About

Independent Stylist

Amy L.

Amy strives for professional excellence in this challenging industry. Her extensive knowledge is always utilized to its fullest potential.

Fast forward a few years and Karissa graduated from Mt. Hood Community College with her Associate’s Degree in Cosmetology in 2003. She has been a hairstylist and brow designer in the Oregon City area for nearly 20 years. She enjoys building long-lasting relationships with her clients while helping them feel their best!

Amy is energetic, ambitious, and artistic. For any questions, Amy can be reached at 503-781-1352. To schedule an appointment with Amy, please click the link below

 
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/AL7486L

Independent Stylist

Beverly M.

Beverly enjoys listening to clients’ ideas and requests and the process of creating the perfect style for all her clients. Her 34 years of experience is constantly put to work to achieve your hair goals. She strives for every one of her clients to look and feel their best.

To schedule with Beverly, please call 503-314-2370.

Level 1 Stylist

Cali H.

Meet Cali, a dedicated hair stylist who brings her passion and expertise to our salon. With a background in cosmetology and a lifelong love for hair, Cali is committed to providing exceptional service to her clients.

Cali’s journey in the world of hair began when she graduated from cosmetology school. Her passion for hairstyling is evident in her attention to detail and her desire to create beautiful and personalized looks for each client. With a nurturing upbringing surrounded by the art of hairdressing, Cali’s talent shines through in every hairstyle she creates.

Born and raised in Oregon, Cali finds inspiration in the natural beauty of her surroundings. Her love for her home state translates into a down-to-earth and genuine approach to connecting with clients. She understands the importance of creating a comfortable and welcoming environment, ensuring that every client feels at ease during their salon experience.

As a Gemini, Cali possesses an adaptable and sociable nature. She effortlessly connects with clients and colleagues, creating a positive and enjoyable salon experience for everyone. Her education at Banks High School and her continued learning at Summit Salon Academy contributed to her growth as a stylist.

When it comes to music, Cali enjoys a variety of genres, including country, pop, and rap. Her open-mindedness and appreciation for different styles reflect her versatile nature. Additionally, Cali has a fondness for Mexican food, savoring the flavors and spices that add a delightful twist to her dining experiences.

Motivated by her family and the desire to provide for herself and her future family, Cali approaches her work with dedication and a commitment to personal growth. Her drive to succeed fuels her determination to excel in her craft and create positive impacts in the lives of her clients.

With her genuine care, attention to detail, and dedication to her clients’ satisfaction, Cali is an invaluable member of our team. Trust her to bring out the best in your hair and provide you with a personalized and enjoyable salon experience that leaves you feeling confident and satisfied.

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Esthetician, Make Up & Lash Artist

Danielle H.

Danielle began her career in the beauty industry as a receptionist and loved the salon atmosphere so much she decided to go to beauty school herself. She is a licensed esthetician, makeup artist, and certified lash artist in both classic and volume eyelash extensions from Garnet Lash Academy.

Her favorite part of her job is making each individual that she encounters feel beautiful in their own skin by enhancing their unique features and natural beauty. Whether she is doing a set of eyelash extensions or finishing a full face of makeup for a bride, the best part is seeing their reaction when she hands the client a mirror and they see their face for the first time! She feels it’s an honor to make her clients feel like the most beautiful version of themselves in their own skin.

Outside of the salon, Danielle loves spending time with her husband, son, and black lab named Hazel. She loves her family with her whole heart and feels blessed by how wonderful her life is!

To schedule an appointment with Danielle, please click the link below

 
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/cedrc6s

President and Co-Owner

Darren Wood

Darren Wood is a native Portlander, former PSU Viking, Eagle Scout, and community leader. Darren is driven and passionate about helping develop people. With a strong belief in constantly learning and evolving, Darren is always looking to better his best and see the best in others. Darren’s personal mission statement:

“To live life to its fullest, by leading, and serving as a guide for others to obtain lifelong success while promoting healthy core family, social, and political values; proving that anything is possible in life if you are willing to work hard for it.”

Level 4 Stylist and Co-Owner

Erin K.

Erin knew she wanted to be a hairstylist since she was 6 years old. She attended Mt. Hood school of Hair Design right out of high school and worked at Le Charme Salon in Gresham for the first eight years of her career.

Erin went into business with friend and Co-Owner Darren Wood 2011 when they purchased Ensemble Salon. Erin became a trainer at Ensemble in 2014.

Erin loves building confidence and helping her guests recreate their look. Erin is inspired by being creative and by training younger stylists to build their books and their careers.

Erin specializes in color, dimensional blonding and hair cutting.

Erin is a certified L’Oréal Professional Educator and holds several certifications that allow her to truly optimize her talent behind the chair.

Outside of the salon, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband, dogs, and friends!! She enjoys art, wine tasting, and traveling.

 
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Operations Manager

Jayme J.

Jayme started working as a Guest Services Coordinator before the pandemic hit, in early February of 2020. Jayme loved working the front desk and meeting new clients and her regular clients every day. She did not know much about the salon industry, but it was always something she wanted to learn more about.

Jayme moved up quickly into the role of becoming the manager at 22 Changes and Ensemble. Although she did love working up at the front desk, she took on the opportunity to help the salon in a different way. Jayme loves to work alongside her management team because they inspire her every day. She has been a part of the salon family for almost 3 years now and cannot wait for more years to come.

A little bit about Jayme is that she was born and raised in a small town in Camas, Washington. She did not move too far away when she attended Eastern Washington University. Moving back home after school, she was introduced to the salon life. Jayme likes to make it known she is a Sagittarius and loves Harry Styles. She loves to travel but is afraid of airplanes. Her favorite places to travel are New York City and Mexico.

 
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Esthetician & Nail Technician

Jen L.

Jen moved to West Linn 30 years ago from Phoenix, Arizona, and started her family right away. After raising her 3 children, she decided to go back to school to do what she loves…beautifying people and making personal connections.

She is an esthetician and nail technician and enjoys meeting new people. Attention to detail is a must with Jen. She wouldn’t do anything less than what she would expect for herself.

Nails, waxing, brow and lash tinting, and facials are her specialty.

Outside of work, you’ll find her hanging out with her family and new grandson, camping and kayaking with her husband, and painting in her art studio.

 
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Independent Stylist

Jessie F.

Jessie loves what she does! She genuinely loves people, making clients feel cared for, and helping them feel their best! She has been in the industry for 19 years and specializes in blonde, gray coverage, natural hair colors, and haircuts!

 
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Independent Stylist

Julie L.

With over 25+ years in the industry, Julie loves using her experience and creativity to combine the perfect cut or color on each client to make them look and feel their best!

Julie gets to do something she loves and gets to call it her job, what could possibly be better than making someone feel good about themselves?!

Outside of the salon, Julie enjoys hiking, biking, running, basically anything to do with being outside. Being a native Oregonian, she feels that Oregon is the perfect place for her.

 
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Independent Stylist

Kaia Z.

In the industry for over 15 years, Kaia has the experience to complete your desired look! Every appointment starts with a thorough consultation. Specializing in fine hair, on-trend color applications, superior grey coverage techniques, long hair cutting, and more, Kaia can help you achieve your hair goals!

 
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Independent Stylist

Karissa H.

Karissa’s love for the beauty industry started at a very young age. She started with her Barbie dolls and her sister and at the age of 6, moved on to cutting her own bangs extremely short and famously said “If I water them, they will grow!”

Fast forward a few years and Karissa graduated from Mt. Hood Community College with her Associate’s Degree in Cosmetology in 2003. She has been a hair stylist and brow designer in the Oregon City area for nearly 20 years. She enjoys building long-lasting relationships with her clients while helping them feel their best!

Karissa’s area of expertise is hair cutting, coloring, and facial waxing services.

Outside of the salon, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, crafting, gardening, and anything outdoors.

To schedule an appointment with Karissa, please click the link below

 
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/EOSWWY/services

Level 1 Stylist

Lauryn G.

Lauryn grew up locally here in Oregon and enjoys being out in her community. After realizing the traditional college route wasn’t for her, Lauryn chose to attend Paul Mitchell the School Honolulu, where she fell in love with the beauty industry. She chose Ensemble Salon for our values, focus on continued education, and family environment.

Lauryn loves to help her clients feel special while sitting in the chair and her goal is to help you feel confident and beautiful leaving the salon.

Lauryn’s gentle spirit and kindness make her clients of every age feel comfortable in her chair. She enjoys doing blonde transformations as well as dimensional colors and is certified in Bellami extensions. Lauryn enjoys getting the chance to teach her clients how to get that “salon look” at home.

You’ll always see Lauryn with a coffee in her hand and a smile on her face! While Lauryn’s not working behind the chair her days are filled with fun chaos while taking care of her twin boys! She enjoys spending quality time with her family and going outside with her kids and her lab, Lucy!

 
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Guest Services Specialist

Leah A.

Leah is an Oregon native, born and raised in Molalla with her 4 sisters. After being a barista for years, Leah decided to pursue her passion for the beauty industry and made the career change to Ensemble salon, where she works as lead guest services coordinator.

Leah is currently attending Portland Beauty School’s esthetics program and is graduating in Spring of 2023.

When she’s not in the salon, you can find Leah outdoors somewhere in the PNW with her 2 dogs, Timber and Louis, or at home, working on a home improvement project with her boyfriend.

 
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Esthetician & Laser Technician

Lisa M.

Lisa has lived in Oregon her entire life and has been an esthetician and laser technician for 15 years. She loves working with her clients to achieve a youthful glow and fight the aging process.

When Lisa isn’t working, you will find her spending time with her friends, family and two dogs, wine tasting, doing house projects, and gardening.

 
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Level 5 Stylist

Mandi M.

Mandi is an Oregon native who grew up in West Linn. After graduating from high school, Mandi attended the Aveda Institute Portland in 2008 and soon after joined the Ensemble Salon team in 2012.

Mandi is passionate about the industry because she loves to make women feel beautiful and confident while connecting and building relationships with her clients.

Mandi has always felt like it’s important to do something that is rewarding. In 2018, Mandi became an associate trainer at Ensemble Salon. She teaches and helps stylists grow and become confident in their careers. You will often see Mandi with an extra 2 or 4 hands working alongside her.

Mandi specializes in blondes, dimensional color and is certified in Bellami extensions. In Mandi’s free time you can see her spending time with her family, hubby, and dogs. During the summer she’s at the river, kayaking and during the winter being cozy at home or going to the snow.

She can’t wait to meet you!

 
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Special Projects Manager

Nicole W.

Nicole was born and raised in Oregon and for as long as she can remember, has always had a passion for helping others! At the beginning of her career, she spent several years working in the healthcare industry, with roles from front desk to management and everything in between. Her prior experience in healthcare and obtaining her Master’s degree have allowed Nicole to jump into many roles within the salon to help the staff, clients, and community.

Her favorite part of working with the salon and the beauty industry is helping others to make their lives easier-whether it’s on a special project (like this very website!) or assisting a stylist when they need coaching behind the chair. She truly loves the family environment that’s created in the salon and feels fortunate to find something that brings her joy, every day.

Outside the salon, you can find Nicole spending time with loved ones, playing with her dog, Koda, reading, or going for long walks. Her biggest treasure in this life is being a new mommy to her baby boy.

Independent Stylist

Pat E.

Pat has been asked many times, “What is your favorite part of your career?” Her answer will always be, “My clients and how I help them look and feel special!”

To schedule an appointment with Pat, please call or text her at 503-348-6433

Independent Stylist

Paula Y.

Paula is a fun-loving stylist that has been perfecting her art for 30 years. Don’t let that fool you, as she is up to date on the latest fashions and is young at heart. Her love for making people happy and beautiful can be seen every day through her work.

Ongoing learning and education in the industry are important parts of her business. She enjoys doing extensions, highlights, and other color services.

When Paula is not in the salon, you can find her hanging out with family and friends, enjoying and living her best day.

To schedule an appointment with Paula, please click the link below

https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/PYASEE

Nail Technician

Rosemary K.

Rosemary has lived in Oregon for 45 years and has been doing nails for 25 years! She loves what she does and is an amazing nail artist. She is always willing to try the newest designs and the latest trends.

When Rosemary is not working, you will find her visiting wineries, doing art, and spending time with her family.
 
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Level 3 Stylist

Sam D.

This is Sam!! She was born and raised in Aurora Oregon and grew up with 2 older siblings! She graduated from Johnny Mathew’s beauty school in 2018 and hit the ground running. She worked in a salon in Salem for about 6 months then shortly after, found her forever home at Ensemble Salon in 2019.

Sam’s passion is to help clients see the best version of themselves before they walk out the door. Sam is a bubbly ray of sunshine in the salon and is always willing to listen, doing her best to give clients what they are looking for. Sam enjoys getting to know her clients and welcoming them to the salon family because that’s what we have become…Family!

Sam specializes in full blonding, dimensional coloring, formal/wedding hair and is certified in Bellami extensions.

When Sam isn’t slaying hair in the salon, you can find her spending time with family, her kitty Taylor or painting. She loves her new title of being an Auntie and spends as much time with the kiddos as possible.

She’s excited to see you in her chair!!
 
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Independent Stylist

Sherry C.

Sherry has been in the hair industry for 28 years and working at this salon for 14 years! She has loved doing hair since putting curlers in her father’s hair as a child.

Sherry loves all types of hair coloring, perms, and haircuts. It doesn’t matter what service it is; she takes great pride in everything she does! She is a good listener and understands every head of hair is different.

Sherry loves making clients feel their best and loving their hair!

 
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Level 5 Stylist

Tasha G.

Tasha has been in the hair industry since 2011 and part of the Ensemble team since 2014. She has had an interest in the beauty industry from a young age. In 4th grade when classmates would bring in a toy or a pet for show and tell, Tasha was the student giving makeovers to her peers with the new makeup kit she got for Christmas. In high school, she experimented with a variety of hairstyles for herself and her friends. Shortly after graduating high school, Tasha attended Northwest College in Tualatin where she received her cosmetology degree. She was the first stylist to go through the Associate Program at Ensemble Salon, training with co-owner Erin.

Tasha loves to make people feel great about themselves and embrace who they are as a person. She specializes in high maintenance looking- low maintenance hair. She is passionate about vivid colors, fine hair, and dimensional lived-in looks for her guests. She loves finishing service and watching her clients light up when the cape comes off and they see the results. When working with Tasha, you can guarantee that the integrity of your hair is her priority, and she will make recommendations for services and at-home care that would benefit your personal hair needs. She likes to have a lot of fun in the salon and is a huge supporter of self-care.

On her days off, she is in her garden, playing with her two golden retrievers Winry and Lucy, or cuddling her tabby cat, Oliver. She enjoys watching movies with her boyfriend Kevin and playing video games together.

If you are looking for a fun, educated and knowledgeable stylist, Tasha is your girl!

 
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Level 1 Stylist

Taylor A.

Introducing Taylor Aeh, a talented and passionate hair stylist at our salon. With a love for making people feel beautiful and a natural inclination towards creativity, Taylor brings a unique touch to her work.

Taylor’s journey in the world of hair began when she graduated from cosmetology school. Her enthusiasm for the craft is evident in her dedication and commitment to providing exceptional service to her clients. Taylor’s genuine love for her work shines through in every hairstyle she creates, ensuring that her clients leave the salon feeling confident and beautiful.

Born and raised in Sandy, Oregon, Taylor’s upbringing in different places has contributed to her versatile approach to hairstyling. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty that surrounds her, she incorporates elements of artistry and innovation into her hair designs.

As an Aries, Taylor possesses a determined and pioneering spirit, always seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth. Her dedication to her craft and her clients is fueled by her desire to make a positive impact and bring out the best in everyone she works with.

Taylor’s music preferences span a diverse spectrum, with a fondness for alternative rock yet an appreciation for various genres, infusing her days with a creative vibe. Her culinary enthusiasm centers on pickled foods, relishing their tangy and bold flavors that add a twist to her adventurous palate. Guided by her love for mountains, Taylor’s interest in exploration and travel finds solace amidst their grandeur, making mountain destinations her go-to for relaxation and rejuvenation.

With her creativity, dedication, and passion for making people feel beautiful, Taylor Aeh is an invaluable member of our team. Trust her to bring out the best in your hair, providing a personalized and transformative experience that will leave you feeling confident and radiant.

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