MARYSA (she/her)

Master Stylist, Co-Owner
Curlology Certified Curl Specialist

Marysa (she/her) (Aquarius) is co-owner and master stylist with 11 years of experience. She is dedicated to making sure each client feels like the best versions of themselves when they leave her chair. Ensuring a safe space for clients and at the same time making sure her staff is just as well cared for is her biggest priority as co-owner. Her favorite services to perform are blonding, color corrections, and curly cuts on long hair. She loves to chat about cats, weird history, astrology, and fantasy fiction.

Marysa’s hourly rate for services is $68+, and she is currently booking out 4-6 weeks in advance.

LIZ (she/her)

Stylist
Liz (she/her) (Cancer) is a stylist with 6 years of experience, she specializes in vivid colors and edgy haircuts, but is also very talented when it comes to natural colors, blonding and balayage services. Liz loves her “farm” animals and has a lot of little creatures running around, ranging from bunnies to dogs, but please don’t offer her free animals, she will take them.. currently looking for a goat or mini cow, maybe a pony.. 

Liz’s hourly rate for services is $62+, and she is currently booking 2-3 weeks in advance.

CHELSEA (she/her)

Stylist

Chelsea (she/her) (Capricorn) is a stylist with more than 4 years of experience making her clients feel like their best selves! She loves all things hair but specializes in blonding, balayage and color services. Chelsea is a lifelong native of the Lawrence area, she’s your go-to if you are looking for something fun to do, eat or drink. Her two young kids keep her plenty busy when she’s away from The Hive! You can count on great conversation and incredible attention to detail in Chelsea’s chair.

Chelsea’s hourly rate for services is $55+, and she is booking 1-2 weeks in advance, but is also available for some same-day appointments!

DAKOTA [“DAK”] (she/her)

Master Stylist, Co-Owner
Curlology Certified Curl Specialist

Dakota (AKA Dak) (she/her) (Taurus) is co-owner and master stylist with 10 years of experience. She loves doing anything trendy and textured including short hair, clipper cuts, fades, shags, and curly hair. She also loves doing creative colors, silk presses, and will soon offer protective styles for coily hair! Dakota’s degree in Public Health combines her passion for hair with staff support as co-owner. Dak is totally fine with a quiet service, or she’s happy to chat about food, gardening, sewing, and anything DIY!

Dakota’s hourly rate for services is $68+, and she is currently booking out 3-5 weeks in advance.

ANNA (she/her)

Stylist & Makeup Artist
Anna (she/her) (Cancer) has been behind the chair for 4 years. She enjoys blonding, vivids and fun layered haircuts. She also loves maintaining locs and protective styles. Anna is our extensions specialist and offers hand-tied weft extensions for straight, wavy, and curly hair. Her priority behind the chair is making sure every client is happy and feels like their best self when leaving her chair. Updos aren’t her thing, but makeup is her specialty! When she isn’t behind the chair, Anna is spending time with friends and family or hanging out with her cats and her new baby at home. She loves to chat about travel, astrology and anything cats!

Anna’s hourly rate for services is $58+, and she is booking 1-2 weeks in advance, and is available for some same-day appointments.

TESS (she/her)

Nail Technician

Tess (she/her/hers) (Leo) is a Nail Technician who specializes in acrylic nails. Although acrylics are her favorite, she loves all nails equally. She loves the personal interaction and client reaction after finishing a set. Tess is always down to try new nail art and loves bling. She values authenticity and kindness but puts compassion above all. Children are her favorite and she has too many siblings to count. If you mention poetry, hello kitty, or the movie step brothers, she will be your best friend.

Tess is currently booking 2-3 weeks in advance while she completes Esthetician School!

 

Acknowledgements

 

Our logo was designed by Spencer Brown @spencerbrowngraphics www.spencergbrown.com

 

Jeff Eaton of @prideofgumbo made our rainbow dreams come true in the front lobby. We are so honored to showcase his incredible talent through the entire room! Come check it out in person, and shop his products at www.prideofgumbo.com

None of this would have been possible without the services of our local contractors:

Plumbing re-work: Parish Sneegas of Sneegas Plumbing, Inc.

Lobby plank flooring: Skip Shears of Welcome Home Hardwoods LLC
Salon hardwood flooring refinish: Duane Dorn of Artisan Floor Company
Outdoor sign & window appliques: FastSigns of Lawrence
Subfloor replacement & vinyl installation: Taylor Hatfield of Hatfield Handyman Service
Styling chair re-upholstery: Best Upholstery & Supplies Overland Park