We're The O.G. girl gang

Hey y'all, 

An eclectic group of hair stylists with over 54 years of collective experience.

We believe your hair should be your ultimate statement piece! At AKS, it’s all about enhancing what you already have—nurturing your natural beauty with top-notch hair care, and giving it that extra glam with our luxurious extensions.

MEET YOUR HAIR-MATE
MEET YOUR HAIR-MATE
MEET YOUR HAIR-MATE
MEET YOUR HAIR-MATE
MEET YOUR HAIR-MATE
MEET YOUR HAIR-MATE
MEET YOUR HAIR-MATE
MEET YOUR HAIR-MATE

Kristin

Owner and Hair artist

Ami

Born with small-town roots but big city dreams, Ami trained at Toni and Guy before taking the Dallas salon scene by storm. Now, as the founder of Ami Kristin Studio in Rockwall, she’s all about creating a welcoming, high-energy experience for her clients. Her passion? Lived-in hair with a high-maintenance look and low-maintenance upkeep. When she's not behind the chair, you’ll find her coaching her team or snuggling with her Frenchie.

about:

specialties:

  • Lived-in blondes
  • Luxe brunette color
  • Hand-tied extensions

@amikristinstudio

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shley

hair artist

A

Hailing from Los Angeles, Ashley has hairdressing in her DNA, with cosmetologists on both sides of her family. After moving to Texas for love and building a beautiful family of three girls, she spent 9 years as a colorist and educator at Frederic Fekkai in Dallas. Now, she's bringing her color expertise to her hometown, where her creative soul thrives. Her blend of artistic flair and expert technique makes her a go-to for show-stopping color transformations!

about:

specialties:

  • Balayage
  • Curly Hair
  • Red Heads

@ashupinhair

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ade

Hair artist

J

Meet Jade, the hair magician who’s been slaying styles for over ten years! After swapping snowy Minnesota for sunny Texas, she’s all about family adventures and fabulous hair. When she’s not camping with her crew, she’s busy creating that coveted lived-in look—blonde or brunette, she loves them all! Trained in curly hair techniques, she’s here to help you embrace your natural beauty.

about:

specialties:

  • Curly Hair
  • Balayage
  • Hand-tied Extensions

@hair_x_jb

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aylee

hair artist

K

Meet Kaylee, the hair wizard you didn’t know you needed! With a full-ride scholarship from The Aveda Institute Dallas (yep, she’s that good!), Kaylee has been working her magic for ten years. Her love language? Creating show-stopping hair and building epic SIS-level connections with her clients. Obsessed with the gal pals and hair magic at AKS, she’s here to bring joy and fabulousness to your hair journey.

about:

specialties:

  • Special Event Hair
  • Hand-tied Extensions

@kd_doeshair

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mma

Hair artist

E

Say hello to Emma, the East Texas sweetheart who’s all about those good vibes and gorgeous hair! When she’s not crafting hair magic at AKS, you’ll find her spoiling her pup and soaking up the city life. An Aveda Institute grad, Emma's got a soft spot for brunettes but absolutely loves bringing out the shine in blondes and brondes too! With you in her chair, you’re guaranteed a fun session filled with laughter, great hair talk, and maybe even a few puppy stories!

about:

specialties:

  • Curly Hair
  • Lived-in Color
  • Brunettes
  • Hand-tied Extensions

@styledby.emmagrace

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aige

hair artist

P

Meet Paige, our radiant California native who made a splash in Texas in 2021! With hair running through her veins from her cousin's salon days, she’s a pro at crafting lived-in blondes and dimensional brunettes that turn heads. A proud Paul Mitchell grad, she landed at Ami Kristin Studio, combining her love for hair and scalp health to give clients the royal treatment. When she’s not behind the chair, you’ll find her adventuring with her two fur babies.


about:

specialties:

  • Lived-in blondes
  • Dimensional brunettes
  • Hair and scalp health

@paigemyhairgirl

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ayla

hair artist

K

Say hi to Kayla, the San Diego gem who traded her surfboard for scissors! Since jumping into the hair game in 2021, she’s been all about giving clients that “I woke up like this” vibe with stunning blonding, dreamy balayage, and luscious hand-tied extensions. When she’s not sprinkling hair magic, you’ll find her cuddling her pup or planning her next travel adventure. Get ready for a fun hair transformation—Kayla’s got you covered!

about:

specialties:

  • Blonding
  • Balayage
  • Hand-tied Extensions

@hairby.kaylaxo

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alyn

hair artist

J

Meet Jalyn, your fav stylist with three years of experience and a shopping girly whose love for clothes is almost as strong as her love for hair! When she’s not creating hair goals behind the chair, you can catch her browsing the latest sales—just say the word, and she’s in the car faster than you can say “new hair, who dis?” At AKS, she’s soaking up all the hair wisdom while keeping her chair open for new clients. 

about:

specialties:

  • Lived-in blondes and brunettes
  • Hand-tied Extensions

@hairbyjalynashley

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akaela

Hair artist

M

Meet Makaela, our island girl turned Texas beauty expert! Hailing from sunny Honolulu, she made the leap to the Lone Star State in 2010 and graduated from the Aveda Institute in 2015. After a whirlwind romance that took her to Tucson, AZ, and back home after welcoming twin boys, she’s ready to sprinkle her hair magic once again. Makaela is all about forging connections and making everyone feel like the gorgeous versions of themselves!


about:

specialties:

  • Lived-in blondes and brunettes
  • Hand-tied Extensions

@hairxmakaela

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ofia

salon protégé

S

Say hey to Sofia, our Texas gem who's always ready to sparkle! As a proud Aveda grad, she’s not just learning the ropes—she’s mastering the art of hair magic as our fabulous salon assistant at AKS. When she’s not honing her skills alongside our talented stylists, you’ll catch her diving into a page-turner, strutting her stuff with her dogs, or laughing it up with friends. This girl is on a mission to turn every day into a fabulous hair day!

about:

specialties:

  • Salon Support
  • Learning & Development

@sofiaangelohair

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bby

social media

A

Meet Abby, the Rockwall native who’s been rocking the AKS scene since 2021! With a business marketing degree on the horizon from Texas Tech, she’s the mastermind behind the salon’s social media magic. When she’s not boosting guest happiness, you’ll find her basking in the sun, shopping up a storm, or plotting her next NYC adventure. Whether it’s outdoors or with loved ones, Abby’s all about good vibes and great hair days!

about:

specialties:

  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Guest Happiness

Elmore

mane director
guest happiness coordinator

Amy

Amy is your go-to Texas gal with a wild crew—a charming husband and three spirited kiddos who keep life anything but dull! Always armed with a Diet Coke and ready to cheer on her mini MVPs from the sidelines, she's the queen of multitasking. With a flair for black and a love for spontaneous NYC getaways, Amy adds a sprinkle of fun to everything she does. Post teaching career, she’s thriving at AKS and couldn’t be happier to be part of this fabulous team!

about:

specialties:

  • Guest Happiness
  • Scheduling Coordinator
  • Team Building Director

argot

guest happiness

M

Margot is a Texas girl through and through! As the friendly face at the front desk of AKS for two years, she’s discovered her love for all things hair. When she’s not busy welcoming guests, you’ll find her enjoying playtime with her toddler sister, who is already her best buddy! Margot is on the fast track to becoming the next AK protégé and can't wait to step into her role as a stylist!

about:

specialties:

  • Guest Happiness

elaney

Guest Happiness

D

Delaney is our East Coast transplant who traded Rhode Island for the charm of Texas! This Ole Miss Rebel is majoring in Integrated Marketing and Communications, and she’s here to sprinkle some Southern hospitality everywhere she goes. Since joining AKS in summer 2023, she’s been all about making friends and spreading good vibes with her guest happiness crew. When she’s not brightening your day, you can catch her perfecting her “bestie” role. 

about:

specialties:

  • Guest Happiness

guest happiness

Meet Macey, the East Texas dynamo who wears more hats than a hat shop! When she's not dazzling brides with her glam skills, you’ll find her running an HVAC business or chasing after her two wild girls—talk about multitasking! A self-proclaimed girls' girl, Macey lives for uplifting women and is all about that AKS sisterhood. From client to coworker, she’s found her happy place among the fabulous ladies at AKS, and she can’t wait to make you feel beautiful!

about:

specialties:

  • Front Desk
  • Guest Happiness

illian

guest happiness

L

Say hi to Lillian, our Quinlan queen! Currently conquering her Junior year in Biology at Paris Junior College, she’s got her sights set on the Radiology Technician program. She strutted into AKS as a client and charmed her way into our hearts as the receptionist this summer! Lillian’s all about turning frowns upside down and dishing out good vibes with the AKS Happiness Crew. Buckle up, because this girl is ready to spread joy and take names!

about:

specialties:

  • Guest Happiness
  • Community Building

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