Brandi Crotty Hair

The studio is located in Arch Salon & Suites at 2497 MN-7 in Excelsior, off Highway 41 and Highway 7 near North Coop. It is close to Wayzata and Minnetonka, and the Lake Minnetonka area is nearby.

The stylist has been doing hair since 2016 and trained at Aveda. The stylist graduated from the University of Minnesota with a background in marketing and sales, and attends classes in Minnesota and around the country each year. The stylist holds four extension certifications, is a certified Peace Hair Co. educator, and serves as the Minnesota regional extension educator, teaching other stylists to become certified in three methods of beaded row weft extensions.

Each color service is shaped around the client's skin tone, hair texture and the look they want, and every session begins with a custom consultation. The work centers on healthy hair and color that lasts with little upkeep. Clients are asked to arrive with clean, dry hair and inspiration photos if they have a vision in mind. First-time clients, or anyone trying a new service, may be asked to book a consultation first.

Extensions are offered by two methods. Keratin bond extensions are fused into the hair strand by strand and placed discreetly, so ponytails and updos remain possible. Beaded row wefts are installed with hidden beads, and custom color matching is included. The initial extension consultation is complimentary, and pricing depends on the method, the amount of hair needed and the desired result, quoted after consultation. The business describes its extension services as luxury and damage-conscious.

Appointments can be booked online or by texting 612-516-5363. Changes need at least 48 hours' notice to avoid a fee of half the service cost, and cancellations or changes with less than 24 hours' notice cost 75 percent. No-shows and same-day changes are charged the full service cost. A complimentary reminder text is sent 72 hours before each appointment.

Each color service is customized to the client's tone, texture and desired look, and every session starts with a custom consultation focused on healthy hair and long-lasting, low-maintenance results.