Emelia Cruz-Avila
Stylist | Colorist
🌎 Bilingual: English & Spanish
Now Welcoming New Guests
Every service at Pura Vida follows the same consultation-first studio standard — grounded in tonal balance, thoughtful technique, and long-term hair integrity.
ABOUT EMELIA
Emelia specializes in balayage and gray coverage, creating polished, natural-looking results designed to feel effortless and wearable. Her appointments are intentionally unhurried, allowing space for thoughtful consultation and personalized application. Guests often describe her chair as relaxed, welcoming, and easy to settle into. Born and raised in Mexico, Emelia discovered her passion for beauty as a teenager and continues refining her craft in color and cutting. Before pursuing her career in beauty, Emelia earned a bachelor's degree in International Trade and Customs, bringing a global perspective and strong communication skills to her consultation process. A lover of coffee, good food, and the cozy charm of fall, she brings warmth and care to every visit. Hablo inglés y español, creando una experiencia cómoda y personalizada desde la consulta hasta el resultado final.
Is Emelia the right fit for you?
Balayage designed for soft, natural dimension and low-maintenance grow-out
Gray coverage that looks polished, natural, and wearable
A relaxed, unhurried appointment with space for a thorough consultation
Bilingual service — consultations available in English or Spanish
Flexible scheduling with more availability than higher-demand stylists
A welcoming first visit where you feel understood before any color is placed
Emelia Cruz-Avila
Stylist | Colorist
Stylist | Colorist
🌎 Bilingual: English & Spanish
Emelia specializes in balayage and gray coverage, creating polished, natural-looking results designed to feel effortless and wearable.
Her appointments are intentionally unhurried, allowing space for thoughtful consultation and personalized application. Guests often describe her chair as relaxed, welcoming, and easy to settle into.
Born and raised in Mexico, Emelia discovered her passion for beauty as a teenager and continues refining her craft in color and cutting.
Before pursuing her career in beauty, Emelia earned a bachelor’s degree in International Trade and Customs, bringing a global perspective and strong communication skills to her consultation process.
A lover of coffee, good food, and the cozy charm of fall, she brings warmth and care to every visit.
Hablo inglés y español, creando una experiencia cómoda y personalizada desde la consulta hasta el resultado final.
Currently welcoming new guests.
Servicios en Español
Emelia es estilista en Ann Arbor que ofrece balayage, cobertura de canas y color personalizado con un enfoque en consultas detalladas y resultados naturales. Si buscas una estilista que hable español y priorice la salud e integridad del cabello, Emelia crea una experiencia cómoda, clara y profesional desde la primera cita.
In Good Hands
Balayage, Dimensional Color, Full Color, Grey Coverage, Cezanne Keratin Treatment
Service Specialties:
Men’s and Women’s Haircuts
Haircut Specialties:
Bilingual: English & Spanish
X-Factor:
This was my first visit ever and although I was recommended the place, it still exceeded my expectations. I went for a quick cut and left with not much better hair and style but also with much more knowledge of how to take care of my hair better. Will definitely become a regular. —A. Vinuesa Guestofsson
