Creative & Vivid Color in Poway, CA
Vivid, fashion, and fantasy color — bold, expressive, and done with healthy lightening.
If you want color that turns heads, Cheyenne is your artist. At The Cosmo Lab in Poway, she specializes in vivid and creative color — fashion shades, fantasy tones, color melts, and bold, expressive transformations that are still rooted in healthy-hair practices.
Vivids start with careful, protective lightening to create the right canvas, then a custom palette placed to suit your style. Cheyenne loves working with all hair types and textures, and she’ll set honest expectations about timeline, maintenance, and how to keep your color vibrant at home.
Cheyenne Shafer
Precision hairstylist working with all hair types and textures — curly cuts, razored shags, modern mullets, chic bobs, and long flowing layers.
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Creative & Vivid Color is ideal for…
- Anyone wanting bold, expressive color
- Fashion and fantasy shades — pinks, coppers, blues, and beyond
- Color melts and creative placements
- Self-expression with a healthy-hair approach
How your appointment works.
Consultation
We talk vision, look at your hair’s history, and plan a palette and a realistic timeline.
Protective lightening
Careful, bond-protected lightening creates the right canvas for vivid tones.
Custom vivids
Your colors are placed and melted for a striking, intentional result.
Maintenance plan
You leave knowing exactly how to keep your vivids vibrant between visits.
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…”
Karla Anguiano4 months ago“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…”
Debbie Cohena month ago“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…”
Aidith Carreraa month ago“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'…”
Steph Shample3 months agoReviews sourced from Google.
Creative & Vivid Color questions, answered.
How do I get vivid color if my hair is dark?
Vivids need a light base, so dark hair is lightened first — sometimes over more than one session to protect your hair. Cheyenne maps out a realistic plan at your consultation.
How long does vivid / fashion color last?
It depends on the shade and your hair, but vivids fade faster than natural tones. Cheyenne recommends color-safe products and refresh options to keep them bright.
Can you do color melts and multi-tone looks?
Absolutely — creative placements, melts, and multi-tone palettes are exactly what Cheyenne loves to do.
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