Behind Kadi's Chair: Natalie Kay

After a morning of rain, the sun came out right as we finished Natalie’s color today. Bright golden balayage for the girl with the sunniest, sweetest disposition. For years, Natalie tried to have...

Behind Kadi's Chair: Dr. Aruby

Sometimes you get a client whose beauty is so bright from the inside out, you can’t choose just one picture! Thank you for visiting the atelier and trusting us with your gorgeous hair Dr. Aruby. At...

Drop In & Drop Out

My dear client of over 15 years McKenna recently shared this photo with me of her grandmother reading outside at our atelier while she waited for her, and it filled me with more joy than I can desc...

Behind Kadi's Chair: Lauren Scruggs

Earlier this year Lauren and I started a journey with her hair color, with the main goals being to make her hair strong and healthy again, and eventually incorporate her natural hair color into her...

Ageism In Beauty

I was contacted recently by the Hollywood Reporter, who asked some fellow colorists and I about our thoughts on the recent chatter regarding 46 year old Alexandra Grant and her glorious hair. Of c...

Behind Kadi's Chair: Esmé's Caramel Curls

Sun-kissed caramel curls for our sweet client Esmé. THE PROCESS.... Like many of our clients with curly and textured hair, Esmé usually prefers to let her hair dry naturally after a color appoint...

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Highbrow Hippie Defined

If you have been following us on this blog for a while, you know that we have been working on finding a physical space for Highbrow Hippie for some time. After many ups and downs (read more about t...