all of OUR stylists at salontrose are licensed & professionally trained in all areas of color + cutting.
Everyone specializes in something different, so whatever your needs or goals are, we have a stylist for you!

Meagan (Megs)

IG: megs.montrosehair.htx

Favorite Montrose spot: 
Postino
Specializes in:
Blonding services, dimensional redheads, textured bobs/lobs

Owner/Stylist

Raised on the Gulf Coast Meagan was surrounded by sea and surf. In 2008, Meagan traveled north to Houston, where she started her career in River Oaks. She focused on balayage, highlights, and all the different blonding techniques she could get her hands on. Her expertise in blonding gave her the extensive clientele she has to date. Meagan believes every client, and stylist alike deserves to come to a salon where they’re treated authentically. When she purchased SalonTrose in 2022 her goal was to create a safe space for ALL.

With complete transparency, honesty and respect for her stylists; their futures, goals and accomplishments are her #1 priority.

Emily Tate

IG: emilydoesmyhairhtx

Favorite Montrose spot:
 The Pit Room
Specializes in:
Bellami extension methods, blonding services and balayage

-Salon Manager, Senior Stylist, Bellami Extension Specialist

Emily began doing hair in 2016, when she moved to Houston from her hometown of Galveston. She has a soft spot for balayage but excels at a range of colors and styles, including hand-tied extensions. Her chair is a safe space for all! Emily became salon manager in 2023 alongside her three year anniversary at SalonTrose. When she is not hustling at the salon, she enjoys being at home with her dogs and shopping at Target
(who doesn’t?).

Nicki

IG: hairbynickibell

Favorite Montrose spot: Lightyears Natural Wine Shop
Specializes in: 4x certified extension specialist, custom color, dimensional brunettes and blonding services.

-Senior Stylist, Education Director, Extension Specialist

Nicki began her hair journey in 2016. She grew up in Baytown and did hair around Texas before joining our salon in the spring of 2021. She’s particularly passionate about balayage and lived-in looks, but she can paint your hair as vivid as you like! She is also one of our salon’s extensions specialists. She wants you to know that everyone’s hair is customized; no client looks the same! Outside the salon, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and hanging with her pup.

 
 

Amanda Z

IG: creativehairbyamanda

Favorite Montrose spot: Paulie’s
Specializes in: Pixies, short hair cuts, curly hair, blonding and creative colors

-Independent stylist, Educator

Amanda kicked off her hair career in 2000. Since then she has advanced her education at the Goldwell Academy and Bumble and Bumble University. Over the years Amanda has taught color and been a mentor to newer stylists in the industry. She is an all around stylist who loves doing color and short cuts and has the loyal clientele to prove it. Amanda has a huge love for animals and especially loves spending time with her own fur babies. She rents her own chair and runs her business, but enjoys educating the SalonTrose stylists any time she can, boss babe!

Fryda

IG: houston.hair

Favorite Montrose Spot: Brasil Cafe
Specializes in: Custom color, Tik Tok trending cuts

Independent Stylist/Educator

Fryda and loves filling her days with amazing clients like you! She specializes is in lived-in, dimensional color for hair babes looking to feel rejuvenated and transformed. Color is more customizable than ever before, and she loves the options she can provide her clients based on their lifestyle, personal style, and desired maintenance schedule. 

She believes what sets her apart is the extra time and care she puts into each project. Each hair journey with a client is very personal to her.

Joie B

IG: dreamhairbyjoie

Favorite Montrose spot: SalonTrose ;)
Specializes in:
Bellami extension, dimensional brunettes, lived in looks and blonding

Stylist/Bellami Extension Specialist

Joie joined our salon in August 2021, right out of Paul Mitchell The School. She specializes in blondes and lived in color. If you think you’re seeing double, you’re not! Her identical twin sister Gina also works at SalonTrose! Joie is also Bellami extension certified, as well as a Goldwell Master colorist! When she’s not at work she loves to crochet, play with her 5 dogs and hangout with her niece Layla.

 
 

Hailey D 

IG: haileypaintshairr

Favorite Montrose spot: Texas Art Supply
Specializes in: Bellami Extensions, Blonding services, lived-in looks, and dimensional brunettes

-Stylist/Bellami Extension Specialist

Hailey joined our salon in August 2021, fresh out of Paul Mitchell the School in her hometown of Houston. She started off as an assistant and quickly progressed to a full-time stylist in only six months! When she’s not at work, she enjoys doing DIY projects and hanging with her hubby and cats, Little Tiny and Mocha Bean.

Joanna V

IG: gypsyhairbyjoanna

Favorite Montrose spot: Texas Art Supply
Specializes in:
textured cuts, lived in color

Stylist

Joanna started her hair career in 2019, she studied at Paul Mitchell the School of Houston.
She is a well rounded stylist with natural capability. She specializes in curly hair, and enjoys doing “lived-in” haircuts. Joanna has skills in all different areas, from blondes, to haircutting, formal styling, to Brazilian blowouts and short haircuts. In her free time. Joanna likes to do canvas art, discover new music, and spend time with her friends.

Haeli F

IG: hairbyhaeli

Favorite Montrose spot: Buffalo Exchange
Specializes in:
Blonding, Color Corrections, Lived-in Color

Stylist/Master Goldwell Colorist/Retail Specialist

Haeli started her hair journey in  2015, she studied at Lamar state college Port Arthur, TX
From a small town to big city dreams she strives to provide a safe and relaxed space for all.
She specializes in custom colors, “lived- in” looks, blondes & brunettes and has skills in all hair cutting, formal styling & certified in Brazilian blowouts & Bellami extensions.
She loves to educate her clients on product knowledge.
In her free time, Haeli loves to dance, listen to music & play with her dog Nora.

 
 

Gina W

IG: hairbyginawilson

Favorite Montrose Spot: Waffle Bus
Specializes in:
Lived-in Color, dimensional brunettes, blondes and Bellami Extensions

Junior Stylist/Social Media Manager

Gina started her hair journey in August of 2021. Gina joined our SalonTrose team in March of 2023, where her twin sister Joie works. In her spare time Gina is spending time with her husband and daughter Layla who was born in the new year! She loves doing hair and can’t wait to have you in her chair!

Kate

Front of Salon Manager

Kate has been in the salon industry for 20 years. She loves helping clients find the perfect stylist for them & helping them have an amazing experience. She was drawn to SalonTrose because it is a woman owned business and is inclusive to all Houstonians.

Erika

Assistant Manager

Erika is a staple at SalonTrose. She’s been with the business since the very beginning, when Traci B opened in 2014. We are lucky to have her back in Houston > Cali. Her gregarious personality, and expertise in customer service make her vital to our success. She can change a light bulb faster than anyone you’ve ever met, and her dad jokes are *chefs kiss*

Salontrose is currently fully staffed. we are a small 10 chair salon with room for one assistant at a time. if you are interested in assisting to prepare for your next salon space, or are interested in shadowing a senior stylist, please email us at salontrosehtx@gmail.com