The Happy lab Duo
kathryn hoist
Your friendly neighborhood hair weirdo working out of a private suite in Costa Mesa, CA!
I've been making magical hairs since 2014 and for the last couple years I've chosen to specialize in customized, low(er) maintenance vivid haircolor. If you ever wanted pink, purple, green, blue, or all of the above on your head, I'm your human and I cannot wait to make it happen.
A few of my favorite things are:
-knitting and crocheting
-playing my Switch
-talking about mental health and active transportation (yay! trains!)
-bad, terrible super fun movies
I truly believe in community over competition and will always lift up my fellow artists and creators.
I strive to create a comfortable and relaxed experience and welcome all to my chair especially my queer and neurodivergent peeps. I offer silent services if you want to skip the small talk or intrusive services if you want to get into it.
Convinced? Check out my New Client information to see how to book an appointment!
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bryan taborga
My name's Bryan, I'm a queer latinx stylist with a heavy focus on cut, color, curly hair, and queer/alt aesthetics.
I live and breathe wash and wear styles, while still maintaining the skillset to offer a more polished finish for my more ✨️glamorous✨️ clients.
I hold a special place in my heart for all the things creative and technical. Generally speaking, if vibrant colors are involved- count me in.
I've pursued world class education on color theory, precision haircutting, cultural competency, and tight curl education...all in pursuit of being a well rounded and multi-textural hair artist.
On a personal note, I truly love:
-Cooking for friends
-Handy/Crafty projects
-Boardgames
-Karaoke
-music, in its many varieties
My goal is to continue creating a space for people to feel comfortable being themselves, and exploring what that looks like. Kindness and inclusivity go hand in hand, so I do my best to practice both and project it forth into the world!
If you're neurodivergent/disabled and require any accommodations, please reach out before booking. It's important to me for you to have a comfortable experience.
If this sounds like your speed, then hit that booking link, let's set up a consult or dive right into it!