HAIR & BEAUTY SALON

Your hair has a before and after. We're the after.

Cuts, color, and confidence. Done by stylists who treat your hair like it's the only appointment on their books today.

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Beauty Essence

The right cut changes how you walk into a room

There's a version of you that's more you. And usually it starts with your hair. At Beauty Essence, we're not chasing trends for the sake of it; we're chasing the cut, color, or balayage that actually fits your face, your lifestyle, and the way you want to feel when you catch your reflection. Kirkland women have trusted us with everything from subtle grey blending to full color corrections, and the thing that keeps them coming back isn't the transformation, it's that their hair still looks this good six weeks later.

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ABOUT US

The Salon That Remembers Your Last Appointment

You shouldn't have to re-explain your hair history every time you sit down. Our stylists take notes, literally, on your formula, your fade line, your "never again" and your "more of this, please". That's the difference walking into Beauty Essence on 124th Ave, you're not booking a service, you're starting a relationship with someone who's going to know your hair better than you do within two visits.

The Ultimate Experience

When Your Hair Is Right, Everything Else Feels Easier.

There's a reason "bad hair day" is shorthand for a bad day, period. Hair sits closer to your confidence than almost anything else you wear. Our job isn't just cutting and coloring, it's making sure you leave with something low-maintenance enough to survive your actual life in Kirkland, from rainy commutes to weekend plans you didn't see coming.

Salon Services

One Salon, Every Reason You Walked In

Maybe it's grey coverage that actually blends. Maybe it's a keratin treatment so your hair survives the drizzle without a fight. Maybe it's your wedding, and you need someone calm in the room. Beauty Essence covers women's hair, color correction, brows, makeup, and bridal styling — all from stylists who ask what you actually want before they touch a single strand.

Our Stylists

The People Behind the Chair

A great haircut isn't a service, it's a skill someone spent years building. Our stylists bring decades of combined experience across color, cutting, brows, and bridal styling, trained everywhere from Bellevue Beauty School to salons in Armenia and Brazil. Get to know who you'll be sitting down with.

Marlene - Master Stylist at Beauty Essence Salon
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Marlene

Master Stylist

Marlene has been a hair stylist for over 20 years, specializing in color correction with special attention to the individual needs of clients. She is interested in the latest techniques and products for hair cuts, balayage, highlights and coloring, and creating special looks for all occasions. Marlene opened the Beauty Essence in 2018 and is excited to be a part of the community.

Laura - Brow Artist at Beauty Essence Salon
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Laura

Brow Artist

Laura is a skilled brow artist offering waxing and microblading services. With a passion for enhancing natural beauty. Her attention to detail and artistic flair ensure clients leave her chair feeling confident and radiant.

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Rose - Barber and Stylist at Beauty Essence Salon
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Rose

Barber and Stylist

Rose has 19 years experience as a hari stylist/cosmetologist. She got her license in 2004 from the Bellevue Beauty school. /n She joined the Kirkland salon in july 2018. She does men and women haircuts, coloring, and styling and also eye brow and face threading. Rose uses hot towels for nech shaves and does marvelous scalp massage!

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Stella Aghamalyan - Master Stylist and Makeup Artist at Beauty Essence Salon
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Stella Aghamalyan

Master / HairStylist/ Makeup artist

With 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Stella brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her craft. Originally from Armenia, she holds degrees in both Management and Pharmacy, but her true calling has always been hairdressing & make up artistry. Her journey began at 18 under the mentorship of the top hsirstylist in Armenia & Russia. Her top services includes makeup , bridal hairstyling Coloring,nanoplastia, keratin & extensions. I can’t wait to share my artistry with you all!

Eliza - Hair Stylist at Beauty Essence Salon
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Eliza

Hair Stylist

Eliza, stylist with more than 10 years of experience in making people feel beautiful and confident. She is skilled in haircuts, styling coloring and is also skilled in doing men's haircuts. Eliza is passionate about her work and loves to help her clients achieve their desired look.

Olga - Hair Stylist and Colorist at Beauty Essence Salon
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Olga

Hair Stylist, Colorist

Olga is a talented hairstylist with a passion for making people feel confident and beautiful. With years of experience in the industry, she offers a wide range of hair services — from precision haircuts and custom color to styling and treatments. Known especially for her skill with highlights, Olga creates natural, dimensional color that enhances each client's unique features.

Rick - Hair Colorist and Barber at Beauty Essence Salon
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Rick

Hair Colorist, Barber

With a decade of expertise, Rick is a sought-after haircolorist and barber specializing in highlights and balayage. Known for his precision and artistry, Rick crafts personalized looks that enhance natural beauty. Step into his chair and experience the transformative touch that has made him a trusted stylist for over 10 years.

Nora - Hair Stylist and Barber at Beauty Essence Salon
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Nora

Hair Stylist, Barber

Nora Costa is originally from Brazil and specializes in bayalage, ombre, keratin treatment and permanent straghtening of hair. She has been a hair stylist for 20 years. Nora is passionate about her work and loves to help her clients achieve their desired look.

Don't Take Our Word For It

Fifteen years in Kirkland means we've heard it all, the "just a trim" that became a full transformation, the wedding day that went perfectly, the frizz that finally met its match. Here's what a few of our regulars had to say.

"I drove past three other salons to get here, and I still don't regret it. My balayage looks natural, not stripy, and it's grown out beautifully for months."

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Jenna T.

"I've had my color 'corrected' at two other places before Beauty Essence actually fixed it. No more brassy roots, no more guessing games — just the blonde I asked for."

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Courtney M.

"Booked my daughter's first haircut here and they were so patient with her. We'll be back, she already asked when she can get her hair 'like the big girls.'"

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Diane W.

"My lash lift and brow lamination combo has cut my morning routine in half. I look like I'm wearing mascara when I'm not even close to awake yet."

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Hannah K.

"Grey blending done right is an art, and Marlene has it down. Nobody at work believes I'm covering grey — they think I just "have good hair.""

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Susan P.

"I came in with a Pinterest photo and a lot of anxiety about bangs. Left with exactly what I wanted and zero regrets. That almost never happens."

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Olivia R.

"My mother-of-the-bride hair and makeup for my daughter's wedding was flawless from the ceremony through the last dance. Worth every minute of the trial run."

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Linda F.

"Rose gives the best scalp massage in Kirkland, full stop. I book extra time just for that. My haircut is great too, but honestly, it's the massage that keeps me coming back."

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Grace H.

"After years of frying my hair with keratin treatments at other places, this is the first one that actually left it feeling healthier, not just straighter."

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Priya K.

"I switched from a Seattle salon because the drive wasn't worth it anymore. Beauty Essence is closer, cheaper, and honestly better. My highlights have never looked this dimensional."

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Meredith S.

Questions Kirkland Women Actually Ask Us

Not sure where to start, how far in advance to book, or whether we can fix a color mishap from somewhere else? Here's what we get asked most.

Pricing depends on your stylist's experience level and the service. A cut with a Master Stylist runs differently than one with a stylist earlier in their career. We'll give you an exact quote during your consultation, and there are no surprise add-on charges once you're in the chair.
Every new guest starts with a short consultation: we'll talk through your hair history, what's worked (and hasn't) in the past, and what you're hoping to walk out with. Plan for a little extra time on your first visit so your stylist can really get to know your hair.
Yes! Color correction is one of our specialties. Bring photos of what you're currently working with and what you're hoping to achieve, and we'll walk you through a realistic plan, including whether it'll take one session or a few to get there safely.
Evenings and Saturdays fill up fast, so we recommend booking 1–2 weeks out if you have a specific stylist or time in mind. Weekday mornings tend to have more same-week availability if you're flexible.
We handle full bridal parties, hair and makeup. And offer trial runs before the big day so there are no surprises. Reach out early, since wedding dates book out well in advance, especially during peak season.
We're full-service, men's cuts, fades, beard grooming, and hot towel finishes included. Several of our stylists specialize in both men's and women's hair, so you can book with whoever you trust, regardless of the service.