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
Brooklyn
Salon Manager
Hannah
Front Desk Coordinator
Trinity
Front Desk Coordinator
Nicole
Hairstylist
Nicole’s been rocking the hair game for 15 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
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
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
Daria
Hairstylist
Daria is a San Diego native with 10 years behind the chair, known for creating effortless, lived-in color, blonding, and seamless grey blending. Extension certified, she focuses on low-maintenance, customized looks that enhance natural beauty. Her goal is to create a relaxed, welcoming experience where every client feels heard, confident, and refreshed. Outside the salon, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, her young son, and their cat.
Sofie
Hairtylist
Sofie is a California native with 5 years in the beauty industry, specializing in gray blending and foilayage for effortlessly beautiful, lived-in color. Certified in extensions, she loves enhancing her client’s natural beauty and creating transformative results. When she’s not behind the chair, you can find her cooking, baking, or gardening alongside her two cats. Sofie’s goal is simple, help every client leave feeling radiant, renewed, and confident.
Leah
Hairstylist
Leah is originally from Massachusetts, her and her family relocated here in 2023 for the sunny weather. With 20 years of experience in the hair industry, Leah has previously owned a salon, which had provided her with invaluable insights and skills. She specializes in color, curly cuts, and offers keratin complex services! Leah’s passion for hairstyling drives her to build customer relationships and continually evolve in the industry.
Morgan
Hairstylist
Morgan is an Arizona-based hairstylist with 3 years of experience, specializing in blonding and extensions. Certified in extensions and Brazilian Blowouts, she is dedicated to creating seamless, confidence-boosting transformations for her clients. When she’s not behind the chair, she enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors, and loves using high-quality products like Virtue and Unite to deliver beautiful, lasting results.
April
Hairstylist
April is a talented hairstylist and proud mom who has called the West Valley home for years. She specializes in effortless lived-in color, seamless extensions, and bright beautiful blondes. With a passion for enhancing natural beauty, April creates looks that complement each client’s lifestyle whether that means soft subtle dimension or bold radiant transformation. Known for her artistry and genuine care, she focuses on both style and hair health, ensuring every guest leaves her chair feeling confident and refreshed.
Lenya
Hairstylist
Lenya is a skilled stylist dedicated to creating fresh and trendy customized looks that make every client feel confident and beautiful. Specializing in precision haircuts and blonding, Lenya takes pride in tailoring each style to perfectly complement her clients’ individuality. Her upbeat personality and attention to detail ensure a fun, comfortable, and personalized salon experience. When she’s not behind the chair, you can find her singing along to her favorite tunes, watching tv shows, or spending time with her animals.
Maria
Hairstylist
Meet Maria, a passionate and creative stylist with over six years of experience in the beauty industry! Originally from Tallahassee, Florida, she’s a true expert in crafting stunning blondes and effortlessly lived-in looks, complemented by her precision in layered cuts. As a Bellami Master Certified and Danger Jones Certified Expert, Maria combines advanced skill with artistic flair to deliver exceptional results for every client. When she’s not behind the chair, she enjoys playing video games and spending time with her two adorable dachshunds. Fueled by her love for creativity and helping others feel beautiful, Maria’s mission is to ensure every guest leaves her chair glowing with confidence and joy.
Kayla
Hairstylist
Kayla is a talented stylist specializing in color and blonding, with eight years of experience bringing dream hair to life. Her passion for making people feel beautiful and confident shines through in every transformation she creates. When she’s not behind the chair, Kayla enjoys exploring Arizona’s scenic mountains, traveling the world, and spending quality time at home with her husband and their two beloved fur babies, Milo and Yuki.
Samantha
Hairstylist
Sam has been licensed since 2025, with years of hands-on experience behind the chair after assisting at Thairapy. She specializes in lived-in color, brazilian blowouts, and color corrections, and is known for her long-lasting beach waves. Outside the salon, she stays busy with her stepdaughters and dogs, often spending her time camping, boating, or hunting. Sam loves creating transformative results while making sure every client leaves feeling confident, refreshed, and like their best self.