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.
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.
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 cuts, clipper cuts, creative and bold color
lex is an intuitive stylist who strives for balance while creating bold hair, unique to each client — from punky, edgy styles to effortless, ready-to-wear hair.
in their chair, haircuts are collaborative — their priority is making you feel heard and helping your visions come to life. they view hair as a form of gender and self expression and are committed to creating a space where their clients feel validated in their identity and self-expressions.
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.
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.
aj dandelion
they, them
specializes in.. hair cuts, precision cutting
aj is a multi-medium artist whose work is grounded in connection, intention, and care. they approach each haircut as a collaborative process that honors personal expression and supports feeling at home in yourself.
creating a space that feels safe and affirming is at the heart of their practice. clear communication, thoughtful precision, and genuine presence guide every appointment, resulting in styles that feel aligned, expressive, and uniquely yours.
cruz salas
they/he
specializes in.. short hair that feels lived in with intention and precision.
cruz focuses on how you navigate through life to make a more customized haircut that suits your needs, habits, identity, and style.
andrea sanders
she, her
specializes in.. all things curls. curls, waves, kinks & coils.
focusing on hair health for natural textures in haircuts, styles & color. she knows the importance of trust & collaboration & will give you all of the tips for a glorious hair journey. andrea also enjoys a good dimensional color whether vibrant or subtle & will always welcome a sleek styling moment and/or some killer braids.
andrea assisted mahaila (@1800hellyeah) straight out of beauty school with a purpose. hair healthy & curls all day, baby!