Tired of working for boring & stuffy salons, in 2009, Kate Bluestein set out to do it her way.  (Uniforms? No thanks) She dreamed of opening a salon with a fun, youthful, & vibrant style. She imagined filling the space with like minded stylists who were passionate about hair with an edge, trends, and customer service, but also creative and fun attitudes. She wanted to have fun & laugh at work while providing the clients luxury services in a kick-up-your-feet atmosphere, where everyone was welcome. She wanted to know her clients, and wanted them to feel safe here. Kate and her team are not afraid to let their freak flag fly and that’s why Katie Blue Salon is noted as the Richmond trailblazer for the quirky, unique, not-your-mother’s-salon atmosphere. 

Katie Blue Salon is more than a place you can get a fantastic hair service. Sure, we’ve won some awards, but the true charm of KBS are all the characters within its walls.

Kate opened the doors in June of 2010 and grew the salon and staff into the city staple it is today. Community and charitable works are very important to Kate which is why the salon is involved with multiple charities and public services. The salon has donated both money and time to various local causes.   

When Kate was fresh out of high school, she dreamed of becoming a make-up artist to the stars. She signed up for cosmetology, thinking they would teach her all about make-up. When the class turned out to be 99% hair styling, she had an awakening. She found that she had an intuitive grasp for cutting hair and ended up graduating at the top of her class! Talk about falling into a career by accident. Although Kate can color like a champ, her true love of hair is all about haircutting. Long haircuts & men’s cuts are her ultimate faves. 

Kate is an avid athlete and when she isn't at the salon or hanging out with her daughter, you can find her at the gym, lifting like a pro or on the rink in a pair of roller skates. Kate dreams of competing as a fitness bikini model. Don’t think for a second that because she’s a gym rat that she can’t put down some food. Kate is our resident foodie! There isn’t a restaurant in town she hasn't slayed. That’s one of the things we love most about her. Go to dinner with Kate. She loves to feed her friends and family!