STYLISTS
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KATE MULLINS
Owner / Hairstylist / Make Up Artist
Katelyn grew up in Half Moon Bay and is a 3rd generation native of this small beach community. She obtained her license from Paul Mitchell in San Diego, Ca after receiving a Bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. Katelyn’s talents include makeup, creative cuts and color, as well as men’s cuts and grooming. She is fearless when it comes to taking on new hair or makeup challenges and she prides herself on her artistic instincts and keen eye for style. What Katelyn finds most rewarding about her job, are the meaningful relationships she has made with her clients and fellow hairstylists. As owner, her main focus is creating the optimum client experience and promoting a fun and creative work environment.
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SAMANTHA POWER
Hairstylist / Make Up Artist
Samantha, born and raised in Half Moon Bay, specializes in blonding, balayage and ombre color techniques. She is Certified in babe hair extensions and is experienced with various application techniques and brands. Samantha
keeps busy with her children and loves to relax to the tunes of Dolly Parton.
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TYLA PIERCY
Hairstylist / Make Up Artist
Tyla is a Half Moon Bay native and has been a hairstylist/makeup artist since 2006, when she graduated the Paul Mitchell Institute in San Francisco. Specializing in color and highlighting, there is no color she can't tackle. Outside of the salon, Tyla enjoys spending time with her three daughters. Whether you are looking for a simple style or an extreme make-over, Tyla can make it happen.
As a senior stylist, Tyla offers color services,
trendy and classic hair styles, formal styles
Smoothing/straightening,
Waxing services offered
Certifications include:
Brazilian blowout certified
Billion dollar brow certified
Specializing in all color services
In her off time she enjoys spending time with her 3 daughters and exercising at the gym or outdoors.
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HERMAN ORTIZ
Hairstylist / Make Up Artist
Herman, a resident of Redwood City, has been working as a hairstylist on the coast for over 7 years. He specializes in haircuts and men’s grooming. He best known for his amazing barbering skills and tranquilizing scalp massages. Whether you are looking for a haircut, color, or highlights, Herman is here to make sure you leave the salon looking fabulous and feeling good after a few good laughs.
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IRENE RIOS
Hairstylist / Colorist
Irene has been working in the industry for 15 years. She has been with Aqua in March 2019 and has proved her skill with hair color, haircuts and men's haircuts from the get-go. Her technical skillset can tackle all her hair textures, lengths and darkness. She is receptive to your needs and capable of rendering haircuts and colors for every type of clientele. Irene has advanced certification from companies such as Brazilian Blowout, Pureology and Goldwell. A continuous study of current and classic hair trends allows Irene to customize for each client she sees. Se habla Español. Reserva una cita con Irene
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Nancy
Hairstylist / Colorist
Nancy is a Half Moon Bay native. She has always had a passion for all things beauty. She graduated cosmetology school with a certification in hair color, hair cutting, and makeup application. She specializes in blonding with all different highlighting techniques while always keeping the integrity of your hair as a top priority. Nancy is always continuing her education and challenging herself to learn new skills and techniques. She loves making her clients look good and feel great!
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JENNY HERNANDEZ
Owner /Hairstylist / Make Up Artist
Jenny was born in Mexico and moved to the Coast in 2000. Immediately after graduating from Half Moon Bay High School, she attended cosmetology school. Jenny has been in the industry since 2005 and is very passionate about being a hairstylist. Jenny is best known for her eye for style and extensive education. As a salon owner she has attended Bumble & Bumble University in New York twice thus far and has been trained by Pureology, Goldwell, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Deva Curl, Brazilian Blowout, Keratin Complex, American Crew, Billion Dollar Brows, and Nova Lash. Jenny is always keeping up with the latest trends. She is a talented colorist and passionate about haircutting. She specializes in color, highlights and balayage, as well as special occasion hair styles.She takes pride in her natural ability to create a wide variety of up-do’s from sleek and classic, to loose, romantic, and natural looks.
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GRACE LUNDBERG
Hairstylist / Make Up Artist
Grace attended College of San Mateo Cosmetology Program. She has been in the hair industry for 4 years, specializing in highlighting, balayage and color melting.
Her favorite part of her profession is making people feel confident and gorgeous.
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MALENDA SILVA
Hairstylist / Make Up Artist
Malenda, born and raised in Half Moon Bay, has been working behind the chair since 2003. She specializes in Highlights, color and cuts and is known for her work with blondes and her consistency. Malenda is a firm believer in keeping up with the industry’s latest trends through continuing education. She takes pride in her work and in the fact that her flexible work hours can best accommodate even the busiest of schedules. When not behind the chair she's getting creative in the kitchen and enjoying her family.
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LACEY CHRISTY
Hairstylist / Make Up Artist
Lacey has been doing hair on the Coast since 2004 when she earned her cosmetology License. Doing fabulous hair and making genuine connections with her clients is her true calling. She also feels incredibly lucky to get to work along side some of her best friends at Aqua Beauty Lounge. In 2012, Lacey Clark was voted "Best Hairstylist" in the Half Moon Bay Review's "Reader's Choice Awards". Lacey places high value on really listening to her clients needs and believes that great communication is the key to giving her clients exactly what they want. Lacey has advanced certification from companies such as Pureology, Unite, Framesi, Matrix, Deva Curl, Brazilian Blowout, and Bumble & Bumble, just to name a few. On-going education and keeping up on the latest trends, tools and techniques keeps her excited and inspired. She also loves creating classically beautiful styles. She is willing to tackle any color correction knowing that she has the skills to pull it off. Maintaining a work-life balance is important to Lacey. Lacey is a native to Half Moon Bay but resides in Walnut Creek. When not providing beautiful styles for clients, she is spending time with her young children, working out, reading and cooking.
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Erin Dunn
Hairstylist / Make Up Artist
Erin grew up "over the hill" and moved to the coastside in 2018. She attended the College of San Mateo’s cosmetology program. Erin specializes in precision hair cuts and blonding services, for both women and men, and focuses on maintaining clients' hair health while ensuring a beautiful outcome.
Erin is committed to continuously learning in order to bring the latest techniques to her clients, and has taken classes by highly regarded companies such as Leaf and Flower, Brazilian Blowout, Amika, Olaplex, and Pureolgy. She has also spent extensive time mastering cuts and color by attending private training classes held by Master stylists.
Erin’s committment is to have her clients feel heard, respected and comfortable—while delivering on their hair goals!