Our Story
Where Studio K Began
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Studio K Salon was built from decades of passion, artistry, and a shared belief that beauty is deeply connected to confidence. What began as years behind the chair evolved into a vision for something more — a salon space designed to elevate both the stylist and guest experience.
For co-owner Kendra Cruz, hairstyling became a creative calling early in her career. After training under celebrity stylist Chris McMillan during the iconic “Friends” era and witnessing the creation of the legendary “Rachel” haircut firsthand, she developed a deep appreciation for movement, layering, and transformative hair design. Over the last 20+ years, Kendra became known for her signature layered cuts, dimensional blonding, and natural gray-blending transformations that help guests feel effortlessly confident.
At the same time, co-owner Sulma Payne was building her own respected legacy within the beauty industry. With more than 30 years of experience, Sulma became known for her creativity, warm approach, and ability to create beautiful, confidence-boosting results while fostering meaningful relationships with her clients.
Together, their combined experience, artistry, and passion became the foundation of Studio K Salon.
