Marcie Kowalski Hairstylist

I’m retiring. Done. I’ve hit peak red formulation. Holy moly!!

Full lived in teasing lights using Leyton House Professional Rouge Red and Red Violet (2:1 ratio) then glazed with Magenta in the bowl.

So you’ve highlighted for hours, choosing between babylights, teasy lights, slices and foil placements. It’s processed, now comes the difference between being good and great. Toning.

A plethora of choices and techniques, what are you choosing? For today’s perfect blonde I reached for Leyton House Professional permanent toners.

Formula: 30g .11, 30g .22
60g conditioner
10g Demi Alabaster
70g 3% developer

Apply and let process visually.

You’d never guess what the formula for this gorgeous hair was! Lightening from a dark level to ultra blonde is about more than just bleaching the hair. Health is paramount and knowing how to tone! permanent toners are the foundation to this gorgeous color.

Let’s talk about AI for a second. Artificial intelligence and how it’s messing with client expectations. Scroll these photos that have been given the easy prompt “enhance this photo” in ChatGPT and the changes it makes on the After photos. Not only is the hair changed but the clients face has been altered from changing their jawlines, eyebrows and the hair.

As a Salon Owner, I feel a strong responsibility for the skills of the Stylists and Barbers that work at my Shops. Properly representing our abilities is the highest form of integrity in our industry.

AI creates unrealistic end results that if clients aren’t aware your work has been filtered through AI will be disappointed when it comes to the end of their service and when what they see in the mirror does not compare to the AI work that has been posted representing your work.

If your work isn’t to a level you feel proud of, work harder to become better, take classes, practice on mannequins and models, ask more senior Stylists whose work you admire to shadow them and learn.

I first hand have had a Stylist filter their work through an AI filter and then deny it, even doubling down when FB recognizes it as AI info. We as Stylists have so much to juggle when it comes to working behind the chair, so the pressure for perfection is real. But leaning on filters from an AI app is a misrepresentation of your abilities.

Bronde beauty! When you were 14 was your mamma letting you get beautiful hair like this? Minds definitely wasn’t! I was buying box dye from the clearance bin and rolling the dice. But that was the early 90s and I definitely didn’t have the hair knowledge I have today.

Color done using cream lightener and Jewlz Liquid Demi permanent color, Caramac and Blush, equal parts.

Call her Daddy. Neon Bubblegum realness.

Full highlight using lightener. Pink done using Chromodaddy Magenta blended to Neon Bubblegum.

Garnet Goddess.
The deepest of red hues complimented by two rows of custom extensions for volume and added length.



Deep red hues blended with warm dark browns create this beautiful dimensional redhead.

Created using Silk Couture. Equal parts 44.0, 4.6, 5.5.

Two rows of custom dyed hand tied extensions to add length and volume.

Hello. It’s me, Marcie. Let’s reconnect!

What’s been happening for me? In March 2025, I opened the Ritual Barbering and Mens Grooming my second location. Through some fun changes, I closed Saints and Sinners and moved all the Stylists to the shop. This past April, Sage & Mane Salon was introduced to the world. It’s been a whirlwind of ups and downs and I’m so honored to have some of the best Stylists and Barbers helping make it all possible.

I have a passion for color services especially blondes and redheads. I enjoy the challenge. I love connecting with my clients and making them look (and feel) beautiful. I’m full of that ADHD positivity and sometimes I’m a bit “fun” when trying to concentrate on conversations, but I promise your hair will be fantastic.

With managing two businesses, helping 10+ professionals grow their careers, it can get a bit chaotic during your appointments. Despite the pulls and pushes, I promise I’ll try my best to give you my best.

Look to me for great haircuts, beautiful blondes and dimensional colors like brunettes and redheads. Oh… and a great men’s cut including beard trims.

Side by side before and after. This gorgeous red was done by using only hair color! Can you believe that! has given me back so much love for this craft. I feel so powerful behind the chair.

Who wants to be a redhead???

Click the photo. This is some gorgeous hair. Man I love me a redhead!