SYMMETRY HAIR DESIGN

My Mission Statement:

To provide clients with a custom hair design or service and an experience that enriches their life and their well being.

About SYMMETRY HAIR DESIGN

SYMMETRY HAIR DESIGN was born about 11 years ago at a studio in a historic building in Downtown Kalamazoo.  The salon studio was carefully, creatively, and lovingly renovated and designed by myself, Misty Blake.  I was immediately attracted to the downtown Kalamazoo location, and the convenient parking, as well as the 'hidden beauty' of the space.  In the 11 years SYMMETRY has occupied the 536 building on East Michigan, we have seen many exciting improvements and neighbors to the downtown area, particularly on East Michigan. 

Just as our neighborhood has grown and improved, SYMMETRY HAIR DESIGN continues to evolve with new services, products, and an expanded boutique.  As I have included new contract service providers to assist me with large events, I have my sights set on continually expanding services, and serving my existing customers and my community for years to come.

As an industry leader, I am a proud sponsor and member of the following professional organizations;

NCA (National Cosmetology Association)

PBA (Professional Beauty Association)

CC (Cosmetologists Chicago)

Behind The Chair dot com (an online daily educational guide to the most current happenings in our industry)

The Powder Group (An organization for professional makeup artists)

CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women)

Cut It Out (Salons Against Domestic Violence)

KWEP (Kalamazoo Wedding & Event Professionals)

DKI (Downtown Kalamazoo Incorporated)

As a business owner and community advocate, I support the following important organizations in our community;

Kalamazoo CAN (Kalamazoo County Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council)

YWCA of Kalamazoo

About Me

My name is Misty Blake.  I've been a salon professional and makeup artist for over 19 years, and a salon owner for 11.  I created SYMMETRY HAIR DESIGN to provide a setting where my clients would feel special, pampered, and inspired. 

I chose the name Symmetry for my salon because symmetry is another name for balance, and a description for beauty.  There is a special balance in beauty and in life that must be met to receive the best results.

Along with my career in the salon, I am also an educator for Matrix hair color & haircare products (including Biolage).  I enjoy sharing knowledge with my peers in the industry, and with my clients alike. Education is a very important part of my growth in my career.  I am always seeking information and inspiration to improve my techniques.  Every year I attend as many continuing education events as possible.  Within the last 2 years I have attended trainings in LA, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Texas, Ohio, Arizona, and Palm Springs.   I am also a proud parent, volunteer, and I enjoy art/design, writing, figure skating, rollerblading, biking, camping, kayaking and fishing.  I believe that actively engaging in all of these passions (and more) has played an important role in my 'symmetry' for life.