Lived-in color and scissor cuts, made for Laguna light.
I’m AJ, master colorist and wet-cutting specialist with 13 years behind the chair. Beach blondes, balayage, creative color, and cuts at every length, for women and men.
At Indigenous Salon in Laguna Beach, California
Every tone above is real work from my chair. Swipe through.
What I do
Two things, done well: color and cutting. Every cut is done with scissors, never a razor, and every color plan is built around how your hair will look in three months, not just on day one.
Color
- Lived-in & beach blondesBright, sun-kissed blonde with a soft root so you can go longer between visits.
- BalayageHand-painted dimension for blondes, brondes, and brunettes.
- Root touch-upsKeep your color fresh at the root, from gray coverage to blonde regrowth.
- Creative colorPinks, coppers, and bold placement like money pieces and peekaboos.
- Color correctionBanding, brassiness, or box dye. We make a plan and get you where you want to be.
Cuts
- Long hairLong layers that keep your length and add movement.
- Medium hairShags, lobs, curtain bangs, and face framing.
- Short hairBobs, pixies, and mullets with clean, intentional shape.
- Men’s cutsScissor-cut and tailored to how you actually wear your hair.
- LayersCut wet with my Tension & Glide method so they fall right as your hair dries.
Every new client starts with a consultation. You’ll know your plan, time, and price before we begin.
No updos or event styling, and no extensions. My chair is all about color and cutting.
The work
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Tension & Glide
Tension & Glide is the cutting system I built and now teach to other stylists. Hair is cut wet, with scissors, using controlled tension so every layer lands where it should once your hair dries.
What that means for you: a cut that looks good the day you leave and still looks good when it grows out.
Hey, I’m AJ.
I’ve been doing hair for 13 years, and the coast is home. Most of my clients want hair that looks effortless: blonde that feels like summer, brunette with depth, a cut that air-dries well. Some want pink. I love all of it.
I’m a licensed master stylist and colorist, a wet-cutting specialist, and an educator. I take my time, I explain what I’m doing, and I’ll tell you honestly what your hair can do.
- Master colorist and wet-cutting specialist
- Creator of the Tension & Glide cutting method
- Color corrections, balayage, and precision cuts
- Women’s and men’s hair, short to long
New here?
Here’s how booking with me works.
- Send a requestFill out the form below. Include photos of your hair now and looks you love.
- We talk it throughI’ll reach out to confirm the plan, how long it takes, and your price.
- Hold your spotA 50% deposit by payment link locks in your appointment.
- Come see meIndigenous Salon, Laguna Beach. Bring your inspiration.
Request an appointment
Tell me a little about your hair. The form writes your message for you, then you send it by text, email, or Instagram DM.