ARAI Studio

Located at 1285 Seville Way in Sacramento, the studio offers hair color and stylist services alongside barbering in one space. It is open Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, and describes itself as welcoming.

On the color side, a toner or gloss deposits color to enhance existing shades or cancel unwanted tones for $155. Adding a customized haircut to a toner or gloss is $205. Toner and gloss visits are recommended every 5 to 7 weeks. Partial dimensional lightening uses hair painting and/or foil work across the front and back hairline and the crown. Its base price varies and the look is settled at consultation. First-time clients receive a brief consultation, and the service is recommended every 12 weeks. Stylist work includes shag styles, long layers and curtain bangs.

For haircuts, a medium or long cut at $135 includes a detailed consultation, a customized cut and styling, and a hair wash at the stylist's discretion. Barber cuts use custom clipper work, with or without shear work, plus beard maintenance. The standard barber cut is $65. The deluxe barber cut is $80 and adds a hot towel service and a shampoo finish. The studio also offers beard trimming and shaves.

Booking rules matter here. Clients should give at least 2 days' notice to reschedule or cancel, or a cancellation fee applies. A missed appointment without notice, or without rescheduling at least a day ahead, is charged the full service amount. Deposits for appointments are non-refundable. Appointments are held for up to 10 minutes past the start time, and late arrivals beyond that may have the appointment canceled and be charged the full agreed amount.

The team tailors each service to the client's vision, with consultations used to settle the look before color or cutting begins.

The studio describes its setting as welcoming.