I’m Katherine, welcome to
Hair By Birdie!
I'm a holistic hairstylist located at The Hightide Salon & Suites in Raleigh, North Carolina. I know how important self care is, and in everyone's busy lives, finding the time to put yourself first can be challenging. I want your experience to be an escape, where you can truly relax and be yourself!
I specialize in all things color: blonding, lived-in color, vivids, you name it! My ADHD lets me go ALL IN on giving my guesties the best experience . You'll always find me bringing the best techniques to my guests, refining my skillset through hair classes and continued education. In my chair, I want you to feel refreshed, recharged, empowered, and confident.
I'm passionate about holistic wellness, prioritizing giving you your dream hair in the healthiest way possible. I partner with low-tox & sustainable brands to ensure that the color and products I use are clean and kind to you and the planet.
When I'm not behind the chair, you can find me spending time with my husband Mitchell and my cat Otto! I love to bake muffins, cookies, breads, and cakes. I'm always down to talk and try new recipes! I'm also a graphic designer, so I love to draw and create art every once in a while. I have a huge passion for video games, so if you need any video game recs, I'm your girl.
I'm so excited to meet you! See at my chair soon!
xo
My Specialties
Blonding/Lightening
Blonding (also known as Lightening) refers to the complex, multi-technique approach to the highly detailed looks that are in-demand today. There are so many fancy terms like babylights or balayage, and often the images you see on Instagram are made by combining a variety of those techniques. Every look I create is customized utilizing multiple techniques, so you don't have to worry about knowing what to book. Just decide how much color you want to see, how much root you’d like to see, and whether you want your greys covered or just blended (if you have greys!). Everything technical you can leave up to me.
Lived-In Color + Cuts
A barely sun-kissed look? Lighter, but with a natural root? As blonde as physically possible, but super blended at the root to keep it low-maintenance? All of this falls under dimensional, lived-in colour. Essentially, it's a term which refers to colour that grows out seamlessly and without any harsh root lines, while also being highly customizable in the amount of impact you achieve. Creating the hair of your dreams in a completely customized, highly detailed way that allows it to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle is what I'm all about.
Vivids
Vivid color is all about bold, expressive color that stand out. Whether you’re drawn to a subtle pop of pastel, a full head of electric color, dimensional vivids, or something in between, this service is fully customizable to match your vision. The beauty of vivid color lies in its versatility—whether you want an all-over vibrant look or just a hint of color peeking through, I’ve got you covered. Like all my services, your vivid color will be tailored to your style and lifestyle, ensuring it stays vibrant and fresh with minimal upkeep. Leave the technical details to me; just focus on how you want your color to shine.
