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it all started as a daydream

A letter
from the founder
When I opened August & Omi, I knew there was a space missing in this industry. Something that bridged the gap between the way things had always been done and the way I knew they could be.
I wanted something that felt intentional, for stylists and guests alike. A feeling of warmth the moment you walked in. A safe space to share dreams, and to hold each other accountable to them. The world can be a hard place and I wanted this to be somewhere that felt good to be- for my team and for the people who sat in our chairs. A place to connect. A place to let your hair down. A place to feel proud of the career you'd chosen.
As a dreamer myself, I've always wanted to help others discover what they're truly capable of. As our team grew, I watched each person step into their strengths, and our business evolved right alongside them. What began as a salon grew into a thriving Event Styling Team, and our shared love of vintage inspired the creation of &brand—an extension of our values, our creativity, and our community.
Welcome. I'm so glad you're here.
— Sara Wright
the story
behind the name
August & Omi are named after the daughters the founder never had — born instead out of the beautiful chaos of raising three boys. August is minimal. Omi is a maximalist. Two very different spirits, each with a beauty entirely her own, living side by side in the same space. That same duality inspired the vision for &Brand: beauty in opposites, and a place where both can belong.

Est. 2019 · the beginning
Humble start
A leap of faith to get started. A 400-square-foot space with four booths and endless potential.

2021–2025 · the growth
Leaning into our gifts
Tripled in size during COVID, finding strength within the team to expand and chase new ideas. Years of training and growing staff laid the foundation for what was coming next.

today · always growing
Where we are today
A full roster. We moved to Midtown, expanded our lifestyle services and bridal team, and continue advancing our in-salon skills.
