
Sandy Bates
Owner
Sandy has been proud to own Hair We Are for over 20 years, and has been in the industry for over 40. She’s passionate about her job because of the opportunity to apply her experience, education, and love of the profession to give clients an enjoyable and satisfying salon experience.

Aimee Ludwig
Elite Stylist
Aimee has been in the industry with Hair We Are for over 15 years and is our fearless team lead! She is educated extensively with our luxury product and color line (Surface Hair), and brings a plethora of knowledge to the team and her clients alike. In addition to being certified with Surface, Aimee is trained in Easi Hair Pro tape-in extensions, Brazilian Blowout, and Advanced color theory. Aimee's specialties are color transformations and precision haircutting.

Jamie Mann
Master Stylist
Jamie has been a stylist for over 15 years. She is certified in Easi Hair Pro tape-in extensions, Brazilian Blowout, and Lash Extensions/Tinting/Lifting. Jamie also enjoys being a certified Shavasana Lash Extension trainer and prides herself in over 12 years of Lash Extension experience.

Morgan Brock
Master Stylist
Morgan has been with Hair We Are for 7 years, and has 10 years of Cosmetology experience. She began her career in a local barber shop, then moved to Hair We Are to broaden her horizons in the industry. Morgan excels in men's haircuts, women's cuts and coloring, and eyelash extensions. Her specialty is Volume Lash Extensions, and women's hair color.

Emma Brontë Braddy
Senior Stylist
Emma believes in the power of education and strives to stay up to date on new products and techniques. She uses her knowledge to help her clients understand how to keep their hair looking salon fresh at home. Emma specializes in color transformations from balayage and highlighting to color correction and grey blending. She also loves working with pixie cuts and curly textures..

Gracie Lane
Senior Stylist
Gracie enjoys doing hair services such as color, cutting, and styling. She also does nail services, and is Brazilian Blowout certified. Gracie is enthusiastic about continuing and furthering her education! She absolutely loves the feeling of making someone feel refreshed and new.

Sacoria Charlesworth
Senior Stylist
As one of the newest stylists at Hair We Are, Sacoria brings 6 years of experience to the team. After spending the first 3 years of her career Downtown, she took a small break to raise her son. Lucky for us, she is back in business! If you are looking for a multifaceted stylist who specializes in Blending, including foiling and Balayage, Sacoria is your girl! She is certified in Brazilian Blowout, EasiHair Pro tape-in Extensions, Airbrush Makeup-Application, and Color Theory.

Beth Rupp
Junior Stylist
Beth graduated from The Salon Professional Academy in August 2019. She started her journey with Hair We Are as an assistant stylist to Aimee and Morgan for 6 months before transitioning into full-time styling. Beth is certified in Eyelash Extensions, and enjoys doing hair color, hair cutting and bridal styling.

Calista
Assistant Stylist
Calista was born and raised in Colorado! She loves hiking, fishing, camping in the great outdoors. Calista also enjoys time spent with family, friends, and her cute dog. She is Habit Hand Tied Extension Certified and loves working with lived-in, natural looking blondes.

Michelle
Michelle has been in the industry for 5 years, and is a welcomed new member of the Hair We Are team. She loves furthering her education, creating beautiful and natural balayage, and processing all-over colors - VIVID colors are her jam! Michelle is also certified in Brazilian Blowout + hand-tied Babe Extensions.


Bria Stevens
Front Desk
Bria is new to Grand Junction, Colorado from California! Her goal is to attend beauty school to peruse her cosmetology license. Bria loves getting to know, and building relationships with all of our new and returning clients.