Illuminate Beauty Studio

I travel all over the US for work and was fortunate enough to find an amazing salon in Frederick, Maryland! This place is the cutest salon EVER with the most calming/inviting atmosphere! The entire staff greets everyone with a smile and the passion for their work shows through the smiles! From the consultation to the education and to the final result, I was so impressed and will keep returning!

I have finally found the best colorist in town! Long story short- I had color correction done after a failed balayage abroad and got rid of choppy layers done over a week ago. Once I arrived in the states I looked for the best in town and glad I came across this beautiful beauty studio. The staff is particularly friendly and professional. You can tell they love what they do. The owner has a great charisma for customers and staff. She loves teaching and is very involved in the process. I felt seen and heard through the whole process. I am happy with the end results which was a blended color aiming for mocha/ caramel tones. They blurred a lot of the harsh bleach lines created by previous hair colorist and they also blended my layers framing the face.. Laura was such a sweetheart. She kept m

Love love love this place! Kaytlin and the team at Illuminate Beauty Studio specialize in extensions, and you can feel that from start to finish. Their IBE is seamless, beautifully blended, and looks so natural. If you’re looking for extension specialists, there is no other option!

Illuminate Beauty Studio is absolutely amazing! The stylists there are true artists when it comes to hair, especially with IBE and dimensional color. They take the time to listen, explain the process, and make sure you leave with exactly the look you wanted, while prioritizing the health of your hair. My extensions blend seamlessly and feel so natural, and the color she created is rich, vibrant, and multi-dimensional. On top of their talent, the staff are warm, professional, and make the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable. The salon is gorgeous and so welcoming and the service is always incredible, with great music, wonderful vibes, and delicious complementary drinks and snacks! If you’re looking for beautiful extensions or stunning color in an amazing environment, Illuminate Beaut

This salon is absolutely the GO TO for extensions. Their work is flawless, the whole team is wonderful to work with, and the space has such an inviting energy. I could have spent all day there, but I’m glad to also know that my service is efficient. I wouldn’t go anywhere else in Frederick!!