Private studio · Poway, California
Balayage & lived-in blonde, blended by hand in Poway.
Gigi Stauder paints balayage and lived-in blondes in a private Poway studio for San Diego clients who want color that grows out beautifully.
Saturday: Availability 10–6, by request
The studio
One chair. One stylist. All the time you need.
No bustling salon floor, no rotating assistants. When you book with Gigi, the studio is yours for the appointment, and the person who consults is the person who colors, cuts and styles.
Every visit includes a real consultation, a shampoo with scalp and neck massage, a hot towel, a style, and at-home education so you can keep your hair looking that way on a Tuesday.
If Rosé, head massages, and beautiful hair sound good, you’ll feel right at home.
Meet Gigichoose your level of blonde
Babe. Bombshell. Barbie.
A softer step
Blonde Babe
$209
Face-framing brightness and dimension for hair that wants a lift without a full transformation. Ideal for first-time balayage or a refresh between bigger appointments.
The signature
Blonde Bombshell
$308
Fully blended balayage with hand-painted dimension through the length, finished with a gloss and a style. The classic lived-in blonde.
The full story
Blonde Barbie
Starting at $407
Maximum brightness and the most dimension, for darker starting points, previous color or a dramatic move toward blonde. Finishing toner is included; plan for a longer visit.
What every visit includes
The small things are not small.
- 1ConsultationWe plan together, honestly.
- 2Scalp and neck massageA shampoo that actually slows you down.
- 3Hot towelBecause you deserve one.
- 4StylingFinished before you leave.
- 5At-home educationSo the color lasts and you can recreate it.
Ten years behind a camera taught her to see light. Now she paints with it.
Gigi grew up between an engineer father who designed Barbie and a mother who sang and performed. Design and showmanship were the family business.
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Good to know
Where is Gigi Balayage Hair Studio?
Gigi works from a private studio at 12636 Poway Road, Ste 4, Studio 15, Poway, CA 92064. It is a one-on-one space, so there are no other clients in the room during your appointment. Many guests drive in from Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Ranch, Carmel Mountain, Escondido and greater San Diego.
What are the studio hours?
Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 6pm. Saturday availability is 10-6, by request. The studio is closed Sunday and Monday. Online booking is the fastest way to see open times.
How do I book?
Every Book button on this site opens Gigi's online booking page on GlossGenius, where you can choose a service and a time. You can also call or text 760-521-6336 with questions first.
What is balayage?
Balayage is a freehand painting technique where lightener is applied by hand to chosen sections of hair, rather than set in a foil pattern. The result is a gradual, natural-looking blend that grows out softly, with no harsh line at the root.
What is a lived-in blonde?
Lived-in blonde is a low-maintenance, dimensional blonde with a soft, blended root. Because the transition is gradual, you can usually go many weeks between color visits, and the grow-out looks intentional instead of overdue.
your hair, your hour