ABOUT ME
I was born into a family of creative beauticians. My father has been a craft hairdresser for over 30 years and my mother a specialty nail tech. I was encouraged to experiment with fashion and appearance and I did just that. I felt truly liberated to be able to alter my appearance and help my friends do the same. As a teenager I was offering punk influenced haircuts and creative color in my backyard. It was then that I realized my true career calling in the art of hairdressing. I am so lucky to have found this beautiful, creative, and vulnerable craft.
I draw heavily from the styles of 60's mod, 70's rock and roll, and 80's punk. I specialize in razor cuts that enhance and embrace natural texture, frame the face, and create an effortless low maintenance style.
TESTIMONIALS
"Phoenix has done an amazing job tailoring a cut for my heavy, hard-to-manage hair! She is great at balancing my desires with her own expertise and creativity. I feel so lucky to have a cut that looks great when I leave her shop, and still looks great when I come in for my next cut!"
-Molly T.
"Phoenix has been styling my hair for a few years and is truly a master in her craft. She is attentive to my hair and has always given me what I’m looking for. She is so friendly and takes the time to make you feel comfortable. It’s always a delightful experience and I will always continue to recommend her to other folks!"
-Giovanna S.
"Through her hair artistry, Phoenix has helped me feel more like "me." The way she practices her craft and truly listens to her clients makes my drive of an hour each way to see her totally worth it. Not to mention, she's a beautiful soul and it's always wonderful to hang out with her."
-Rachel L.
"Phoenix listens to exactly what you are looking for and artfully crafts the perfect cut. I used to dread getting my hair cut but have fallen in love with my hair again since meeting Phoenix, she has made my wavy hair come alive! She is so friendly and makes the entire experience really comfortable, I couldn’t recommend her more!"
-Samira
"Phoenix is amazing and I have always walked away from her chair happy. More often than not I come in with a vague vision and she always executes it perfectly. She’s incredibly talented not to mention personable and friendly. You can’t go wrong with her cuts. To my fellow queer and trans siblings know that Phoenix is safe and did a spectacular job with my gender affirming cuts!"
-Eva
"I had been looking for someone in Santa Cruz for years who would cut my hair in the perfect shag. I am so glad I found Phoenix. She’s bold, edgy, and not afraid to do exactly what you ask for. I’m so glad my daughter and I found her! She’s got us for life !"
-Cody J.
"I have been getting my haircut by Phoenix for a few years now and every time I leave her studio I feel confident, empowered, and excited! When you are getting your haircut by Phoenix your hair becomes an art piece molded by her skilled hands. I’ve always struggled finding a hairstylist that both fit my aesthetic and helps me see the potential in my hair.I was shocked the first time Phoenix sculpted my long hair into the perfect shag, completely unlocking my waves and curls. I had spent my whole life fighting my hair and after just one cut with Phoenix my hair was able to do what it was meant to, and it honestly looked amazing.
I’ve never felt so at ease with a hairstylist before, Phoenix makes you feel comfortable and listened to while also offering professional advice on haircuts and styles.
My whole entire friend group gets their hair done by Phoenix! If that isn’t a testament to this woman’s talent I don’t know what is!"
-Tracy B.