Dusty and his team are not only top professionals at what they do, the salon is such a calming, inclusive space. Dusty did my hair and makeup for my wedding, and I've also been to his salon for cut and balayage. So, I'm absolutely helpless when it comes to hair and skin care. I grew up not so blessed in the natural beauty department and have had so many negative experiences at salons who shamed me for not knowing basics. Naturally that made me avoid and almost cringe when I would have to go to salons. But, Dusty made me feel so beautiful! He's a master communicator - great listener and empathetic. Before my wedding, he gave me helpful suggestions on a skincare and hair care routine that was a game changer. At my wedding, he was an amazing calming presence and me and my bridesmaids look sooo great! His prices are absolutely fair and his talents are worth every penny plus more. read more

Dusty was beyond Incredible!! I came as a guest of the Bride and the service that he provided was impeccable! He was so personable and kept the atmosphere and vibes light and fun!! 5 stars and would definitely recommend this beautiful human to anyone in and out of the area!! Thank you Dusty!! read more

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Where to begin, Dusty is my new favorite local Hair guy. I'm extremely picky especially since I use to do hair modeling and I am so glad I went to Dusty. I've been receiving so many compliments with my new cut and color. His salon is intimate, cozy, and all around gave me the sense of well being, healthier and much more sustainable (we share the same values) than other salons. If you practice mindfulness, you'll absolutely love this place. Dusty gives you the attention you won't get at a corporate salon. There's street parking in the neighborhood street and a cute patio outside before you enter the salon. He takes the time to get to know your wants and needs and he can translate that beautifully when he loves your hair up. When I reached out on Yelp, he responded quickly and made sure to make the booking experience a good one and answered all of my concerns with dying my hair. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and I will continue to go to KOH salon for as long as it exists and refer people here. Looking forward to collaborating with him in future photo shoots. Thank you Dusty for an amazing experience from the minute I reached out on Yelp and even after I left. read more

I got my hair cut at 5:15 and at 6:00 a stranger asked me who cut my hair. That's a testament to Dusty. I go to Dusty regularly for my hair cut, approximately every 3-4 weeks. I see below that he's great for wedding's -- awesome! This review is for people looking to get a quality, stylish haircut on a regular basis. My first experience with Dusty was chopping off my long hair in favor of something short, a bit more mature and modern. Mission accomplished. I am not the sort of person who gabs with my stylist. That's not true with Dusty. It's impossible not to enjoy his company. Everyone in the salon at the time is smiling. This is an inclusive, thoughtfully designed location. I really dig the lighter contrasts and tropical vibe, especially when Seattle can become quite dreary. It has been awesome watching Dusty continue to succeed, and I never hesitate to tell all the random people asking me about my hair that I got it cut and styled by Dusty at Koh. read more

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Dusty was amazing, so friendly and welcoming I already booked my next appointment. I highly recommend going to dusty if you need want a really great experience and a beautiful haircut! read more

The absolute best glam wedding hair and makeup by artist Dusty! We had such a fun morning getting ready, listening to music, and chatting as we prepared for an exciting day. Dusty and his team accommodated all of my ladies with last minute changes and were professionals in every way possible. read more

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For as long as we live on the same island, he will be my forever hairstylist and I will always highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone to do bridal hair/makeup and cuts/color! I randomly met him while helping him at the counter on a shift two years ago. We chit chatted and I mentioned I was getting married, and he mentioned he did bridal hair and makeup! One thing led to another and I booked my special day with him! My dress was retro 50's style and I wanted the hair and makeup to match. I gave him full creative control and was absolutely pleased with the outcome! I'm Asian/mix so my hair is very thick and I always have a hard time putting it up all cutesy because it's so heavy and it'll just fall apart, but seriously, from mid day all the way through the ceremony, to the reception...and even till late night at tikis with my friends, the hair held up like a champ! And the makeup was beautiful! I knew he was a keeper. So I went back to him after the wedding for my cuts and colors and have never been disappointed. My hair used to be almost down to my butt, and I had it in a bun EVERY day. It was heavy and annoying. I finally decided that I wanted to donate it in memory of my mother who passed away from ovarian cancer, and to go from waist length hair to pixie short...and I ended up coloring it red! Seriously, I would never consider going to anyone else other than Dusty! And I did not regret it once after chopping it all off! Today I just got back from another appointment to maintain my pixie and just love it so much. And surprisingly, the color from about 4 months ago is still looking decent! Usually, color washes out pretty quick with my hair! "Trust in the Dust" do not hesitate! It's hard to find someone on Maui with as much experience and who is SO up to date with the latest styles! He knows how to cut, color, style and beautify according to YOU and is such a sweetheart! read more

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Dusty - while an obviously INSANELY talented makeup artist and hair stylist - also has to be one of the sweetest, most genuine, supportive, diligent individuals in the industry. I hired Dusty for my wedding makeup/hair and can honestly say he made my wedding day the best day of my life. He is punctual, charming, talented as hell and will always make your preferences the priority with flawless execution. He is above and beyond the rest. To look any further would be a serious lapse in judgement. I have no words for how grateful I am for his immense talent, kind heart and beautiful soul inside and out. 6/5 stars. read more

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Dusty was honestly the best makeup artist I have ever worked with. He's so friendly, charming, and his skills are just amazing! You walk into KOH salon and it feels so cozy and relaxing. You can tell just from walking into the salon how detail-oriented Dusty is and his attention to making each detail just right is how he is as a makeup artist. His space is as inviting as he is and you feel right at home. I did two trials with him before my wedding and each look was different but they both fit me so well. I am an asian women with a darker complexion and sometimes with other makeup artist, they tend to use foundations that are too light or go really heavy on the makeup. With Dusty, he carefully listened to what I wanted and delivered exactly what I was looking for in a makeup look. It was elegant and enhanced all my natural beauty. There were definitely moments where I was uncomfortable getting some eye makeup put on because I am not use to getting my eyes done but he was so patient and made sure every step of the way I was comfortable and okay with what was being done. Whether it's a look with crazy fun colors or something softer and elegant, Dusty has the skills and patience to walk through each step with you and create a look that you will love. High recommended! read more

Dusty did my makeup and hair for my birthday he's amazing. He is always upfront so when I told him I wanted to go platinum he told me it would take awhile to get my dark hair to the color I wanted. I love that he won't fry my hair doing what I want and tells me exactly what needs to happy. He introduced me to oloplex as well. Wow dusty is a makeup genius his contouring ability is incredible. Dusty is my absolute go to for everything!!! read more

Thanks to DustyJames and his team!!!!! He and his team did an AMAZING job on my friend's bridal party! The bride, Vivian, looked stunning yet natural on 03/21/15. Just the way she wanted to. Us girls loved our make up and hair. It was weightless, with enough coverage, lasting for the rest of the day with no issues with the Hawaiian weather. I personally didn't want to take it off because of how nice it looked even at the end of the night. I was contemplating on trying to sleep with it to see if it will last the next day. Due to hygiene reasons, I had to wash it off. Lucky, the curls stayed with me until the end of my Hawaii trip. Which ended on 03/24/15!!! Yes, that's 3 1/2 days of nice curls people! Him & his team are really a fun & energetic group which made Vivian's day even more special! We laughed so much while getting dolled up. Thank you for giving your time and your positive energies! You guys really started an Amazing day for us! Remember to say things twice because it makes it sound cuter!!! Mahalo Mahalo! read more

KOH - Thank You Dusty! For making me look so beautiful Your make up works wonders that I didn't want to take it off! - Hair Salons Near Me - Soap Lake, Washington

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HIRE HIM!!!! Dusty is FANTASTIC! Pre Wedding: RESPONSIVE! Every single email/ question I had was answered in a timely manner, I felt consistently confident in my choice to hire him and that confidence was only reinforced with every interaction we had. Wedding: So We got married on Orcas island which involves travel coordination - Not only had Dusty made it a point to communicate with me that he had booked his ferry in the coming weeks before the wedding but he made it a point to be on island the night prior to the wedding, which that alone really eased my mind - because who wants to have to worry about their hair and make up artists not showing!? So Dusty arrived early for set up with his wagon full of products and did an AMAZING (if i could bold and underline that I would) job on my bridesmaids hair as well as My hair and Make up. For a little background, I'm Korean & Japanese, I have a very oily monolid, and an incredible amount of super thick Asian girl hair. I typically don't get my make up done professionally as not everyone understands skin undertones or a monolid, and honestly one of my biggest fears was that I'd spend a large sum of money to end up looking like a pumpkin with two black eyes (again undertones) with eyemakeup that would smear and run while I happy cried throughout the day. This was entirely not the case!! My make up looked FLAWLESS, my skin looked so healthy and glowing and not orange! Dusty matched my make up with the warm tones in my bouquet and my eye make up did not budge (probably an overshare here - but the eye shadow will still on my lids after a shower the night of the wedding and into the next day) My hair was PERFECT, it was literally what I had envisioned, and Dusty did it with ease! I got so many compliments on it, and beyond that it stayed! I honestly can't say enough about Dusty! he was hands down one of the best vendors of our wedding. He made me Look and feel truly beautiful!! THANK YOU DUSTY!! read more

Dusty did hair and make-up for myself, mom, and a few friends on my wedding day and I could not be happier with the entire experience. The look was exactly as I had envisioned and he brought such a good vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Dusty was my hair and makeup artist for my wedding and I am so glad that I chose him. To begin with, he is a very kind and delightful person. When I first went to his beautiful and cozy salon for my wedding hair and makeup trial run, I immediate felt his warm and positive energy. I showed him pictures and described the look I had in mind, and he did my hair and makeup perfectly as I had envisioned. I changed my hair slightly on the wedding day, and the look he created was incredible. It was a super windy day and my hair held up perfectly, barely even budging. I love that he perfectly executed the look I wanted for both hair and makeup and it looked flawless the whole day. I highly recommend him! read more

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Dusty was fantastic. My son had tried to bleach his own hair and it was a disaster. Dusty spent 3 hours first carefully bleaching only the areas that had been missed so as . And then dyed it a fabulous shade of pink! Dusty was so friendly, answered all my son's questions about hair dressing and even showed him how they mix the dye. I'll definitely recommend Dusty to my friends and go back. read more

all I can say is I walked in looking old and walked out looking soooo amazing!!!! Dusty is and was amazing, he honestly is the sweetest guy and knows his hair! my husband was so shocked when I got home and said u look like a different person! so happy I found dusty in a small town and definitely will be going back!! Thank you Dusty for the amazing look today read more

Dusty is fantastic. He is extremely talented and professional and I was thrilled to have him do my wedding makeup and hair. He came right on time with his assistance and was so friendly from the get go. He comes with a WAGON of makeup and tools. Much of his stuff was top of line stuff (I think he used Chanel foundation). And he's so detailed and deliberate with everything. The only slight disappointment was that my curls did not last long. I know it's humid in Hawaii, but the curls fell out pretty quickly and I wonder if more or better hairspray would have helped. His makeup style seems more on the natural side which is lovely. So while my skin looked absolutely flawless and he did a great job at attaching every single fake eyelash, I would have liked a little more color to pop in photos. I probably should have said something but I don't know much about makeup. When he saw my Dad, he immediately walked over and sprayed down some flyaways. Pretty funny to see my 70 year old Dad get hairsprayed for probably the first time in his life. He also curled my 5 years old flower girl's hair at her last minute request and offered it for free (though we gave him money for it anyway). All in all, Dusty is fantastic. Truly skilled and very friendly. read more

Yelppers, you've done it again! Thanks to Yelp I found myself a WONDERFUL hair and make-up stylist for my destination wedding in Maui. I had contacted a number of differnt people but Dusty was the first to reply. Not only that but he was very respectful when I told him that I wanted to see what other options I had. He followed up to see how my search was going but didn't pressure me into making a decision. The amazing customer service andwarmth in his texts and emails is what sold me. And I'm sure glad I went with him! Dusty showed up slighty early with his wagon in tow, which gave us plenty of time to get orgainzed and settled in to help me look my best. He asked many questions to know exactly what I wanted. He put me at ease and the conversation was awesome. I felt like my long-time buddy was doing my hair and make up...that's how easy he is to talk to. My hubby and I decided to elope in Maui which meant I didn't have my sisters, mom or bestie to help me into my dress...no problem! Dusty said that he was there for as long as I needed him. Dusty went above and beyond to make my day as special as it should be. If you want the same, book him before someone else does! Dusty...I know you'll be reading this, so I thank you SO much for everything. I felt like we should have gone out for a chill dinner later in the week and just hang out like old buds. You are talented, amazing and a wonderful person with a HUGE heart! I can't thank you enough! But I have to apololgize because I forgot to get Nicole, my photographer, to take pictures of each angle of the wonderful job you did to my hair :( I'll email ones I do have though. So sorry!!!! If you're even in Vancouver, hit me up and I'll show you around! Hugs and Kisses!! read more

It's difficult to plan for a destination wedding because you can only make decisions based off vendor portfolios. I tried three different, local hair and makeup artists in San Diego, because I was planning on taking a team with me, but was disappointed with the outcomes of the trial runs. I happened upon Dusty's portfolio and immediately fell in love with his work. When I made contact, he demonstrated immediate professionalism. On the big day, there was a storm on Maui so the location of the wedding was changed to a covered location outside. Dusty kept me cool as a cucumber despite all the last minute drama. It was rainy and extremely humid which is the perfect recipe for droopy hair and a melty face, but Dusty was ready and gave me plenty of touch up supplies. I wore a princess ball gown complete with an extra large petticoat. (Dusty even helped me get dressed! He tied my corset tighter than the bridal boutique employees). Although I loved my dress, it was an oven. I don't think I've ever sweat so much in my whole life. After the ceremony, I went for a quick bathroom break to survey the damage, but much to my surprise, MY MAKEUP WAS STILL PERFECT!! All I had to refresh was my lipgloss, but my hair and makeup were still flawless :). Dusty is not only talented, but he is one of the nicest people I've met. If I have any events in the future, I will fly him out to San Diego! read more

Dusty is an amazing human being. He's laid back, professional, and so damn good at what he does! He traveled to Leavenworth, WA for my wedding and had no problem handling hair and makeup for myself, two bridesmaids, and a flower girl. He's very quick to reply to emails and reasonably priced. I highly recommend! read more

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Dusty James Bolyard was my makeup artist and hair stylist for my December 2014 wedding at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, and I could not have been more pleased with his services and the results. I planned a destination wedding from DC, and after reviewing other over-priced, assuredly talented, vendors, my wedding coordinator recommended Dusty. Dusty's talent is apparent from his portfolio on his website: http://www.dustyjamesbolyard.com. I contacted Dusty by e-mail and he was extremely responsive, which is impressive considering the 5-hour time difference between us. His responsiveness and enthusiasm continued for months including through the time when I arrived in Hawaii. Dusty worked with my budget, which was extremely important to me, and which sets him apart from other Maui makeup artists. I sent Dusty photos for inspiration and he was able to re-create the looks during my trial and on my wedding day. I loved his airbrush makeup and individual eyelash application, among other things. Dusty was also facile with hair extensions and did wonders for this extremely picky hair client. I felt so glamorous before I walked down the aisle, I only hope all other brides can feel that way. That feeling of magic is referenced in all other reviews for Dusty, which mention how kind and special he and his partner, Blaine, are. I was lucky to have a trial and share my big day with these talented, wonderful artists. You could not find a more talented make up artist in Maui if you tried. If you are wondering who to choose, I highly recommend Dusty James Bolyard as a make up artist and hair stylist. read more

KOH - Hair Salons Near Me - Soap Lake, Washington

Let me begin by saying that I am extremely picky when it comes to hair and makeup artistry. I've been to several different artists in LA and OC for special events and they all pail in comparison to Dusty. I hired Dusty for hair/makeup/lash application for the bridal party of my sister's wedding. He was prompt, professional, and perfect. We all have thick middle eastern hair which did not move an inch throughout my sister's outdoor wedding ceremony in the rain. My eye makeup was also unmoved despite the rain and sweat from humidity and stress. He also actually uses quality products. All artists say that but Dusty really means it and can you thorough insight on his product choices. We bonded over favorite products while he meticulously and quickly did my hair and makeup. Not only is his work phenomenal, but he really is the most wonderful person. His partner Blaine and him fit in beautifully with our loud, obnoxious family. They were patient with grandmas, children, and divas. They added a spirit to the whole morning that was truly priceless. I'd recommend him wholeheartedly but secretly hope he moves to LA soon. We were so very lucky to have had the honor to work with him and wish him all the best. xx read more

I will start by saying that I truly think Dusty is the best person for wedding hair and makeup in Seattle. There are a number of things that contribute to that. Firstly, his experience has both breadth and depth. Just ask him where he has worked and all he has accomplished, it is truly amazing. Secondly, Dusty is of amazing character. He is extremely kind, very professional, very patient, and although he has accomplished so much, he is so humble and excited to talk with you and get to know you better. It is so obvious that he loves what he does (that's the kind of person you want to work with!), because the entire time he was working with my bridesmaids, my mom, and myself he was smiling and obviously having a lot of fun. Thirdly, Dusty is incredibly gifted and has an amazing talent for enhancing beauty. His work makes you feel like you are still yourself, which I really appreciated about him. The products he uses are fantastic and look AMAZING in photos. My personal experience with Dusty was outstanding. He always responded quickly and charged a very fair price. My trial run with him was excellent (his studio is so cute, by the way) Before the wedding, I contacted him to make some changes to my makeup which he was very happy to make, and he executed the look I wanted better than I knew how to describe to him. He just knew exactly what I wanted! My makeup and hair stayed perfectly throughout the entire evening. I felt so beautiful and so bridal. I was so nervous to get my hair and makeup done by someone other than myself because I've had poor experiences in the past with makeup artists, but my goodness, I would hire Dusty again in a heartbeat. One of the highlights of the wedding day was watching my mom have her makeup done by Dusty. She had gone back and forth about having her makeup done leading up to the wedding, because she has had the same experiences I have had with makeup artists. Watching Dusty interact with her and do her makeup was so much fun, because I could tell she was a little nervous and excited. Up until that point during the day, my mom had been holding emotions back as best she could. But when Dusty held the mirror up to her finished makeup she teared up and started to cry and said, "You're amazing. You're so good at this." I think that is proof enough that hiring Dusty to do hair and makeup for our wedding was the right choice. If you're on the hunt for a makeup artist for your wedding or anything else, you really don't need to continue your search. read more

Oh my gosh, words can't even describe how incredibly amazing Dusty and Blaine were. They were so patient with us and so understanding. It was some major chaos that they got thrown into and Dusty and Blaine both were so kind about everything. They came to the venue for my brothers wedding to do maid of honor (me), mother of groom, two bridesmaids and flower girl. Im VERY particular about my hair and make up and thats why I chose Dusty. The rooms were so tiny that they had to work in but they made it work. At one point we even had to move to another room after Dusty and Blaine had already set up. The bride wanted us all together and Dusty was so incredibly kind to her. Dusty and Blaine never acted annoyed and never showed any sign of frustration. These two are so professional, yet so much fun. We laughed a lot and it was needed so badly today with all the stress of planning the wedding. Dusty and Blaine made us forget all the stress and made us feel so special. They really took such good care of all of us. The biggest deal to me was my mom because she was so stressed. She planned the entire wedding and had a lot going on. My mom was SO happy with her hair and make up. She has never had someone do her hair and make up like that before and she was so happy how it turned out. She is so picky and doesn't trust many people with that stuff. Dusty and Blaine made her laugh and feel relaxed. She couldn't believe how good she looked and how much she loved it. My hair and make up also looked amazing. I loved it so much and felt so good as well. We both felt like we could trust them and they definitely pulled through big time. We got a million compliments from everyone on our hair and make up. It looked SOOOOO GOOD in pictures and it lasted the whole entire night!!!!! It was just so amazing and even better then we imagined. The flower girl also looked so good. Dusty and Blaine were amazing with her and her hair looked beautiful. She had a great time with them and had a smile on her face. She's only 3 and is obsessed with lip gloss. Dusty and Blaine knew that so they gave her a subtle color that was perfect for a 3 year old. It made her so happy and they even gave her the tube of lip gloss to keep. After the flower girl got in her dress Blaine even helped with the bow that tied around her dress. That was just one of a million kind gestures these guys did that they weren't paid to do but did it because they care and are incredibly sweet. Another amazing thing these two did.. I had gotten a spray tan at some place I had never gone to and I had few spots that looked bad that I was worried about. Dusty made them disappear and touched them up. That was so above and beyond and it made me feel so much better. Right before pictures he touched us all up and made sure we looked okay. He gave me something to blot my face throughout the night and even gave me a lip stain and gloss to use throughout the night because I didn't have one. If I could thank Dusty and Blaine a million times I would. I will never use anyone else ever again. They are so incredibly amazing and they were sooo sweet. I made sure to take the time to email them when I got home from the wedding because I just couldn't belive their generosity and kindness. Thanks again Dusty and Blaine! We love you guys!!! read more