Private Studio · Upper Peach Street, Erie PA
Every shade of beautiful
BlondingDimensional ColorOuidad Curly CutsSpecial Occasions & Bridal
with Katie & Chelsea
No crowded floor. No rushing.
This is your time — and it’s all about you.
Formosa is a private one-on-one studio inside Sola Salon Studios.
The whole appointment is yours — no double-booking, no handing you off. Every service is tailored to your hair, your routine, and how much upkeep you want.
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Meet your stylist
Hi, I’m Katie
Founder of Formosa Hair Studio with over 20 years of experience, known for an intentional, one-on-one approach rooted in thoughtful consultation, personalized care, and long-term hair health.
- Ouidad Certified
- Wella Professional
- Blonding Specialist
- Private Studio
Also behind the chair
Meet Chelsea
With a sharp sense of trends and a detail-driven approach, Chelsea focuses on dimensional color, blonding, and curl-friendly styling that feels effortless and current.
She values intention over shortcuts, creating styles that are personalized, wearable, and built to last.
- Dimensional Color
- Blonding
- Curl-Friendly Styling
A private studio hair salon in Erie, Pennsylvania — inside Sola Salon Studios on Upper Peach Street.
Erie, Pennsylvania
Color that grows out as beautifully as it goes on.
Every service at Formosa is built around your hair’s health first — so the blonde you leave with still looks like yours three months from now.
Signature services
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Hair Services
Color, cuts and curls, done one client at a time in a private Erie studio.
- Women’s haircuts shaped to how you actually wear your hair
- Consultation first, every time
- Finish and styling guidance you can repeat at home
Color, Blonding & Highlights
Custom color. Precision blonding. Healthy, dimensional results designed to evolve beautifully over time.
- Dimensional blonding with a soft grow-out
- Wella Professional color
- Color built around your skin tone and lifestyle
Maintenance & Care
Protect your natural beauty and your hair’s health and style with personalized maintenance designed just for you.
- Treatments matched to your hair’s condition
- Color-safe home care guidance
- Keeping blonde bright between visits
Special Occasions
Celebrate your special moments with stunning updos crafted to make you and your party feel confident and photo-ready from start to finish.
- Bridal hair and updos
- Occasion styling for the whole party
- Trials
Ouidad Curly Cuts
Ouidad-certified cutting that works with your natural curl pattern instead of fighting it.
- Carve-and-slice curl shaping
- Cut for how your curls actually fall
- Styling you can repeat at home
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Formosa Results
Dimensional blonde, front and back
Real clients, real results
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4.9 out of 5 · 116 Google reviews
What Erie clients say
★★★★★Katie has always been my favorite stylist. I’ve followed from the salons she’s worked at, and I absolutely love that she has her own business now.Kennedy Kosienski · Google
★★★★★I booked my first appointment with Katie after being referred by my girlfriend. I booked online — took like 2 minutes. I walked in, she was ready for me, she got to know me and my style.Wilson Belfiore · Google
★★★★★I had a great experience at Formosa for my very first highlights. She brought me lots of comfort by explaining every step of the process. The results were stunning!Saaniyah Sajed · Google
The color on the shelf matters
Wella Professional color, start to finish
Proudly offering Wella hair products and Wella hair color, which provide exceptional benefits to the health and look of your hair.
- ✓KOLESTON PERFECTLong lasting, with outstanding vibrant and balanced colors.
- ✓PPD FREEA safe and gentle formula without the harsh chemicals that can trigger the allergic reactions often caused by PPD in hair dye.
- ✓Professional care to matchTake-home products chosen to protect the color you just paid for.
PPD-Free FormulaCurated by Katie · from Wella Professionals
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Upper Peach Street, Erie PA
Conveniently located just off I-90 on Upper Peach Street, inside Sola Salon Studios — private suite, easy parking, and everything on Peach right outside the door.
Studio hours
| Monday | 12 pm – 8 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 am – 8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am – 6 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm – 8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am – 3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Finding the door
Turn left at the chairs
Come in the main Sola entrance and walk past the front desk — there’s no one to check in with. At the two black chairs under the Sola sign, turn left. Studio 27 is on that corridor: Chelsea is through the glass doors on the left, and Katie’s studio is the dark Formosa door on the right.
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A soft, creamy blonde with subtle beige warmth and delicate dimension—luxurious, natural, and incredibly glossy.
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Two years. ❤️ I honestly can’t believe I’m saying that.
What started as a dream has grown into something beyond what I ever imagined. As a young girl, I dreamed of becoming a hairstylist. I followed that passion, turned my dream into a career, and now, almost 21 years later, I’m not only a hairstylist — I’m a salon owner. ✂️✨
Two years ago, I took a leap of faith and opened Formosa Hair Studio. Since then, this little dream has continued to grow — so much so that just two years in, we’ve already expanded! Watching the salon grow, bringing new people into the Formosa family, and seeing this dream become bigger than I imagined is something I will forever be grateful for.
But none of this happens without YOU.
To every client who has sat in our chairs, trusted us with their hair, referred a friend, shared a post, left a review, or simply supported Formosa along the way — thank you. You are the reason we continue to grow.
To my family and friends, thank you for believing in me, encouraging me, supporting me, and cheering me on through every step of this journey. Your love and support have meant more than you know.
Formosa Hair Studio is more than just a salon. It is a dream I worked years to build, a passion that has shaped my life, and a place that continues to grow because of the incredible people who walk through our doors.
Here’s to 2 years of Formosa, almost 21 years behind the chair, and so many more dreams still to come. 🥂✨
Thank you for making this dream a possibility. Thank you for helping me grow. And thank you for being part of the Formosa family.
With so much gratitude,
Katie ❤️
A rich blend of warm honey, golden blonde, and soft caramel tones. It has that luxurious, sun-kissed glow without feeling too warm.
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A little color refresh + the right cut and styling can make ALL the difference. 🤎✨
Healthy-looking shine, soft movement, and a finish that feels completely transformed.
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