Meet Us: The Heart Behind Prickly Pear Salon

Welcome to Prickly Pear Salon, where laid-back luxury meets authentic connection! However, we are so much more than just a salon, we are a space where you can relax, feel cared for, and leave with hair that looks and feels like you. Our mission is simple: to help you love your hair every single day, not just the day you leave the chair. Whether you are here for a seamless blonding session, a glossy brunette refresh, or scalp support, you will find a team passionate about helping you feel your best. This blog is your chance to meet us, learn our values, and see what makes Prickly Pear different.

At Prickly Pear, we believe hair is personal, not just cosmetic. That is why we have built our salon around authenticity, education, sustainability, and connection. For you, this means every appointment is more than a service. It is an experience centered on your comfort and your lifestyle. We prioritize eco-conscious practices, like weighing every color bowl with Vish to eliminate waste, recycling through SalonCycle, and using reusable towels. These choices help us deliver high-quality, consistent results while also caring for the planet we all share.

Meet the Team

Our team brings a wide variety of expertise and personality to the chair, but the heart of what we do is always the same: care and passion.

• Laura, Owner – With a background in engineering and years of salon experience, Laura founded Prickly Pear to create a safe and supportive space for both guests and stylists. She specializes in blonding and dimensional color, and she believes every guest deserves a salon experience that feels authentic and relaxed.

  
  

• Kayla, Manager – Kayla ensures the salon runs smoothly so your visit feels seamless. She brings leadership, organization, and care to everything behind the scenes, supporting both the team and every guest experience.

  
  

• Emily – Emily is your go-to for blonding and dimensional color of all kinds, from redheads and coppers to brunettes. She also delivers clean, classic haircuts that suit every lifestyle.

  
  

• Cassie – Cassie specializes in dimensional brunettes, blondes, and layered haircuts like the butterfly cut. She has an eye for creating balanced, modern looks that still feel effortless.

  
  

• Taylor – Taylor is our curly specialist, known for gender-affirming cuts and transformational color. She loves creating bold shifts that give guests new confidence while honoring their natural texture.
  

• Avery – Avery is excelling in our training program to become a stylist. She is artistic and visionary, bringing fresh ideas and creativity to her work as she grows into her career.

Together, we share clients, collaborate, and support each other so you always get the best match for your needs.

“We want you to love your hair every day, not just the day you leave the salon.” – Laura

Your appointment is designed to feel effortless. You will check in with a text, help yourself to seltzer, tea, or coffee from our beverage fridge, and settle into a safe, welcoming environment. We offer earplugs, fidgets, and phone chargers to make your time more comfortable. And because we work a 4-day schedule, your stylist is rested and focused entirely on you.

Prickly Pear is more than a salon, it’s a community where we care about your confidence, your comfort, and your experience. Every choice we make is with you in mind, from sustainable practices to flexible scheduling. We hope when you walk in, you feel at home, and when you walk out, you feel like yourself at your very best.

MEET OUR TEAM