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December 2019 by Kristin S.
I moved to Truckee from San Francisco and was worried about finding someone who could do a great job on my hair. I adored my old stylist, but traveling back to the city to do my hair was not an option with my intense work schedule. So, I did my research by asking a few longtime locals and scouring reviews, and decided to try Alana at Lumiere. I feel like I hit the hair jackpot! Alana is so incredibly talented and gets my highlights just right, especially on my stubborn-to-highlight hair. She really listened to my needs and made sure they were respected. And, she's a lovely person - easy to talk to and so knowledgeable. It's clear that owning a salon and being a stylist are not just a job for her, it's a calling. It's inspiring to hear Alana say that knew she always wanted to this since she was a kid and it shows in the level of care and detail she puts into her work, and the salon itself which is like a beautiful little oasis.
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November 2019 by Tyler & Amanda
Michelle and her Love is in the Hair team are the BEST choice for HMU! There are not even enough kind words for me to express how grateful I am to her and her team! From the beginning, Michelle has seemed like one of my best friends! For my engagement photos, I decided last-minute I wanted HMU and she graciously worked me into her day. Love is in the Hair is very responsive to emails, texts, and all communication. I felt like I was a true Tahoe bride from that point on! I knew I was in good hands for my wedding HMU with Michelle! She made me feel so beautiful by accentuating my natural features. I typically don’t wear a lot of make-up day-to-day and she knew exactly what kind of HMU would be best. She is the expert and I left it up to her and she exceeded my expectations! She is truly PHENOMENAL!
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October 2019 by Kristen Agaman
Michelle was an absolute dream to work with. She’s been doing my hair for several years now and I knew the minute I got engaged I wanted her for the special day! From day one she was incredibly professional and organized. Everything was detailed out in advanced so I never had a worry as our wedding date got closer. The trial went so smooth, she perfected my color and recommended the best products to maintain it. Then the day of...!!! Her team showed up on time, dress professionally and prepared with every item possibly needed. All of the bridesmaids and moms ranted and raved about their MUAH. I was feeling anxious and had butterflies all morning but while sitting in the chair and talking with Michelle it gave me a moment to catch my breath and soak it in. She is one of the most positive and optimistic people ever and you can’t help but be happy and smile around her! I would HIGHLY recommend Love is in the Hair and Michelle to anyone looking for MUAH for a special occasion!
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February 2019 by Madison M.
I was in town for a wedding and Alana blow dried and styled my hair. I love how it turned out and received compliments throughout the night. My appointment was at 10 AM and the hair lasted the whole night (and the next day). The salon setting was intimate and Alana was super sweet and friendly. Definitely recommend!
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November 2018 by Ruthanne Z.
So many great things to say - but I'll keep it short and sweet. Lumiere hair studio is the only salon I've ever felt 100% comfortable in. The space is beautiful, location is great, and Alana herself just makes it easy to settle in. I'm a very busy person, so being able to use my appointments as a way to unwind a little bit (and get the best smelling hair ever) is a huge perk. Will never go anywhere else!
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November 2018 by Nancy H.
This Hair Studio is gorgeous inside. Alana is a true professional and is excellent with highlighting my hair. She has been doing my highlights and haircuts since 2011. I moved out of the area and have not found anyone to do my hair as good as Alana. She is the best of the best so now I fly in from time to time just to get my hair done. If you live in the Truckee/Tahoe area, I highly recommend Lumiere Hair Studio and Alana Avalos. You will NOT be disappointed!
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July 2018 by Lauren Roemer
Michelle and her team are the absolute best hair and makeup artists I have ever worked with! I was in 9 weddings before my own and I am so grateful I chose Love is in the Hair for my wedding day. I have never met anyone who cares as much as Michelle does. She worked so incredibly hard to make sure my mom and I were happy on our trial day. She then not only made me feel even more beautiful on my wedding day, but she made my mom feel gorgeous as well as all my bridesmaids. My f
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July 2018 by Stewart Campbell
Working with these young woman was awesome as a vendor. Hands on and very attentive.
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July 2018 by Denise T.
Nobody knows hair like Alana! I showed her some reference pictures of what I liked and she worked with me to achieve that look I wanted and made sure it framed my face perfectly. I'm pretty picky so it's a big deal that I can say I trust Alana with my hair completely! She also pays attention to details and was super helpful when I asked her questions about how to maintain my hair. If you want a high quality haircut at the cutest boho salon, I highly recommend Alana at Lumiere!
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March 2018 by Christina T.
After moving to Truckee, I had to find a new hairdresser. I am a bit picky.... ok a lot picky. My previous hair dresser was my cousin who owns a 5 star salon in San Jose and she has done my hair for 12 years. So, needless to say I was a TOUCH reluctant. However, I saw that Alana and another gal at Sacred Salon were doing a promotion that donated that part of a haircut to the Husky Rescue. I figured "Well, I'll get an experimental cut for huskies!" I'm SOOOO glad I went! I have now seen Alana 3 times and have been thrilled each time. She had done 2 wonderful hair cuts on my long hair and just yesterday day a mini highlight. It came out SO wonderful! My cut is on her website currently :) I definitely plan to continuing to use Alana as my new hairdresser! Not only is she great with hair, she is also sweet and I have enjoyed visiting with her! I am looking forward to my next appointment with her! I HIGHLY suggest you book an appointment with her! You won't be disappointed!
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August 2017 by Jessica Vetorino
I had the BEST experience with Michelle and Love is in the Hair! From the beginning, working with her was easy and fun. Our first phone call left me feeling like we were already best friends. The trial was great, she executed my vision and we spent almost two hours getting to know each other. But the best part was how she treated me and my wedding party on my wedding day. Michelle has a bright personality, she's super social and so sweet and even ended up buying jewelry from one of my bridesmaids, who has a jewelry business, because she loved it so much!! She spent the time to understand what each of the girls wanted done and they all looked stunning. Everyone was super happy with how their hair turned out and commented on how relaxed and fun getting ready was. I was so nervous about my hair because I completely changed the style on Michelle (and by completely I mean from all the way up to all the way down and with extensions to without extensions) but she reassured me in the weeks leading up to the wedding and I could not have been more happy with my hair that day. It was comfortable and classic, but also super unique and fit my style. The combination of beautiful hair and her energy and personality made me a very happy bride. I would recommend Love is in the Hair to any bride getting married in Tahoe. Miss you already!!
