MEET OUR STYLISTS
Meet the stylists of Kinetic who each bring their own perspective, skill, and care to the chair. Explore our artists to find the right fit for your hair, your style, and how you want to feel.
Nathalie Kalae
$225/HR
CURL/TEXTURE SPECIALIST
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Born and raised in a small town in the Pacific Northwest, Nathalie’s aesthetic is heavily influenced by Seattle’s grunge scene.
She appreciates easy, wash and go styles that are cut to your natural growth and hair fall. Proficient in razor and scissor cuts, Nathalie considers herself a master in her craft, thoroughly loving to work with any and all hair textures.
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Tues/Wed
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instagram: @nathaliekalae
SHE/HER
Gabby Dent
$165/HR
DRY HAIRCUT SPECIALIST
SHE/HER
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Meet Gabby, a girl from Kentucky who always knew she would end up on a coast.
Specializing in dry haircuts, she has been taking clients in NYC since 2019. Having wavy/curly hair her entire life she is always willing to work with your natural texture to create that perfect look to fit your every day routine. Seamless grow out and longevity of the haircut is always her main goal.
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Sat/Sun/Tues/Wed
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instagram: @nychairstylist_gabby
Jess Rizzo
$120/HR
SHAGS, CURLS, RAZOR CUTS
SHE/HER
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Once a design student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Jess Rizzo decided she needed to take her artistic skills to the next level. Six months into a move to Philadelphia, she attended the Jean Madeline Aveda Institute to study cosmetology in 2018.
Jess has taken on the challenge of design in a three dimensional space, viewing every haircut as its own sculpture.
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Thurs, Fri & Every Other Saturday
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instagram: @__jessrizzo__
Madeline Tam-Love
$120/HR
LIVED-IN COLOR SPECIALIST
SHE/HER
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Madeline’s been her own favorite canvas since middle school — bleaching, dyeing, and rocking every color on the spectrum long before she ever stepped behind a salon chair. Growing up in San Diego gave her a love for effortless, beachy texture, but moving to NYC taught her how to pair that with a bold, urban edge. She took her passion professional at the Aveda Institute, where she learned wearable, jaw-dropping color.
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Sun/Mon/Wed/Thurs
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instagram: @shear.discord
$125/HR
Will Martin
COLORIST
THEY/THEM
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Will has been coloring hair since 2017. Originally from Virginia, they draw inspiration from their community, especially their Queer Black friends and their expressive, DIY approaches to hair and fashion. Will wants everyone in their chair to feel completely comfortable, like they’re spending time with a friend.
Outside the salon, they’re usually exploring with friends or relaxing at home with their cat, Krule.
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Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
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instagram: @willthehairguru
Matty Morris
$115/HR
HAIR STYLIST
ANY/ALL
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Matty is a Brooklyn-based colorist inspired by art, music, and personal expression. Raised in Tennessee and shaped by his time in New Orleans, he brings a punk DIY spirit to lived-in color, dimensional blondes, glowing reds, grey blending, and expressive transformations. He welcomes clients of all identities and approaches hair as a collaboration that helps people feel confident and distinctly themselves.
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Thurs-Sun
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instagram: @hairby.matty
Farah Cheema
$100/HR
COLORIST
SHE/HER
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Farah is a Pakistani American born and raised in Brooklyn. Inspired by New York City’s fashion, art, and energy, she creates custom color that enhances each guest’s natural features and personal style. Whether it’s a lived-in blonde, dimensional brunette, or complete transformation, her goal is hair that feels modern and distinctly you.
Outside the salon, she’s a proud cat mom, PC gamer, craft enthusiast, and reality TV fan.
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Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat
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instagram: @farahthestylist
Our stylists in training are growing into their craft with the same care, curiosity, and intention that defines Kinetic. Book with them to receive thoughtful, supported services while being part of their journey.
Stevie Gillhart
JUNIOR STYLIST
$100/HR
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Stevie prides themselves on the specialized care and service they give to each client. They believe that your hair is your playground to best express whatever identity represents your truth.
They are skilled in natural cuts that give you grow-out longevity, but are always open to out of the box, funky and unique styles. Whether you prefer sheers, razors, or clippers, Stevie's got you covered.
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Sun/Mon/Wed/Thurs
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instagram: @stevie_styles_hair
THEY/THEM
Meg Baez
JUNIOR STYLIST
$75/HR
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Meet Meg, a born and raised Brooklynite who started doing hair professionally in 2022 — but heir creativity with hair goes way back to childhood. Experimenting on their own hair turned into a real passion for helping others to express themselves and feel confident
Meg specializes in gender-affirming haircuts that help folks feel seen and authentic to who they are.
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Mon, Tues, & Sun
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instagram: @they.hair
THEY/THEM
SALON MANAGER
Joey
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Joey is a 6 year old bundle of absolute joy. She has been joining her mom Nathalie at the salon since she was a pup!
She loves to curl up in her chair, take lots of naps & occasionally get up for a water break.
If it’s chilly or you seem to be having a bad day, she may try to squeeze into your lap for a pet and a snuggle.
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Joey is usually in the salon Tues/Wed if you would like to see her during your appointment!
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instagram: @nathaliekalae
GOOD GIRL/MAMAS