A moody, warmly lit corner of the studio.
how we started

Founded on a simple idea

Amber & Sage opened in 2014 in a sun-filled storefront on Ochre Lane, built around a simple idea: a haircut should feel like an exhale. Our founder, tired of rushed appointments and fluorescent lighting, set out to build the opposite — warm tones, real plants, unhurried chairs, and stylists who actually listen before they pick up the shears.

Twelve years later, we're still a small, independent studio. We source botanical color lines, keep our books intentionally light so no one feels rushed, and treat every regular like the neighbor they've become.

what we stand for

Our Values

01

Craft Over Speed

We'd rather do one thing beautifully than three things quickly. Every appointment is booked with room to breathe.

02

Earth-Conscious Choices

Botanical, low-waste color; refillable product bottles; a studio that tries to leave a gentle footprint.

03

Warmth, Always

Tea on arrival, honest advice, and zero judgment about how long it's been since your last trim.

04

Community First

We host quarterly guest nights with local artists and makers — this studio is as much a living room as a salon.

meet the team

The Hands Behind the Chair

Four stylists, one shared obsession with getting your hair exactly right.

Portrait of Renata Marsh, founder and colorist.

Renata Marsh

Founder & Colorist

Balayage specialist with an eye for warm, low-maintenance dimension.

Portrait of Jonah Tran, senior stylist.

Jonah Tran

Senior Stylist

Precision cutting for textured and curly hair; also our resident scalp-care nerd.

Portrait of Dara Kaur, stylist.

Dara Kaur

Stylist

Loves a good transformation — bold color correction is her specialty.

Portrait of Lena Ortiz, junior stylist.

Lena Ortiz

Junior Stylist

Bright, gentle energy — a favorite for first haircuts and nervous new clients.

We didn't want to open a salon. We wanted to open a room people were happy to sit in for two hours.

— Renata Marsh, Founder
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