“like walking into a hug”…
hidden in plain view at 168 Broadway, a. hair studio is a little beauty oasis. once described “like walking into a hug” by a regular guest, this small space oozes feel good feelings. the smells of naturally fragranced products with incense burning in the distance, groovy tunes playing from the speakers, moody candlelight, beautiful fresh florals and lush greenery filling the room — thats just to set the scene. let’s not forget what you came here for - 3 stylists who LOVE what they do and will absolutely make you feel like the best version of yourself.
its not just a hair salon.…it’s a space where we all connect and feel cared for. come on in, we’d love to have you.
the a. team
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Amber Bianco
Owner + Haircut Specialist
After graduating from the Paul Mitchell school in 2007, AMBER BIANCO spent two years in an assisting program in Boston, MA. She returned to RI and for several years honed in on her skills and built a steady base of loyal clients. In 2016, she co-built Sage PVD, a hair studio that reflected both herself and her art. After almost 8 years, she entered a new chapter of sole ownership under a. hair studio.
A well rounded stylist, she balances her craft in the same way she occupies her space: laid back with a razor focus on her clients needs as individuals, most of whom she is proud to admit have become close friends.
Specializing in haircuts, she employs dry haircut techniques working with natural texture to create effortless styling. Using skills learned in razor cutting, precision haircutting, and the John Sahag dry cut technique, she will be sure to find what method works best for your face shape, texture, and lifestyle.
Ambers greatest goal is to help you look the way you feel. Offering haircut services priced by length, not gender, to help create a safe space for all identities.
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Argerie Villalobos Fearing
Haircolor Specialist
Argerie Villalobos is a master colorist with 20+ years experience, specializing in natural balayage and blonde hair. In 2020, she founded Villalobos Studio in New Orleans, and soon began expanding her hair color services to the East Coast. Initially splitting her time between the two locations alongside her wife, she officially relocated to Providence in 2025. Argerie is a mother, a keeper of green plants, and an Argentine tango dancer. A lifelong artist, her work as a hairstylist—in particular, her organic, artistic approach to hand-painting highlights—expresses her passion for art and fulfills her creative need. Moved by a deep desire to connect with others, she views time spent with clients as a collaboration between a client’s goals, her expertise, and a shared vision.
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Katie Guilbault
Hair & Makeup Artist
Katie's artistic journey began at a young age, leading her to college where she earned her undergraduate degree in fine arts. Since then, she has overcome addiction, become a mother twice, and decided to embark on a new career in cosmetology, which feels like an extension of her first passion. Katie is newly licensed and a graduate of Paul Mitchell the School. She is extension certified and drawn to vivid colors and traditional and airbrush makeup.
Expression through hair
At a. hair studio, every guest that walks through the door is not just a customer but a member of our inclusive family, where differences are celebrated and everyone is embraced for who they are.