Hair Stylist Branding Photoshoot // Hairapy by Natalia

The year was 2017. I had just moved to Seattle to start a new life, to heal myself, to grow as an artist and a business owner. I was searching for friendship, connection and solace. I found those things times a million here and Natalia is a part of those collected treasures.

I found a safe space in her, but I also found someone who could deal with my frizzy, wavy hair. Yes, that’s right folks. I found a trustworthy, talented, incredible hair stylist and as many of you must know, that’s hard to find! She has gone from being an employee at a salon to having her OWN salon, Hairapy by Natalia, in Pioneer Square and I gotta tell you, it is FIRE.

The second you walk in there, it’s like you’ve walked into Natalia’s brain. There are mauve colors everywhere, tropical prints, wallpaper that makes you feel like you’re in Hawaii (because fun fact, that’s where she’s from) and an ode to one of her favorite movies, Step Brothers. Please notice the neon sign in the photos below, mk?

Being a branding photographer gives me the wonderful excuse to not only showcase photos I’ve created with my clients, but also sing their praises as much as I want, so here we are. Please enjoy Natalia Dos Santos’s branding shoot. What a goddess. What a talent. What a friend.