Meet the Team
Salon Owner
Sandy Bates
Sandy has been the proud owner of Hair We Are for more than 20 years! Though no longer behind the chair, after 40 years in the industry, Sandy is the passionate owner of Hair We Are Salon. She uses this great opportunity to apply her experience, education, and love of the profession to give clients an enjoyable and satisfying salon experience.
Master Stylist
Michelle Lewis
Michelle is a color specialist with a passion for creating dimensional, lived-in blondes, balayage, and rich beautiful dark hair. With 10 years of experience she loves helping her clients feel beautiful and confident while building amazing, lasting connections. Hair is her craft, and making her clients look and feel their best is what truly drives her to flourish.
ELITE STYLIST
Aimee Ludwig
Aimee has been in the industry with Hair We Are for more than 19 years. She is educated extensively with Surface Hair - our luxury product and color line - and brings a plethora of knowledge to the team and her clients alike. In addition to being certified with Surface Hair, Aimee is trained in sew-in-weft extensions, Brazilian Blowout, and Advanced color theory. Aimee's specialties are color transformations and precision haircutting.
Master Stylist
Morgan Stevens
Morgan Stevens is a passionate hairstylist based in Grand Junction, Colorado, where she was born and raised. A loving wife and mother to 2 beautiful daughters, as well as two cherished fur babies, Morgan has built a fulfilling life in her hometown. She has been a dedicated member of Hair We Are team for over 13 years and specializes in custom extension work, which she's been perfecting for the past five years. Morgan thrives on the personal connections she builds with her clients, from empowering them through their hair transformations to hearing about their unique life journeys. For her, the beauty of the profession lies not only in enhancing outer beauty but also in helping others feel confident and love themselves.
Senior Stylist
Sacoria Charlesworth
Sacoria brings 9 years of experience to the Hair We Are 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 blonding, including foiling and balayage, Sacoria is your girl! She is certified in Brazilian Blowout, sew-in-weft extensions, and color theory.
Master Stylist
Sierra Heinrich
Sierra is a growing stylist with an artistic outlook on all of today's new styles and trends. Behind the chair for 8 years now, Sierra specializes in all things color and cuts, and wants her guests to have the hair of their dreams! She is redken color certified and hoping to become a redken artist one day. As a mom of two, she is dedicated to learning. ultimately bringing the best for all of her guests! From drastic color changes to natural, lived-in looks, Sierra would love to be your girl!
Senior Stylist
Mariah Polhamus
Mariah is a Grand Junction, Colorado native. She has been behind the chair for 4 years, bringing a fiery passion for hair. Mariah loves hand tied extensions, blonding and vivid colors. She is so excited to meet you and see you in her chair!
JUNOR STYLIST
Isabel Blue
Isabel has been doing hair for 2 year, with a growing passion for the hair industry.