Stylists

HEADBETTER IS WHERE THE HEART IS.

Headbetter Salon is a collective of hairdressers. We have chosen people that care about their clients to fill our chairs. We have fun while we work. We found that the more honest and successful a hairdresser was, the less they put on arrogant heirs. We rid the salon of false pretense and let our art speak for itself.

Meet our team, the finest Los Angeles has to offer. =)

JOHNNY CICCONE

PRINCIPAL

Johnny Ciccone is a real Los Angeles native and a veteran hairstylist with 20 years of experience. He has worked on many major motion pictures and television shows (IMDB), and his work has reached the red carpets of the Grammys and the Golden Globes. He defines himself as a no-nonsense technician who does not follow trends, but instead creates them. He finds his inspiration from his clientele and, knowing that Hollywood is inherently ahead of the curve in fashion, he would rather lead than follow.

 ASHLEE MURRAY

MANAGER & HAIR STYLIST

Ashlee (@ashleemurrayhair) has been a hair stylist for over 13 years and moved from Arizona to California to pursue her dreams of being a stylist in Los Angeles. Ashlee is a Certified NBR® Hair Extension Specialist and an Glam Seamless Certified Extension Expert. Outside of extensions, Ashlee specializes in customized blondes, dimensional color, and blended haircuts. Ashlee is available for any wedding or event and pairs well with our in-house makeup artist, Yvonne for a dynamic event duo that you do not want to pass up!  All social platforms you can find her at: @ashleemurrayhair

RYLEE MADISON

BOOKING PAGE: www.thevalleymane.glossgenius.com

Rylee Madison is a Los Angeles based blonding specialist, with over 7 years of experience. She has a hunger for knowledge and skills only rivaled by her want to satisfy her clientele. She has an affinity for creating natural hair colors, along with fashion colors, and precise haircuts. Rylee is also certified in AQUA hair extensions, which she customizes for each individual client. Rylee is all heart, with the skill to back it up. She truly understands the value of listening to what the client needs, and then delivering. Her priority is to use her ever-evolving knowledge and skillset to create both a look and experience that makes you feel like the best version of yourself. With years of experience and a creative drive, she cannot wait to show you how wonderful your hair can be. No one has a bad time in Rylee's chair, and she looks forward to seeing you there.

check out some of Rylee Madison's most recent work on IG @ Ryleemadisonhair

 

 

 

 

CHAD CARDOOS

SENIOR STYLIST

After an extensive career traveling the globe representing various hair product lines working in education, product development, trend releases, hair shows, trade shows, television, print, runway, and theatre, as well as working with some top salons, Chad now concentrates on his clientele at Headbetter Salon in Sherman Oaks. With a superior level of technical skill, an innate sense of artistry, and the confidence of a seasoned professional, he brings with him an easy disposition, enthusiasm, and a great sense of humor. From 'easy' natural looks to precision cuts, classic up-styles to gravity-defying avant-garde hair sculptures, he has the ability to execute an endless array of designs as a well-rounded professional. "I've resisted specializing in just one area because every person and every situation is different. If you want to be true to communicating that, your work can't be just a showcase for the one thing you like or do best', says Chad.

 

Cindy Lafluer

SENIOR STYLIST

Cindy is an experienced stylist who has a virtual "who's who" clientele that incudes some of los angeles most notable movers and shakers. Cindy is a down to earth technician who loves getting to know her clients. Cindy books her clients herself, call if you would like an introduction.

 

 JOSE NIERA

Jose Neira is an world renowned hairstylist with over 30 years of experience. He currently manages beauty operations at the Le Parker Meridian hotel in Palm Springs. Jose's clientele consists of Hollywood royalty and international jet-setters. People from around the world come to him to find satisfaction, luxury and an unforgettable smile.

FRIDA MERAKI

HAIR STYLIST / COLORIST

 

Abbey Watson

Abbey is a native angelino and is the youngest of the bunch, she specializes in high fashion blow outs, laid bacblondes and lived in color.

YVONNE VEGA

Yvonne is our in-house makeup artist. Yvonne has been a dedicated makeup artist for over 16 years with unparalleled passion for beauty.  She has trained with  such industry leaders as Napoleon Perdis, Benefit, Smashbox, Too Faced, Tarte, and Urban Decay Cosmetics. She is always striving to continually find innovative and unique ways to advance her artistry. Whether she is beautifying a bridal party, creating edgy looks for the runway, or just helping you get ready for a date, her goal is to utilize her expertise and make you not only look but feel beautiful.