Prairie Village has some of the most established neighborhoods in Johnson County: mature trees, older homes and a strong sense of place. If you live there and want one-on-one color, Beauty, Boldly Done is about 9 miles south as the crow flies (a little more by road). It's a private, one-chair studio where Hoshika Jiandani, a licensed cosmetologist, does hair and nails by appointment only.
Color that fits a Prairie Village routine
A lot of Prairie Village clients want color that looks natural and still feels intentional. That usually means one of a few directions:
- Soft, lived-in blonde. Balayage/Foiliage or Partial Foil Highlight, refreshed with a Toner/Gloss between visits.
- Dimension and depth. Dimensional Color or Lowlights to add richness without going darker all over.
- Gray blending. Highlights and lowlights that soften regrowth lines, or a Root Retouch ($75) for full coverage. Gray blending with highlights and lowlights explains the trade-offs.
- Face-framing brightness. Hairline Blonding for a lift right where it shows most.
Extensions (K-tip, tape-in, sew-in), cuts, blowouts and nails are on the menu too. Every price and appointment length is on the services menu.
Getting to the studio
The address is 12060 W 135th St, Suite 13, Overland Park, KS 66221, inside Willow Salon & Suites. From Prairie Village, take I-435 to US-69 south, exit at 135th Street and head west. Parking is right outside. Your maps app will know the best route for traffic that day.
Is it worth the drive from Prairie Village?
There are salons closer to home, so it's a fair question. Here's what you get for the drive:
- One stylist, one client. Your appointment isn't shared with anyone else, and nobody hands you off halfway through.
- Free consultation and free test strand. Useful before going much lighter, covering gray for the first time or correcting box dye.
- Long services booked honestly. Big color appointments run hours, and they're scheduled that way so the work isn't rushed.
- Hair and nails with the same artist. One booking can cover a fresh gloss and a new Gel-X set.
What to ask your stylist is a good checklist for a first appointment anywhere, including here.
Leafy streets, fall photos
Those tree-lined Prairie Village streets turn into a backdrop every autumn, and plenty of families take their yearly photos right outside. If that's on your list, plan your color a week or two ahead so it has time to settle, and lean into warmer tones that pick up the season. Fall and winter hair color ideas has plenty of inspiration. A blowout or soft waves on photo day keeps hair looking polished even if it's breezy.
What Prairie Village water does to hair
WaterOne serves Prairie Village. Its 2024 water quality report lists average total hardness of 137 ppm, or about 8 grains per gallon, which sits in the range the Water Quality Association calls hard. Over time, those minerals can leave hair feeling coated and make blonde turn brassy early. A chelating shampoo every so often, plus a gloss between color visits, keeps things bright. More in Johnson County hard water and your hair.
Weddings
Planning a wedding? Hoshika travels to wedding venues for on-site bridal hair. It starts with a trial at the studio, then a custom styling schedule for you and your party on the day. She can stay for touch-ups before photos, and travel fees are set during planning. Start with the bridal page and the Kansas City wedding hair guide.
Book from Prairie Village
Book online, or call or text 913-237-0923. Neighbors in Leawood and Shawnee book the same way.
FAQ
How far is the studio from Prairie Village?
About 9 miles as the crow flies, a little more by road. Most Prairie Village clients take I-435 to US-69 south and exit at 135th Street.
Who supplies Prairie Village's water, and is it hard?
Prairie Village is in WaterOne's service area. WaterOne's 2024 water quality report lists average hardness of about 8 grains per gallon, which counts as hard.
Do you offer gray blending?
Yes. Lowlights, dimensional color and root retouches can all be used to blend or cover gray. A free consultation is the best way to pick the right plan.