LIVED-IN COLOR • CHARLOTTE, NC

Lived-In Color in Charlotte, NC

Dimensional, low-maintenance hair color designed around your natural features, lifestyle, and long-term hair health.

EFFORTLESS DIMENSION

Color Designed to Grow Out Beautifully

Lived-in color is designed to create soft dimension and a more seamless grow-out, allowing your hair to evolve naturally between appointments. Kellen creates personalized color plans based on your starting point, desired result, maintenance preferences, and hair health.

What Is Lived-In Color?

Lived-in color combines dimensional color, soft transitions, personalized placement, and maintenance considerations into an approach that keeps the overall result natural-looking as it grows. Each plan is shaped around the starting point, desired result, and long-term hair health.

Why Clients Choose Lived-In Color

Soft, Dimensional Results

Natural-looking dimension designed specifically for your hair.

A More Seamless Grow-Out

Strategic placement helps create softer transitions as your hair grows.

Personalized Maintenance

Your color plan considers how often you realistically want to return to the salon.

Hair Health in Mind

Color decisions are made with the condition and long-term integrity of your hair in mind.

THE EXPERIENCE

Your Lived-In Color Experience

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Consultation

Discuss your hair history, goals, lifestyle, maintenance preferences, and inspiration.

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Personalized Color Plan

Kellen develops an approach based on your natural color, existing color, features, and desired result.

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Color & Dimension

Placement, tone, and dimension are customized rather than applied as a one-size-fits-all formula.

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Finish & Maintenance Plan

Leave with guidance for maintaining your color and protecting your hair between appointments.

MEET YOUR COLORIST

Personalized Hair Color with Kellen Lopes

My journey has led me to specialize in **lived-in, low-maintenance hair** that grows out beautifully and fits seamlessly into your daily life. But more than that, it inspired me to completely reimagine the traditional salon experience to put your comfort, peace of mind, and hair health first. ## ## The Journey to Brazil: Mastering Art Visage I believe that finding your perfect hair color and cut should be a scientific, mindful process, not a guessing game. To elevate my consultations and truly understand my clients' unique needs, I traveled to Brazil to study and become an expert in **Art Visage**—a revolutionary visagism technique developed by the legendary stylist Ilda Guimarães. Through this specialized training, I learned to look beyond the surface. In my chair, we use advanced, diagnostic tools to co-create your signature look: - **Pupil Analysis:** Using magnifying lenses to study your eye patterns and determine your natural depth and contrast. - **Color Drapes:** Observing how different tones interact with your skin's natural undertones. - **Natural Hair Swatches:** Testing and visualizing shades against your complexion before any color is applied. This detailed, artistic approach ensures your hair color and cut perfectly harmonize with your unique facial structure, body shape, and personal lifestyle. ## ## My Promise: Hair Integrity & Health I have an absolute passion for **healthy, strong-looking hair**. To me, a beautiful color or a stunning cut is only successful if it leaves your hair stronger and more vibrant than before. I always strive to protect and maintain the long-term integrity of your hair, choosing techniques and products that nurture your strands from the inside out. ## ## Saloning Differently: Transparent & Stress-Free The traditional salon experience is often filled with complicated, à la carte menus that leave clients feeling confused and anxious about the final price at checkout. I decided to do things differently. To create a peaceful, premium sanctuary for you, my services are priced **strictly by the hour and are entirely gratuity-free**: - **All-Inclusive Hourly Pricing:** When you book an appointment, you are reserving my undivided attention. Absolutely everything your hair needs to achieve your goal within your booked time—from custom glosses to deep treatments—is completely included with no hidden fees or surprise add-ons. - **Gratuity-Free:** I believe in professional, fair compensation that is already built directly into my hourly rate. You can completely relax and enjoy your session without ever having to worry about the math or pressure of tipping at checkout. When you sit in my chair, you are entering an honest, relaxed space where you can completely unwind, knowing your hair is in expert, caring hands. ### *Let’s Co-Create Your Look* *Whether you are coloring your hair for the very first time or looking for a mindful, healthy transformation, I am here to guide you every step of the way. I can't wait to welcome you to my chair.*

MEET KELLEN

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

What Charlotte Clients Say

Annie

I’ve gone to Kellen for years and she delivers exactly what I envision every time! Which has been especially difficult with long, wavy hair. People are always surprised to hear I get my hair colored - that’s how natural the blonde looks! She is the best and is so fun to chat with.

Rebeckah B

Kellen is pure magic. I would recommend her over and over again! 10/10

Linda W

Kellen always gives me a perfect haircut and is so nice ad congenital! Wonderful experience!

Lauren H

Kellen is absolutely incredible! Love her!!

Sharon M

Kellen is the best! She is great with long hair and cuts beautiful layers tat are modern, textured, and light.... even for thick hair.

Lori S

Kelen did a great job! She really listened but also gave me her ideas and suggestions, which I appreciated. My color came ou great and I was very pleased!! She was really nice too, and easy to talk to. Thanks Kellen!

Aya M

Kellen was amazing, great customer service, listens and did so well! Obsessed with my new hair look!

CHARLOTTE, NC

Lived-In Color in Charlotte

222 West Blvd Ste 114, Charlotte, NC 28203

(980) 277-1272

  • Mon: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wed: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Fri: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sat: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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