Stanley started out as its own small Johnson County town and is now part of south Overland Park. That makes Beauty, Boldly Done one of the closer options for Stanley clients: a private, one-chair hair and nail studio about 4 miles away as the crow flies (a little more by road). Licensed cosmetologist Hoshika Jiandani sees one client at a time, by appointment only.
The short trip from Stanley
The studio is at 12060 W 135th St, Suite 13, Overland Park, KS 66221, inside Willow Salon & Suites. From most of the Stanley area, head north to 135th Street and go west, or hop on US-69 north and take the 135th Street exit, then head west. Your maps app will have the best route for traffic.
What you can book
Every price and appointment length is on the services menu. Here's the short version:
- Color: Balayage/Foiliage, Partial and Full Foil Highlights, Dimensional Color, Lowlights, Root Retouch, All Over Color, Toner/Gloss and Color Correction. Balayage is $235.
- Extensions: K-tip (fusion), tape-in and sew-in, plus move-ups and removals. Hair is purchased separately and color-matched at your consultation.
- Cut and style: haircuts, blowouts, event styling and prom or bridal updos.
- Nails: Gel-X and acrylic sets and fills, gel manicures, custom nail art, 3D details and custom press-ons. Gel-X sets are $70.
Torn between two color services? Balayage vs. highlights explains how each one grows out, and which one suits you if you'd rather have fewer appointments a year.
Family life on the south edge
Stanley households tend to run on school calendars, sports schedules and weekend events. That shapes the hair people ask for: color that grows out softly so you're not rebooking every few weeks, a cut that air-dries well on busy mornings, and polished hair for the photos that matter. Fall pictures, holiday cards and graduation season all show up fast. If a photo date is on the calendar, book a gloss or trim a week or two before so the color looks fresh but settled. Holiday photo hair walks through the timing.
Nails fit the same pattern. A Gel-X set handles a full week of carpools, practice and work without chipping the way regular polish does. How long Gel-X nails last covers what affects wear and when to come back for a fill.
Stanley water and your color
Because most of Stanley sits inside Overland Park, your tap water most likely comes from WaterOne. WaterOne's 2024 water quality report lists average total hardness of 137 ppm, about 8 grains per gallon, which the Water Quality Association puts in the "hard" range. Minerals settle on the hair over time, and that can make blonde look dull or brassy before it's due for a toner. A chelating shampoo now and then helps. The full routine is in Johnson County hard water and your hair.
Why a one-chair studio
You may drive past bigger salons on the way. Here's what's different in a single-chair suite:
- One-on-one, start to finish. No hand-offs to an assistant and no busy front desk.
- A free 15-minute consultation and a free test strand before big color changes or extensions.
- Real time on the books. A full balayage is scheduled for the hours it actually takes, so nobody's rushing your lightener.
- Hair and nails from the same artist, which makes coordinating a look for an event simple.
- Clear policies. Cancel or reschedule free up to 24 hours ahead.
Weddings and big days
If you're getting married, Hoshika travels to wedding venues for on-site bridal hair. You start with a trial at the studio so the style is set before the day. She builds a styling schedule for your party, can stay for touch-ups before photos, and sets travel fees during planning. See the bridal page and the bridal hair trial guide for what to bring.
Book from Stanley
Start with a free consultation or go straight to your service. Book online, or call or text 913-237-0923. Clients from nearby Leawood and the rest of Overland Park book the same way.
FAQ
How close is the studio to Stanley?
It's about 4 miles from the Stanley area as the crow flies, a little more by road. The studio is on West 135th Street in south Overland Park, inside Willow Salon & Suites.
Is Stanley water hard?
Most of the Stanley area is now part of Overland Park, which gets its water from WaterOne. WaterOne's 2024 water quality report lists average hardness around 8 grains per gallon, which falls in the hard range.
Can I book hair and nails in the same visit?
Hoshika does both hair and nails, so you can ask about pairing services when you book. Because it's a one-chair studio, your appointment time is planned around you.
Do you style hair for weddings near Stanley?
Yes. Hoshika travels to wedding venues for on-site bridal hair after a trial at the studio, and travel fees are set during planning.