Gloss Como

preparing for your service isn’t about rigid expectations or giving you homework.

it’s about creating a fresh foundation so we can protect your hair integrity and achieve the exact depth, brightness, or dimension you’re envisioning.

1. arriving with a clean canvas allows lighteners and grey coverage color to perform predictably.

2. bringing focused inspiration photos bridges the gap between words and visual nuance.

3. and most importantly, sharing your true hair history creates an atmosphere of total trust. past box dye applications, how long it’s been since your last color, or how much you heat style are simple details that help me formulate safely for you 🤍

save this post to reference before your next appointment so you always have this ritual handy 🫶🏻

there is something about that window while your color is processing.

it’s the moment where everything slows down.

you get a crisp drink, catch up on emails or your favorite book, and just take a quiet second to breathe.

behind the scenes, that processing time is where all the detail work comes together. it is what locks in your brightness, your dimension, and creates a seamless grow out that holds up long after you leave the chair.

no rushing, no stress, just intentional color made for your real life 🤝

dimensional color designed to look just as good at month 4 as it does on day 1 ⚡️

she wanted to try wispy curtain bangs and go quite a bit lighter around her face, but still wanted her hair to feel low maintenance.

we did a partial lived in dimensional color with maximum brightness framing her face and soft depth utilizing her natural color through the rest.

the secret to only coming in every 4-6 months isn’t luck, it’s all about intentional placement.

this gives you that effortless, seamless grow out so you aren’t stuck sitting in a salon chair every 6 weeks.

dm me “dimension” and let’s chat about what a lower maintenance routine would look like for your specific lifestyle and hair 💬

📍gloss como hair salon in columbia missouri

express fall color melts on dark brunettes hit differentttttt

when the seasons change, you don’t always need a big foil session to transform your look. this client was previously rocking a deep red copper, but for fall, she wanted to shift into something more jammy like this red violet 🍇

[insert my express color melt service here] we used her existing grown out lightened ends to our advantage to create this fall color refresh.

i loveeee violet, plum, deep red, and autumn cinnamon tones on level 4 brunettes (and darker). they are my absolute favorite color moves for you dark haired queens 📞🖤

swipe to slide 2 for the full color payoff, and slide 3 for her starting canvas.

when 1 PM hits and the afternoon lighting in my room makes everyone’s hair look green, you will find me sneaking into my hair bestie’s suite to steal her golden hour sun 🤝✨

we talk a lot about making the salon feel like a sanctuary for clients, but having a suite next to someone who inspires you, makes you laugh, and shares that true “weird girls club” energy makes it a sanctuary for us, too.

surrounding yourself with good people who fill your cup every time you cross paths makes all the difference Ｌｅｘｉｅ Ｓｍｉｔｈ and isn’t her studio such a vibe!!!!

📍 only in columbia, missouri

there is truly no bigger compliment than when a long time client trusts me with their daughter’s very first color service!

we kept things super gentle, bright, and lived in for this back to school treat! knowing that this will be a once to twice a year thing, we wanted insurance that it’ll still look good as her hair grows.

(swipe to slide 2 for a second after shot, and check the very last slide for her starting canvas!)

thank you for bringing her in 🤍 R A C H E L

the salon rules nobody told you about ☕️

when you’re in my space, you are invited to treat it like your second home:

1. come in sweatpants, top knots, or zero makeup all are welcome here.
2. work straight through your appointment without feeling guilty. believe me, i get wanting to make good use of downtime!
3. bring your lunch, door dash, or grab snacks and a drink from the fridge.
4. vent about life if you want, what’s said in my chair gets left right there with it.
5. stretch your legs or explore the space whenever you need a breather. i have different books, cards, etc to check out!
6. mid day w**e? if that’s a secret, it’s safe with me 🍷🤐

salon days should be a sanctuary, not a performance.

if you’re into these values and feelings, save this post for the next time you’re searching for a salon home. 🤍

only @ gloss como hair salon 📍 columbia, missouri

did you know you don’t have to sit in a salon chair for hours? not when you’re in mine ✨

i use a 10 minute color line for a reason: it delivers rich, high shine, long lasting results in a fraction of the processing time.

that means instead of sitting under a cape for 45 minutes while your grey coverage processes, we get you processed in 10 minutes flat.

zero compromise on quality or longevity… just hours of your day given right back to you.

go get that coffee, grab lunch on a patio, or get your nails done... when you expected your root touch up to take two hours, we’re getting you out the door in one 💋

📍 columbia, missouri