Betsy Smith is a California-based hairstylist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in natural color, modern cuts, and extensions. Trained at the Aveda Institute in Columbus, Ohio, Betsy is known for her sun-kissed color, low-maintenance styles, and her genuine ability to listen to what clients truly want. Inspired by a coastal lifestyle, she creates hair that feels relaxed, polished, and wearable in real life. Her work focuses on helping clients age gracefully with timeless techniques. In 2021, Betsy and her husband Zach opened Second Place Co in Encinitas, California — a collaborative space featuring a lived-in cut and color studio and a vintage-inspired clothing brand, located just blocks from the beach.