Stylist finishing a warm balayage for a client at the Golden Shears chair

108 E Broadway, Excelsior Springs

Every cut has a before and after.

One chair, one stylist, and however long your color actually takes. Hand-painted balayage and precision cuts, by appointment.

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Solo stylist, no handoffs
Appointment scheduling only
Work shown before it's booked
Downtown Excelsior Springs
On the menu

Cuts, color, and finishing, done unhurried.

Every service starts with an actual conversation about what you want, not a rushed consult squeezed between two other clients.

from $55

Precision Cuts

Shape and structure that grows out on purpose, not just off the length.

from $140

Hand-Painted Balayage

Dimension placed by eye for your exact hair, not a foil formula off a chart.

from $65

Blowout & Style

Finished, photo-ready styling for a night out or just a Tuesday that needs one.

from $95

All-Over Color & Gloss

Solid, even color with a gloss finish that actually reflects light.

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Color Correction

Fixing a box-dye mishap or a bad grow-out, no judgment, just a plan.

from $180

Bridal & Occasion

Trial run included, so the big day is the second time, not the first.

The work

What actually leaves the chair.

Most of these tones get posted the same day. If it is on the wall here, it has already been worn out the door.

Honey balayage, dimensional, styled in loose waves
Honey balayage
Warm copper, glossy dimensional color
Warm copper
Deep espresso brunette, glossy
Deep espresso
Sunlit blonde balayage
Sunlit blonde
Bronde melt, blended root to mid-length
Bronde melt
Rosewood tone, dimensional
Rosewood
Cool espresso brunette with subtle dimension
Cool espresso
Champagne blonde money piece
Champagne money piece

Real client work, posted the same day. Every formula is mixed to match, not copied off a swatch ring.

Why one chair

Small enough to remember exactly what you asked for.

There is no assistant, no rotating junior stylist, and no ten-minute consult. You get the same person from the first shampoo to the final flat iron pass, every single visit.

01

A following built visit by visit

Most new clients come from seeing an actual result, not an ad.

02

Work shown before it's promised

What you see posted is what walked out of the studio that day.

03

Consistent, not rotating, hands

Your color formula and cut notes stay with one person, every time.

04

Downtown, easy to find

A short walk from the rest of Broadway, with parking right out front.

Known for building a loyal following one appointment at a time
Actively shares finished looks, so you know what you're booking
Clients say the extra time in the chair shows in the result
A personal, unrushed alternative to the big chain salons
How a visit goes

Four steps, one appointment.

1

Consult

A real conversation about the goal, your hair's history, and what's realistic today.

2

Formulate

Color mixed and placement mapped specifically for your base and tone.

3

Cut & Color

Unhurried chair time, with breaks built in rather than double-booked slots.

4

Style & Send-off

A full finish and home-care notes so the result holds until the next visit.

Where to find the studio

Rooted on Broadway in Excelsior Springs.

Book a chair at 108 E Broadway. Clients regularly come in from these nearby towns for an appointment.

Excelsior Springs Liberty Kearney Smithville Gladstone Kansas City
Chairs fill up fast

Let's find your next color story.

Appointment-only, so book ahead. The earlier you grab a slot, the more time we have to plan it right.

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