Claire Spence

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Meet Claire

Born and raised in Aptos, Claire grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Santa Cruz coastline. From a young age, hair became her creative language—starting with dolls, then her sister and cousins—naturally evolving into a lifelong passion for both artistry and connection.

Claire began her professional journey in 2014 at Paul Mitchell in San Jose. After graduating, she refined her craft working throughout Monterey, San Jose, and the last 9 years downtown Santa Cruz learning and growing with every chapter. Now based in Capitola, Claire brings over 12 years of experience specializing in curly hair and dry curly haircuts, lived-in blonding, and grey blending. Her approach is intentional and highly personalized, enhancing natural texture to create hair that feels effortless, modern, and aligned with each client’s lifestyle.

Outside the salon, Claire’s world revolves around the people and places she loves most. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Sampson, bonus son, Kai, and their dogs, Rocky and Sequoia. You’ll often find her traveling or riding her horse—one of her favorite ways to unwind and reconnect.

Claire feels deeply grateful to do what she loves every day and looks forward to welcoming you into her chair.