ABOUT US
Voted #1 Hair Salon in Citrus County (2025) Experience excellence at Innovative Edge Hair Design, a three-time Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave and proud holder of a perfect salon inspection score. Located conveniently on Suncoast Blvd (US-19) in Crystal River, we are the premier destination for clients across Homosassa, Sugarmill Woods, Lecanto, and Inverness. Owned and operated by Kimberly Pelton, who brings over 30 years of industry expertise, our salon combines a sleek, modern atmosphere with a warm, welcoming environment. We specialize in precision cuts, custom color transformations, vibrant highlights, and professional styling, utilizing top-tier Joico products to ensure the health and brilliance of your hair. Whether you are looking for a classic look or a bold new trend, our commitment to cleanliness and professional artistry ensures a premium experience every time you step through our doors. Our Services: ✔️Precision Haircuts (Men, Women, & Children) ✔️Custom Color & Color Correction ✔️Dimensional Highlights & Balayage ✔️Professional Styling & Finishing ✔️ Hair Extensions Booking Information: We value your convenience and offer flexible options to suit your schedule. Book your transformation today through our online portal, or feel free to call for an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please allow 24 hour notice if you need to cancel your appointment. Same day cancellations could result in a a 25% cancellation fee. No shows could result in up to 50% fee of your booked appointment cost. Thank you for understanding.
TEAM
Caroline Gargano
Caroline is a Master Colorist & Hairstylist with over 30 years of domestic and international experience. She has both trained and worked in Dublin, London, Germany, and New York. She recently moved to Citrus County from Long Island, NY where she had her own business for 20 years. She specializes in color, corrective color, highlights, balayage and precision hair cuts. She also has experience in Bridal/Prom Hair and Makeup and has been featured in Long Island Bride Magazine. Caroline is happy to join the team at Innovative Edge Hair Design and we are excited that she is bringing her talents and passion to our salon
Alina Wood
Born and raised in Russia, she is European trained and is a master colorist. She is an expert in all things color and lightening techniques and has cutting edge haircutting skills. She says "I love my profession so I constantly continue my training because I enjoy following new trends!" Alina's main focus is color as well as all styles of haircuts and perms too. She pays a lot of attention to hair care procedures so that that her guests’ hair always looks well-groomed. With her experience and technical skills, her schedule will fill up fast. Her hours are from 1-7 on Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 9-5 on Fridays. This is one stylist you do not want to miss out on.
Kimberly Pelton
Kimberly Pelton graduated Cosmetology school in 1993 from Connecticut Institute of Hair Design in East Hartford, Ct. Since then, she has been a leader in the industry having taught future cosmetologists and managed 3 different salons. Recently, Kimberly earned her Masters of Balayage and Hair extension certifications to better serve her clients. She excels in highlighting and color services while also enjoying offering precision haircuts and blowouts. Kimberly is married to to love of her life, Jay Pelton, raised 2 children as a single mother, Matthew who is currently enrolled in the University of Alabama, Huntsville earning his Doctorate in Astrophysics and Tyler who is currently serving in our United States Navy. In 2015, Kimberly was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer and after Chemo Therapy, Radiation and multiple surgeries, Kimberly was deemed cancer free in 2016 and has been ever since. She has never taken a single moment for granted since that day. Now, she owns and operates Innovative Edge Hair Design which has been her dream for as long as she has been a hair stylist. One thing Cancer taught her was that the only things you regret in life are the chances you didn't take before it was too late.