Mia has specialized exclusively in hair color for more than 20 years. She has trained in several cities, including attending Balayage school in Paris. Her career began at Architects & Heroes and continued at DiPietro Todd. A sought after colorist and educator, she has been recommended by Allure magazine. She has also been honored as best colorist by City Search, San Francisco Magazine and CBS5.
Mia counts women of all ages and textures as her inspiration. Being of both Filipino and Mexican descent, she prides herself on being an expert in Asian and Latino hair color. Her joy lies in finding that elusive balance of the perfect color for your skin tone and lifestyle. She is the creator of the exclusive anti-aging hair treatment, HALO. Mia embraces the challenge of corrective color, making lifelong clients and friends along the way.
A native of Berkeley and Oakland, Mia spends her free time exploring all the Bay Area has to offer. At the end of the day, she can be found watching the sunset and throwing tennis balls for her dog, Otis.