Capitola Hair Salon
Balayage, Dry Cuts, Brazilian Blowouts
Welcome to The Co-Artist Studio where artistry meets you.
Who We Are
The Co-Artist Studio is a boutique hair salon located in Capitola, CA serving Santa Cruz, Soquel, Aptos, and the surrounding coast. We specialize in balayage, blonding, Brazilian blowouts, precision dry cuts, and color for all hair types. Every appointment is a true collaboration between you and your stylist.
Our Mission
To co-create effortlessly beautiful hair with intention, artistry, and care so you leave feeling like your best self. At The Co-Artist Studio, you're not just sitting in a chair you're part of the process. Whether you're refreshing a signature balayage, going blonde for the first time, or finally solving the frizz problem with a Brazilian blowout, your stylist will listen, plan, and co-create a look that's authentically yours. No two heads are the same.
Where your hair is the art
Our studio is home to independent stylists with a combined 20+ years of experience including balayage specialists, dry cut experts, and smoothing treatment artists. We've built a space in Capitola where creativity, precision, and genuine care come together, so you leave not just with great hair, but feeling completely like yourself.
Our Services Tailored to You
We offer a curated menu of hair services at our Capitola salon, with pricing based on what your hair actually needs nothing more, nothing less.
Dry Cuts: Precision haircuts performed on dry hair for a perfectly customized shape
Balayage & Blonding: Sun-kissed, natural color that grows out beautifully
Smoothing Treatments: Frizz-free, shiny hair for up to 12 weeks (perfect for coastal Santa Cruz humidity)
Curly Cuts: Dry cutting technique designed specifically for curly and wavy textures
Curly Color: Balayage and color placement customized to your curl pattern
Wash & Blowout: A polished finish for any occasion
Trim vs. Haircut: The Truth Behind Why They Cost the Same
Ever wondered why a trim costs the same as a haircut? At The Co-Artist Studio in Capitola, we explain why trims are simply a type of haircut, requiring the same precision, time, and artistry. Learn how regular trims keep your hair healthy, polished, and styled to fit your lifestyle in Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Aptos.
Find Us in Capitola
The Co-Artist Studio is located inside 41st Salon Studios at 1220A 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010 — in the Bologna's Shopping Center. Enter the building, walk toward the back, and find us in the right corner at Studio 17.
Conveniently located for clients from Santa Cruz, Soquel, Aptos, and the greater Santa Cruz County area.
📞 (213) 332-4177 · Open 7 days a week, 10am–6pm