Meet Our Team

Emily McLain

Owner/Styist

With over 16 years of experience in the beauty industry, Emily knew from a young age that her passion was behind the chair, helping clients feel confident, beautiful, and truly themselves. She takes pride in building lasting relationships with her clients and believes every service should be customized to fit each person’s unique style, needs, and lifestyle. Emily specializes in a variety of color techniques and formal event styling, bringing creativity and attention to detail to every appointment. Her goal is for every client to leave her chair feeling refreshed, confident, and like the very best version of themselves.

Jordon McCracken

Owner/Stylist

Jordon is a Hickory native with over 15 years of experience specializing in lived-in color and balayage. She loves bringing each client’s vision to life while ensuring their look fits their individual needs, style, and lifestyle. While the artistic side of cosmetology is one of her favorite parts of the industry. Jordon also values the connections she builds with her clients and enjoys getting to hear everyone’s unique story. Her goal is to make sure every person who sits in her chair leaves feeling beautiful, confident, and refreshed.

Brittany Price

With 14 years behind the chair, Brittany is passionate about helping clients look and feel their best through personalized hair services and care. She loves being able to express her creativity and passion for the beauty industry through her work while helping each client achieve their hair goals. Brittany combines years of experience, ongoing education, and refined techniques to create looks that are both beautiful and tailored to each individual client.

Stylist

Jesse Hooper

Stylist

With over 13 years of experience behind the chair, Jesse is a holistic stylist dedicated to creating beautiful, healthy hair using high-quality clean products. She specializes in customized color services tailored to each client’s individual needs while maintaining the integrity and health of the hair. Jesse values open communication, transparency, and one-on-one appointments to ensure every guest receives a personalized experience. Passionate about continual education and creativity, her goal is for every client to leave feeling confident, refreshed, and empowered.

Kelly Davis

Stylist

Hair colorist for 44 years, with advanced training in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Kelly is passionate about creating beautiful hair, serving others, and building meaningful relationships. Outside the salon, she loves to spend time with her six grandchildren.

Lauren Vanover

Stylist

With over 22 years behind the chair, Lauren has had the opportunity to travel, work alongside, and learn from many of the industry’s leading professionals. These experiences have equipped her with the knowledge and expertise to create personalized results that fit each client’s unique needs. She’s here to give you great hair, honesty, and results that fit your lifestyle. Whether you want low-maintenance blonde, lived-in color, or a complete transformation, Lauren knows how to make it happen. She loves her clients and genuinely enjoys helping people walk out of her chair feeling confident. Expect good conversation, sarcasm, zero judgment, and hair that gets compliments long after you leave the salon.

Danielle Yocum

Stylist

With over 13 years behind the chair, Danielle has had a passion for the beauty industry since she was a little girl. Originally from New Jersey, she relocated to Hickory in 2021 and has loved building connections and meeting so many wonderful people in the community ever since. Danielle specializes in color services, with a special love for creating beautiful blonde transformations. She is passionate about helping every client feel confident, refreshed, and like the best version of themselves. One of her favorite parts of being a stylist is building lasting relationships with the amazing women who sit in her chair each day.

Lynn Cooper

Stylist

With 24 years in the hair industry, Lynn brings experience, creativity, and a genuine love for her craft. She specializes in color, especially blondes, and is excited to work more with reds and fun, creative shades. Lynn offers cuts, custom color, Cezanne smoothing treatments, blowouts, and brow waxing, and takes pride in creating looks that feel personal and effortless. She loves building lasting relationships with her clients and helping them feel confident and beautiful.

Bri Nations

Stylist

Brianna is passionate about helping clients look and feel their absolute best. She specializes in lived-in color, blonding services, updos, and airbrush makeup, creating customized looks that enhance each client’s natural beauty. Brianna is dedicated to providing a welcoming, personalized experience for every guest who sits in her chair and loves helping clients leave feeling confident, refreshed, and beautiful.

Janelle Guerin

Master Lash Artist

Certified lash artist with over 7 years of experience specializing in custom eyelash extensions.

Her goal is to enhance your natural beauty and help you feel confident, radiant, and effortlessly put together. She creates personalized lash sets tailored to each client’s eye shape, style, and lifestyle—whether you prefer a natural or more dramatic look.

Every appointment is a one-on-one experience focused on comfort, quality, and long-lasting results using premium products and techniques.