With over 30 years of experience, Svetlana believes that true mastery is a lifelong journey. No matter how long she’s been behind the chair, she sees continuing education as the key to staying inspired, growing creatively, and offering her clients the very best.
Originally trained in Moscow — a city known for its high beauty standards — Svetlana worked both as a stylist and as an educator at the Schwarzkopf Academy. That strong foundation, combined with decades of hands-on experience in the U.S., gives her work depth, precision, and artistry.
Clients often say that time in her chair feels like a warm conversation with someone who truly listens. Svetlana is known for her thoughtful presence — she takes care to understand your wishes, your rhythm, and your story. Many have described her not just as a talented stylist, but as someone with a gift for connection and quiet wisdom.
Svetlana works with a variety of professional brands, including Redken, Kérastase, Schwarzkopf, and GK Hair. Whether it’s color, treatment, or styling, she selects each product line with care to match your hair’s unique needs. From customized color formulations to deep conditioning and keratin smoothing treatments, she believes that true beauty is always personal — never one-size-fits-all.
Her private studio in La Jolla reflects that spirit: peaceful, welcoming, and deeply personal. Every guest is greeted with care, a good cup of coffee, and often a little healthy treat. “It feels like home,” clients say. “And I feel like myself again.”
Svetlana believes trust is everything — both creatively and emotionally. Her studio is a safe space where you can relax, express yourself, and leave feeling lighter. What happens here, stays here.
