WHO WE ARE:
Tafoya Salon, established in 1980, is proudly a family owned salon that carries Aveda products.
Sarah
Master Stylist
Sarah has been a cosmetologist and at Tafoya Salon since 1998. She is a master stylist dedicated to enhancing each client’s unique beauty. Her passion shines through in every cut, color, and style.
Specializing in:
Precision haircuts: Pixies, Bobs, and curly hair expertise
Custom color: Balayages and dimensional color artistry
Bridal styling and makeup: Making your special day unforgettable
Hair extensions: Offering four types including wigs. She is also certified by Easihair Pro.
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Elyse
Master Stylist
“Meet Elyse! She’s been turning hair dreams into reality at Tafoya Salon for over two decades! With a heart full of passion for custom color and tailored haircuts, she’s always diving into new education to keep her skills sparkling. Elyse loves connecting with her clients and creating looks that make them feel absolutely radiant. Oh, and if you need a killer men’s cut or flawless facial waxing? She’s your girl! Come see what 21 years of hair love looks like!”
Specializing in: Custom Color, Men’s Hair Cutting, Facial Waxing.
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Alex
Master Stylist
Alex brings a highly creative and refined approach to both hair color and cutting. Since joing Tafoya Salon in 2010, she has cultivated a deep expertise in crafting personalized looks. Her specialties include precise short haircuts and seamlessly blended, natural-looking color placements. Alex’s commitment to her craft ensures clients receive exceptional service and tailored results.
Specializing in: Short Hair Cutting, Lived in Hair Color, and Natural Hair Color Placements.
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Justina
Master Stylist
Justina has been a stylist for 16+ years and specializes in dimensional color, blondes, and loves a good color transformation. She also works well with a variety of hair textures from fine/thin to thick and soft curly. She loves cutting anything from shaggy textured layers- to long layers- but bobs are one of her favorites to sculpt. She is great at getting to know her guests and their lifestyles, so she can teach them how to re-create styles they can easily do on their own and love.
Specializing in: Dimensional Color and Blonde. Cutting Shaggy Layers, Bobs.
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Katelyn
Senior Stylist
Meet Katelyn, a friendly and upbeat stylist who loves creating confidence-boosting transformations for her clients. She specializes in blonding, extensions, cutting, and bangs, and enjoys services like foiling, extensions, and waxing. A graduate of the AVEDA Institute, Katelyn is passionate about helping guests feel heard, beautiful, and excited about their hair. Whether it’s a bold chop, fresh color, or soft dimensional blend, she loves bringing her clients’ vision to life while creating a fun and welcoming experience in her chair.
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Kaylee M.
Junior Stylist
Meet a talented and detail-driven stylist with a passion for lived-in color, dimensional highlights, and transformative hair services. Known for creating low-maintenance, high-impact results, she designs looks that feel effortless, modern, and tailored to each guest’s lifestyle.
Kaylee is dedicated to enhancing natural beauty through thoughtful consultations and customized color techniques. Her goal is to create an elevated, welcoming experience where every guest leaves feeling confident and refreshed.
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Claire
Junior Stylist
Creative. Edgy. Effortlessly cool — that’s the energy Claire brings to every client in the chair. Specializing in razor cuts, shag haircuts, creative color, and curls, she loves creating looks that are low-maintenance yet make a statement. Whether it’s a textured shag, a soft dimensional blend, or a unique alternative style, Claire focuses on adding movement and individuality to every haircut and color.
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KYLEE Z.
Junior Stylist
Meet a passionate and creative stylist who loves transforming hair into personalized, confidence-boosting looks. She specializes in cutting, styling, men’s cuts, special occasion hair, perms, makeup, and vivid colors, always tailoring each style to complement face shape and personality. A graduate of the AVEDA Arts & Science Institute (2025), she was selected to assist at AVEDA Congress and began her journey at Tafoya Salon as a receptionist before stepping behind the chair as a stylist. Her goal is to create a welcoming experience where every guest feels seen, comfortable, and beautiful.
