Technicians
Hair
PAYTON
REGAN
Owner & Stylist
Payton has been in the salon industry since 2004. Starting as a salon coordinator then becoming a successful stylist as his career grew. He is proud to share his years of experience and expertise as the owner of Techne Salon. Payton's strengths are hair coloring, hair cutting and hair extensions.
CAITLYN
TIETZ
Stylist
Caitlyn has been a hair stylist since 2011. She has lived throughout Iowa but has chosen Des Moines as her permanent home to raise her beautiful family. Her welcoming and cheerful personality make for an enjoyable experience. She specializes in women's haircuts and coloring however she is well versed in all hair services.
KARIN
HOLM
Stylist
Karin is a native of Des Moines and has been a stylist/color specialist since 1999. Karin honed her craft in the beach cities of California and also in Portland Oregon but is happy to be back home. She has studied with some of the leading brands out there including Bumble & bumble, Moroccan Oil and Schwartskopf. Her passion is helping you create the right cut, style and color that will fit your individual look and lifestyle.
ABBY
RUTHERFORD
Stylist
Abby has had a passion for doing hair ever since she was a child. She graduated from La'James College in 2011. In her years of being a hairstylist she has also worked for beauty supply companies giving her a vast knowledge of the most current products. Some of her specialties in hair include color (especially for blondes), styling and hair extensions.
SPA
KAYLI
HANDLOS
Esthetician
Kayli is an Esthetician who obtained her esthetics license and began her career as an Esthetician in July 2014. With a background in medical esthetics, she possesses a special talent for analyzing the skin, performing extractions, and determining a successful plan of treatment for the best results. Kayli believes that investing in your skin is a benefit that lasts a lifetime.
ERICA
VALDEZ
NP-C
Erica has over 10 years of combined medical experience. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a masters degree in 2012 and started in the realm of family and emergency medicine. But her passion for skin health and aesthetic procedure grew strong and became her main focus. She provides a range of treatments that help keep the skin healthy and can help deter the effects of aging.
massage
CHANEL
LEADER
Esthetician & Massage Therapist
Chanel is a dual licensed Esthetician and Massage Therapist. She studied at the Aveda Institute of Des Moines and began her career in 2017. She provides a variety of different services including massage, customized facial treatments and waxing. Chanel has a passion for helping people feel comfortable and confident in the skin they’re in.
Nails
MARGIE
CLAEYS
Nail Technician
Margie started her career in Michigan, graduating from Wayne Starr School of Cosmetology in 1997. She moved to Iowa in 2000 with her family. Over the past 22 years she has had the opportunity to use a wide selection of nail products and systems. Her favorite products are CND Sellac and OPI Powder Perfection. The nail industry is always evolving, she looks forward to see what comes out next to share with her clients!
