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OWNER | MASTER STYLIST
Raised in Southern California, beach culture has always been an organic influence on Val’s approach to hair color + extensions. “I’m forever trying to mimic what the sun does naturally to lighten hair, so I can give each client purposeful dimension, that looks effortless + timeless”
Val has trained under the most elite colorists in the industry over the past 20 years, in addition to specializing in extensions for the past 10 years. This led her to creating her own luxury hair line: salt strands hair co.
She knows not everyone was born with great hair, but that doesn't mean you can't buy/ achieve it. Val is known for her epic sunkissed color + extension transformations that look so natural no one can tell you weren’t born with it. She caters to clients around the U.S. as well as trains stylists around the world. Her philosophy when it comes to hair is “keep it natural looking, but don't lose your edge…lets customize a transformation just for Y O U”
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Jillian is a new generation stylist, after completing her cosmetology licensing, she joined the salt strands team. she was taken under val’s wing, where she acquired all of her skills and techniques. Jillian has taught education alongside some of the best names in the hair industry. from blondes to brunettes, she aspires to specialize in all lived in color and extensions, while preserving the hairs health. her dedication, creativity and positive mind brings a fresh take to the hair industry.
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Missy has spent over a decade in the hair game. She considers herself to be an absolute extension snob who’s obsessed with seamless and dimensional color. When away from the chair, she goes by “mama” to three boys. Missy is bilingual (ASL), obsessed with fashion + thrifting, and Neo-Soul.
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Meet Chelsea ~ SoCal born + raised and mom of 2 (hopefully 4 one day).
She’s rapidly making her mark in our industry with her endless motivation, creativity & hard work. This led her to the incredible opportunity to be trained & mentored under the most elite colorist & extension artist in our industry and has opened the door for her to work alongside OC’s most prestigious salon creative teams.
Chelsea specializes in Custom Color & Luxury Extensions catering to clients globally. “No head of hair is the same! Yours should be uniquely customized, thoughtfully tailored & curated specifically to you & your lifestyle.” She finds inspiration through California’s organic textures & movement, highlighting each client’s unique features & enhancing their natural beauty. For Chelsea it’s about so much more than hair, it’s about the relationship & trust built together, it’s listening intently & communicating efficiently, creating realistic goals & guiding her clients to have hair that will be sure to turn every head & drop every jaw.
Now let’s slay some hair together!
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OC native and true creative, Kathy has turned her hobby of playing with hair into her career and has been dedicated to the art of hairdressing for 10 years. From blondes to brunettes she specializes in dimensional lived in color & extensions. With a commitment to her craft and her guest, Kathy is constantly attending advanced education and evolving as a stylist to perfect her artistry, and give her clients the best experience. She strives to give each woman stunning, healthy hair that leaves them feeling beautiful and confident. When she's not behind the chair you can find her on beach runs with her dog, Rufus, or exploring new destinations with her husband.
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Although raised inland, she has always been a beach kid, and has a special place in her heart for the coastline, so what better place than Salt Strands.
She is your down for anything kind of person, loves to mix it up, and finds the beauty in creating friendships with the amazing women she is honored to have in her chair.
SALON ASSISTANT + STYLIST
Claire is a skilled and passionate hairdresser dedicated to delivering exceptional beauty experiences. She joined the Salt Strands family, where she was lucky enough to be mentored under the guidance of Val. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends, Claire specializes in seamless extensions and lived-in dimensional color techniques. With a passion for transforming locks into luscious, vibrant works of art, she takes pride in understanding each client's unique needs and desires. Through meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of hair texture and movement, her crafts bespoke looks that exude effortless elegance and sophistication. Dedicated to ongoing education and growth, Claire regularly seeks out advanced training and inspiration from industry leaders, ensuring clients receive the most cutting-edge techniques and innovative solutions available. In her free time you can find her taking longs walks with her dog Bean, going to the beach and spending time with her family.
CURRENTLY CREATING MAGIC OUT OF SUNNY SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA
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CURRENTLY CREATING MAGIC OUT OF SUNNY SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA 〰️
