HAIR COLORIST
CO-OWNER OF SUMMERLAND SALON & SPA
Sunshine is the source of inspiration for Kara as she hand paints seamless dimensional hair color that her clients say reminds them of the days of their childhood. She will bring out your own natural glow, enhancing the life in your hair, and creating an experience like no other. Ocean views and relaxing vibes, Summerland Salon & Spa is truly a hidden gem nestled in the quiet little beach own.
Welcome!
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BALAYAGE
EDUCATOR
CREATING RETREATS AND EDUCATION DESTINATION EXPERIENCES
Since 2015 Kara has shared her signature Santa Barbara Balayage in her workshop, THE ART OF SUNKISSED HAIR all over the country. Her passion for education and community inspired her to combine her love of holistic wellness and destination experiences. From her beautiful oceanside salon in sweet California beach town of Summerland, to enchanting wine country retreats on a lush rose farm, Kara lets her imagination run wild as she creates these educational vacations for hairstylists.
This is perfect for you if you that want to fully explore the fullness of your creativity through your own artistic intuition and expression. Click the link below for more details of our education experiences for hairstylists and salon teams.
“She really understands the art of Balayage and I’m so thankful to have found someone I can trust to take care of my hair.” - Corina
THE EXPERIENCE
Kara’s laid back vibe and our serene space with blissful ocean views takes the chore out of hair color maintenance and transform it into a beauty and wellness retreat. From the moment you walk through the doors you see the intention & love put into our design aesthetic and the way we care you hair.
SIGNATURE HAIR COLOR
BALAYAGE
This French technique is completely hand painted and creates the most natural highlighted look. Kara’s signature “Santa Barbara Balayage” combines the traditional skill with the care-free style that SB is known for. Perfect for those who want to enhance their natural color.
BLONDING
Kara’s signature Blonding technique combines multiple services to give you a bright, lived-in blonde look. (Consultation recommended.)
NATURAL HAIR COLOR
Whether you’re touching up gray hair, or enhancing your natural color, Kara has a way of making your color look as if you were born with it! Healthy hair is always priority & creating looks that are long lasting, so you can enjoy your time getting pampered when you visit our salon!