A small-town rebel who handed out mohawks & teased bangs to any willing party, Macari never knew her hobby would end up becoming her job. However, once she got started, she never wanted to do anything else. Her technique has become more refined through the years, but the passion & abundant creativity remain high.

Education: Studied with Sam and Marcus Brocato, Howard McClaren, Beth Minardi, Ann and Gary Bray, L’Oréal Institute, Bumble and bumble University, Aveda Institute

Stylist Tip: Macari suggests not washing your hair every day. Dirty hair is healthier and more easily styled.

Favorite Products: Bumble and bumble Texture and Kérastase Elixir Ultime

Hair Inspiration: Annette Benning (short hair), Gwen Stefani (medium), Jennifer Lopez (long hair)

Originally interested in set design, young Edward traded his paintbrush for a hairbrush, won over by the instant gratification of hair’s transformative powers. As gregarious as he is gifted, Edward endeavors to make his clients look fresh and polished at every age.

Education: Toni & Guy, Vidal Sassoon, Trevor Sorbie, Bumble and bumble University, Jingles, Sebastian

Stylist Tip: Edward recommends that you have fun and don't be afraid to play with your hair, i.e., embrace change!

Favorite Product: Kérastase Sérum Oléo-Relax

Hair Inspiration: Joey Heatherton

A former sculptor and painter, Kenny was encouraged by talented mentors to apply his talents to the beauty industry. Armed with an artist’s appreciation for beauty, style and proportion, his particular specialization is working with curly hair.

Education: Vidal Sassoon Academy, Bumble and bumble University

Stylist Tip: Kenny encourages his clients to stop fighting their curly hair. With the right haircut and frizz-fighting products, his clients have learned to embrace their curls.

Favorite Product: Bumble and bumble Texture

Hair Inspiration: Elizabeth Taylor and actresses of the 1940s and 1950s

Nurtured by two aunts who were beauticians, Darlene has been passionate about all aspects of the beauty industry since she was a little girl. Ethnic hairstyles and textures are her specialty, but Darlene can do it all, from relaxers to straighteners to color.

Education: Dudley Cosmetology University, Keratin Straightening Treatment Certified, Syntonics International Technical Consultant

Favorite Product: Kérastase Masque Chroma Riche, Syntonics Relaxer System, Syntonics Botanical Conditioning Créam Relaxer for Sensitive Scalps

Hair Inspiration: Angela Bassett and Marilyn Monroe

Whenever a high-school formal was coming up, Erin suddenly became everyone’s best friend. She not only has the ability to mold everyday hair into a gorgeous work of art for an event—“Best Updo” per Austin Monthly—but can cut and color with the best of the best.

Education: Toni & Guy, Bumble and bumble University New York: Design Workshop, Design Studio, Styling and Network Educator

Stylist Tip: Erin says to make curls last longer, pin each curl up with a single- or double-pronged clip. They will stay better when they have cooled in the curl formation.

Favorite Product: Bumble and bumble Spray de Mode

Hair Inspiration: Bettie Page and the 1920s

In her former pursuits, Melissa soared from the heights of the Andes to the depths of Yellowstone, but her greatest adventure to date was discovering her passion for hair. Naturally charming and down to earth, Melissa is known for her patience and attention to detail.

Education: Aveda Institute: Creative Cutting, Color Class I and II, Fall Spectrum, Color Theory and Technique; L’Oréal Academy: Jo Blackwell Color Formulations

Stylist Tip: Melissa suggests that clients be creative and experiment.

Print Styling: Tribeza, Austin Chronicle

Film Styling: RC Films

Favorite Product: Kérastase Elixir Ultime

Hair Inspiration: Farrah Fawcett

A small-town girl who took the Big Apple by storm and learned from some of the best in the business, Jody is truly a Jack of all trades. From cutting and styling to coloring and straightening, she’s always on the lookout for the newest techniques and products to expand her repertoire.

Education: Jo Blackwell Color Correction, L'Oréal Highlighting and Cutting, Wella Advanced Color, Aveda Institute, M-A-C Makeup Workshop

Favorite Product: Shu Uemura Liquid Fabric on the roots for lift and texture

Hair Inspiration: Sophia Loren

After pursuing a career in corporate America, Jen realized that her creativity wasn’t being used to its fullest potential and successfully made the transition to the beauty industry. While Jen has the natural talent and skills to take on any hair challenge, she has become known as a master of the dry haircut and has spent years honing her technique.

Education: 15-month Apprenticeship under a Board-Certified Colorist; Pravana, Matrix and Wella Color Classes; John Sahag Dry Cutting Class; Bumble and bumble University; Aquage Styling Class

Stylist Tip: Jen recommends cutting the hair dry, which creates a natural shape according to the way the hair grows.

Favorite Product: Bumble and bumble Texture and Shu Uemura Liquid Fabric to add amazing volume

Hair Inspiration: Patti Smith and rocker hair of the 1970s and 1980s

With her sister as a willing test dummy, Kristi could tell from an early age that she had what it took to be a hairstylist. After 20 years in the business, she still has the enthusiasm of a rookie but coupled with the skills of a seasoned pro. Her relaxed approach focuses on creating styles with movement that are easy to replicate at home.

Education: Aveda: Elemental Nature Philosophy, Hair Color Systems and Solutions, Customized Hair Color, Blonding Rituals, Aveda on Tour 2-Day Makeup Workshop with Rudy Miles, 3-Day Hands-On Training in Salt Lake City for Flow Collection (Salon Educator for Cutting Technique); Wella Professionals Series Boise, Idaho: Color Blending Techniques Class, Full Spectrum Blondes and Reds

Stylist Tip: Kristi says Bumble and bumble Curl Conscious products are amazing for curly hair. They are moisture rich and tame frizz while enhancing natural wave and curl. She recommends shampooing with Curl Conscious smoothing shampoo, followed with the smoothing conditioner. Gently towel dry and apply Curl Conscious calming crème, for coarse or fine depending on your hair type. Work into hair starting at the ends. Either air dry or diffuse. When almost dry, apply Bumble and bumble Brilliantine. Curls will be springy, sexy and smell fantastic!

Hair Inspiration: Rita Hayworth

Being a part of a large family has its perks. For Allie, it meant no shortage of shaggy-haired aunts, uncles and cousins upon which to perfect her hairstyling craft. With more than a decade of experience in salons across Austin, Allie now provides cuts, coloring and styling to her extended family of well-groomed clientele.

Education: Ogle School; Aveda Institute; Wella: Advanced Color, Color Theory and Sebastian Cutting Techniques

Stylist Tip: Choose a style that enhances your hair's natural texture. Try adding a few highlights for extra dimension.

Hair Inspiration: Brigitte Bardot