Meet the team

We hire pretty cool people

$ 300/hr

Founder + Owner

KRISTINE TEMPLETON 

Kris (she/her) was born in Wisconsin and raised in New Mexico. She has over thirty years of experience working in the industry ranging from salon Owner, Director of Education and behind the chair. Now she dedicates part of her time to developing her team as the in-house-educator and career coach. Kris specializes in short cuts, natural grey grow out, traditional highlights and trendy mature styles.

@Kristempleton

career coach & recruiting 

Bek sanders

Bek (she/they) was born and raised in New Mexico. After completing her Bachelor’s at the University of New Mexico, they spent a year abroad in Europe before joining the Leadership team at The Hype in 2018. Bek is The Hype’s in-house career coach, specializing in emotional intelligence and career success. Bek is also the Student Advisor with Destroy The Hairdresser, a coaching company for hairstylists.  by hairstylists. 

@beksanders_

$90/hr

Stylist

DELLYNA SALAZAR 

Dellyna (she/her) was born and raised here in Rio Rancho, NM. She took interest in cosmetology early into her teenage years. After high school, Dellyna went to school at NM Tech for 3 semesters for Biology, and promptly found out it was not where she wanted to be. Instead, she decided to follow her true passion and pursue cosmetology at The Aveda Institute of New Mexico. Now, she loves being able to connect with guests while doing their root touch ups, bold fashion colors, balayages, and long-hair haircuts!

@dellynas.styles

$ 105/hr

Stylist

katrina martinez 

katrina (she/her) was born and raised in albuquerque, NM.  Katrina has been a stylist since 2014.  Katrina loves to stay up to date in different techniques and trends.  Katrina specializes in long layered haircuts, and live in color looks, such as balayages.  Katrina is passionate about her craft, and making others feel beautiful. 

@beautyxbandit

$ 90/hr

stylist

kayla Maxwell

Kayala (she/her) is originally from farmington, new mexico, and relocated to albuquerque in 2021 to attend aveda institute. 
Kayla has passion for all things color, from balayages to vibrant creative colors, and is bellami extension certified.  kayla's favorite part of the industry is the relationship between stylist and client, and witnessing a client's confidence grow when their dream hair is achieved. 

@kaylas_beautylooks

$ 75/hr

Stylist

Zaida urizar

Born in Mexico and raised in California, Zaida (she/her) moved to New Mexico in pursuit of a more tranquil lifestyle. It was here that she found the courage to pursue her passion and earned her cosmetology license. For as long as she can remember, she's loved and enjoyed doing hair, from braiding and long haircuts to traditional highlighting and fashion colors. As a mom herself Zaida particularly  enjoys having kids in her chair!

@stylesbylumie

Yo Hablo español

$ 90/hr

Stylist

Sariah  Smouse

Sariah (she/her) grew up knowing that she wanted to do hair. She dreamt of being a stylist that can boost a client’s self-esteem by sitting in her chair. Sariah is a firm believer in the saying “look good, do good.” Your hair contributes a lot to the way you see yourself. She loves blondes and the low maintenance of a lived-in color. Adding a few pops of brightness or changing your color overall can enhance your natural beauty.
Her goal is to create an environment where you feel seen, heard, and important during your appointment. When you leave, you’ll look good and be ready to do good. She is excited to have you in her chair!

@sariahluxehair

$ 105/hr

Stylist

Mack Weaver

With a passion for beauty and a dedication to craftsmanship, Mack (he/him) is a visionary that has been offering hair and makeup services for 14 years. Mack started his career here in Albuquerque and Mack is excited to be able to offer his services to the Albuquerque area for the summer! Behind the chair in the salon Mack specializes in color services from coppers, brunettes to blondes. Mack also specializes in extensions with a passion for sew in wefts. Mack finds pride in being able to offer his services to any ethnicity that walks through the salon door as he has been trained to work on all hair textures. 

@mackweaver_

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