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Elevated Beauty, Designed Around You

Beauty That Feels Personal

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At Above First, every appointment is designed with intention.

From private appointments to shared beauty experiences, our services go beyond the expected to create moments that feel elevated, personal, and unforgettable.

Above First is a personalized hair and makeup studio dedicated to thoughtful transformations and creating looks that reflect each client’s individuality.


​with thoughtful execution and one-on-one care, every service is designed to bring out your most confident, authentic self.

Signature Services

Choose the experience that fits your moment. Whether you’re booking a transformation, a shared appointment, or group glam, we’ll take care of the details.

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time for your solo

It's your time to shine! This is a fully customized beauty experience featuring you. Includes before and after photos,  private consultation, custom haircut and custom color services, including solid color, color gloss to make you shine, and highlights if needed to brighten your look. This service is completed with a styling lesson and makeup application with tips and tricks to maintain your radiant look at home.  If your hair requires more than one visit, we will review the process during the consultation and plan your subsequent visits. ​ Optional add-ons include hair extensions, nail design, manicure, massage, and a curated shopping experience. Please reserve an entire day for this experience, as it is a day of beauty, and the beauty is you. Lunch is included. All we ask is that you bring one or two outfits for your reveal. ​ Book this 30 minute in person or virtual consultation to plan your experience.

Best for

  • milestone moments

  • personal reinvention

  • professional updates

  • photoshoots

  • events

  • confidence resets

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glamourous gatherings

Celebrate and look good doing it! This is a private group beauty experience for parties of 3 or more. Enjoy hair and makeup services, champagne, lunch, and a private space with a balcony overlooking 1st Street and Post in downtown San Jose. Perfect for birthdays, bridal celebrations, girls’ days, and elevated event prep. Have a special event that requires you to arrive in style? Have your car or limo service pick you up from the salon, so you can arrive beautifully without the stress. ​ Book this 30 minute in person or virtual consultation to plan your party.

Best for​

  • birthdays

  • bridal parties

  • bachelorettes

  • prom

  • executive glam

  • girls’ day out

  • office outing

  • date nights

  • galas

  • weddings

  • concerts

  • VIP events

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a touch for two

Beauty is even better when shared. Book together and receive 15% off when reserving qualifying cut and color services such as gloss, root touch-up, or highlights. ​ Some people like coming to the salon alone, if that's not you, this is the perfect service for you and your favorite person. Do something with a friend and look good doing it. ​ Book this 30 minute in person or zoom consultation to plan your your visit.

Best for​​

  • friends

  • siblings

  • couples

  • moms and daughters

  • current clients and their friends

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your beauty sanctuary
40A S 1st St, downtown San Jose

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With experience working with models, actors, and global beauty brands, we bring a high-fashion approach to everyday hair.

Our goal is simple: create hair that looks just as good weeks later as it does the day you leave the chair.
 

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Meet the Artist Behind Above First
 

Understanding the person I'm working with and finding out what makes them glow from the inside is what I do best. The feeling I get when my client walks away glowing with confidence, is what I love and kept me going since 2004.
With over 20 years in hair and makeup, my work has always been rooted in transformation, connection, and confidence. Above First was created as a space where beauty feels personal—where every detail is designed to elevate how you look and how you feel, and a place you can feel at home. I'm Mexican and Filipino by heritage, hospitality and taking care of people is in my blood. Let me take care of your hair.

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