Lisa Maria Johnston

Experienced hairstylist and colorist with a passion for creating personalized looks that enhance clients' confidence and appearance. Drawing inspiration from a variety of techniques and current trends, I aim for exceptional results. Specializing in natural hues and precise cuts, I focus on fostering strong client relationships and staying current with evolving styles. Committed to ongoing learning and growth, my motto "Always a student, never a master" motivates me to continually improve and excel in my craft as well in my personal life.

• Hair Chemical specialist apprenticeship 2/1998-8/2000

diPietro Todd Salon, San Francisco, a Wella Salon

• Hair Chemical specialist apprenticeship 9/2000-9/2002

Architects and Heroes Salon, San Francisco, a Goldwell Salon

Bobs

Shags of all lengths

Curly haircuts of all density and curl types 

Curl styling

Blow outs on fine to medium density

Creative cuts

Mens cuts scissor/clipper

Razor cuts

Long cuts of all sorts

Natural hue highlights with foils

Teezylights on natural levels 6-8

Bleach and tones

Grey coverage

Creative color blocking with non fashion colors

Balayage ( I do enjoy tip outs between foils)

Back to grey color correction via lightener and grey toning.  My approach is low lighting.

Updos

Any upstyling that requires pinning

Silk presses unless it's low density hair

Graduated bobs; not my strong suit but I can do them

Sensory issue clients/extreme Asperger's Syndrome 

Perms

Hair extensions

Cutting, blow drying hair extensions

Fashion coloring (allergic to the scent in EVO Stainos)