Santa Cruz Hair Salon

Balayage, Dry Cuts, Brazilian Blowouts

Welcome to The Co-Artist Studio where artistry meets you.

Our Mission

To co-create effortlessly beautiful hair with intention, artistry, and care so you leave feeling like your best self.

Here, you're not just sitting in a chair your part of the process. Whether you're refreshing your signature look or ready for something bold, we’ll listen, plan, and craft your vision together.

we’ve cultivated a space rooted in creativity, respect, and high standards where independent stylists can thrive and clients can feel genuinely cared for.

Let’s be real your hair is personal.
It tells a story, reflects your mood, and shows the world exactly who you are. That’s why at The Co-Artist Studio, we believe the best hair comes from true collaboration.

Here, you’re not just sitting in a chair you’re part of the creative process. Whether you’re refreshing a sun kissed balayage, exploring a signature dry cut, or smoothing things out with a custom keratin or Brazilian Blowout treatment, your stylist will listen, plan, and co-create a look that’s effortlessly, authentically you.

We proudly serve clients from Santa Cruz, Aptos, Soquel, and beyond offering a luxury experience that’s welcoming, personal, and elevated. If you’ve been searching for the best keratin treatments near you or a balayage specialist in Santa Cruz County, you’ve found your hair home.

Because when your hair reflects your true self, there’s no limit to how you’ll show up in the world. At The Co-Artist Studio, you don’t just leave with great hair you leave empowered, elevated, and completely yourself.

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Trim vs. Haircut: The Truth Behind Why They Cost the Same

Ever wondered why a trim costs the same as a haircut? At The Co-Artist Studio in Capitola, we explain why trims are simply a type of haircut, requiring the same precision, time, and artistry. Learn how regular trims keep your hair healthy, polished, and styled to fit your lifestyle in Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Aptos.

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