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Effortless hair, made for the desert.

Specializing in lived-in color, brunettes, seamless extensions and restorative treatments at a private studio in Gilbert, Arizona.

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What People Are Saying

“After moving from California and years of looking for a stylist I was so happy to find Michaelann. She is so knowledgeable about color and understands how to meet your Pinterest picture goals while customizing the best fit to you in real life”

— Marissa M.

“When I first met Michaelann it was for a color correction from a different stylist and it was such a great experience. It was so nice to have someone truly listen to what I wanted for a cut and color! She always takes the time to evaluate the current state of my hair and asks what my “hair goals” are. She is very patience and explains what the next steps are and what the process is. I admire how much she cares about her clients.”

— Danielle G.

My Specialties

Extensions

As someone who has struggled with fine dull hair most of my life, I made it my mission to create solutions to help women with the same problem.


Low-maintence Color

Whether you’re a student, a mom, a full-time entrepreneur, or a world traveler, I think we would all agree that… we’re BUSY. I'll help you find a hair color that fits in with your lifestyle. My specialty is lived-in, dimensional, natural looking color that's always easy to style, wear, and maintain.


Brunettes

Brunette’s DO in fact, have more fun. At least when they choose the right stylist. I’m all about creating rich and dreamy brunettes that will leave you feeling like the best version of you.