We are a group of expert artisans specializing in hair, nails, lashes, brows, waxing and head spa experiences.

We're passionate about helping our clients feel confident and radiant while building genuine, lasting relationships within our wonderful community on Whidbey Island.

Step into a space where creativity, relaxation, and connection come together - The Hive is where confidence takes shape.

I've been in the hair industry for over 32 years - and I love it more than ever.

I did not create this space simply to 'open a salon.'

I created it to give myself room to breathe as an artist - to paint with intention, depth, and emotion.

Hair is my canvas, and colour is my language.

I am endlessly fascinated by the colour wheel and the way it allows tone and mood to be shaped with precision.

The science behind formulation, the subtle shift of warmth and ash, the balance of light and shadow - this is where artistry meets mastery.

Education is my fuel.

Over the years I've studied and trained internationally in places such as Sweden, Italy, London, North Yorkshire, Los Angeles, SOHO NYC just to name a few. I continue to seek out artists around the globe to learn from, collaborate with, and be inspired by.

Growth is not optional in this industry - it is essential.

I built this studio with intention.

Im not interested in filling chairs. I'm building a community of specialists - artists who are evolving, refining their craft, and becoming experts in their niche. A collective of like - minded professionals who value depth over volume and mastery over mediocrity.

Outside of the studio, I'm a traveler and a collector of beauty.

I've lived in multiple countries and states, always practicing, always evolving.  I've been slowly swimming my way through the beaches of the West Indies, visiting museums around the globe and recently falling in love with the Glyptotek in Kobenhavn and Leighton House in London, soaking in live music every chance I can get, and studying the fabrics on the runways by fashion designers big and small.

Fashion, design, art, and hair is my world, my obsession - it's all connected to me.

All of these influence what happens behind my chair.

My head spa practice has added an entirely new dimension to my work. This ritual-based, intentional experience has deepened the way I serve my clients. It is healing, immersive, and rooted in presence.

If you're here, I hope you feel the difference.

This isn't just a salon.

It's my creative sanctuary.

I look forward to welcoming you into our Oak Harbor studios.

Misty