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10 Years Behind the Chair

A thank-you from Gray, ten years after a leap of faith became Gray’s Hair Studio.

March 13, 2026

This week marks ten years since I began this journey as a hairstylist and business owner here in Vista.

What started as a leap of faith has turned into one of the most meaningful chapters of my life.

A Milestone I Don’t Take for Granted

Ten years is a long time to do anything. I want to stop for a moment and say out loud how I got here, and who got me here.

Starting Over

When I first arrived in this country, I never imagined I would make such a professional and personal transformation.

Hairstyling is my second career. Choosing it was not easy, but it became one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Like many stories, mine started with no clients and no guarantees. Just faith, passion and a dream.

Gray’s Hair Studio 10-year anniversary

I Didn’t Build This Alone

This journey would not have been possible without the support of my family, my son’s father and the people who believed in me.

And above all, God, who has guided me every step of the way.

Because of that foundation, I’m here today.

Then You Started Sitting in My Chair

To many, this may look like just a hair salon. For me, and for so many of my clients, it is much more.

This space has become a place of connection, a place of trust and a place where stories are shared.

Every client who sits in my chair brings their joys, their worries and their life experiences. In return, I give a piece of my heart through my work.

More Than Hair

Over the years I have witnessed something truly special. Many women come in for more than a service. They come for a new beginning.

Sometimes it is a fresh haircut after a life change. Sometimes it is a new color at the start of a new chapter. Sometimes it is a moment of self-care during a difficult time.

Beauty is not just about how you look. It’s about how you feel.Gray
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Ten years behind the chair at Gray’s Hair Studio in Vista, California.

Thank You for Being Part of Gray’s

To every client who has trusted me, sat in my chair, referred a friend or supported my journey: thank you. Truly.

Whether you have been with me since the beginning or found Gray’s Hair Studio recently, you are part of this story.

Gray’s Hair Studio logo on the salon wall
Inside Gray’s Hair Studio in Vista, CA.

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And We’re Still Here in Vista

If you are looking for a stylist who cares about your experience, your story and your confidence, I would love to welcome you.

— Gray

1605-B S Melrose Dr #102
Vista, CA 92081

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