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LIVED-IN, CUSTOM COLOR IN MISSION VIEJO

Accepting New Clients

Meet Corinne, your go-to stylist in South Orange County specializing in custom color. Look and feel your best when your hair is tailored to you and your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current color, or wanting a bigger transformation, you’re in the right place.

  • H Studio Salon

    27660 Marguerite Pkwy, Suite H, Mission Viejo CA 92692

    Serving clients in Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and other surrounding cities

  • Tuesday + Thursday 9-4:30

    Friday + Saturday 10-6

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A young woman with long wavy blonde hair wearing sunglasses and a white top, standing outdoors with trees, buildings, and mountains in the background on a sunny day.

What to expect during your appointment

When you arrive at the salon, you’ll be greeted by reception to check in for your appointment. You can sit in the lounge or shop the boutique until the appointment starts.

Once you’re in my chair you can expect:

  • Arguably the most important part of the service so let’s make sure we are on the same page and i understand what you want.

  • I love getting to know my clients and chatting but i also am totally comfortable with letting you relax and having a quiet appointment. Always feel free to work, read, be on your phone, take a nap

  • While i work as efficiently as possible, i dont rush through my appointments or double book. Service times are fairly accurate on my booking page, so it is important to choose the correct services and add-ons while booking.

  • The salon is equipped with L’Oréal and Kerastase backbar and retail for take home products.

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Hair Aftercare + Maintainence

The most common question i get asked is “what products should I use at home?”

I always recommend using salon-quality professional products to maintain your hair at home. I have a whole section on my website dedicated to product recommendations here.

  • Lived-in color refers to intentionally placed highlights or lowlights that grow out softer than traditional highlights or color.

    Instead of seeing a harsh line of demarcation after a few weeks, lived-in color should appear more blended in with your natural color, allowing you to stretch the time between appointments.

    But keep in mind: It’s lower maintenance, but not zero maintenance. You’ll still want to get your color touched up every 12-16 weeks and use high quality products at home to keep your hair looking its best year round.

    I use a combination of modern balayage techniques to give you the best blend, whether you want an impactful blonde or more subtle dimension through your ends.

Lived-in Blonde, Dimensional Brunette & Balayage Services

PARTIAL HIGHLIGHT / BALAYAGE

FULL HIGHLIGHT / BALAYAGE

LAYRED HAIRCUT

GLOSS + HAIRCUT

Recents

See more of my work here: @corinnenicolehair

CHECK OUT MY FAVE PRODUCTS & RECS HERE

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ABOUT ME

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Young woman with long blonde hair, wearing sunglasses and a white top, standing outdoors near palm trees with a clear blue sky behind her.

Welcome! I’m a hairstylist in South Orange County focused on lived-in and low maintenance color. All services are customized to your hair and your specific hair goals, using modern techniques and high quality products.