Norwalk, Connecticut · By appointment

Southern hands.
New York edge.

Take the look home. I'll show you how.

Donnie Ray in his Norwalk studio
Donnie RayNorwalk, CT

Services

One chair, three specialties

The whole picture stays with one person, from the first conversation to the last look.

01 / Color

Color

Lived-in, not high-maintenance

Dimension that grows out with some grace. Donnie works with your natural color, your routine and the time you actually have.

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02 / Cut

Cut

Shaped to how you wear it

A precise cut built around the way your hair falls and the way you live—not just the day you leave the chair.

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03 / Texture

Texture

Curl that gets understood

Pattern, density and movement read properly. No guessing, no forcing your hair into a shape it does not want.

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For stylists

The D-Ray Method

Hands-on classes for stylists who want to stop referring out. Learn to read color, cut and texture together, so the client stays in your chair and the work stays yours.

Upcoming classes

The Shelf

What he actually uses

A short list, kept short on purpose. These are the things Donnie reaches for in the studio and recommends at home.

Treatment

Quiet Oil

Lightweight shine without the coated feel.

Finish

Working Paste

Hold that moves and never looks stiff.

Texture

Curl Cream

Definition with room for natural movement.

Care

Daily Rinse

Moisture that leaves the hair clean.

Milbon Repair Restorative Shampoo

Cleanse

Restorative Shampoo

Repairs and reconstructs damaged hair.

Milbon Repair Heat Protective Treatment

Repair

Heat Treatment

Restores softness and protects from heat.

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