My Story

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My name is Jen Kohlenberger, stylist and owner of JK Designs. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, I realized my passion resided elsewhere --  in the dressing of hair. I decided to go back to school to obtain my Cosmetology license, and pursue a career in the hair industry. 

 

I opened the doors to my first private studio, JMc Hair Studio, in August 2013, in Costa Mesa, California. In 2015, Sola Salon Studios announced the opening of a new location in Tustin, California, and I knew that's where my business belonged. Being a former Miss Tustin, my heart has a strong attachment to that incredible city, so I took this announcement as a sign, and relocated. I am blessed to be able to provide services to my clients in a personalized, private space, in a city that has warmly embraced me.

 

As much as I love cutting and coloring clients' hair in my salon chair, I also am enlivened by the energy of weddings, photoshoots, runway shows, and industry competition. In Cosmetology school, I entered a bridal updo competition, Junior Style Stars, and won the People's Choice Award. I was given the opportunity to go to New York and meet Ted Gibson and the team at Ted Gibson Salon -- an experience that completely changed my life. I learned immediately that I could grow and accomplish great things in this industry by simply taking chances. 

 

I have always been drawn to Bridal styling. I create worry-free styles that are unique to each bride, and can create any look, from the most simple to the most intricate.