Meet Our Team

Stylist— $80/hour

Seeking a stylist who has a great attention to detail and passion for making anyone that sits in her chair feel affirmed? Keely’s your human. Her openness and charismatic nature will automatically make you feel welcomed and taken care of. She’s always striving to improve her craft to create the most relaxing, custom experience for all of her clients. When not at the studio, you can find this local Bendite snowboarding, taking nature walks, or curling up with her cat Penelope at home with a good book.

Specialities: lived in + creative hair coloring, and custom cuts for all hair textures/lengths.

*Our stylists are trained to work with all hair types and textures.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8am-2pm, every other Saturday 10am-4pm

@keely.styles

Stylist— $80/hour

Fun fact, Sarah was the very first employee at Badlands when we opened back in 2022! You might recognize her from the many roles she has taken on at the salon. We warmly welcome her back in her new role as a stylist! Her strive for excellence in learning technical skills, and friendly personality will have you laughing in her chair and calling her your BFF in no time. When she’s not slaying hair, find her working out, hosting get togethers at her house, or hanging with her family and pups!

Specialities: high impact blonding, and thick hair textures.

*Our stylists are trained to work with all hair types and textures.

Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday 2:30pm-8pm, Thursday/Friday 8am-2pm, every other Saturday 10am-4pm

@sarahs.my.stylist

Stylist— $80/hour

Amanda is one of those people that can get along with just about anyone. Her laid back demeanor and sense of attentiveness will immediately put you at ease. She is driven to constantly improve her craft, and we're stoked to have her at Badlands! Prior to chasing her lifelong dream of becoming a hairstylist, she was working in Optometry for 20 years. When not behind the chair, you can find Amanda spending quality time and binge watching tv shows with her two kids and husband.

Specialities: natural hair colors, and long layered cuts.

*Our stylists are trained to work with all hair types and textures.

Tuesday-Friday 2:30pm-8pm, every other Saturday 10am-4pm

@beauty_by_amanda22

Stylist— $80/hour

Looking for a hairstylist who’s creative, down to earth, and ultra calming? You’re in luck, because Karl’s that kind of human. Her passions behind the chair include fun alternative cuts (think shags, pixies, bixies, mullets) and anything cut with a razor. When Karl’s not crafting fun hair at Badlands you can find her thrifting for art at local shops or enjoying the outdoors with her two kids.

Specialties: shags, pixies, alternative short cuts, razor cutting, and working with natural textures.

*Our stylists are trained to work with all hair types and textures.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8am-2pm

@karl_doeshair_now

Stylist— $90/hour

Meet Kiersten! As a curly hair specialist, she’s passionate about helping clients embrace their hair goals and is always down for a creative challenge. She loves connecting and holding space for clients while also being able to work with her hands. Born and raised in Bend, she’s called places like Portland, Seattle, and even South America home. When she’s not at the salon, catch Kiersten on the slopes coaching high school skiing, riding her bike, going to live music, working local festivals, and cooking gourmet meals.

Specialties: curly textures, alternative haircuts, and razor cutting.

*Our stylists are trained to work with all hair types and textures.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8am-2pm, every other Saturday 10am-4pm

@fairygodmother.hair

Stylist— $90/hour

Prior to becoming an apprentice at Badlands Hair Studio, Corey was a medic in the Navy for 6 years followed by a career in social work. We think Corey’s past professions are not only rad but explain her hard work ethic, caring spirit, and determination to excel at her craft. Plus, her momma was a hairdresser for 15 years… So hairdressing is in her genes. When Corey’s not in the studio you can find this native Idahoan hiking with her husband and three dogs.

Specialties: short clipper/scissor cuts, vivid hair colors, and natural lived in color.

*Our stylists are trained to work with all hair types and textures.

Tuesday-Friday 2:30pm-8pm, every other Saturday 10am-4pm

@wallflowerrhair

Stylist— $100/hour

Every once in a while you stumble across a hairstylist who is naturally gifted at an array of creative mediums, and Wendy is one of those stylists. This abstract painter and former graphic designer brings the perfect blend of creativity and attention to detail to Badlands, and we’re lucky to have this artist on our team. When she’s not in the studio you can find her taking boxing classes or spending quality time with her husband and two kids.

Specialties: balayage, blonding, natural hair colors, and precision cuts.

*Our stylists are trained to work with all hair types and textures.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8am-2pm, every other Saturday 10am-4pm

@styledbywenz

Stylist— $90/hour

This Oregon native has been hard at work raising a family while chasing her childhood dream of being a hairstylist. Kaylynn’s joyous attitude and kind spirit are bound to make anyone feel comfortable in her chair. When not in the studio you can find this self-proclaimed foodie in one of Bend’s amazing restaurants or traveling around the state with her family of four.

Specialties: blonding/lightening services, precision haircutting, and special event styling.

*Our stylists are trained to work with all hair types and textures.

Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 2:30pm-8pm, every other Saturday 10am-4pm

@hairby_kaylynncornelius

Stylist— $100/hour

You know those humans who make you feel like a million bucks immediately after meeting them? Yup… that’s Jonae. Plus, her drive to become the best at what she does is unlike any other stylist we’ve met in Bend. In addition to technical abilities Jonae will make sure you’re well taken care of from consultation to finished style. When she’s not behind the chair you can find her spending time with her little one Sylas, or dancing in the kitchen while making cajun food.

Specialties: haircutting for curly, wavy, thick + fine hair textures, creative hair coloring, and razor cutting.

*Our stylists are trained to work with all hair types and textures.

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 8am-2pm, Friday 2:30pm-8pm, every other Saturday 10am-4pm

@js.hair.magic

Stylist— $110/hour

Luke’s calm, cool, and collected demeanor makes every hair service he does a super relaxing one, and he strives to create a welcoming space for our LGBTQ+ clientele. His perfectionist side is always striving for excellence (#DreamTraits), whether it’s a clean clipper cut or a blended balayage. When Luke’s not doing hair you can find him working on his drawings or watching RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Specialties: custom lived in color, dimensional brunettes and precise short cuts.

*Our stylists are trained to work with all hair types and textures.

Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday 8am-2pm, Thursday/Friday 2:30pm-8pm, every other Saturday 10am-4pm

@hairbylukemoore

Salon Owner

Heather is a hairstylist of 17+ years and former Portlandian who moved to Bend with the hopes of bringing a new kind of salon (i.e. clean, sustainable, inclusive) to town. Badlands is the result of this long-awaited intention. As a clean hair care advocate and educator, Heather is on a mission to create the salon experience that so many health/environmentally conscious Bendites have been waiting for.

Salon Manager

McKensie is the puzzle piece that completes our team at Badlands. Her motivation to thrive and expertise from running her own small business here in Bend make her the hardworking manager you will come to know and love.

When she’s not at the studio you can find her at the gym, taking nature walks with her husband and two dogs or hunting for vintage finds for her clothing business Articles of Thrift.

@articlesofthrift

Assistant Salon Manager

Everyone meet Abby! She’s relatively new to town, and loves discovering all the fun Bend has to offer. She’s currently in tailoring school with the hopes of one day creating custom clothes that make everyone feel affirmed and amazing.

During her down time you can find her curled up with her cats (Beastie + Gremlin) and a good book.