Hair & color · Mid City, Baton Rouge

Color with a little mystery.

Smoky lilacs, rich plums, glassy brunettes and the cuts that carry them — from a five-artist atelier on Government Street.

  • 11years on Government St.
  • 5color artists
  • 340custom formulas on file
Woman with a lilac bob in violet light against a deep indigo backdrop

The atelier

Half science, half sorcery.

Vivienne spent a decade as an educator for a color brand before opening Aubergine. The atelier runs on that same precision: every formula recorded, every tone tested on a strand first.

The other half is instinct — knowing when a brunette wants a whisper of violet, or when a blonde needs smoke instead of sunshine.

— Vivienne Thibodeaux, founder & color director

Woman outdoors with leaf shadows on face wearing violet shirt, serene expression.

Signature services

What we're known for

Dynamic portrait of a woman in vibrant lighting with flowing hair and an artistic flair.
01

Smoke & lilac

Soft violet-grey tones on pre-lightened hair.

$240+
Portrait of a redhead woman surrounded by vibrant lavender flowers in a summer field.
02

Plum brunette

Deep brunette with a violet glint in the light.

$165+
A striking night portrait of a woman with afro hair beside a neon sign.
03

Atelier cut

Consultation, cut and a finish styled to show off your color.

$95

Sample client reviews

Sample guest reviews

Placeholder reviews for this design — your real Google reviews appear here.

Aria gave me smoky lilac that faded into a pretty pearl instead of a sad yellow. That’s skill.
Margot L.Smoke & lilac
Plum brunette is the best decision I’ve made this decade. It looks black indoors and violet in the sun.
Danielle R.Plum brunette
Vivienne fixed a box-dye disaster in one visit and explained every step. I trust her completely.
Kim T.Color correction
Jamal cut me a shag that works curly or straight. Witchcraft, as advertised.
Avery P.Shag & curtain bangs
Late appointments until 8 mean I don’t have to take off work to look this good.
Simone B.Gloss & tone
  • 11years on Government St.
  • 5color artists
  • 340custom formulas on file
  • 8platest color appointment

The team

Five artists, one palette

Vivienne Thibodeaux, Founder · Color Director

Vivienne Thibodeaux

Founder · Color Director

Aria Chen, Colorist

Aria Chen

Colorist

Jamal Fontaine, Stylist

Jamal Fontaine

Stylist

Brigitte Moreau, Colorist

Brigitte Moreau

Colorist

Meet the team

Recognition · sample

  • 225 Magazine · Best Hair Color
  • Country Roads · Style Makers
  • Baton Rouge Business Report · Women to Watch
  • The Color Collective · Featured Artist
  • Mid City Merchants · Business of the Year
  • Salon Craft Journal · Color Wall Feature

Visit

Visit the atelier

Hours

  • Tue – Fri10a – 8p
  • Sat9a – 5p
  • Sun – MonClosed

Late color appointments until 8p, Tuesday through Friday.

Find your shade of mystery.

Call, text or book online — we'll take it from there.