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[Book New Guest Appointment](https://login.meevo.com/mypuravida/ob?locationId=105748&serviceCat=c33f2855-9965-4a49-a76c-af0a001021a4) ## About Emelia Whether your hair is thick, curly, wavy, or somewhere in between, Emelia approaches every guest with thoughtful, personalized care. From precision cuts to dimensional color and smooth, frizz-free finishes, each service is designed to enhance your natural texture and fit seamlessly into your everyday life. Emelia specializes in curly hair, modern balayage, and dimensional color, creating soft, polished results that feel natural, refined, and easy to maintain. Her appointments are intentionally unhurried, allowing time for in-depth consultation and meticulous, customized application from start to finish. Guests often describe her chair as relaxed, welcoming, and effortlessly comfortable. Originally from Mexico, Emelia discovered her passion for beauty at a young age and continues to refine her craft in both cutting and color. She also holds a bachelor's degree in International Trade and Customs, bringing a global perspective and clear, thoughtful communication to every consultation. A lover of coffee, great food, and the cozy charm of fall, Emelia creates an experience that feels both elevated and at ease. ¡Habla español! Hablo inglés y español, creando una experiencia cómoda y personalizada desde la consulta hasta el resultado final. [Reserve Your Appointment](https://login.meevo.com/mypuravida/ob?locationId=105748&serviceCat=c33f2855-9965-4a49-a76c-af0a001021a4) ## Is Emelia the right fit for you? - • Want soft, natural-looking balayage or dimensional color - • Have curly or textured hair and want shape + definition - • Prefer a relaxed, unhurried appointment experience - • Feel more comfortable speaking Spanish - • Want guidance and a stylist who walks you through the process [Meet the full team](/ann-arbor-hairstylists#choose-your-stylist)[Book with Emelia](https://login.meevo.com/mypuravida/ob?locationId=105748&serviceCat=c33f2855-9965-4a49-a76c-af0a001021a4) ## What Emelia specializes in ### COLOR SERVICES Balayage Soft dimensional & natural grow-out Gray Coverage Polished, consistent tone Dimensional Color Custom highlights & lowlights Full Color Root to end, integrity first ### HAIRCUT SERVICES Women's Haircuts Shape & movement tailored to complement your color Men's Haircuts Clean, precise cuts with personalized guidance ### BILINGUAL SERVICES English All services available in English. Full consultations ensuring every guest feels completely understood before any service begins. Español Todos los servicios disponibles en español. Consultas completas para que cada cliente se sienta comprendido antes de comenzar. ## In Good Hands — What Guests Are Saying "I've been here a couple of times and have had such a lovely experience each time. From day one, Emelia took the time to explain the entire process my hair would go through and made sure I understood all my options. She also gave me great haircut recommendations based on what would work best for my hair. You can really tell she genuinely cares about keeping your hair healthy and making sure you feel comfortable. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, which makes the whole experience even better. Highly recommended!" — danma ma "Excellent experience and amazing results!!! I came in to get the Cezanne treatment to get rid of frizz and make my hair easier to style, and it completely exceeded my expectations! My hair now feels incredibly soft, manageable, and I can style it in minutes. The customer service was a 10/10 — Emelia was the one who applied the treatment, and she is so kind and professional. I will definitely be coming back to this salon, I loved the service. Highly recommended!" — María ## Before and Afters ### Balayage ![Balayage before and after — dimensional blonding by Emelia](/__l5e/assets-v1/821f0194-a8bf-401e-a853-1f7a0042902a/gallery-c2556835.png) ![Balayage before and after — dimensional caramelizing by Emelia](/__l5e/assets-v1/362de350-4163-4bfa-861d-c2458c00d114/gallery-f5b2f690.png) ### Gray Coverage ![Gray coverage before and after — root touch-up and accent balayage by Emelia](/__l5e/assets-v1/97b10314-0aad-4d9c-9b9f-99f1acacef55/gallery-09e96624.png) ### Cezanne Keratin Treatment ![Cezanne keratin treatment before and after by Emelia](/__l5e/assets-v1/504986f1-0922-450f-82c7-315c08262717/gallery-41d37511.png) ## Servicios en Español Emelia es estilista bilingüe en Ann Arbor especializada en balayage y cobertura de canas. Consultas personalizadas en español desde tu primera cita — para que cada visita se sienta cómoda y profesional. [Reserva Tu Cita](https://login.meevo.com/mypuravida/ob?locationId=105748&serviceCat=c33f2855-9965-4a49-a76c-af0a001021a4) Follow Emelia's work on Instagram [@emeliamkp](https://www.instagram.com/emeliamkp) ## Ready to Book? New to Pura Vida? All first-time guests start with a [New Guest Appointment](/new-guest-ann-arbor) — a consultation-first experience designed to understand your goals. 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