Hair Stylists & Color Specialists in Ann Arbor
Craft rooted in listening. Results designed to last.
At Pura Vida Color Studio, great hair begins with listening.
Before any color is placed or a strand is cut, we take time to understand your lifestyle, maintenance preferences, and how you want to feel each day.
Whether you’re seeking low-maintenance balayage, seamless gray blending, natural gray coverage, or precision cutting, every service begins with clarity and consultation.
Every stylist works within the same studio standard — bringing their own strengths to a shared foundation of consultation, technique, and long-term hair integrity.
The goal isn’t reinvention.
It’s results that feel intentional, personal, and confidently you.
What Makes Pura Vida Different?
• Consultation-first approach — every service begins with listening
• Precision color designed to protect hair integrity
• Low-maintenance balayage for soft, dimensional color
• Seamless gray blending for softened regrowth
• Artistic cutting tailored to movement and shape
• Award-recognized stylists trusted throughout Washtenaw County
All first-time guests book a New Guest Appointment, which includes consultation, service planning, and a customized approach.
Simply choose the stylist who feels like the right fit.
Each stylist brings a unique perspective, but every service reflects the same consultation-first standard and commitment to hair integrity—Clean. Calm. Confident.
Our Stylists
Raine Reggans
✂️ Precision cutting specialist
🌫️ Seamless gray blending
🎨 Dimensional color with natural grow-out
Raine founded Pura Vida nearly 15 years ago and is known for precision cutting and custom gray blending that creates soft, natural transitions.
Stylist | Colorist | Owner
🗓️ Limited new guest availability
Courtney Monroe
Stylist | Colorist
🏆 Best Hairstylist — Multiple Years
🌿 Hair integrity specialist
🎨 Refined dimensional color
Courtney has been part of the studio since 2012 and has been voted “Best Hairstylist” multiple times in Current Magazine’s Best of Washtenaw County. She is known for protecting hair health while delivering polished, dimensional results.
🗓️ Accepting a limited number of new guest appointments
Emelia Cruz-Avila
Stylist | Colorist
🌎 Hablamos Español
✨ Balayage & gray coverage
🕊️ Relaxed, unhurried appointments
Emelia specializes in balayage and gray coverage for guests seeking a personalized, comfortable salon experience.
🗓️ Welcoming new guests with flexible availability
Abby Abraham
Stylist | Colorist
🌞 Modern balayage refresh
💫 Effortless dimensional color
🎶 Upbeat, confidence-boosting energy
Abby creates dimensional color and balayage designed to feel effortless, modern, and confidence-boosting.
🗓️ Welcoming new guests
“Visiting for the First Time?”
If you're new to Pura Vida and flexible with scheduling, Emelia and Abby currently have more availability for new guests.
All stylists follow the same consultation-driven standards — choose the approach that aligns with your goals.
Our Studio Culture
At Pura Vida Color Studio, education and intention guide everything we do. Our team is built on collaboration, continued learning, and a shared commitment to delivering elevated results.
We believe technical excellence and genuine care can exist together — creating an environment where both guests and stylists feel supported and inspired.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
We’re always open to connecting with stylists who are passionate about their craft and committed to continued education.
If you're seeking a supportive, growth-oriented salon environment in the Ann Arbor area, we’d love to start