Mission Viejo
Visit Gold & Braid in Mission Viejo, CA, for expert hair color, balayage, blonding, and hair extensions. We offer hand-tied, tape-in, and K-tip extensions, plus professional haircuts and blowouts. Book your appointment today!
Mission Viejo’s Premier Hair salon
27525 Puerta Real Unit 600, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
Welcome to our Mission Viejo location! We specialize in Balayage, modern, lived-in blonding,
traditional color, and hair extensions. Looking to make an appointment with one of our experienced stylists? Select one of the options below!
Stylists
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I’m a seasoned stylist with over 20 years of experience in the industry. My roots began in the Newport Beach and Costa Mesa area before relocating to South Orange County, where I founded Gold & Braid in 2012.
My passion lies in helping my clients look and feel their best. I love seeing that extra bounce in their step when they walk out the door! I specialize in women’s short haircuts and bobs. As a former owner, I’m proud to be a part of the Gold & Braid team as the salon continues to thrive.
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Hi, My Name is Casie. I was born and raised in Orange County, Ca. I have been doing hair for 15 years and counting. My love for hair started when I was a little girl, I would always cut and style my dolls hair. In High School my passion developed by doing all of my friends hair for special occasions and dances. I attended Paul Mitchell Cosmetology school and after I graduated, I went on to complete the Toni & Guy masters cutting program. I feel that continuing education in this industry is crucial, I attend as many classes as I can in my free time to keep up with the constant changing trends. I specialize in women’s haircuts, blonding, and hand-tied extensions. If you ask me what my favorite part of my job is the answer is EASY.... The most rewarding part is, building close relationships with my clients and making women feel beautiful about themselves. When I’m not behind the chair, I enjoy spending quality time with my kids and my family going to the river. I love to water ski and wakeboard. I also love the beach and a good sunset.
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I’ve been a hair stylist now for 10 years. My passion started with makeup and once I went to beauty school I fell in love with doing hair. I specialize in lived in color, balayage, blonding, highlighting, and long to mid length hair cuts. I’m certified in Brazilian Blowout and I also love cutting men’s hair. I love seeing the transformation a haircut and color can achieve, and most importantly I love the connections that I’ve made with my clients. Helping to give my clients more confidence, and making them feel beautiful truly makes my career so worth it! In my free time I love to travel, go to concerts, camping, and going to wineries.
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Jackie is the name and hairstyling is the game! Alittle about me, I have lived in Cali my whole life and love Italian food!
I have been doing hair for just under 5 years and specialize in brunettes balayage and blended Blondes! I also style for weddings and do curly cuts as well! Keeping up with the modern looks and styles is how I best transform my clients hair in my chair!
I currently am taking New clients and can’t wait to meet new guests that will be slaying the super soft and glamorous hair!
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Hi there! I'm Miranda, a passionate hairstylist with 13 years of experience specializing in color, foilyage, and long layer haircuts. I enjoy making my clients feel naturally beautiful and making their hair manageable to fit their everyday lifestyle. I'm always excited to learn and expand my education in the ever-evolving beauty industry.
When I'm not in the salon, you can find me exploring new places & traveling the world, enjoying the beach, and spending some quality time with my friends, dog, and husband.
I am currently accepting new clients and can't wait to meet you!
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I’m Chanel! A stylist of 9 years who grew up in a salon with a hairstylist mom. I would like to think that lead me this wonderfully fun and rewarding industry. I specialize in color, foilayage, lived in blondes and long hair cutting. I’m passionate about continuing education and growing with the ever evolving trends of the hair world. Having the opportunity to make my clients feel their best as well as building connections with so many people is truly an honor that I will never take for granted! If I’m not in the salon I’m most likely traveling, at a concert, or at hockey game.
I am currently accepting new clients!
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Amber O'Hara, a board certified colorist and co-founder of The Business of Balayage is passionate about bringing the latest and best techniques to her salon staff and clients. You can expect a warm smile and a space for you to relax and enjoy your time away from the day to day business in the real world.
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Erika is our salon manager!
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My love for hair began at a young age. In my teens, I would take every opportunity given to me to cut and style my friend’s and family’s hair. As undeniable as my passion for hair was, I was encouraged to go to college where I received my bachelors in Psychology. After graduating, I decided to go to beauty college to help support myself through the masters program to eventually be able to do therapy(become a therapist). However, as my skills grew at beauty school, so too did the realization of how deeply fulfilled a profession in beauty (hair) made me feel. Today, my consistent(constant) desire to perfect my craft motivates me to continue my education in the hair business. The results, as well as reignited confidence I bring my clients, fuels my passion for the art of hair. I specialize in color, though I do it all when it comes to hair. I especially love dimensional color, covering gray, reds, and all shades of blonde. I ensure a very natural, long-lasting look no matter your color. I am trained and certified in Schwarzkopf color and have the pleasure of being a hairstylist at Gold and Braid in Mission Viejo, CA.
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Kyliegh has been a Colorist at Gold and Braid for the past year and has five years of color and styling experience. She joined the Salon team in our mentorship program to advance all her skills. After one year of working under one of Master Colorist, Kyliegh became a full Colorist and now specializes in services, such as balayage and highlights.
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Hi, I’m Shay! I’ve been in the hair industry for 25 years, beginning my career with extensive Vidal Sassoon training that shaped my eye for precision and detail. My focus is on maintaining the integrity of your hair while helping you achieve healthy, beautiful, and manageable results between salon visits. I specialize in customized I-tip extensions and staying up to date with the latest color trends. I’m passionate about creating personalized looks that enhance your natural beauty while keeping your hair looking and feeling its best!
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Hi! I’m Ashlyn! I specialize in lived-In balayage and weft extensions! I have a passion for making my clients feel beautiful and better about themselves when they leave my chair! I have been doing hair for 8 years now. I enjoy learning new techniques to keep me up to date with the latest trends!
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Hi my name is Cella! I specialize in lived in blondes to give a sun-kissed, beachy look that feels authentically you and requires minimal maintenance. I have a passion for making each person that sits in my chair feel more confident and beautiful by the time they leave. I love taking classes and learning the new trends and techniques to give each of my clients a unique style that suits them best. I was born and raised in Orange County, when I’m not at the salon you can find me at the beach, working out, or traveling!
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Growing up in the vibrant coastal community of Orange County, Quinn developed a deep love for the beach and the relaxed lifestyle it embodies. This love for the ocean's natural beauty and the sun-kissed hues it casts upon hair inspired her to delve into the world of hairstyling, specializing in creating effortlessly chic and lived-in colors and blondes. Quinn completed her formal cosmetology training in the bustling city of Costa Mesa at Paul Mitchell the School. Since finishing her training, Quinn continues to educate herself on new trending hairstyles and color. With each transformation she creates, Quinn's goal is to help her clients embrace their natural beauty and leave her salon with a newfound sense of self-confidence and radiance.
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With 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, I’ve built my career around creativity, connection, and a passion for beautiful hair. As a master colorist, I specialize in lived-in blondes, dimensional highlights, seamless gray coverage, and timeless cuts. My approach is all about creating effortless, personalized looks that enhance each client’s natural beauty and fit their lifestyle.
Beyond the chair, one of the most rewarding parts of my career is mentoring and training the next generation of stylists. I also cherish the genuine friendships and lasting connections I’ve built with my clients over the years.
Outside the salon, I love working out, traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with my husband and family. You’ll often find me cheering on my daughter at her sporting events or enjoying a relaxing day at the beach.
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Danielle Roth is a talented stylist with a passion for hair. With over 10 years experience within the hair industry, she believes, the key to one’s success is having a strong passion for customer service, a dedicated work ethic and always striving for excellence through continued education. Danielle truly loves being able to positively impact her client’s lives by helping them feel confident and beautiful. A few of examples of Danielle’s experience and expertise are: extensive color classes taught by some of the top L’Oréal instructors, classically trained in multiple Tony & Guy cutting techniques, and certified in both the highly demanded Brazilian Keratin treatment as well as the Keratin Coppola smoothing treatment. Her passion for mastering different color techniques led her to also further her education in both Balayage and Ombre. Danielle looks forward to being able to continue to live out her passion for changing her client’s lives and helping them feel and look better every day.
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My love for hair started when I was 18 and wanted to create color on hair as I did on my canvases. With over 25 years of experience in the hair & beauty industry, I specializes in all types of styles… hair cuts, highlights, hair color, hair extensions and non surgical hair replacement. My services also include, bonding techniques, extensions all types, toppers and wigs for men and women. I love making a difference for people in their lives and creating new styles, fresh colors with amazing results.
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I have always had a passion for hair and makeup! I love making people look and feel their best. I specialize in color, highlights and barber cuts. I think education is important and I'm constantly looking for opportunities to learn and grow and fine tune my skills.
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Meghan has been a stylist for 18 years and specializes in all color techniques with a focus on blonding and classic cuts. She’s also an extension specialist certified and Invisible Bead Extensions which is the leading method using hand tied hair. Meghan also focuses on keeping hair is healthiest and loves for clients to be the best version of themselves. Outside of the salon, she loves to be active.
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Hey there, I'm Audrey! As long as I can remember, I've had a passion for hair styling. It's a dream come true to be able to do what I love for a living. My specialty is creating effortless, fresh hairstyles that look great without requiring a lot of upkeep. I keep up with the latest hair trends and love learning new techniques! I believe that hair should be fun and expressive, and I love helping my clients find the perfect look that truly reflects their personality. When I'm not working, you can usually find me at the beach or hanging with my labradoodle. I would love to see you in my chair soon!
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Hey I’m Heidi, a hairstylist with a passion for creating soft, dimensional blondes that enhance each client’s natural beauty. With 20 years of experience behind the chair, I love helping clients feel confident and fall in love with their hair. When I’m not in the salon, you can find me exploring national parks and making memories with my husband and son.