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April 2025 by Kim Angers
I can’t say enough great things about Kathleen at Gaia Hair Design! I went in for a drastic makeover, cutting off about 5-6 inches of hair, and she absolutely nailed it. From the start, Kathleen made me feel completely comfortable and confident about the big change. She has an amazing ability to listen and understand exactly what you’re looking for, while also offering thoughtful suggestions.
Not only is she incredibly skilled, but she’s also a joy to talk to—I truly enjoyed getting to know her during my appointment. I walked out feeling refreshed, and so relieved to have found my new go-to hair professional. If you’re looking for someone who combines expertise with genuine care for their clients, I highly recommend Kathleen.
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August 2023 by Georgia Castro
I love the cut and color I got from Kathleen. She’s so precise and did a beautiful blonde highlight on my hair. I will definitely be going back!
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May 2023 by Jenny Kane
Kat was awesome! I have struggled to find anyone who can cut my bangs the way I like them and she nailed it! Her salon is super cute and cozy and she is so awesome and easy to talk to! My appointment was very enjoyable. I will definitely be going back! Thank you Kat!!
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February 2023 by Peter Fournier
Heard good things
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August 2021 by Laurel JP Walker
My friend recommended Kat for a spur of the moment haircut while traveling that ended up being so good I drove back up to get another a few months later to get another! Not only is she an amazing hairdresser but she is a funny and kind hearted women who is always down for a laugh. She also takes Covid precautions very seriously! I would give her a 1000/10 if I could!!
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April 2021 by Laurel Walker
My friend recommended Kat for a spur of the moment haircut while traveling that ended up being so good I drove back up to get another a few months later to get another! Not only is she an amazing hairdresser but she is a funny and kind hearted women who is always down for a laugh. She also takes Covid precautions very seriously! I would give her a 1000/10 if I could!!
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April 2021 by Laurel W.
My friend recommended Kat for a spur of the moment haircut while traveling that ended up being so good I drove back up to get another a few months later to get another! Not only is she an amazing hairdresser but she is a funny and kind hearted women who is always down for a laugh. She also takes Covid precautions very seriously! I would give her a 1000/10 if I could!!
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February 2021 by Maicey D.
Best Haircut I've ever had! I am new to Mount Shasta and I went to Kathleen for the first time after getting a terrible haircut from someone else. Not only did she fix the bad hair, but she gave me the best haircut of my life! Kathleen takes every precaution to work safely during these Covid-19 times. Her salon is beautiful and very relaxing. Kathleen was so welcoming. She went out of her way to tell me about Mount Shasta and all the fun things to do here. I really felt a good connection to her. This really was the best haircut experience I've ever had and from now on Kathleen will be the only person I let do my hair! I couldn't recommend her more!
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August 2020 by Martha A.
I am in Mt. Shasta for a wonderful week of relaxation so I thought I'd look for a hairstylist to finally get my hair cut after all these months! I found Kathy at Gaia and I was lucky enough to get an appointment to have her style my hair. During this trying time she took all the precautions to be safe, she consulted with me to find out what kind of short cut I wanted and she proceeded with such confidence and professionalism. I got a great cut and I love it! I'm contemplating driving back for 4 hours in 6 weeks to see her again! I'm very happy!
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July 2020 by Siete M.
I had my hair cut at Gaia for the first time last week. Kathy made me realize that what I've been going to all these years were hair cutters/barbers. Whereas, Kathy is a hair stylist. And it shows! I am extremely happy with the hair cut and all the extra careful precautions she took.
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July 2020 by Q H.
I would give Kathy 10 stars! Kathy is a superb stylist! The best of the best. I've known Kathy for almost 30 years now and I wouldn't have my hair done by anyone else! I have followed her (like a groupie) as she moved among the various salons in the Bay Area. And now Mount Shasta! (A six-hour commute) She offers brilliant haircuts and scintillating conversations at the same time. My husband and my daughter are also her clients now. And everyone has been more than thrilled with his/her experience with Kathy, every time. I've never seen my husband so coiffed until Kathy did her magic to his hair. Kathy really sets herself apart from other stylists with her superbly artistic nature, worldly travels and knowledge, and warm, genuine, and caring personality. We wouldn't have trusted anyone else with our hair before these trying times (with the CoronaVirus), and certainly much more so now! We were put at ease quickly during our last visits by how well Kathy maintained the cleanliness of the salon, the social distancing, etc... She has the process down to ensure the health of everyone, while offering the same high quality cuts and colors our family have become accustomed to from Kathy. Highly recommend! You won't be disappointed!
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February 2020 by Jami L.
I moved to McCloud from the Bay Area almost 2 years ago, and have had the same hairdresser for well over 12+ years. It's tough to find a hairdresser that meets your needs after forming that bond for so many years, so I have only gotten my hair done twice since moving here. Once was at Studio B which was alright but I really wanted to change over to a more natural approach so I was referred to Kathy by a friend. I'm ever so happy with my choice as Kathy went above and beyond to not only make me feel heard, she has a way with communication that goes beyond words. I was there for a couple hrs but the time just flew by, and we had the most fantastic flow of conversation. She's very well traveled and her mind is a library full of so much knowledge and adventures. I could of easily just fell asleep while she did my hair as she never pushed me for conversation, so please be aware that she's not pushy in the least. The end result was leaving with beautifully more natural looking hair that didn't smell of heavy chemicals and a delightful variety of things to read, learn and ponder on. All in all, I can't recommend her enough. She's kind and mindful as well as very well priced. I have now found my new stylist!
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September 2018 by Vicki G.
This is my first review with Yelp, motivated by the very unfortunate review posted 3/16/17. This person clearly did not stay long enough to know the depth of the Kathy's character and her true interest in people. I had cut my own hair for 20 years because of chemical sensitivities and my general dislike of the usual salons. Kathy is a stellar artist, an avid reader and conversationalist, a well traveled person with a broad perspective on so many issues. Her shop is clean, chemical free, comfortably artsy, and her professionalism is obvious. We are so fortunate to have a 5 star Bay Area type stylist in Mount Shasta!!!
