Kristen LaForce- Hairstylist

Meet Kristen – Master Hair Stylist | Color Specialist | Beauty Enthusiast

With over 18 years of experience behind the chair, Kristen is passionate about helping people feel confident, beautiful, and completely themselves. Known for her warm personality and expert touch, she specializes in blonding, lived-in color, balayage, and precision haircuts—creating effortlessly natural, low-maintenance styles her clients love.

Kristen started her career in Sacramento, working in top salons across the region, including Roseville and Granite Bay. Over the years, she built a strong and loyal clientele by listening deeply, customizing every look, and staying on the cutting edge of color and styling techniques.

Her dedication to growth has taken her from Bumble and bumble University in New York City to the classroom, where she proudly taught as an educator at the Paul Mitchell Academy in Sacramento. She continues to stay inspired by attending top industry expos in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, always learning the latest trends, techniques, and products.

Kristen is a true color expert, with advanced knowledge of Wella, Goldwell, Paul Mitchell, and Kevin Murphy color lines. Whether you’re dreaming of a sun-kissed balayage, the perfect blonde, or a fresh cut that fits your life, Kristen will work with you to bring your vision to life in a way that feels effortless and uniquely you.

Now living in beautiful Lake Tahoe with her husband and son, Kristen brings her big-city experience to the laid-back mountain lifestyle—offering a salon experience that’s personal, relaxed, and rooted in connection. Her goal is simple: to help you leave her chair feeling like the best version of yourself.

A few of Kristen’s reviews

  • "I had the best experience at Rah! Kristen did my color and my cut and I love it! The salon was super safe, clean and organized. Everyone there was very kind. I will definitely be back again!"

    Julia M.

  • “Kristen kills it!!!! She listens to me and keeps me real about my hair and I walk out lookin fab"

    Presley A.

  • “Beautiful salon. Great products. Felt super comfortable with the safety protocols in place. I have been going to Kristen for almost 9 years now. She listens well, is very creative and open to new styles and ideas, and does amazing work, including color. She's cheerful and kind to boot. Highly recommend."

    Kristen B.

  • “I see Kristen here. She does the absolute best job on my hair and I won't go anywhere else! I have a not so common colour done and she nails it every single time. Awesome consistency, cuts are beautiful and very reasonable pricing."

    Katie W.

  • "I had Kristen as my hairdresser and she did an amazing job. She helped keep me calm and informed the whole time and asked for my input to ensure I was happy with it. It was a big change for me and her wonderful personality helped me through. And the price for the cut was great too! I greatly recommend RAH and Kristen in particular. "

    Cera R.

  • "This hair studio is AMAZING. Can't say enough good things. I have long blonde hair and am picky about color and cut - Kristen knocked it out of the park! I love my hair and could not be more thrilled. Thank you Kristen & RAH! "

    Jenn K.