is BEING UNDERSTOOD. Happiness is finding a style that flows seamlessly into the lives we already have; a style that makes us smile when we look in the mirror because we are seeing our true selves, not a version of us someone else thought was right. When you look in the mirror who do you want to see? When you take a seat in my chair we sit face-to-face and discover who that person is together . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway #FindYourHappiness

Halloween selfie from the lovely Falak Thanks for the photo, Cat Woman

Happy Halloween, loves We need more playful days like today. What are you dressing up as tonight? Sweet or Scary? Party plans? Pictures please!

Cinnamon spice and everything nice. Kendra had some older blonde pieces throughout her ends, lots of outgrowth (that’s code for lots of opportunity), and a desire to go bolder She wanted to keep her red warmer (think copper red vs. cool mahogany red violet, which she had done in the past), we also talked about maintenance and how much energy (time/money) she wanted to invest in keeping the style fresh. ... We settled on an ammonia free, demi-permanent color. This gave her vibrancy with subtle brightening (lightening) of her natural depth. It will also fade out softly, without the line of demarcation that would have occurred if we had used a permanent color. Highlighting or changing the tone in the future will also be easier to accomplish. When we were all done with the blowout her hair was positively luminous! It’s perfect! She said. ... I couldn’t have been happier.

I’ve had shorter hair for pretty much all of my adult life, I’m currently growing it out for the first time since I was a teenager. Longer hair can feel luxurious, like waking up in the spring after a long winter. It’s also a lot more work if you want to keep it styled on a daily basis! Doing blowouts at the salon is a fun way to connect with my clients and let them relax while I do all the work of setting the hair up for work events, weddings, birthday parties, or nights ou...t with friends. All the beautiful hair without the hassle of doing it yourself. Let me make it easy for you How much time do you typically spend styling your hair? . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway #PowayMoms #LongHairStyles #StyleArtists #LongHairLove

Lovely Falak comes to see me for blowouts. When she came in for an appointment yesterday she told me how her previous style had lasted her nearly 4 days! Is it magic? Am I a genie granting hair wishes?! ...okay, maybe that last one is a little bit true. But it’s not fairy dust making it happen, it’s all in the technique. ... Setting product is crucial to aid in holding the hair in the shape we want, it also does double duty by protecting the hair from any hot tools or blow drying. The next step (and we’ve talked about this secret sauce before) is the cool down, for Falak’s style that meant pinning up each curl as I worked my way through sections of hair. I gave the last piece about 5 to 10 minutes to rest before breaking up the curl. This method adds extra time to the process but the return is a style that stays full and bouncy much longer! Hearing my guest say that her hair continued working for her days after she left the salon is priceless Products Used: Setting Spray... Alterna Caviar Style Invisible Roller . . . . #MyHairDiva #SalottoSalon #SanDiegoHair #SanDiegoHairStylist #SoCalHairstylist #RanchoBernardoSalon #RanchoBernardo #Poway #PowayMoms #BlowoutSeason

Feeling weighed down by your massive mane? Remember, a lot of hair is NEVER a bad thing! You can always reduce the thickness you might not want Megan came in for a refresh of her highlights, and with big plans to continue her journey from a super short cut to a chin length a-line style.... When she first sat in my chair her hair felt extremely bulky through the top and sides, she has a lot of density, which meant we got to build in a ton of wonderful movement and texture. We undercut the sides to reduce weight, tightened up and softened her nape area, and set her on the right track to achieve her hair vsision. We even discussed doing some fashion color accents which I am so excited out! See more