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Briana Tao
Briana Tao
Briana Tao

Briana Tao Soultuary Salon

Hair salon in Sarasota, FL · 2 locations

Briana is a hair colorist and stylist who divides her time between Arvel Hair in Miami and Soultuary Salon in Sarasota. She has more than 25 years of experience in hair color and styling and began her career at 16. She describes her approach to color as both an art and a science, and her work spans balayage and dimensional color, custom blondes, bespoke brunettes, warm tones and color correction. Every service begins with an in-depth consultation about lifestyle, goals and how much upkeep a client wants. New clients start with a personal intake form about their hair and goals, followed by a personal follow-up. Clients get personalized education and styling guidance so they can recreate their look at home, and haircuts are shaped to grow out well between visits. The menu covers color (including balayage, which runs four to five hours and includes Olaplex, a metal detox and styling), haircutting for women, men and children under 10, blowouts and styling, extensions, and keratin and conditioning treatments. Color correction can take up to six hours. Briana also offers bridal and editorial styling, and a house call service with limited services for clients within 20 minutes of the salon. Beyond the chair, Briana works as a hair educator for stylists, with classes and consulting on communication, personality typing, color theory and haircutting fundamentals. She serves clients from the Tampa Bay area to South Florida.

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About

Briana is a hair colorist and stylist who divides her time between Arvel Hair in Miami and Soultuary Salon in Sarasota. She has more than 25 years of experience in hair color and styling and began her career at 16. She describes her approach to color as both an art and a science, and her work spans balayage and dimensional color, custom blondes, bespoke brunettes, warm tones and color correction. Every service begins with an in-depth consultation about lifestyle, goals and how much upkeep a client wants. New clients start with a personal intake form about their hair and goals, followed by a personal follow-up. Clients get personalized education and styling guidance so they can recreate their look at home, and haircuts are shaped to grow out well between visits. The menu covers color (including balayage, which runs four to five hours and includes Olaplex, a metal detox and styling), haircutting for women, men and children under 10, blowouts and styling, extensions, and keratin and conditioning treatments. Color correction can take up to six hours. Briana also offers bridal and editorial styling, and a house call service with limited services for clients within 20 minutes of the salon. Beyond the chair, Briana works as a hair educator for stylists, with classes and consulting on communication, personality typing, color theory and haircutting fundamentals. She serves clients from the Tampa Bay area to South Florida.

Each service starts with a consultation about the client's lifestyle and goals, and the work includes personalized guidance so clients can maintain the look at home.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Balayage, dimensional color, highlights, lowlights, root services, toner, semi-permanent and full color, bleach and tone, and color correction, along with a color consultation and brow tinting.

  • Balayage & Dimensional Color Price at booking

Blowouts, styling, flat iron add-ons, up dos and blowouts with extensions, plus bridal and editorial styling.

  • Blowout & Styling Price at booking

Deep conditioning, Kérastase Fusio Dose, Brazilian Blowout keratin smoothing in several versions, split ends removal, and a blowout with express treatment.

  • Brazilian Blowout Anti Frizz Smoothing Treatment Price at booking
  • Brazilian Blowout FREE Price at booking

Arvel's Beauty Retreat and hair spa experience, makeup, and a house call service with limited services for clients nearby.

  • Arvel'S Beauty Retreat 2 $450
  • Bespoke Brunettes Price at booking
  • Bridal & Editorial Styling Price at booking
  • Curly / Wavy Haircutting & Styling Price at booking
  • Curtain Bangs & Layering Price at booking
  • Custom Blondes Price at booking
  • Precision Haircuts Price at booking
  • Short Cuts & Bobs Price at booking
  • Warm Tones Price at booking

Photos

  • Lived-in blonde balayage with soft layers
  • Caramel balayage with soft glam waves
  • Brunette blunt bob with full bangs
  • Sunkissed golden bronde balayage on long hair
  • Golden blonde balayage with loose waves
  • Ash brunette balayage with waves
  • Rooted cool beige balayage with long waves, back view
  • Dimensional blonde balayage in a low braided updo
  • Copper brunette long layers with curtain bangs
  • Brunette long layers blowout on a smiling model
  • Deep auburn red waves from behind
  • Glossy brunette long layers seen from behind

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Color correction, which can take up to six hours
  • Balayage that includes Olaplex, a metal detox and styling
  • Arvel's Beauty Retreat, about 3.5 hours with a hair spa, Caudalie drainage tea experience, styling, makeup and a photoshoot
  • Brazilian Blowout options, including a version made without formaldehyde and a face frame only treatment
  • House call service within 20 minutes of the salon, with limited services
  • Hair extensions are non-refundable, and adjustments must be made within 3 days of the appointment
Good for
  • Clients wanting dimensional or custom color
  • Color correction
  • Extension wearers
  • Curly or wavy hair cutting and styling
  • Bridal and editorial styling
  • Children's haircuts under 10
  • New clients who want a personal intake
  • Clients from Tampa Bay to South Florida
Treats
  • Color correction
  • Frizz
  • Root regrowth
  • Split ends
  • Hair length and volume
  • Brightening and toning
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Dimensional color
  • Custom blondes
  • Bespoke brunettes
  • Warm tones
  • Full and partial highlights
  • Lowlights
  • Face frame highlights
  • Root shadow blending
  • Toner

Products & treatments

  • Olaplex
  • Kérastase
  • Caudalie
  • Brazilian Blowout

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