Ardor+Grit Salon and Lounge

From not knowing what to do with her hair, what color or tone to choose, or even what she likes—> to what she LOVES.

Consultations are so important. It can make or break your appointment experience and the outcome you wish you had.

Our consultation was a little over 10 minutes going over:

What she didn’t like about her hair

Her past hair experiences

What she wanted our of our session together

What is possible for her having lower maintenance hair

Pricing

How much time spent in the salon

And the final outcome of what was to be expected for today’s appointment.

We decided on a lower maintenance BUTTERY BLONDE that was LIVED-IN so that her greys could come in softly without a line of demarcation at her roots.

The plan is every 3 months for a gloss and haircut to keep her hair fresh and feeling renewed. At the 6th month mark, we can then do a hairline foil for a brightness refresh.

There’s no need to do a full head of foils every time- we like to keep things low maintenance around here.

Before and after. We will let the photos do the talking

Lakeshore Blonde transformation ✨

I hadn’t seen Molly in about a year, so this visit was all about bringing her blonde back to life while keeping it soft, natural, and easy to maintain.

We added brightness where she needed it most, then finished with a soft, blended root so it grows out beautifully without harsh lines or constant upkeep.

This is why I love the Lakeshore Blonde so much 🤍
It’s not a one-size-fits-all blonde. It’s completely customizable and designed around your hair, your lifestyle, and how often you want to be in the salon.

Bright, timeless, and effortless — just the way blonde should be.

We are overwhelmed in the best way.

Ardor+Grit Salon and Lounge was named a Top 3 salon in Holland… and by the numbers, we are actually Top 2.

Out of every salon in our area.

And there are only three of us stylists.

That humbles me.

Because what this really represents isn’t a trophy. It represents:

• Years of consistency
• Early mornings and late nights
• Constant education
• Hard conversations
• High standards
• Protecting the experience
• And choosing quality over quantity every single time

Building a boutique salon is different. We don’t rely on volume. We rely on intention. Every guest matters. Every formulation matters. Every detail in the space matters.

When you walk through our doors, you’re not just getting your hair done. You’re getting thoughtful placement. Healthy blonding. Custom extensions. A calming, restorative experience that was built on purpose.

And the fact that three stylists can rank at the top against much larger salons says something powerful:

Excellence is not about size.
It’s about standards.

To our guests — thank you for trusting us with your hair, your time, your stories, and your loyalty. Your Google reviews, your referrals, your kindness… that is what built this.

To my team — you are the reason this works. Your integrity. Your work ethic. Your heart. You don’t cut corners. You care deeply. And it shows.

We are a small boutique salon.
But we serve in a big way.

God has been faithful in every season of growth, stretching, and refining. This recognition is not by accident. It is the fruit of obedience, discipline, and love poured into people daily.

We are grateful.
We are proud.
And we are just getting started.

Before and after. We wanted a softer grow out, still blonde, dimensional, and made it to last a long time.

Her appointment before this was 2 years ago!

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Done by: Sarah