SONIA
PANIAGUA
S T Y L I S T & C O L O R I S T
FOUNDER OF THE SALON SAN FRANCISCO
CELEBRITY TRAINED STYLIST
LEAD MAKE UP & HAIR (MAYA DARDEL MOVIE)
GOLDWELL MASTER COLORIST
VIDAL SASSOON CERTIFIED
Sonia is a passionate and dedicated hairstylist, coming from an entrepreneurial background, and wellness enthusiast based in San Francisco. With a career that blends creativity, skill, and continuous growth, she’s turned her love for hairstyling into a thriving success. Originally from a small town, she took a leap of faith to pursue her dreams in the city, where her commitment to excellence quickly set her apart.
A strong advocate for education, she has honed her craft through prestigious certifications and training with industry leaders like 901 Salon Owners Luncheon, Goldwell, Vidal Sassoon, Wella Professionals, Iles Formula Hair, and ORIBE. Under the mentorship of celebrity stylist Chris McMillan Salon in Beverly Hills, she refined her expertise in modern haircuts and perfected her signature "seamless blending" foil technique, which has become a sought-after service for clients near and far. Clients are the most fundimental part of her purpose and there loyalty is what keeps her committed-grateful.
But Sonia isn’t just a talented stylist she’s also a dedicated health and fitness enthusiast. With a love for running, yoga, and weightlifting, she integrates physical wellness into her daily routine to fuel her body and mind. Nutrition plays a key role in her lifestyle, to maintain energy and focus.
Family is at the heart of everything Sonia does. At home, she’s a proud dog mom to two spaniels, Hunter and Joy, and deeply values her role as a daughter, sister, aunt, and partner. She is also passionate about giving back to her community, contributing to neighborhood cleaning efforts and supporting small business.
With a heart full of passion and purpose, she strives to inspire others through her work, her wellness practices, and her unwavering commitment to personal growth, connection, and can’t wait to meet you!
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