Uncommon Beauty Bar

Big momma still got it 🤣 I almost forgot what it’s like to post 😬 I’ve been struggling to stay inspired lately, especially with posting on here as I transition into maternity leave. I loved adding warmth and dimension to her hair for fall tho. 🍂✨ #keune color as always & styled with #milbon products! For me, dimension is what makes hair truly shine, it’s what makes it look “expensive”, “luxury”, or “high class”. Right now, I’m also figuring out what I actually care about posting in this season. I’m in a big transitional period with a lot of changes ahead, both exciting and nerve-wracking. Honestly, I feel like each pregnancy and childbirth is a reinvention of self. Be prepared for who comes out on the other side 😈 #fallhair #warmdimension #brunettebalayage #balayageartists #hairlove #hairinspo #behindthechair #fallhaircolor #hairtransformation #dimensionalhair #haircolor #haircolorist

Be uncommon today 😛

I got all type of bi***es, all type of vibes… 🤪 Swipe to the end for an actual video which is where the color looks the best and true to tone. We do it all around here. This one was a triple process. She has very curly textured hair. Step 1: lighten with foils/bleach Step 2: deposit red color - keune semi 5.56=6.66 Step 3: Brazilian blowout Anything (almost) is possible with the right stylist. She will have frizz free hair during these crazy humid days and you can too. She usually wears her natural hair (curly) but finds it much more manageable with a Brazilian blowout. Get your Brazilian blowout and see for yourself 😛 @courtnie.danielle_ is doin those @uncommonbeautybar ☺️ I use @milbonusa products to style. They have an anti frizz shampoo & conditioner and a humidity blocking oil that I LOVE. #brazilianblowout #reds #redhair #smoothhair #frizzfreehair #haircolor #haircolorist #smoothhair #mixedhair

Hey y’all!
There’s a new face at Uncommon Beauty Bar — meet Courtnie Gibbs! 🫶 We actually went to beauty school together 18 years ago (😮 crazy, right?) so let’s just say… she’s been behind the chair for a minute.

Courtnie brings the sweet to my spice 🤣 — when I think of her, I think sweetie pie, animal lover, ocean soul, laid-back giggly blonde with a natural eye for what looks good on people.

She’s obsessed with all things beauty: the perfect blonde moment, effortlessly lived-in color, and my personal fave — extensions that’ll have you feelin’ yourself all the way home. ✨

Fueled by family, inspired by travel, and grounded in glam — she’s a hair slayer by day, ocean chaser for life. ☀️

Appointments only
Slide into her DMs 👉 .danielle_

📍 Uncommon Beauty Bar
210 N Buckeye St, Kokomo, IN

I’ve been in a bit of a funk. Haven’t had the energy - or honestly, the desire - to post anything. Truth is, it’s never really been about hair for me. It’s about people. It’s about purpose. It’s about helping others remember their power and potential, even when I’m struggling to feel my own. Lately, I’ve felt lost. Like I’m on a hamster wheel, chasing something I can’t name. I want to make an impact that actually matters - and sometimes, I’m not sure if what I’m doing even moves the needle. But when I create - whether it’s a look, a vibe, a feeling - I find my joy. Not the kind the world talks about, but the kind that’s mine. It’s the one space where I feel free, and full, and like maybe I am making a difference, even if I can’t always see it. I’m evolving. I don’t just want to be a hairstylist. I want to be a force. For growth. For healing. For something deeper. The validation I once craved? I’ve outgrown it. That’s freeing - but weird. Quiet. Sometimes isolating. So if you’ve been wondering where I’ve been… I’ve just been figuring it out. Thanks for being here anyway. Here’s a pretty low maintenance color with a curtain bang 😘 Use quality products and always use heat protectant. It matters! #curtainbangs #hairstylist #salonowner #haircolorist #salonlife #livedinhaircolor

Three years ago, I opened Uncommon Beauty Bar. I came across an old note from that time, and while parts of it still resonate, I can see just how much I’ve grown. —> if you swipe over, it’s on the next slide. Back then, I felt isolated (still do lol), overwhelmed (still do), and like I had to prove something. I thought success meant pushing through, doing more, and finding the “right” people who made me feel like I was enough. But looking at that note now, I see it differently—the biggest person making me feel “not good enough” was me. Our brains love to hold onto limiting beliefs, but when you become aware of them, you can change them. I’ve spent 16 years behind the chair, and while I love my craft, I feel a shift coming. I’ve never wanted to be just a hairstylist - I want to make an impact. And as I continue to heal and care less about validation, the way I show up in this industry - and in life - may evolve. I don’t believe everything happens for a reason, but I do believe every experience is a piece of the puzzle leading me somewhere I refuse to give up on. Growth is uncomfortable, but it’s worth it. Here’s to pushing forward. #beuncommon #salonowner #entrepreneur #hairstylist #motherhood #hairstylistlife #smallbusiness #heal #mentalhealthmattrs #youmatter

Before & After I always say it and I’ll say it again, I love a good transformation 💁🏼‍♀️ - big chop - a true, hand painted balayage (zero foils) - years black to first session of going lighter - copper to first session of going lighter - men’s haircut bc it’s my brother (he’s single) - she went back to the dark side - this is a refresh done with only block coloring, adding darker to blend out her previously lightened hair - men’s natural highlight - my baby - solid quote and good reminder ☺️ Only accepting new clients for specific services that are within normal people working hours 🫶🏻 #hairtransformation #haircolor #haircut #hairstylist #salonowner #haircolorist #haircutting #lovewhatyoudo #transformation #goodhair #keune

Breaking Up the Dark: The Reality of Lightening Hair Going lighter from dark hair color isn’t an overnight transformation—it’s a process. And while it may not always be ideal, it can be done beautifully with the right approach. The key? Realistic expectations. My client originally wanted grey-toned highlights, but I explained a few important things: 1️⃣ After lightening, her hair wouldn’t be the right shade to achieve that cool grey tone. 2️⃣ Grey is temporary—once it fades, the hair will revert to its underlying pigment. 3️⃣ While going lighter was possible, we’d likely land in a warm, caramel-toned range rather than an ashy tone, which wouldn’t be the most flattering on her. ✨ Why? ✨ When hair is too dark with no dimension, it can make facial shadows (like dark circles or wrinkles) more pronounced. Adding lighter pieces brings warmth, softness, and light reflection, enhancing a more youthful, vibrant look. This isn’t a “wham, bam, thank you ma’am” kind of process—it takes patience and technique! 🔹 The Game Plan: • I used a full head of teasy foils with 10 vol, processed for about an hour, then rinsed. • Her base color was shifted just one shade lighter (Keune Tinta 3.00 → 4.00). • Her ends were toned with Keune 7, 7.18, and 8.19 to neutralize warmth and create balance. We’re taking this journey step by step, with the goal of slowly adding more lightened pieces over time and making subtle base adjustments. She’ll still need regular root touch-ups, but hopefully, she feels refreshed and more youthful already! 👉 Thinking about lightening your hair but unsure of what’s possible? Let’s chat and create a plan that works for you! ✨💇‍♀️ #haircolorist #haircolortransformation #hairtransformation #hairstylist #salonowner #colorist #haircoloring #haircolorideas #hairstylistlife #haircoloreducation #brunette #keune #haireducation #hair

If a stylist doesn’t care about their own appearance, how can they guide yours? To take care of others, you have to take care of yourself first. If a stylist looks like they put zero effort into themselves, chances are they’ll put just as little into your hair. A true professional doesn’t wait for clients to tell them what to do - they lead with expertise. That’s what you’re paying for, right? The real struggle happens when a stylist has no personal style or identity. If they don’t know who they are, how can they help you define your look? Show up with confidence. Use your eye for style. Own your perspective. That’s what sets you apart. Be uncommon. No one can be you and that’s your super power. If you need advice, I’ve got you. #hairstylist #salonowner #haircolorist #hairstylistlife #ootd #ootdfashion #style #stylist #fashion #style #value #educate #beuncommon

This is not meant to make fun of anyone. I’m sure the girl wearing those extensions has no idea that the thread used to sew them in is the type typically used for training purposes—not something that should ever be applied to someone’s head because of how obvious it is. Your extensions should be invisible. You get what you pay for, and I value quality because every detail matters. Your natural hair should seamlessly match the extensions and be custom-colored. The beads should be the correct size and color, the thread should blend with your hair, and you should know which type of weft to use. These details matter, and it’s clear when someone has invested in their craft. If you don’t know what you’re doing, please stop offering extensions. I felt bad for this girl. #hairstylist #salonowner #extensions #hairextensions #hairextensionsalon #extensionspecialists #haireducation #hairtutorial #badhairday #hairvideo

I see you. Authenticity is Everything. I’ve always believed that the way we show up in the world matters. Not the polished, filtered version of ourselves, but the real us—the messy, raw, honest version. For me, authenticity means staying true to who I am, even when it’s hard or uncomfortable. It’s about knowing my values, owning my imperfections, and not shrinking myself to fit into someone else’s idea of “enough.” But let’s be real—being authentic isn’t always easy. We live in a world that rewards perfection and performance, and sometimes it feels like being yourself is the riskiest thing you can do. I get that. I’ve felt that. But here’s what I’ve learned: when we choose authenticity, we choose freedom. We stop carrying the weight of pretending to be something we’re not. And here’s the thing: stop copying others. Their story isn’t your story. Their path isn’t yours. When you try to mimic someone else, you’re dimming the very things that make you unique. You’re not here to be a replica—you’re here to be one of a kind. The world doesn’t need another version of them; it needs the truest version of YOU. This matters to me because I want to be surrounded by people who are unapologetically themselves, even if it’s messy or imperfect, because that’s where real connection happens. So here’s my reminder to you (and to myself): You don’t have to be for everyone. You just have to be YOU. The people who are meant to be in your life will love you for it, and more importantly, you’ll love yourself for it. Let’s ditch the filters—on our photos and our lives—and lean into who we are. because being real is always worth it, and when you’re true to yourself, it allows the right people to stay and the wrong ones to go their own way. #authenticity #beyou #staytrue #beyourself #personalgrowth #selflove #confidence #selfacceptance #realconnections #liveauthentically #stopcopyingothers #ownyourstory #growthmindset #unapologetic #confidence #selfawareness