From precision cuts to vibrant color, our stylists bring artistry and care to every client. Step into Viva Salon and step out feeling confident, refreshed, and absolutely you.
Viva Salon
Effortless Style. Authentic Connection. Always Viva.
At Viva Salon, we combine decades of experience with a fresh, modern approach to hair. Our stylists specialize in creating looks that express your individuality while keeping your hair healthy and radiant.
Rooted in Hamden’s community, Viva is more than a salon — it’s a space where creativity thrives, confidence grows, and every client leaves feeling their best.
Community Connection
More Than a Salon — Part of the Neighborhood
At Viva, every guest is treated like family. We believe that beauty begins with connection, and we’re proud to be a neighborhood favorite for timeless style, personalized attention, and lasting relationships.
OUR SERVICES
Expert Hair Services Tailored to You
From precision cuts to custom color, every service at Viva is tailored to you. Our stylists take the time to understand your hair, your lifestyle, and your goals — creating results that look great in the salon and stay gorgeous long after you leave.
Haircuts & Styling
Fresh cuts, flattering layers, and blowouts that turn heads.
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Women’s Haircut & Style
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Men’s Haircut
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Children’s Cuts
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Blow Dry & Finish
- Special Occasion Styling
Color & Highlights
Vibrant, dimensional color that complements your style and skin tone.
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Single Process Color
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Partial & Full Highlights
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Balayage & Foilayage
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Gloss / Toner
Texture & Treatments
Healthy, shiny hair starts with the right treatment.
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Deep Conditioning
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Keratin Treatments
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Smoothing & Shine Enhancements
Pricing
Transparent, Fair, and Tailored to You
Every service at Viva Salon is priced to reflect the skill, time, and care our stylists put into your experience. Prices may vary slightly based on hair length, thickness, and stylist expertise.
Color Services
*All balayage pricing is subject to change depending on each individual clients needs. Length, thickness & condition of hair are factors in proper pricing. Consultation is necessary prior to balayage appointments.
*All balayage services come with a customizable gloss & deep conditioning to help ensure your gorgeous style stays shiny & vibrant for your lived in look.
Cuts & Styling
Smoothing & Taming
*All smoothing treatments/curl reduction processes come with at-home maintenance shampoo & conditioner.
Curls & Volume
*A perm service requires a consultation upon booking. Price will vary depending on length and thickness of hair.
Extensions
Consultation for pricing and details.
STAFF SECTION
Meet the Artists Behind the Chairs
At Viva, our stylists are more than hair experts — they’re listeners, collaborators, and creators. Each team member brings a unique artistry to their work, ensuring you leave with a look that feels like you.
Whether you’re a longtime client or a first-time guest, our team is dedicated to making your experience relaxed, inspiring, and unforgettable.
Taylor Swale
Color Specialist
Taylor Swale
With over 17 years of experience, Taylor Swale blends technical expertise with an intuitive sense of style. Her goal is simple: to create looks that feel fresh, flattering, and effortlessly wearable while keeping hair healthy and vibrant.
A licensed cosmetologist and Goldwell color specialist, Taylor has honed her skills in top New Haven salons and through advanced certifications in Nick Arrojo Razor Cutting, Keratin Smoothing, and Hot Heads Extensions. She brings a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to every service, whether it’s a precision cut, luminous color, or a complete transformation.
Taylor believes that great hair begins with listening. Her clients leave her chair not only with a look tailored to their lifestyle and personality, but with a renewed sense of confidence — the best style of all.
Grisel Carrano
Owner & Master Stylist
Grisel Carrano
For over two decades, Grisel Carrano has built her career on creativity, skill, and a genuine love for helping people feel beautiful. What began as a childhood passion — styling friends and family and studying beauty magazines — grew into a lifelong commitment to her craft.
Grisel began her professional journey in New Haven, where early mentorships in both barbering and salon work honed her precision, speed, and technical expertise. Today, she’s known for her versatility — from modern cuts and dimensional color to blowouts, barbering, and special event styling.
As a curly-haired stylist herself, Grisel has a special connection with clients learning to love their natural texture. Her chair is a place of creativity, conversation, and confidence — a reflection of her belief that great hair begins with understanding each client’s individuality.
PRODUCT LINES
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- Goldwell Professional Color & Hair Care Products
- Joico Professional Color & Hair Care Products
- GK Global Keratin Treatment
- HOTHEADS Extensions
RETAIL LINES
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- GOLDWELL & KMS Professional Retail
- COLORWOW WELLA Professional
- It’s A 10…
- Olaplex
- The Doux Curly Line
OUR GALLARY
Hamden Hair Inspiration
Browse our gallery of haircuts, color, and styling by the Viva Salon team in Hamden, CT. Whether you’re looking for a subtle refresh or a bold new look, our work speaks for itself — healthy, vibrant hair that moves with you.
Next Step
Ready for Your Next Look?
Viva Salon is conveniently located in Hamden, CT — just minutes from New Haven. Whether you’re booking your regular trim or exploring a new style, we can’t wait to welcome you.