meet the team ☻
meet the team ☻
onai aziz
they, them
specializes in.. hair cuts, razor cuts, precision cutting
visual and intuitive haircutting with a sculptural approach. striving for lived in, effortless ready-to-wear hair. embracing natural texture and enhancing organic shapes.
valentine
they, them
specializes in.. razor cuts, curly hair and bold creative color
valentine is an intuitive and driven hairstylist who is passionate about gender expression through hair and creating haircuts and color unique to you.
valentine wants their clients to feel comfortable and listened to in their chair and encourages them to be confident in their self-expression. they believe in a collaborative process through-out the appointment.
mahaila penson
she, her
specializes in.. haircuts for highly textured hair (curls, kinks, & coils) and all precision shapes, curl product selection for long term goals and natural hair maintenance including heat styling.
mahaila penson has spent the last 7 years in portland and beyond refining her brand of high level hair cuts for all textures. when she’s not in the salon, she is educating stylists on how to achieve consistent results for highly textured hair. beyond curls, mahaila enjoys classic yet modern shapes, clean blondes and strategically placed vivid colors. caring for hair health and establishing a maintenance routine for her clients is a big priority for her behind the chair.
aj messer
they, them
specializes in.. hair cuts, precision cutting
aj is a passionate non-binary babe dedicated to providing suitable and gender-affirming hair cutting services. they are understanding of the importance of a safe and supportive environment and encourages clear communication throughout the entire process, making for an experience that is both empowering and validating.
their appointments are collaborative efforts, working towards your hair goals. whether it’s bold and edgy, or soft and free, all haircuts are made with precision and care.
ren watkins
she, her
specializes in.. vivid color, precision color, creative placement, and blonding.
ren is a creative color specialist with a passion for lightening and unique color techniques. she is always encouraging of self-expression through hair, collaborating with her clients and challenging them to push out of their comfort zone.
lex jones
they, them
specializes in.. hair cuts, razor cutting, clipper cuts, lash lifts, brow laminations
lex is a junior stylist, new to the industry. they prioritize making their clients feel comfortable and empowered, and views haircutting and styling as a form of care. they feel specifically passionate about providing trans and queer affirming services for their clients.
they are committed to creating a space where clients feel validated in their vision and self-expressions, and collaborating throughout the process of creating.
ashley lefon
she, her
specializes in.. lived in color, dimensional blondes and brunettes, highlighting, and vivid color placements.
ashley has been a licensed cosmetologist for the past 11 years with a focus in precision color. she strives to maintain the health of hair and manageability while building a road map for the clients goals. she loves working with clients to create a space where they feel at ease and confident in their hair.
andrea sanders
she, her
specializes in.. haircuts for curls, waves, kinks & coils, product selection and natural styling
andrea will also always welcome a sleek styling moment and/or some killer braids. she knows the importance of trust and collaboration - her goal being for you to leave feeling more like YOURSELF. andrea enjoys a good dimensional color whether vibrant or subtle, with hair health in mind and prioritized.
andrea has been assisting mahaila (@1800hellyeah) for the past year and a half, eagerly awaiting her solo debut.