be well salon & studio

....is a culmination of what I am passionate about - taking care of others inside and out. It is a peaceful and private space where you can sit back, relax and receive the care that you deserve. Whether it is a precision haircut and style you are looking for, a better understanding of clean beauty or guidance in living your healthiest and happiest life through my meditation or coaching program. Whatever you need to “be well” I got you covered, because it’s different for everyone. When you walk into be well, it’s your time to let go of the hustle and bustle of city life and allow yourself some downtime to quiet your mind so you can leave with a smile on your face feeling refreshed and ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.  

It’s hard for me to believe but I have been in the beauty industry for over 25 years. I began my career as an assistant at one of the top salons & spas in New Jersey, eventually working my way up to senior stylist, colorist and makeup artist, which lead me to building a very special and loyal clientele. 

Ultimately, becoming manager of the salon while still maintaining a full book of clients. After 16 years, it was a bittersweet time… letting go of a wonderful career, extraordinary clientele and amazing team of stylist and friends but I was ready and wanting a new creative challenge… so I moved to NYC, applied and was accepted to New Schools writing program and took a job at one of the top men’s salon in NYC. 

I had a plan and it was all coming together, until it wasn’t… Unfortunate circumstances led me to drop out of school before I even started but I was lucky to have found the job I did - still able to allow my creative juices to flow and once again build a very special and loyal clientele that stuck with me as I did my best to manage one auto immune disease and then another. Eventually, I had to make changes, find a better way to balance my life, health and career.  

Seeing firsthand the benefits of incorporating Ayurveda, yoga and meditation into my life I decided I wanted to study it further. I became a 200-hr. RYT and then went on to study under Deepak Chopra at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing where I received my certifications in Meditation and their Perfect Health coaching program which is based on the principles of Ayurveda.

I then went on to continue my education through mindful schools all the while maintaining a freelance clientele.  Since my certifications, I began teaching meditation and mindfulness classes and working with people inside and out. Now I am excited to combine all that I am passionate about and bring it to people in an environment that nurtures everyone. 

                                                                                                                          be well, xo kim