drycuts
in Santa Cruz
Precision Dry Cuts & Modern Shapes
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Geselle has refined her craft through advanced education with some of the industry’s top leaders, including:
Dry Cutting with Ahn Co Tran— masteringeffortless, wearable shapes with precision.
Precision Cutting with Travis Parker— completing the Travis Parker Cutting Academy, focused on advanced structure, balance, and flawless technique.
Advanced Techniques with Jacob Khan— blending creative artistry with technical excellence.
– Editorial Cutting with Celebrity Stylist Aundra Wing— learning to add texture and movement, customizing each haircut to the client.
Creative Artistry with Terrence Manning— exploring modern shape-building and innovative cutting approaches.
What Is Dry Cutting and Who Is It For?
Dry cutting isn’t just a technique it’s an art form.
By cutting the hair dry, Geselle is able to “read” its story: length, density, movement, and natural texture. This approach allows her to see how your hair naturally falls and responds, creating a completely customized cut that feels lived-in and effortless from the start.
Dry cutting is ideal for clients who:
Want shape and movement that lasts longer between appointments
Prefer low-maintenance styling and air-dry finishes
Have wavy, curly, or textured hair that benefits from visual balance and flow
How It’s Performed
Unlike traditional wet cutting, dry cutting relies on both sight and touch.
Geselle sculpts the shape as the hair naturally falls, adjusting for weight distribution, volume, and texture. This process reveals how each strand interacts with the rest allowing her to remove bulk, build fullness, and enhance natural movement.
Because the hair is cut in its natural state, split ends and uneven textures are more visible, resulting in a cleaner, more precise finish. Using specialized dry-cutting shears, Geselle refines the silhouette to ensure it grows out seamlessly and maintains its shape longer.
Why Dry Cutting Takes Longer and Why It’s Worth It
A dry cut is completely custom no two are the same. Each session is guided by your individual texture, lifestyle, and goals. Because it’s such a refined, detail-driven technique, it can take up to an hour, but the results speak for themselves:
Longevity: your cut holds its shape for months
Precision: every snip is intentional and visible in real time
Effortless styling: your hair naturally falls into place with minimal effort
Experience the Difference
Discover how a precision dry cut by Geselle can transform not only your look but how your hair feels and moves every day.
FAQs
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At The Co-Artist Studio, Geselle works with all hair types and textures. Her signature method is a dry cut on smooth, blown-out hair for maximum precision.
If you typically wear your hair straight or styled smooth, Geselle’s dry cut is perfect for you. You’ll leave the salon with polished, straight hair.
If you have curly hair but often wear it straight, curled with hot tools, or air-dried in looser styles, Geselle can cut it, your haircut will still be done on blown-out, smooth hair for precision.
If you wear your curls natural 90–100% of the time, we recommend booking with a curl specialist, who will cut your hair in its natural curl pattern and style it curly. We can refer you to trusted curly specialists if needed.
Not sure which service to book? We’re happy to schedule a consultation and help you choose the right haircut for your style, hair type, and goals.
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Yes, Geselle works with curly textures, but she cuts hair blown out smooth for precision. If you love wearing your hair styled both curly & straight, her dry cut is a great fit. If you wear your curls natural most of the time, we recommend a curly specialist.
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Yes, please arrive with your hair freshly washed and fully dry on the day of your appointment (not the night before). This service does not include a wash or blowout & is for current clients of The Co-Artist Studio
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Most haircut services are scheduled for 60–90 minutes, depending on hair length, thickness, and the style you’re looking for.
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Yes, all haircut services (except the Returning Client Dry Cut) include a professional blowout so you can see the shape of your haircut.
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Absolutely! Bringing photos helps your stylist understand your vision. We’ll always customize the look to fit you, your lifestyle, and hair type.
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Great question! At The Co-Artist Studio, a trim and a haircut are the same service the same time, skill, and detail go into both. You can read more in our blog post: Trim vs. Haircut: Why They’re the Same Service (and the Same Price).
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Yes! You can schedule an in-person consultation online through our booking system: Book a Consultation.
If you’d like to save time, you can also text us at 213-332-4177 with photos of your current hair and inspiration pictures. We’ll guide you to the right stylist and service. -
Yes, we’re happy to provide haircuts for children. Pricing is the same as adult services, since in California salon pricing must be based on the time, skill, and products involved not age or gender.
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No all of our haircut services are gender neutral. In California, salon pricing must be based on the time, skill, and products used, not gender.
At The Co-Artist Studio, we offer different price points based on hair length and technique such as clipper cuts, short haircuts, and mid-to-long haircuts so everyone receives fair, customized service and the same level of care.