Mars Hair Studio

Mars Hair Studio sits on East 18th Street in Costa Mesa and draws clients from nearby areas including Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Balboa Island and Irvine. Owner Martis Duarte also leads the color work as Head Colorist. The menu covers cutting, color and chemical services, blow dries and up dos, makeup, bridal parties, extensions, hair replacement, and several keratin smoothing options. The studio states that its specialists are licensed.

The studio says it puts service and value first and gives each client individual attention. Each stylist is described as a specialist in their own craft, shaping the look around the individual client. Appointments are arranged according to a specialist's availability and specialty, so booking with the right person matters.

Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy is the core smoothing service, and the studio also offers a Natural Keratin Smoothing Treatment using a formulation the salon describes as patent-pending. The salon says Keratin Complex suits all hair types, including color-treated and chemically processed hair. The product can be repeated every four to six weeks. Clients wait 72 hours after treatment before washing or swimming, and the salon recommends a haircut afterward. Keratin Complex is best kept two weeks apart from other chemical services and is usually done after permanent color, semi-permanent color or highlights. A demi-gloss or toner is suggested three to five days after the treatment. Pregnant or nursing clients are not advised to have it. The salon recommends Keratin Care or Keratin Color Care for aftercare, and says results last three to five months depending on lifestyle and aftercare. The studio also offers formaldehyde-free Brazilian and keratin treatments, along with relaxers.

For hair loss, the studio offers hair replacement and a free hair loss solution consultation. It states that certified Hair Growth Specialists serve men and women with hair loss prevention. Customized cuts are available for thinning hair, and dimensional color is used to restore a natural-looking shade. Hair extensions are offered using three techniques that clients can choose between.

Clients are asked to arrive ten minutes before their appointment. A late arrival may shorten the service time, since treatments end as scheduled. Spa service cancellations require 24 hours' notice, and gratuities are not included in prices. Gift certificates are available for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, employees and business clients, and can be printed at home or emailed to the recipient. The studio can be reached at (949) 631-6890.

The studio emphasizes individual attention and value, with each stylist tailoring the look to the client and booking organized by specialist availability and specialty.