Ruby is the owner and visionary behind Modish Salon. What began as a dream at a young age has grown into a space rooted in intention, creativity, and connection.
As both a salon owner and behind-the-chair stylist, Ruby is passionate about helping each client feel like the most confident version of themselves. She approaches her work with a strong sense of integrity, which continues to guide both her craft and the culture of the salon.
She specializes in custom K-tip hair extensions and concealed bead method extensions, focusing on seamless, natural-looking results tailored to each guest. Always evolving, Ruby is committed to refining her skills and elevating the salon experience with every appointment.
Outside of the salon, she embraces a slower pace of life—exploring the North Shore, thrifting, and spending time with her husband, Max, and their dog, Bella.
RUBY PIRILA
OWNER | STYLIST
Helping women achieve healthy, beautiful hair through custom blonding and premium extensions.
WHAT I SPECIALIZE IN
Custom Made
K-TIP Hair Extensions
What are Custom Made K-Tip Extensions?
Each set of K-tip extensions is individually hand-crafted and fully customized—never factory-made. I take a detailed, intentional approach to creating bonds that are tailored specifically to your hair and desired result.
Every install is fully customized to complement your natural hair through personalized color, texture, and placement techniques.
Because of this level of customization, the process from consultation to installation is more in-depth and time-conscious compared to faster methods like concealed bead extensions. Every step is done with precision to ensure a seamless, high-quality, and truly personalized result.
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Chemical-less highlights & balayage
Straight, wavy, curly texture matching
Hairline filling & face framing
Fullness without added length
Corrective placement for uneven or bad haircuts
Seamless length & volume enhancement
K-Tip Investment
HAIRLINE Perfect for adding soft fullness and seamless density around the hairline while enhancing your face frame and filling in sparse areas. This service is designed for an effortless, natural-looking result without the commitment of a full extension application. Includes: Custom color-matched hair, strategically placed bonds for a seamless blend, customized face-framing haircut, take-home care products, and a detailed aftercare guide. Maintenance: Bonds typically last 2–4 months depending on natural hair growth and at-home maintenance. Consistent daily brushing and proper aftercare are essential for longevity and overall hair health. Price: $600 - $900 Reinstall price: $400 - $650 **Pricing is customized based on the amount of hair needed, desired length, overall density, and the time required to achieve your ideal result. Every installation is tailored specifically to your natural hair and goals to ensure the most seamless, effortless blend possible.
VOLUME Perfect for adding soft, seamless fullness throughout the hair while maintaining your current length. Bonds are strategically placed to create natural volume, movement, and density for an effortless, elevated look that blends beautifully with your natural hair. Includes: custom color-matched hair, personalized bond placement for fullness and balance, a customized haircut for seamless blending, take-home care products, and a detailed aftercare guide. Maintenance: Bonds typically last 2–4 months depending on natural hair growth and at-home maintenance. Daily brushing and proper aftercare are essential for longevity, comfort, and maintaining the integrity of your hair. Price: $1200 - $2500 Reinstall: $700 - $1500 **Most volume fill services range between $1,400–$1,900 depending on the amount of hair needed, desired fullness, and overall customization. More dramatic density or longer natural lengths typically fall within the higher end of the range. Final pricing is tailored to your natural hair’s length, density, and the time and detail required to achieve the most seamless, effortless result possible.
LENGTH For those whose ultimate goal is added length with the benefit of increased fullness. Bonds are installed throughout the entire head and placed more closely together to create a seamless, natural extension of your own hair. Includes: Hair, installation of customized bonds for length and fullness, haircut, take-home products, and an aftercare guide. Maintenance: Bonds typically last 2-4 months, depending on hair growth and at-home care. Daily brushing is essential. Price: $1600 - $4500 Re-Install Price: $800 - $2250 **Price varies based on length and amount of hair + time needed to achieve desired result and is determined by the length and density of your natural hair. *Please note- corrective extension applications may fall outside of the given range and will require more information for a quote.
Custom Hair Coloring Services
Duluth, MN + Northern MN
Every color service is fully customized to you — your features, your lifestyle, and your desired result.
From seamless custom blonding and high-impact brightening to dimensional color that adds depth, softness, lightness, or richness exactly where it’s needed, every detail is intentionally placed for a natural, effortless grow-out.
Whether you’re looking for soft lived-in blonde, bold brightness, or a completely personalized color transformation, the goal is always the same: beautiful, seamless results with an elevated, aesthetic feel that enhances your natural beauty while remaining easy to wear.