A Farmington Hair Salon
KG Hair Design, a Farmington hair salon (formerly Mary Krystyna Hair Studio), has been in operation for over 60 years. Previous to this, Mary Krystyna was called The "Wig Shop" until the 1980s. Currently, the salon is owned and operated by Kate Giaver, stylist and owner. The salon specializes in mens' and womens' hair and is still accepting new clients.
Located at 7 Brickwalk Lane, Farmington, CT, the salon is a historical building in the historic Brickwalk Lane Association.
Located at 7 Brickwalk Lane, Farmington, CT, the salon is a historical building in the historic Brickwalk Lane Association.
About Kate Giaver Owner & Stylist
Kate has had an interest in hair since her teens and attended Oliver Wolcott Technical School for Cosmetology. There she realized her passion for hair and has gone from student to hair stylist to owner of her own salon, where she is now styling and managing KG Hair Design in Farmington, CT.
She has been an assistant since the age of 15 and has been licensed for over 8 years. In that time she has mastered a wide range of hair techniques including customized color and cuts, long hair, bridal and mens' hair. Kate is proud to utilize and offer Goldwell color and haircare products. She believes in continual education and strives to stay at the forefront of her field. She has taken advanced classes with Aquage, Paul Mitchell, Goldwell, Unite, Nick Arrojo and Beth Minardi.
Kate is committed to listening to her clients and understanding their needs, while respecting the integrity of their hair. She strives for uniqueness and creativity with each hair style and client. She received the OWTS Department Head award for her dedication to education.
"Your hair is a statement of style, an affirmation of beauty, and an expression of self-love" - Adémola Mandella
She has been an assistant since the age of 15 and has been licensed for over 8 years. In that time she has mastered a wide range of hair techniques including customized color and cuts, long hair, bridal and mens' hair. Kate is proud to utilize and offer Goldwell color and haircare products. She believes in continual education and strives to stay at the forefront of her field. She has taken advanced classes with Aquage, Paul Mitchell, Goldwell, Unite, Nick Arrojo and Beth Minardi.
Kate is committed to listening to her clients and understanding their needs, while respecting the integrity of their hair. She strives for uniqueness and creativity with each hair style and client. She received the OWTS Department Head award for her dedication to education.
"Your hair is a statement of style, an affirmation of beauty, and an expression of self-love" - Adémola Mandella