Melissa Maas
Salon Owner & Hairstylist
Melissa is deeply dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for every client who walks through the doors of Thairapy. With over 24 years of experience, she founded Thairapy driven by her passion and love for hairstyling. Melissa stays ahead of the curve by continuously mastering the latest trends in haircuts and color, with a special focus on blondes and bobs. She is WBR hand-tied sewn-in extension certified. Known for her contagious laugh and genuine warmth, Melissa ensures every client leaves feeling even more beautiful and confident than when they arrived.
Instagram: @melissa.thairapysalonaz
Nina
Front Desk Coordinator
Ohio born, Arizona raised. Nina is currently wrapping up her last years of high school and will then be venturing out in the world of cosmetology. As one of our lovely front desk coordinators, she is enthusiastic and committed to providing excellent customer service!
Nicole
Hairstylist & Makeup Artist
Nicole’s been rocking the hair game for 14 years! She and her family made the move from the PNW to Arizona in 2022 and are loving it. What really lights her up is making people feel amazing and seeing their happy faces after a fresh cut or color. She’s all about pixies and bobs, and is obsessed with blonde hair! The brighter, the better!
Instagram: @hair.by.nicole.c
Danae
Hairstylist
This Jesus lovin’ girl was born in California but raised in the sunshine state. She played softball her entire life but realized she was the go to girl for braids and hair styles before the game. Danae has always been in love with all things beauty and grew a bigger passion for it through cosmetology school. She specializes in blonding, lived in color, haircuts, and waxing. Being in this industry is a blessing for her to be able to make you feel even more beautiful!
Instagram: @hairby.nae__
Sommer
Hairstylist
Sommer was born in Detroit but raised here in sunny Arizona. She started her hair journey in 2018 and it has been the best decision she could have ever made. Specializing in all things color, balayage, cuts, perms, styles, and wax. She keeps up to date with the new trends so she can meet everyone’s needs. Confidence is key and she enjoy making people feel good about themselves all over again.
Instagram:
@sommershairholic
Michelle
Hairstylist
Originally from San Diego, Michelle has built an impressive cosmetology career over the past 10 years here in Arizona. Fueled by her passion for creativity, she is committed to delivering exceptional results and bringing each client’s vision to life. Michelle is certified in Brazilian blowouts and excels in balayage and color corrections. With her dedication and expertise, she ensures every client leaves the salon not only looking amazing but also feeling confident and radiant.
Instagram:
@mimikieley
Brittany
Hairstylist
With 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Brittany is a creative and skilled stylist. She specializes in extensions, custom color formulations, and helping clients achieve their ultimate hair goals. Certified in seven methods of extension installation, her journey behind the chair is supported by a background in hair shows, competitions and so much time in education. Brittany brings a wealth of expertise to every service. Outside of the salon, she enjoys exploring wellness education, hiking, reading, and dancing to live music while spending time with her three boys, two mini Aussies, and a mini dragon. Brittany’s mission goes beyond making clients look beautiful, she strives to help them feel confident, radiant, and empowered inside and out.
Instagram: @brittzstylist.bmintymanes
Bri
Hairstylist
Bri has been licensed for 15 years and absolutely loves being behind the chair. One of her favorite things is keeping up with the latest trends and education. Bri specializes in blondes and loves all things dimensional and lived in color. She is WBR certified. Bri’s biggest priority is listening to her clients wants and needs and helping them feel confident. When Bri isnt at the salon she is on adventures with her husband and two kids making lots of memories.
Instagram: @blondedbybri_walden
Katie
Hairstylist
Katie is a passionate hairstylist who has been in the industry since 2010, with a love for big transformations, extensions, and chic short cuts, she’s known for creating confidence boosting styles that reflect her clients personalities. Certified in Waterfall Beaded Row Extensions, Dream Catcher I-Tip, and Brazilian Blowout, Katie combines skill and creativity in every service. A mom of four and lifelong lover of all things hair, her journey began with styling friends for dances and has grown into a thriving career. When she’s not behind the chair, Katie enjoys dancing, traveling, and reading! Always finding new inspiration to bring back to her craft.
Instagram:
@katie_girl.thairapysalonaz
Jennifer
Esthetician
Jennifer moved to Arizona in 2013 with her 3 boys. Through her connection of family and love of the beauty industry she became interested in esthetics, lash extensions, and permanent makeup. Jennifer likes to hit skin care challenges head on with being proactive and pin pointing skin issues. She likes every client to feel comfortable and satisfied with their end results when they leave her room. Jennifer enjoys making her clients feel beautiful through enhancing their natural beauty.
Instagram:
@lashes_jlplashes