Studio 703

What Studio 703 does

Studio 703 is a private, multi-location full-service hair salon operating in West St. Louis County, Missouri. Founded in April 2005 by Shawn and Bob Pitts, the company operates two physical locations in Chesterfield and Manchester and employs a team of 50+ stylists. It serves individual consumers in the St. Louis metropolitan area, offering hair cutting, color, extensions, treatments, bridal and special occasion styling, makeup services, and retail product sales.

The service menu ranges from approximately $35 for children's cuts to $238+ for dimensional color services, with credentialed specializations including Great Lengths extensions, Goldwell Master Colorists, Deva Curl, Brazilian Blowout, and Temptu airbrush makeup. The company runs on the Phorest platform for online booking, client management, and mobile app functionality, and has expanded into direct-to-consumer retail via an online store. Studio 703 holds membership in Intercoiffure, placing it among the top 1% of salon owners globally.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-service transactions with individual clients, supplemented by retail product sales. Pricing varies by service type and stylist experience. The most recent material business action was a full remodel of the Chesterfield location in July 2025, alongside the addition of new co-owners and an owner-manager to the leadership group.

Name

Studio 703

Legal name

Studio 703 LLC

Website

https://studio703.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studio 703 is a private, multi-location full-service hair salon in West St. Louis County, Missouri, founded in 2005, serving individual consumers across two locations with 50+ stylists offering hair, bridal, and makeup services plus retail product sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hair Salon Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

akta.pro primary industry

Women's Hair Salons (HSALAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Haircutting & Styling Services (HSALAAAD), Hair Coloring & Highlights Services (HSALAAAE), Mobile Hair Styling & Blowouts (HSALAMAA), Professional Hair Color (CRABALAA)

Keywords

• Full-service salon
• Hair color services
• Hair extensions
• Wedding hair styling
• Professional haircare retail

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hair Services: Core revenue from haircuts, styling, coloring, extensions, and treatments. Pricing ranges from $35 for kids cuts to $238+ for dimensional color services. Extensions priced by consultation, typically $20-$800 per piece/bundle.
2. Wedding & Special Occasion Services: Bridal party services including hair styling, makeup application, and extension rentals. In-salon services from $75-$200, on-location services from $175-$200 per service. Requires 50% deposit.
3. Makeup Services: Mineral makeup and airbrush makeup application services starting at $150. Includes false lash application.
4. Product Sales: Retail sales of professional hair care products including Goldwell, Pureology, Oribe, and Great Lengths products. Available in-salon and through online store.
5. Extension Products: Online sales of Halo Couture extensions for home installation including length, fullness, ponytails, and toppers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Studio 703 is a multi-location full-service hair and makeup salon providing precision haircuts, dimensional color and color correction, premium hair extensions (Great Lengths, Halo Couture, V-Light), airbrush and mineral makeup, Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatments, and wedding/special occasion styling. Services are delivered by 50+ certified stylists across two Missouri locations, with retail haircare product sales and an online booking platform supporting the core service offering.

Product overview

Studio 703 is a multi-location full-service hair salon with two locations in Chesterfield and Manchester, Missouri. The company offers a comprehensive suite of hair care and beauty services organized around several core offerings: professional haircutting (including Deva Curl specialty cuts), hair coloring and color correction (single process, dimensional, balayage), premium hair extensions (Great Lengths keratin bonds, K-tips, tape-ins, hand-tied wefts, V-light), makeup services (mineral and airbrush), smoothing treatments (Brazilian Blowout, keratin), and blow dry styling. Specialized services include wedding and bridal party packages (both in-salon and on-location) and special occasion styling for proms and formal events. The company also operates a retail component selling professional haircare products (Goldwell, Pureology, Oribe, KMS, Redken, Wella, Deva Curl) both in-salon and through an online store, including select Halo Couture extensions for home installation. Studio 703 operates booking and retail technology through Phorest software platform, with dedicated mobile apps for client appointments and purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Haircut Services Professional haircutting services including standard haircuts ($45-$75), haircuts with style ($55-$95), and Deva Curl specialty cuts ($80-$95) for curly, wavy, or kinky hair textures, served by certified stylists at both Missouri salon locations.
• Hair Coloring Services
• Hair Extensions
• Makeup Services
• Smoothing Services
• Blow Dry Styling
• Wedding Services
• Special Occasion Styling
• Professional Haircare Retail Products
• Halo Couture Extensions (Online Retail)

Quantifiable outcome

• Extensions last 3-6 months with proper care (bonded), 4-6 weeks before repositioning (tape-ins), 8-10 weeks (hand-tied wefts)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Great LengthscoreTechnology or IntegrationGreat Lengths is the premier hair extension brand used by Studio 703. They offer premium bonded, semi-permanent all-natural hair extensions with keratin-based adhesive, requiring maintenance every 4-6 months. Great Lengths uses 100% premium human hair without plastic-like coating, preventing yellowing from sunscreen exposure. Extensions available in lengths from 8-24 inches.
• Halo CouturecoreTechnology or IntegrationHalo Couture offers high-quality tape-in, hand-tied, and easy-to-install-at-home extensions. Studio 703 uses their hand-tied wefts with special beaded row technique for flat, virtually undetectable installation. Halo Couture extensions can be purchased online for home installation, including ponytails and toppers.
• V-LightcoreTechnology or IntegrationV-Light is an innovative extension technology where a unique light processes glue to attach individual hairs. Designed for fine or thinning hair clients, particularly those experiencing hair loss at crown or part line. Uses Great Lengths quality hair with gentle, non-damaging application method.
• GoldwellcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoldwell is the primary color line used by Studio 703. Multiple stylists are Goldwell Master Colorist certified. Goldwell Academy provides ongoing education and training including programs in Santa Monica, California. The color line is described as high-performance European color.
• OribecoreTechnology or IntegrationOribe is a premium haircare brand used by Studio 703, described as standing in a league of its own. Features skincare-grade ingredients (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, caffeine), signature Côte d'Azur fragrance, and is vegan, cruelty-free, color-safe, keratin-safe, and free of sulfates and parabens. Studio 703 has Oribe Signature Stylists on staff.
• PureologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPureology is a professional haircare brand used for color-treated hair, featuring Pure Volume and Hydrate product lines. Known for their commitment to vegan formulas and color protection. Multiple stylists trained as Pureologists and educators.
• Deva CurlcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeva Curl provides specialty cutting techniques for wavy, swavy, curly, and kinky hair. Studio 703 offers Deva Curl haircuts ($80-95) using their gentle steps including sulfate-free shampoo, high moisture low-weight conditioner, and specialized curl-enhancing cutting methods.
• TemptucoreTechnology or IntegrationTemptu provides photo-quality airbrush makeup used by Studio 703 for special occasions. Temptu airbrush makeup lasts up to 24 hours and provides flawless coverage described as perfect for photography.
• Glo MineralscoreTechnology or IntegrationGlo Minerals is a pharmaceutical-grade mineral makeup offered at Studio 703 (from $150). It is triple milled, provides natural sun protection, and is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Ideal for daily wear, special occasions, and photography.
• PhorestcoreTechnology or IntegrationPhorest provides online booking software service for Studio 703. Powers the website booking system, mobile app, and manages appointments. Studio 703 uses both phorest.me booking domains for their two locations.
• Brazilian BlowoutcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrazilian Blowout is a smoothing/keratin treatment offered by Studio 703 to remove frizz, texture, or curl. Provides custom texture service that simplifies daily styling routine. Multiple stylists are Brazilian Blowout certified.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Aveda: Professional hair care brand with company-owned and affiliated Aveda salons. Comparable to Studio 703's premium product retail assortment and the brand-anchored salon business model.
• Sephora: Global multi-brand beauty retailer. Comparable to Studio 703 in retail beauty (including Temptu-adjacent makeup brands) and as a broader incumbent shaping consumer beauty purchasing behavior.
• Ulta Beauty: Largest U.S. beauty retailer with in-store salon services. Comparable to Studio 703 in retail haircare product assortment (Goldwell, Oribe, Pureology, Redken) and consumer-facing salon services.
• Great Clips: Largest U.S. hair salon franchise chain. Comparable to Studio 703 as a multi-location salon operator competing for the same haircut/segment demand, though positioned at value rather than premium price points.
• Regis Corporation: Public salon ownership company operating multiple salon brands across the U.S. Comparable to Studio 703 as a multi-location salon operator with similar service menu and Phorest-class back-office technology stack.

Direct peers

• Drybar: Premium specialty blowout and styling salon chain. Direct peer to Studio 703 in the premium single-service (blowout/styling) category, with comparable pricing and event-driven positioning.
• Glamsquad: On-location and in-home hair and makeup service provider. Directly comparable to Studio 703's mobile wedding/special occasion services business line, with similar premium pricing model.
• Warren Tricomi: High-end multi-location salon known for celebrity clientele and editorial styling. Comparable to Studio 703 as a premium full-service salon serving affluent clients with comprehensive color, cut, and bridal services.
• Mizu Salon: Premium full-service hair salon with multiple U.S. locations. Comparable to Studio 703 across the full service menu (cut, color, extensions, bridal) and premium positioning.

Emerging players

• Madison Reed: Hair color-focused brand with omnichannel retail and salon-adjacent services. Comparable to Studio 703's color services revenue stream and its retail professional product sales motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/thestudio703
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studio-703

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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