OWNER, STYLIST

Hi, I’m Thea Cross-Stewart, co-owner of Hin Salon and I’m originally from Denver, Colorado. I found my calling as a stylist in an effort to help others, nurture authentic human connections and find my path to create and express my art. While attending Vidal Sassoon, the “Harvard of Hair,” in Santa Monica CA, I was trained by, and went on to assist some of the industries’ most elite instructors. Additionally, I attended the Westmore Academy in LA for Cosmetic Arts. I have been doing hair since 2007 and have worked in high-end salons in Denver, North Carolina, and Colorado Springs.

While working in Denver, I developed and implemented an education program for junior stylists. I pride myself on being a precision haircut stylist and perfecting my scissor over comb technique. I only use shears, which is the Sassoon way. I love doing color, especially my blondes. I have taken multiple color and blonding classes throughout my career, including a Sunlights Balayage class. I am also a DevaCurl specialist. I believe that continued education and surrounding yourself with amazing stylists is the key to a successful career.

OWNER, STYLIST

Hi, I’m Megan Cheyne, co-owner of Hin Salon, and I was born and raised in Colorado Springs. For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a stylist. It started as early as I can remember. Growing up, my dad cut my hair (really), and he inspired me to work with my hands and pursue my lifelong dream. I graduated from The Salon Professional Academy in 2013, and then completed a year-long apprenticeship at a salon here in Colorado Springs. Hair cutting and blonding are my favorite services to offer. I am a Devacurl-certified curl specialist, as well as an R+Co razor cutting specialist.

A career highlight was traveling to Miami, Florida to further my education in razor, and curly cutting and styling. I love the texture that the razor gives, and I love giving women the confidence to wear their natural curl. I specialize in heavy blonding techniques and have attended multiple blonding and balayage classes, including a Sunlights Balayage class. I always strive to be better at my craft through education, and I love exceeding expectations for all of my valued guests.

STYLIST

How long have you been a stylist? I’ve been a stylist for six years

What are your professional certifications? I have my Blonding Specialist certification from LisaLovesBalayage

What excites you most about being a stylist? I really love that each day is different, and not only am I able to express myself through my work, but also create a space for my clients that they feel safe and valued in. That is my favorite part; connecting with people.

What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy working out, hiking, and spending time with my 5 year old son

What’s your favorite coffee order?  I love a cold brew with an extra shot of espresso, oat milk and a splash of lavender

STYLIST

How long have you been a stylist? I’ve been a stylist for about seven years

What are your professional certifications? I have a level 1 DevaCurl Certification for curl specific cutting and a Sunlights Balayage certification and have attended classes for razor cutting.

What excites you most about being a stylist? I have always been very creative and love having a job that allows me to express that creativity on a daily basis. I also love human connection and find it very rewarding to make my guests feel confident and beautiful

What do you like to do in your free time? I love being outdoors and exploring Colorado and traveling to new places. I spend time relaxing with family and I love reading. I have also recently picked up a new hobby in making pottery

What’s your favorite coffee order? Black Cold Brew

STYLIST

How long have you been a stylist? I have been a professional stylist since 2011

What are your professional certifications? Goldwell Master Colorist, Alfaparf Master Colorist, Vidal Sassoon ABC Cutting, Masters of Balayage, Arrojo Editorial Stylist and Razor Cutting, Oribe Journey to Mastery: Setting

What excites you most about being a stylist? I love that we get to help people feel good about the way they look. I call it collaborative art- the client brings the canvas and the concept, but I get to decide how we achieve the final outcome

What do you like to do in your free time? Cuddle with my dogs, craft with friends, and read books

What’s your favorite coffee order? Iced vanilla oat milk latte

STYLIST

How long have you been a stylist? I completed a year-long apprenticeship at the end of 2008 after cosmetology school. I truly believe this was the best instruction I’ve ever received and the most inspirational time in my career.

What are your professional certifications? Curls are my jam! I received my first Deva Level 1 certification in 2011. In 2014, I went to the Academy in NYC and received their highest level of hands-on training as a “Deva Architect” Level 3. I have also received others in various color and cutting techniques.

What excites you most about being a stylist? The energy and constant change! I love that it does not ever feel mundane and that we continually get to create and design for each individual. I know my gift in this industry is learning about and understanding each guest so I can help discover a look that they feel confident in and truly themselves always, not just in the couple of days after walking out of the salon

What do you like to do in your free time? I love to dance and teach part time at a local pole dancing studio. I also thrive on wandering outside of the city, getting dirty and soaking up the Colorado sunshine in wide open spaces

What’s your favorite coffee order? A basic cappuccino