Matsis Smith Salon

The salon is in the Canyons building, reached through an open-air market passage on the east side of Williams Avenue. Restaurants, grocery stores, boutiques and coffee shops are within walking distance.

Color is the core of the work. Babylights are a fine weave of color, while foilayage gives a soft, lived-in result with blended lines and can be used to lighten or grow out a color. Handpainted color places bleach or color on sections of hair to create ribbons of brightness, blended for low-maintenance wear. Tonal glaze and tonal shading use demi-permanent color, and the salon says tonal shading can lengthen the time between appointments. Permanent color handles lift and full grey coverage, and color corrections are offered too.

Haircuts cover short cuts for men and women, curly and textured hair, classic shapes, layering and current trends. Cutting is done with scissors and a straight razor. Dimensional services are booked by the hour.

The salon uses Aveda color, which the salon describes as 93% and 99% naturally derived, including Full Spectrum color and Enlightener blonding powder. Booking starts with a text or email that includes your name, email, phone number, a daylight photo of your current hair, a photo of the goal look and your availability. Changes need at least 48 hours' notice by text; later changes are charged 50% of the reserved service total. Gift cards are sold on the website, and the salon keeps a blog on hair topics.

Color-led work with a planned intake, where clients share a daylight photo of their current hair and a goal look before booking.

Intimate, private and calm, tucked away from the street.