A great haircut is not a template.
It’s a collaboration.
When you book a haircut with me, I am thinking about how your hair actually lives with you. Your density, growth patterns, texture, and how much time you want to spend styling all matter. Whether you are looking for a subtle refresh, a noticeable change, or a shape that finally feels right, I design haircuts with movement, balance, and longevity in mind.
My haircut services are for people who want hair that feels effortless instead of fussy and who value a cut that holds up in real life.
Why Clients Trust Me With Their Haircuts & Styling
Hair design takes skill, vision, and commitment – here’s why clients trust me with their hair.
Custom Haircut Design
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all haircuts. Every cut I create is designed around your hair texture, density, lifestyle, and maintenance comfort level so your haircut feels true to you long after you leave my chair.
Face-Shape + Lifestyle Design
Your hair has to fit who you are. We’ll talk through your goals, maintenance comfort level, and personal style so your cut looks good on day one and continues to grow out beautifully.
Healthy Hair Comes First
Strong, healthy hair is always my priority. I focus on long-term integrity, thoughtful cutting techniques, and choices that support your hair. If hair is compromised, I often pair cutting with restorative and reparative color to rebuild strength before pursuing other changes.
My Haircuts & Styling Work
From soft layers to texture-driven cuts, here’s a look at some of my favorite haircut work. Many haircuts are designed to support balayage and dimensional color, helping highlights fall naturally and grow out seamlessly.
Creating Art With You – Not Just On You
Being in my chair is meant to feel relaxed, intentional, and personal.
Every appointment starts with a real conversation. We talk about what you love, what you’re tired of, how your hair behaves day-to-day, and how much effort you want your routine to require. I will give you honest guidance, explain my thought process, and check in as we go so the final result feels aligned and comfortable.
This is not a rushed appointment. It’s a dedicated time for you, with a haircut designed to feel considered, wearable, and true to who you are.
What to Expect at a Haircut & Styling Appointment
Consultation
We’ll talk about your vision, hair history, lifestyle and maintenance comfort level to help me design a haircut that fits you long-term.
Hair Analysis + Prep
I’ll assess your texture, density, growth patterns, and natural movement so the cut works with your hair instead of against it.
Customized Cutting
Your haircut is created intentionally, whether that means soft layering, texture, shaping curls, refining short hair, or balancing thinning hair.
Refinement + Styling
I’ll refine the shape, detail the cut, and style your hair so you can see how it moves and lives when finished.
At-Home Guidance
You’ll leave knowing how to style and maintain your haircut in a way that fits your real routine.
Ready to Start Your Haircut Journey?
If you are ready for a haircut that feels intentional, wearable, and designed around you, I would love to work with you.
Haircuts & Styling FAQ’s
Quick answers to the questions I hear most often about haircuts and styling.
Ready for a Haircut That Feels Like You?
Whether you’re looking for soft layers, texture, curls, a short cut, or support for thinning hair, it all starts with one simple text. I’ll help you find a haircut that fits your life and feels like you.
Find Urban Vintage Hair Studio
Urban Vintage Hair Studio is a private, appointment-only salon in Cedar Rapids specializing in thoughtful, artist-led hair design. Jess creates lived-in cuts, dimensional color, bold vivids, and complete transformations tailored to your face shape, lifestyle, and personal style. Located on 1st Ave NE next to Best Buy.
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Urban Vintage Hair Studio
4620 1st Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Located next to Best Buy