Beauty, Boldly Done is a private, one-chair hair and nail studio in south Overland Park, Kansas. It is not in Lee's Summit. It's about 19 miles from the studio as the crow flies, a little more by road, so let's be upfront: this is a drive. It makes the most sense for long color, extensions or wedding hair, where one-on-one time matters most.
Bridal hair for Lee's Summit weddings
If you're getting married in or around Lee's Summit, you don't have to come to the studio on the big day. Hoshika travels to wedding venues for on-site bridal hair. You get a custom styling schedule for you and your party, and she can stay for touch-ups before the ceremony or photos. Travel fees are set during planning, so you'll know the number before you commit.
Every bride starts with a trial at the studio. That's where you test the style, how it holds and how it looks with your veil or accessories. Read what happens at a bridal hair trial before you book yours, and this Kansas City wedding hair guide covers timing and weather for local weddings. Full details live on the bridal page.
Why make the trip from Lee's Summit
Plenty of good salons are closer. Here's what's different about this one:
- One chair, one client. No one else is booked beside you, so the appointment is about your hair.
- Free consultation and free test strand. A 15-minute consult and a 45-minute test strand cost nothing, which helps before a big change.
- Real time for real color. Balayage and full foil highlights are booked for four-plus hours, not squeezed between other clients.
- Hair and nails with one artist. Pair a gloss with a Gel-X set and see the same person for both.
The route from Lee's Summit
Take I-470 west to I-435, follow I-435 west into Kansas, then go south on US-69 and exit at 135th Street. Head west to 12060 W 135th St, Suite 13, inside Willow Salon & Suites. Your maps app will have the best route for traffic that day.
Services worth the drive
Color. Balayage and foilyage ($235), partial and full foil highlights, Totally Blonde, dimensional color, lowlights, root retouches, toner and gloss, specialty vivids and color correction. If you want blonde that grows out gently between visits, read about low-maintenance blonde. For a sense of what changes the total, see this balayage cost guide.
Extensions. K-tip, tape-in and sew-in, plus move-ups and removals. Hair is purchased separately and color-matched at your consult.
Cuts and styling. Haircuts, blowouts, event hair and prom or bridal updos.
Nails. Gel-X and acrylic sets and fills, gel manicures, custom nail art and custom press-on nails.
Current prices are on the services menu.
Hair life in Lee's Summit
Historic downtown Lee's Summit is a favorite spot for dinners out, seasonal events and engagement photos. If you're planning photos there, book a toner or gloss a week or two ahead so color looks fresh on camera. For big nights out, an event hairstyle holds up better than a rushed curl at home.
Water and your color
Lee's Summit Water Utilities buys its water from Kansas City and Independence. Whatever your exact numbers, the same mineral-buildup advice applies if your water is hard: color can look dull, blonde can turn brassy and hair can feel coated. Check the city's annual water quality report for your details. If you've used box dye in the past, a free test strand shows how your hair will lift before the full service.
Nearby pages
Coming from somewhere else in the metro? The Kansas City metro page lists every area by distance, plus who supplies your water.
Book from Lee's Summit
Start with a free consultation, especially for bridal or color correction. Book online or call or text 913-237-0923. It's a drive, and the chair will be ready for you.
FAQ
How far is the studio from Lee's Summit?
It's about 19 miles from the studio as the crow flies, and a little more by road. The usual route is I-470 west to I-435, then US-69 south to the 135th Street exit.
Can Hoshika do wedding hair at a venue in Lee's Summit?
Yes. She travels to wedding venues for on-site bridal hair, and the travel fee is set during planning. Every bride starts with a trial appointment at the studio.
Where does Lee's Summit tap water come from?
Lee's Summit Water Utilities buys its water from Kansas City and Independence. The city posts a water quality report every year if you want the details for your home.
Is it worth booking a long color appointment so far from home?
That's your call, and it is a drive. Long services like balayage are booked with real time, one client at a time, so you're not sitting while your stylist juggles other chairs.