Salon Evolve

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Josie Schmidt-

Extension & Lived- in Color Specialist

I have been in the beauty industry for ten years and have always taken pride in my work.

Luxury Extensions • Lived-In Color • Gel X
Serving Minocqua • Pike Lake • Northern WI
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DM for extension consultations ✨ I strive to improve and perfect my techniques bringing only the best quality to my clients. I specialize in extensions, blonding and dimensional coloring. I am Bellami certified and offer many different extension techniques including classic, hidden bead, hybrid and ktip methods. I have experience working with machine, hand-tied and genius wefts. Each clients install is customized to their needs based on the natural density of their hair and scalp elasticity and daily styling preferences. I continue my education with a supportive program through a Bellami educator. I love bringing luxury services to the north woods! My goal is to create transformations that you love and bring a luxury salon experience for all my ladies! In my off time I enjoy time outdoors especially on the water. I used to be heavily involved in horses and barrel racing and that still holds a special place in my heart. I love trying amazing new food and spending time with close friends and my two littles.

07/16/2026

12”+ added with ktips

Oops… don’t hate me—I totally forgot to take a before picture. 🤦🏼‍♀️ But trust me, we added over 12 inches of length, and the transformation was worth it!

For this client, K-tip extensions were the perfect choice. She wanted something low-maintenance since she doesn’t love coming in every 4–5 weeks for move-ups. K-tips also work well for someone who’s a little tougher on their hair because there aren’t weft rows to pull on, and brushing around the individual keratin bonds is much easier to manage for her. The result? A comfortable, discreet install that looks incredibly natural and fits her lifestyle. ✨

Photos from Salon Evolve's post 07/13/2026

“I just want to be blonde”. | My favorite 😍

First let me trim off your stringy ends. They look nasty if I’m being real and TRUST me, even though we’re taking off length, it will make your color you invested $$ into look soooooo much better. You will notice growth quicker because you won’t have your ends breaking off anymore.

Then I love to pack in the foils heavy. Applying the foils with a placement that you have a blended and soft grow out. Allowing for less maintenance.

I gloss you at the bowl to best match the preferred tone or to correct any unwanted tone from lifting. Root tap if an extra touch is needed to blend the root.

Blow dry and style✨

Kindred & Gather 07/12/2026

My best friend Nicole had created a flower pop up business to cater to any of your social events! Weddings, birthdays, parties, meetings etc. If you looking for a creative and reliable partner in any of your events, connect with Nicole! She is dedicated to making your event the best possible ❤️

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Photos from Salon Evolve's post 06/30/2026

Pack em in & chop it ✂️

06/09/2026

Dimensional foiling that grows out seamlessly is my favorite service 🫶🏼

Low maintenance + soft grow out + natural looking

Photos from Salon Evolve's post 05/26/2026

Being vulnerable as a stylist for a minute 🤍

Sometimes as artists, we are our own biggest critics. This client left with beautiful hair, but truthfully… I wasn’t fully satisfied with the blend. I could see a slight disconnect between her natural hair and the extensions laying underneath, and I knew in my gut that I could do better.

Most clients probably would’ve never noticed it the way I did, but I did.

The best results are always what I strive for, especially with extensions. My goal is never just “good enough.” My goal is seamless, natural, confidence-boosting hair that both my client and I feel amazing about.

So the next day, I reached back out to her with a solution and had her come back in so I could make adjustments. We added a darker weft that better matched her natural base and melted down into her brighter extensions, which gave her:
✨ more density
✨ a softer transition
✨ better dimension
✨ and a much more seamless blend overall

The first photo is the original install that I knew still needed refinement. The following photos are the corrected result after making those changes.

I share this because I think transparency matters. No stylist is perfect every single time, but what matters most to me is caring enough to make it right and continuing to grow in my craft.

My clients’ confidence and giving the most natural-looking results possible will always be my top priority 🤍

05/19/2026

Thought nail art was dead… she brought it back to life 💅

Photos from Salon Evolve's post 05/11/2026

Blondes are beautiful, but healthy blondes come from more than just the appointment itself 🤍

If you notice dryness, brittleness, rough texture, or increased breakage after lightening services, your home care routine matters just as much as what happens in the salon. Bleaching and bonding services still put stress on the hair, even when done professionally and carefully.

Some of my favorite maintenance products for keeping the integrity of blonde hair strong at home are:
• Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate products for strengthening, moisture, and helping maintain elasticity
• L’Oréal Professionnel repair and moisturizing lines for softness, manageability, and overall hair health between appointments

A few important reminders for blonding maintenance:
✨ High-quality moisturizing products are not optional for blondes — they are necessary
✨ Professional shampoo, conditioner, masks, oils, and heat protectants truly make a difference in how your hair feels and lasts
✨ Going lighter too often can compromise the integrity of your hair, even with bond builders
✨ Hair should generally not be lightened any sooner than every 8 weeks to help maintain strength and prevent excessive damage

Healthy blonde hair is always the goal — not just light hair. The best blondes are the ones that still feel soft, strong, and wearable long after you leave the salon 🤍

05/07/2026

As of May 18th, I will be starting a new chapter and returning to school to pursue a different direction in my career while continuing to run my business over the next four years. Between balancing school, my business, both kids’ schedules, and making sure I allow myself personal and family time as well, I will need to become more strict with my scheduling flexibility moving forward.

What is available online during the week is what is available. I will no longer be able to regularly accommodate additional weekday scheduling requests outside of those posted openings.

If weekend appointments are inquired about and I choose to make an exception, please understand:
• Weekend appointments are not guaranteed
• A 20% weekend upcharge will apply
• The 10% cash discount will not apply to weekend appointments

I want to sincerely thank all of my clients for the continued support you’ve shown me and my business throughout the years. Your support has allowed me the opportunity to grow, evolve, and pursue new goals while still doing what I love behind the chair. I truly appreciate your understanding, loyalty, and support through every season of life and business.

Thank you always 🤍

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