+ARTISTS
Kara Walston
OWNER//HAIRCUT,
COLOR & EXTENSION SPECIALIST . . .
Kara has been a hairstylist since 2001. She opened Hush Hush Bang Bang in 2008, and was dubbed Orange County's first Eco friendly salon, by Environmental Magazine, as well as Riviera Magazine. In 2012, the salon had outgrown their space, so she relocated into a space 3x's larger, but still maintained her Eco friendly integrity. Kara specializes in cuts, color, color correction and extensions. Kara believes that continuing education is key to staying current on trends, as well as staying focused on what is important; client satisfaction! Kara feels extremely blessed to have such amazing and talented stylists on the Hush Hush team.” It truly feels like family here, which is what the clients love the most.”
Follow Kara on Instagram! @hushhushbangbangoc
“Live beautifully, dream passionately, and love completely”
Allison Younkerman
COLOR//HAIRCUT & EXTENSION SPECIALIST . . .
Allison began styling hair on her friends as far back as Jr high, but she met her mentor in high school. Inspired by this amazing stylist, Allison began her career in 2001. She likes to keep with current trends by leafing through magazines and following social media. To learn new techniques, Allison continuously takes classes. She feels lucky to have willing clients to try her newly learned techniques. Allison specializes in color, cuts, extensions and wedding hair. Her goal as a hairstylist is to make her clients happy and “like a whole new person!”, when they leave the salon.
Andrea Lacy
COLOR//HAIRCUT & EXTENSION SPECIALIST . . .
Andrea has been behind the chair since 2001 and still loves every minute of it. Inspired by fashion and always on top of the latest trends, she specializes in blonding and hair extensions. Her goal? To make you feel confident, beautiful, and just a little obsessed with your hair. Great hair is the goal, but the laughs and real connections along the way are just as important to her.
Follow Andrea on Instagram! @LacysLocks
“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself”
- Coco Chanel
Cathy Ponsford
COLOR//HAIRCUT & EXTENSION SPECIALIST . . .
Cathy loves the freedom to create and express art through hair. She officially started her career in 1999, but it really began in high school when she would do all her friends hair in her kitchen for school dances. Cathy continues to grow as a stylist by taking classes to learn new techniques and by capturing inspiration from other stylist and Pinterest. As a trend follower, she specializing in color, cutting and extensions, but truly LOVES color! Her goal as a stylist is to earn a clients trust and make them feel comfortable so she can create the perfect look/style that they will love. Cathy also wants to equip them with the right products and skills it takes to recreate that same look so they feel confident and beautiful when they leave her chair.
Follow Cathy on Instagram! @cat_ponsford
“Invest in your hair, you wear it everyday!”
Clover Graham
COLOR & HAIRCUT SPECIALIST . . .
Clover has always had a passion for creativity. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be in a creative ‘hands on’ industry. She started her career as a hairstylist in early 2007. Clover believes in continual education and strives to stay on the forefront of her field by attending quarterly product and styling seminars lead by the industries top artist. Her inspiration comes from her fellow peers and leading artists, as well as current/past trends and styles. Clover has mastered basic techniques such as cuts for men and women and styling, but her specialty is in color where she utilizes a variety of palates to create vivids, natural, and highlights on her clients. She also specializes in long hair and extensions, using tape in, sew in, and individuals techniques. Clover prides herself on making sure every client leaves the salon relaxed, happy and excited to return!
Follow Clover on Instagram! @hairbyclover
The best colour in the world is the one that looks good on you!”
Coco Chanel
Eunice Lepore
COLOR//HAIRCUT & EXTENSION SPECIALIST . . .
Eunice began her styling career in 2000, after attending college for 4 years studying to be an RN. However, her heart was in making people feel good about themselves, and she always embraced creativity. So after great contemplation, she decided to end her nursing career and pursue cosmetology. She is inspired by her clients, listening to their ideas and adding her touch of creativity to achieve their desired look. Eunice says “staying current in this industry is a must!” She keeps up with pop culture and tracking what styles are evolving as well as keeping current on color and extension trends. She takes classes to learn trendy techniques to achieve requests desired by her clients. Eunice specializes in color and extensions. Her client goal is to always keep a good line of communication and goes the extra mile to make their experience the very best experience possible.
“There is no cosmetic beauty like happiness”
Gina Pearson
ESTHETICIAN . . .
Gina has a love for the beauty and skincare industry. For as long as she can remember, she enjoyed working on her friend’s makeup and giving them skincare advice. Gina knew from a young age that she wanted to be in the beauty and skincare business and in 1982 she received her Esthetician license. Inspired everyday by her job and her clients, Gina’s goal is to make people feel good in their own skin. “I never get tired of people loving how their skin feels after a facial or watching them look at themselves in the mirror after lash extensions-- it's a guaranteed smile! Gina constantly explores new techniques and the best skin care products to suit her clients. She specializes in facials, brow waxing and shaping, threading/tweezing, eyelash extensions, spray tan and ear piercing. Gina thrives to make sure each client leaves her room feeling confident and more beautiful than they already are.
Follow Gina on Instagram! @lashesandbrows_byginap
“DREAM IT. BELIEVE IT. ACHIEVE IT!!”
Jaclyn Semonza
COLOR//HAIRCUT & EXTENSION SPECIALIST…
Jaclyn became a stylist in 2001 because she loved to make people feel beautiful. “When someone looks good they feel good” and that's what it's all about for her. She gets her inspiration from new trends. She stays up to date by taking classes on all the latest techniques and follows social media. She specializes in color, ombré, extensions (all methods) and haircuts. Her goal as a stylist is to be the best in the industry. She wants to be able to transform her clients hair into exactly what they envisioned.
Krystal Heinle
COLOR + HAIRCUT SPECIALIST // LONG LAYERED STYLES…
Specializing in color and cutting styles, Krystal has loved doing her own hair since high school, where she found her passion for cosmetology. Receiving her license in 2014, Krystal’s passion has only grew as her career has progressed. Her goal as a stylist is to really listen to each client and give them their true desired result. She strives to make every client leave feeling beautiful and refreshed!
Follow Krystal on Instagram! @hairbykrystalnoel
“A pop of color never hurts anyone! Want to try something new? Do it! You won’t know unless you try!!”
Kelsey Jacobs
VIVID COLOR SPECIALIST // CURLY HAIR…
Kelsey started doing hair in 2017 after wanting to be a makeup artist but falling in love with the artistic beauty of hair. Color has always inspired her to experiment and try new things as well as keep up with the latest trends - rainbow hair being her all time favorite. Kelsey strives to have every client that leaves her chair to feel confident, empowered, and have the knowledge to care for their hair from home!
Follow Kelsey on Instagram! @kelseyjacobshair
