Our Team
Meet the people that make this place amazing
Hanh Nguyen
Nails Extensions & Gels
Raised in League City, Hanh has been involved in the beauty industry for over 20 years. After studying business and receiving her Bachelor in Accounting at University of Houston, she is responsible for running the everyday operation of the salon. A driven, hard worker with fantastic customer service, she loves working in the beauty industry and working with the public. Her attention to detail make her an incredible nail tech, specializing in Natural Nails, Nail Extensions, Gel Nails and Glitter Nails.
Denise Longoria
Hair Stylist – Level 5
With 30 years of experience, this mother of five lives for hair. It’s not a job, but a passion. Hair is her sanity. Raised in Galveston County, Denise graduated from Dickinson High School where she took their cosmetology program. In addition to some continuing education courses, she has taken extra cutting, coloring, and product knowledge classes. Her ability to stay updated on current trends and fashion make her an excellent color specialist.
Rosie Flores-Deffes
Hair Stylist – Level 5
With over 40 years of experience in the beauty industry, Rosie has countless examples of transforming women by creating beautiful cuts and color. A large part of her skill comes from the priceless continuing education and certifications she has undergone. Early on, she had the pleasure of becoming Jay Sebring certified, which originated in California in the 70s. More recently, she has also had the pleasure of receiving certifications from Toni & Guy, Joico, Brazilian Blowout and Aquage. To expand her knowledge in the industry, she also underwent training with Moroccanoil, Keratin Treatments, Matrix, Phyto, Surface, and Aloxxi. She considers now to be a great time in her life to give back to the community and industry that has gifted her with all the knowledge and skill she possesses to this day.
Amy Gandy
Hair Stylist – Level 4
In the industry for over 13 years, Amy knows how to adapt to the ever changing hair trends. In addition to being fortunate enough to attend the Surface New Beginnings Symposium in Denver, she is certified with the Aquage MasterClass Academy and, more recently, Brazilian Blowout. Amy possesses extensive knowledge and training with Aloxxi Color and can create a canvas for your hair that suits your everyday needs and personality.
Laran Nicole Fontenot-Hocker
Hair Stylist – Level 4 & Manicurist
Laran brings over 5 years of experience to the Salon Naturale team. Along with her extensive training in Joico cutting and creative coloring techniques, she has attended many classes and academies including Redken, Aquage, BTC, Aloxxi, Surface, Brazilian Blowouts, and Phyto. In addition to education, customer service is of high importance to Laran, as can be seen in her extensive consultations and her top notch southern hospitality. She is particularly passionate about blonde highlighting, fun bright colors, long layers, short cuts, and extreme makeovers. Laran’s talents don’t stop there. She also offers gel nail service and signature manicures and pedicures that clients rave about.
Terry Kasseroler
Esthetician
After 17 years in the medical field, Terry has found her mission and is eager to share her knowledge and passion for Esthetics. She has worked in the Esthetic field for 9 years and is certified in Advanced Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion as well as the CosMedix and Academie Scientifique skin care lines along with many others. Terry has a strong passion for the Skin Care Industry. Her motto, “Let me teach you how to feel good about your skin on the outside, so you can feel good about you on the inside.”
Taylor Council
Hair Stylist – Level 3
As one of Salon Naturale’s fastest-growing stylist, Taylor is eager to deepen her hair knowledge. She has attended numerous hair classes such as Oribe, Eufora, Goldwell Colorist Master Class, Brazilian Blowout and Hair Extensions. This has allowed her to remain constantly up to date with the newest hair trends. She wants nothing more than for her clients to feel “100% after they walk away from her chair.” It is her passion to make someone “feel great about their new look.” Taylor focuses on great natural hair colors and amazing blowouts.
Kennetha Pleasant-Julian
Manicurist & Lash Specialist
Licensed for over 26 years in the state of Texas, Kennetha has always had a passion for the hair and beauty industry. She has mastered a wide range of beauty techniques including ethnic hair cutting and styling, weaving, creating wigs, pedicures, and manicures. Kennetha specializes in lash extensions.
Dustyn Batten
Hair Stylist – Level 3
Dustyn has always had a passion for the beauty industry and making people feel better about themselves. Originally from Waycross, Georgia, Dustyn worked at the Mayo Clinic for six years as a surgical tech before making the decision to follow his dreams. He graduated from beauty school in May 2015 during which time he worked as an assistant in a salon. He’s been in the industry for over a year and is always eager to learn new techniques and further his education so his clients can stay on top of new trends. Dustyn’s passion lies in Hair Coloring, Haircutting, Hair Extensions including Specializing in NBR and Habit Hand Tied Extensions. .
Frank Alexander
Hair Stylist – Level 3 & Manicurist
Frankie’s passion for creating art and perfecting his craft began at a young age, since finishing high school he pursued a career in the beauty industry at the start of the decade and has since flourished in becoming the stylist you see today. He has had extensive education with Goldwell and Oribe attending their classes across the nation. Frankie specializes in men’s grooming, blonde hair color, and personalized hair cutting. His main focus is to create and execute the vision you see in your mind unfold in his chair.
Allison Kennedy
Hair Stylist – Level 2
Though her official cosmetology journey began in 2015, Allison knew she had a passion for beauty at an early age. Eagerness to learn and grow as a stylist has enabled her to pursue certification in Babe Extension, Brazilian Blowout, Keratin Complex systems and Spa Girl skin care. She excels in up styling and blow outs, but also has an eye for hair shaping and coloring. Her fun loving personality and sunny disposition make her an easy choice for your style needs.
Lisa Nguyen Morales
Nails Extensions & Gels Specialist
As a child, Lisa would go to the salon with her mother so it was inevitable that she would fall in love with the beauty industry. With 10 years of being in the industry, she is able to recreate and replicate techniques based on latest trends. Every nail starts as a blank canvas but with her expertise in Nail Art it becomes a masterpiece!
Mckenzie Patton
Apprentice
Mckenzie found her love for beauty early on in life while experimenting at a young age with makeup in her free time and acquiring new hairstyles. From that moment her interest in the industry grew immensely. She started her cosmetology adventure in high school then graduated early as a young mother to pursue her dreams at San Jacinto South College. She graduated in 2015, currently working towards her license. She has always been intrigued by Hair Color, while learning all the amazing techniques and styles we use in order to get the concept clients look for. She loves trying new things, learning from her team members, as well as collaborating new ideas. She expresses her personality through her work while inspiring clients to be who they truly want to be, beYOUtiful!
Celeste Frink
Hairstylist – Level 2
Celeste Frink attended San Jacinto-South Campus for Cosmetology. After graduating, she developed her career in El Paso, TX for 4 years, mastering her cut and color techniques. In 2017, Celeste moved back to Houston seeking more opportunities in the hair industry and started at Salon Naturale. Her extensive education through Tony and Guy Academy and Bumble & Bumble have made her a client favorite. She specializes in a variety of updos, and loves doing blowouts – whether you are wanting a sleek look or beachy waves, she can do it all. She is certified with Goldwell Colorist Master and Brazilian Blowout and has received training for different Balayage techniques. Rounding out her list of talents, Celeste is certified through Babe Eyelash Extensions to take care of your individual eyelash applications. Celeste’s live for education and passion for the industry shines in all of her work, and she would love to see you in her chair!!
Justine Debak
Hair Stylist – Level 2 & Manicurist
Justine is a hair artist from Watertown, South Dakota. She is passionate about delivering beautiful results with her eye for color, shape, and detail. Justine is always determined to help clients have a relaxing experience while achieving the desired look. She enjoys providing a wide range of services, with Balayage haircolor being one of her favorites. Aside from Cosmetology, Justine loves traveling, coffee, and cuddling her fur babies.
Sierra Rojas
Hair Stylist – Level 2 & Manicurist
Sierra began her journey at Paul Mitchell the school-Webster 2018 . She lives and breathes the hair and beauty industry because she loves to make people look and feel beautiful about themselves inside and out. She loves to get creative with color any where from vibrant vivid’s to beautiful brunettes and blondes will love to help you achieve you’re hair goals. She is currently attending BMSCON4 for her certification in NBR hair extensions. She was born and raised right here in small town Dickinson, Texas. Customer service is very important to her, she makes sure every client feels comfortable and at home! She is fun, loving and a hard worker with the desire to make every client feel good and confident about themselves.
Paige Walker
Hair Stylist – Level 2 & Makeup Artist
I’m 23 years old from Nederland TX! I attended cosmetology school at Lamar Port Arthur in 2014 and in 2015 right after getting my license I started working doing what I love, hair and makeup! I’ve always known I wanted to be in the beauty industry and I hope that one day I have a salon of my own. I’ve been in my career for almost four years now and I couldn’t be more happy doing what I love! Hair and makeup is definitely more than what it seems to be, you get to meet incredible people who sit in your chair along the way! Making people feel beautiful and see themselves in a different way is what makes what I do the best job in the whole world!
Jessie Solorio
Hair Stylist – Level 2
Bio coming soon!
Stephanie Irahate
Front Desk Coordinator
Stephanie grew up in Las Vegas, and her family decided to move all the way to Houston. Through the year’s Stephanie found a passion for makeup, and started working in retail as a makeup artist then decided to attended San Jacinto for cosmetology school. She is extremely passionate for the beauty and fashion industry! Stephanie has been with Salon Nature for a few months now and enjoys working with all the stylist and seeing how confident there client leaves the salon. Another big part about Stephanie is that she loves her family, traveling and food. She can’t wait where her life takes her next!
Sarah Douglas
Hair Stylist – Level 2
Bio coming soon!
Mackenzie Campbell
Apprentice and Makeup Artist
Mackenzie is an aspiring hair artist who loves everything beauty, but specifically hair color and makeup. Her interest in the beauty industry has always been a part of who she is and her goals. She is a current Paul Mitchell student and is excited to be graduating October 2019. She is eager to start doing hair, as well as expanding her knowledge in haircolor and makeup. She has already become certified by the Ono Beauty Course in makeup application in Los Angeles, CA, and will be graduating cosmetology school as a Phase 2 honor student at her school. She loves working with stylists and learning from them. She also loves creating unique styles based on new techniques and products, as well as learning new trends and keeping up with the ever-changing beauty industry. Besides being in the salon, Mackenzie enjoys food, Halloween, and dogs.
Laura Alvarez
Apprentice
Bio coming soon!
Taylor Cardenas
Front Desk Coordinator
Bio coming soon!
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