Katie Y. Arroyo attended cosmetology school at the Cinta Aveda Institute in San Francisco and is thoroughly trained under Aveda techniques. Since graduating, she has not stopped adding to her technique. She continues to take a range of advanced cutting classes which include, Vidal Sassoon, Elevation H, Shannel Mariano, Presley Poe, Andrewdoeshair, Josh Wagner, Cole Thompson and Paul Mitchell.
With over 10 years of experience cutting behind the chair, Katie is passionate about strong lines that can easily be transformed into a playful, laid back, and moveable style. Her expertise pays care and attention to your natural texture and where your hair naturally wants to live and lay. With this vision she creates your ideal cut and style, that results in a low maintenance and easy grow out.
Katie specializes in men’s barbering and scissor over comb technique, women’s precision cuts, long layers, razor cuts and intuitive hair styling.
In Addition, she has over 3 years of experience in hair coloring. She has participated in, in-person classes all over the Bay Area and many online advanced education courses which include, Wella, Goldwell, @TheplatinumGiraffe, Three Education, Presley Poe, and Pulp Riot.
Katie specializes in natural blonding, balayage and creative color.