Well hello gorgeous,
I’m Darby
I’m a stylist and salon owner at Raven Collective in Encinitas, CA.
As a young business owner, I’ve learned the value of self-care to a balanced, full life. Being a source of this restoration is not a responsibility I take lightly. I strive to cultivate confidence for every guest with a carefully tailored look that highlights your natural beauty and personality!
Your best hair is your healthiest hair, and I like to think that having healthy hair is lot like having a green thumb! It’s a learned skill of thoughtful growing, pruning and nourishing based on individual needs. By sharing the science behind hair health, salon processes and aftercare, my guests have been able to achieve their healthiest hair!
Enhancing the canvas is always my first priority, but the creative process is what fuels me! I have always been inspired by the effortlessly cool trends of 60’s and 70’s haircuts. I found my personal style in the marriage of those airy shapes with the seamlessly dimensional techniques of modern coastal hair coloring.
My affinity for all things vintage, and cultivating healthy growth is certainly not limited to my work life. If I’m not behind the chair, you can find me combing through the local thrift stores for yet another 60’s vinyl or antique teacup, or tending to my jungle of houseplants that is slowly overtaking my home and salon. I’m probably listening to a true crime podcast, and I am definitely dragging my mini-daschund, Jolene, along for the fun.
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