Balayage & Highlights in Poway, CA
Hand-painted balayage, highlights, and ombré — bright, lived-in, and kind to your hair.
Balayage and highlights are about dimension that looks effortless and grows out beautifully. Our Poway stylists hand-paint lightening to suit your features and lifestyle, so your color stays wearable between visits instead of demanding a touch-up every few weeks.
Every lightening service is finished with a gloss, a root shadow where it makes sense, a nourishing hair mask, and a blow-out — and it always begins with an honest conversation about what your hair can safely handle.

Specializing in enhancing natural root color, grey blending, layered cuts, and medium-to-long styles that complement your overall look.
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What clients say.
“I can honestly say this was one of the best salon experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in great hands. The owner, Serena, did my hair and she was truly amazing. She took the time to listen to exactly what I wanted, gave thoughtful suggestions, a…”
“Coming to Cosmo Lab for my haircut is a no-brainer. Serena is super great at what she does. She is always pleasant and connecting to chat with - or be quiet with if that’s what you’re feeling. She’s created a calm, clean, serene space to match her vibe. It’s good to know that…”
“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Cheyenne at The Cosmo Lab, and I can’t recommend her enough! She is absolutely brilliant with both color and curls. From the moment I sat in her chair, I felt confident that I was in great hands. Cheyenne listened carefully to what I wan…”
“I was new to town, and finding The Cosmo Lab was amazing. Serena takes time to explain everything going on with your hair - coloring, cut, aging, hormones, etc. She also provides great suggestions for care. It's rare in beauty to find people who actually listen to you and don'…”
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