Handcrafted Masterpieces, Daily

Experience the perfect blend of artistry and expertise in every service we provide.

Master Artistry

From precision cuts to cutting-edge color, our specialists bring decades of expertise to every appointment.

Premium Products

Exclusively using Galdwell—because your hair deserves the best.

Your Vision, Our Expertise

Specialized services for every style and aspiration

Precision Cutting

Precision Cutting

Expert cuts tailored to your face shape, hair texture, and lifestyle. From classic to avant-garde.

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Color Services

Color Services

Full color, root touch-ups, glossing, and corrective color. Artistry that lasts.

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Balayage & Highlights

Balayage & Highlights

Hand-painted dimension and sun-kissed tones. Natural, low-maintenance beauty.

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Smoothing Treatments

Smoothing Treatments

Keratin and Brazilian Blowout. Frizz-free, manageable hair for months.

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Our Work Speaks for Itself

Step inside Derek The Salon through our gallery. From precision cuts to transformative color, every look is a reflection of our passion for hair artistry.

Transformation Gallery

Burns Square Historic District

Now part of the Brian Goetz Salon family, our downtown Sarasota location sits in the heart of the city’s creative district. The salon showcases a luxurious open layout with soaring ceilings and elegant chandeliers—designed to inspire artistry while delivering a relaxing, elevated experience.

High ceilings. Natural light. Artistic atmosphere.

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Where Art Meets Hair

Built on Passion, Driven by Excellence

ince 1993, Derek has dedicated his life to one singular craft: hair. What started in a Buffalo beauty school parking lot—humming along to the Grateful Dead and wondering "why am I here?"—has evolved into an award-winning career built on passion, excellence, and that undeniable moment when a client sees themselves transformed.

In 2015, Derek and his wife Alexandra opened Derek the Salon in Sarasota's Burns Square Historic District. Together, they've built more than a salon—they've created a tribe of master stylists who share a commitment to artistry, continuous education, and genuine care.

15+ Years
90% stylists
HVA6 Finalist
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Why Effort Is Attractive: The Philosophy That Built a Salon
Dec 24, Charley Hawkins

Why Effort Is Attractive: The Philosophy That Built a Salon

Sometimes something as simple as a sentence or a quote catches your attention and sticks with you for a moment. As someone who struggles with ADHD, having something keep my...
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Are You Insta Hair Famous? The Social Media Revolution
Dec 24, Charley Hawkins

Are You Insta Hair Famous? The Social Media Revolution

When I first started my career in 1993, I clearly remember people telling me what they read in fashion magazines. The big issue was when Cosmo said long hair was in, everyone wanted it—regardless of face shape or lifestyle. Now, Instagram and TikTok have changed everything. Here's how social media transformed the hair industry.
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HVA6 Finalist: A Journey of Creativity
Dec 24, Charley Hawkins

HVA6 Finalist: A Journey of Creativity

The Hairbrained Video Awards brings our global community together annually to honor and celebrate the creativity of some of our community's finest. Derek will be heading to the Awards ceremony to represent years of dedication, artistry, and pushing creative boundaries in hair.
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