Ryan Cotton
After spending 20 years in the New York salon industry, working behind the scenes for NY fashion week, and calling Jennifer Aniston & Emma Roberts (to name a few) clients, he is bringing his skill set to West Village Detroit. In Ryan’s chair you will feel heard, inspired, and educated on how to maintain your hair long after you leave the salon. He may be the “boss” but his humble and humorous approach will make you feel right at home at VP.
Nichole Leone
A Michigan native, Nichole has been a hair stylist and colorist in the Detroit area since 2006. Bringing her vast knowledge and experience, she specializes in “lived in hair color” and effortless hair cuts. Nichole has a relaxed style and straight forward consultation approach that will make you feel invested in from start to finish. Her commitment to listening to her clients and working with them to achieve their “dream hair” is paramount only to her love of bath bombs.
Emily Henderson
Emily began her journey in our industry starting in 2019 at the aveda institute, specializing in all things color, including blonding, balayage, corrections and transformations. She believes in customizing every style and color to each individual client that sits in her chair. One of her favorite parts of this industry is connecting with her clients and forming not only a professional but, also a personal connection. In her free time she enjoys painting, poetry and anything that sparks her creative side.
Liz Messing
Liz, a Traverse City native with nearly a decade of professional hair experience, recently relocated to Detroit after honing her craft in Denver, Colorado. Liz is continually seeking ways to refine her skills, showcasing her dedication to the craft.
Liz loves to create easy-to-style looks tailored to individuals face shape and hair texture. Specializing in low-maintenance, lived-in dimensional blondes and brunettes, she is also Bellami Pro certified in all extension methods. Above all else she values working with her clients to give them hair that continues to make them feel amazing beyond the salon.
Brelyn Richardson
One of our up and coming stars, Brelyn has been doing hair for close to five years and keeps building her craft beautifully . “ Bre “ specializes in rich deep all over brunettes and reds, hair cutting, silk press, as well as twist out/ minimal braiding. We are so happy to have her on the team!
Morty Steinmetz
Morty trained in New York City at Hairstory Studio, specializing in haircutting and color. He creates bold shapes with texture, effortless cuts that live as wash and wear, as well as color across the spectrum. Morty has a natural love for blondes, wispy fringe, and cool French girl vibes. Inspired by Anna Karina, French New Wave cinema, and timeless silhouettes, Morty brings a unique approach to every head of hair he does.
After Hairstory, Morty managed a small studio space in Brooklyn, where he continued to hone his craft. Now, he bounces between New York and Detroit, while bringing his signature style to clients in both cities.
Savanah Santos
Savannah is one of our junior stylists that has a passion and purpose for “vivid hair color”. She is also building her hair cutting repertoire and brings a different lens that we so appreciate at the salon. If you are interested in Vivid hair color we do recommend schedule a consultation
Zac Ploeg
Zac is a member of our apprentice program and is currently accepting hair models for all services. Please contact us via email to learn more !
Kylee Arriz
Kylee does her job with a high-level of expertise , personal touch and a beautiful cutting style. Having started her career in the city she was born and raised in, Chicago, she worked on refining her skills and eventually brought them to Detroit. Her passion for beautiful hair and excellence serves her goal of keeping her guests looking unique and of-the-moment. Whether your desired look is short and textured or long and bouncy, she strives to make every haircut unique and simple-to-style.
Esther Soto
Her childhood passion turned into her life’s work. Esther’s career as a professional makeup artist begin in 2004 working for MAC Cosmetics in Denver. She would later relocate to Chicago and then Michigan. It was during her time there that she gained exceptional training, retail business development and hands on experience. With her passion for continued education, product knowledge, beauty trends and references of the past. Her career continued on in the beauty world as an Esthetician in the salon industry. Esther specializes in creating natural beauty looks. Her styled looks reflects your personal style and lifestyle. Her professional, pleasant approach will be seen and felt in her perfected work. Her proudest work was becoming a published makeup artist. Lover of the desert. Boy mom.