About Palette

Modern highlights with root shadow and toning at Palette Hair Salon in Seattle – soft, low-maintenance color

Chill Space. Serious Skill.

Welcome to Palette, a Seattle salon experience that feels as good as it looks. . We blend laidback vibes with a touch of luxury. Our space is designed to feel like your favorite getaway, where expert care meets easy comfort. Whether you’re here for a refresh or a full transformation, we’re all about helping you look and feel your best.
At our salon, it’s never just about the cut or color. It’s about how you feel when you walk out the door.

The salon

Step into a space where good energy meets great hair. Our salon was created with the intention of offering more than just hair services—we’re here to provide an experience. One that feels calm, unhurried, and rooted in care. From the soft lighting and curated playlists to the gentle hum of conversation and laughter, everything about our space is designed to put you at ease.

We specialize in effortless, lived-in styles that grow with you, not against you. Our approach is grounded in thoughtful technique, honest communication, and a commitment to enhancing your natural beauty. Whether you’re craving a subtle refresh or something bold and transformative, we listen, collaborate, and make sure every detail reflects you.

Our stylists are not just here to cut or color—they’re here to connect. We take pride in building real relationships with our clients, offering consistent results and a welcoming atmosphere that brings you back, not because you have to—but because you want to.

This is laidback luxury at its best. No rush. No pretense. Just beautiful hair and feel-good energy, every single time
Our mission
Our mission is to create a space where every client feels seen, confident, and completely themselves through expert craftsmanship, personalized service, and a deep passion for style, we’re here to make sure you leave our salon not just looking amazing, but feeling it too.
Gratuity free services
We believe great service should never come with guesswork. That’s why all of our prices are gratuity-free. No tips expected, no awkward moments. Our team is paid fairly, and our focus is on giving you an exceptional experience without any pressure.
Our products
We carefully select every product on our shelves with one goal in mind: healthy, beautiful hair that lasts beyond the salon chair. We use and recommend high-performance, cruelty-free lines like R+Co, Color Wow, and Kevin Murphy—each chosen for their results, integrity, and styling versatility.

Every service is tailored to highlight your natural beauty and personal style

Meet the team

Each stylist brings their own creative perspective, but we all share one goal: helping you feel like your best self. From dimensional color and precision cuts to seamless hand-tied extensions, we’re here to listen, guide, and create hair that feels like you—low-maintenance, lived-in, and entirely personal.
Seattle-based hair colorist specializing in blonding, grey coverage, and lived-in color transformations. Owner of Palette Hair Salon in Laurelhurst.
Michael “MJ” Jackson
Hair color specialist & owner
Based in Seattle, MJ leads Palette Hair Salon with nearly 20 years of experience behind the chair. He leads Palette with a calm, confident approach. He specializes in lived-in blondes, grey coverage, and natural-looking color transformations that are designed to grow out seamlessly. As owner, he's built a team culture around patience, detail, and doing things with integrity.
Seattle hair stylist focused on dimensional brunettes, brondes, and soft blondes with seamless grow-out. Known for her natural color results and detailed work.
Angelica
Dimensional Color Specialist / Stylist
Angelica is all about thoughtful color with a natural edge. She specializes in dimensional brunettes, brondes, and seamless blonding—focusing on blends that wear beautifully over time. Her quiet confidence and eye for subtle detail make her a go-to for clients who want effortless, elevated results.
Seattle stylist specializing in seamless extensions, soft dimensional color, and personalized cuts. Skilled in hand-tied extensions and natural-looking results.
Kelly
Extension Specialist / Stylist
Kelly combines technical precision with a soft, personalized touch. She’s known for her seamless extensions, long layers, and dimensional color that looks and feels natural. Her calm energy and attention to detail make her a favorite for clients seeking polished, low-maintenance hair.
Seattle stylist focused on soft layers, low-maintenance haircuts, and natural color. Currently building her clientele with fresh, wearable styles tailored to everyday life.
Mattea
Color & Haircutting / Stylist
Mattea’s signature is soft, wearable hair—think fresh layers, seamless grey coverage, and blowouts with just the right amount of bounce. She’s all about creating everyday hair that still feels elevated, polished, and easy to maintain between appointments.
Seattle colorist known for bold blonding, dimensional color, and vivid hues. Balances high-impact transformations with a fun, approachable vibe for both new and regular clients.
Melissa
Creative Color & Blonding / Stylist
Melissa is a Seattle-based stylist known for high-impact blonding and bold color transformations. She brings creative energy and an approachable vibe to every appointment—balancing technical skill with artistic expression. From vivid tones to dimensional lived-in color, Melissa makes even the most striking looks feel polished, personal, and fun.
Empty salon chair at Palette Hair Salon in Seattle – Now hiring stylists specializing in color, extensions, and low-maintenance hair
Next Up? You.
Stylist — Join Our Team
We're hiring a stylist in Seattle! If you specialize in dimensional color, lived-in blondes, precision cutting, seamless extensions, or grey coverage—and care about quality over speed—we’d love to meet you.

Where to find us

Tue–Fri: 10am–7pm
Sat-Sun 10am–5pm
Mon: Closed