Au Naturale

Issue: June 2023

Angela Bowser

Angela Bowser’s schtick is a simple one: “You don’t have to poison yourself to emit a beautiful, healthy glow.”

Hailing from Alpharetta, Georgia, Angela relocated permanently to the plateau in 2020. Her studio is relocating from the old Presbyterian Church in Tiger to the former SKIN Lab space at 641 N. 4th Street in Highlands in May of 2023.

With an innate color sense that her husband, Todd, touts as truly remarkable, Angela has focused for the last decade on a career as a colorist, but in a way that is the most healthy and natural.

“The first step in my process is to meet in person for a free consultation. During this session, I determine skin tone, eye color, and other features so that I can plan to deliver – through hair color – a balanced, youthful look,” said Angela, who holds a master’s degree in cosmetology. “Many of my clients are compromised in some way, having skin allergies, auto-immune disorders, or worse. The gentleness and odor-free nature of my products make the experience safer and more enjoyable, even fun! My color line is the cleanest professional color available, at least 70% cleaner than traditional products.”

Much of her drive to provide holistic beauty comes from personal experience. “If you knew my story, you’d understand why I am so aware of the toxins in our environment. Many of the beauty professionals that I know are suffering from thyroid illness, cancers, and other serious medical issues. I happen to have a very sensitive system and have to watch what I eat, and put in and on my body. I believe many women are unknowingly subjecting themselves to illness that ultimately dim their youthful glow while they’re trying to enhance it.”

“Angela is an artist.” said Todd. “She can match a photo using color and dimension in a way that reveals natural beauty. Just look at her reviews!”

She has learned the best results occur when she knows the client’s hair color history. “I am often fixing color experimentations. ‘Just fix me’ is one of my most popular services. I enjoy ‘undoing’, whether someone has tried color at home or had an ineffective treatment at a salon.”

She also is not a traditional stylist in that she might offer standard haircuts after a color treatment, but she does not just cut hair if color is not involved.

Salt Organic Beauty Studio also offers a line of organic skin care and makeup products. “They are gentle and non-irritating,” she said, “and I can consult about natural makeup tips as well. I have a beauty bar of sorts and love playing with clean skin care products that replace traditional makeup.”

Angela is excited about establishing a presence in Highlands and looks forward to being proactively involved in the community.