Annah Petrauskas

Hi, and welcome! I’m Annah, the owner of Violet Hill Studio.

Why I love doing hair

I love having the opportunity to make a person feel heard/seen/valuable in a world where we lack human connection more than ever. Being in the industry since 2008, I feel like I have just started and my craft continues to develop! I get excited and tend to offer different options and recommendations to my guests each visit to keep them excited. Not only am I a lifelong learner, but also an educator and mentor since 2015. I have continuously taught courses ranging from fundamental knowledge to advanced education courses. Seeing people grow and thrive makes my heart so happy! It can be a tough industry to start out in so I love having the chance to encourage and empower stylists instead of them feeling discouraged.

As for your experience in my studio, this is your time in my chair and I’m here to create a customized experience. You want to destress from your day through an audiobook? I got you. You want to meditate while enjoying your quiet time? I got you. You want to tell me all your secrets and have a hairapy session? I GOT YOU!

I am here to create a customized experience where you can relax and recharge.

The Artistry of Hair 

I am passionate about customizing your haircut and/or colour to enhance your unique features, to work with your lifestyle, and capture your true essence with precision. I don’t believe that one size fits all with hair cutting or colouring. Artfully tailoring your hair to you is where creativity comes into play! You can bring in your vision and I will work my magic so you step out feeling aligned with your most authentic self. If you are unsure of what you’re looking for, I tend to get 10,000 ideas instantly based off of your features, so I’ve got you covered!

About Violet Hill Studio

The Name

I wanted the name to be different, memorable and enigmatic. 

Violet Hill is a Coldplay song from my favorite album of theirs; Viva La Vida. Music is a big part of who I am as I have been writing piano music since I was a kid, and Coldplay has been my favorite group since 2000. The song title “Violet Hill” sounded different and catchy, and it comes from something that is meaningful to me. 

The Space

The space is my own cozy private studio, located within a collective business called District Studio’s. Envisioning the experience I wanted to create for my guests, it was important for me to offer a relaxing customized experience in a sensory friendly space. The music, natural light, absence of white noise, presence of plants and beautiful scents from the luxury brand; R+Co products creates a sensory friendly, relaxing environment. 

The Décor

The vision I had for the space was for it to be modern with a warm feel. The geometric shapes sprinkled throughout the space represent my passion for precision and attention to detail when doing hair. The wood accents, pops of colour and personal touches are there to create a warm and welcoming feel. Thank you to my wildly visually talented, organized and caring interior designer Steph of Vadiba Interior Design for making this vision come to life!