About Us
The story behind the studio
Ten years, two locations, one philosophy: honest consultations and results that actually suit you.
Our Story
A studio built on one idea
Lumière Studio opened in 2016 with a simple belief: a great result comes from a great conversation first. Every appointment starts with an honest consultation about what will actually suit your hair, your skin, and your routine — not just what's trending. Ten years later, that's still the whole philosophy. We use professional-grade, cruelty-free product lines, train our team continuously on the latest color and cutting techniques, and keep our studio small enough that your stylist actually remembers your last visit.
10+
Years in business
5
Senior stylists
12k+
Appointments served
Our Philosophy
What we build every visit around
Consultation First
Every appointment starts with an honest conversation about what will actually suit your hair, skin, and routine.
Professional-Grade Products
We use cruelty-free, professional product lines exclusively — no shortcuts on quality, ever.
Continuous Training
Our stylists train twice a year on the latest color and cutting techniques, so your service is never behind the curve.
A Studio That Remembers You
We keep the studio small on purpose, so your stylist actually remembers your last visit.
Our Journey
Milestones along the way
2016
Lumière Studio Opens
Our Downtown location opens its doors with a five-person team and one simple philosophy.
2019
Riverside Location Opens
Growing demand led us to open a second studio, doubling our appointment capacity.
2021
In-House Training Program Launched
We began running twice-yearly color and cutting technique certifications for every stylist on staff.
2024
12,000+ Appointments Served
A decade of honest consultations later, we're still the same small studio at heart.
Meet the Founder
I still believe the best result starts with the best conversation. Ten years in, every appointment at Lumière still opens with an honest ten-minute chat about what will actually work for you — not what's trending. That's the whole philosophy, and it's the reason clients still ask for us by name after a decade.
Ren Alvarez
Founder & Master Stylist
Our Team
The people behind the work
Ren Alvarez
Founder & Master Stylist
12 years behind the chair, trained in New York and Milan. Ren specializes in color correction and leads all new-stylist training in the studio.
Priya Nair
Senior Colorist
Priya's background in fine art shows in her freehand balayage work — she's known for color that still looks intentional six weeks after the appointment.
Jae Kim
Barber & Texture Specialist
Jae trained as a barber before moving into full-service styling, and it shows in the precision of every fade and beard line.
Devon Marsh
Nail Artist
Devon's precision nail art has a dedicated waitlist — bring a reference photo and expect it matched down to the detail.
Amara Boateng
Esthetician
Licensed esthetician with a focus on results-driven skincare — Amara builds a custom facial plan for every regular client's skin cycle.