You’ve found your new salon home.
A boutique studio in Dayton, Ohio specializing in lived-in color and hand-tied extensions — fifteen independent stylists, one relaxed, sunlit space.
Founded on a simple idea.
The Natural opened in October 2021, founded by Kaitlyn “Kait” Lehotay and her husband Dylan Lehotay. It has become everything they envisioned it would be — and so much more.
Every stylist here books and manages her own chair, which means your hair is always in the hands of someone who knows it well. No walk-ins, no rush — just an appointment that's entirely yours.
Meet the team →A few favorites.
Lived-in color, blonding, and hand-tied extensions are what we're known for — alongside cuts, permanent jewelry, and nails.
Color
All-over color, grey coverage, and toner refreshes for a soft, lived-in result.
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Highlighting
Face-framing foils, partials, full foilayage, and babylights — blondes done softly.
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Cuts & Styling
Women's and men's cuts, blowouts, and special-event styling.
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Hand-Tied Extensions
Length and fullness, added by hand and matched to your color.
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Permanent Jewelry
Welded-on anklets, bracelets, and necklaces — no clasp.
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…and everything else we do
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Fifteen stylists, one home.
Every stylist at The Natural is an independent artist who sets her own schedule and builds her own relationships with her guests. Get to know the whole team before you book.
Meet the team →
Hand-painted, by two artists.
Beyond hair, two nail artists share the studio — each takes her own bookings, so you can go straight to whoever's work you love.
Kady McLaughlin
Nail Technician
Dry manicures, luminary, and hand-painted designs. @kdnailedit
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Allison Krukenberg
Nail Artist
Hand-painted nail art since 2017 — luminary and e-file certified. @nailartist.alli
Book with AllisonTwo locations, one relaxed feel.
The Natural — Dayton
6060 Wilmington Pike
Dayton, OH 45459
By appointment — each stylist sets her own schedule.
Get directions →The Natural — Xenia
Second location — coming soon to Xenia. Details to follow.
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Salon-quality, right off the shelf.
We carry Kevin Murphy hair-care products in the salon, so the color and condition you leave with is easy to keep up between visits.
Visit us in Dayton →Ready when you are.
Tell us a little about your hair and who you’d like to see — the rest is easy.