Our Staff

OWNERS

Le Salon Cruz owners Bobbie Hill and David Fuentez have more than twenty years experience in the salon and hair care industry. Bobbie is a highly seasoned stylist with more than 25 years experience. She specializes in hair and color correction and leads the salon's progressive team education and mentoring programs. David has more than 20 years experience in management and retail sales, and is an accomplished photographer. Bobbie and David decided to create a salon environment which nurtures both patrons and staff. Using their own designs, colors, vision, and hard work, they have created the beauty, warmth and professional atmosphere that defines Le Salon Cruz.

In our ongoing efforts to do our part environmentally both in our business and at home, we have proudly chosen the Zenn electric car (zenncars.com) as our salon vehicle and main transportation car. Our interests outside the salon business include time with friends, gardening, cooking, hiking, the arts and spending time with our two dogs Hijo and Sofi.

SUE BALDWIN

A third-generation stylist, Sue has a deep passion for precision hair cutting. Sue is a graduate of San Francisco's Vidal Sasson Advanced Hair Cutting Academy. Sue relishes the challenges of cutting curly hair, especially designing styles for drying naturally. In an on-going search for leading-edge methods, Sue is currently wildly excited as being the salon's resident specialist for the new Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy. Sue is a member of the Santa Cruz Watercolor Society, and her passion for refreshingly tropical water colors can be occasionally showcased for the First Friday Art Tours.

ASHLEIGH DEANGELO

Ashleigh comes to Le Salon Cruz with eight years of love, knowledge and enthusiasm for her profession. Through her continued education she has stayed up to date on the latest techniques in hair color and hair cutting design. Ashleigh's portfolio includes certification in "Keratin Complex" and "Chi" hair straightening systems, Wella color correction, and hair extensions by "Hairlocs." Staying on the cutting edge and offering the client the most progressive treatments is paramount. Ashleigh has the ability to "really" listen to her clients and is truly an asset to our team. She prides herself in making sure that guests leave completely satisfied with both their new style and with their salon experience.

KATELYN MCKENZIE

Katelyn comes to Le Salon Cruz with several years of industry experience. A native of Santa Cruz County, she spent 2 years working in New York City as an assistant at the salons of Fredrick Fekkai and Samuel Shiqvi where she studied various cutting skills and color techniques with all hair types. Her specialties include fine hair, highlights, blow dries and shimmer extensions. "I love doing color and giving clients a whole new look!" When not at Le Salon Cruz, Katelyn enjoys arts and crafts, dancing, singing, Zumba®, and time with her family.

SOHELIA DEHNAVI

Soheila's passion is creating color services and cuts clients love. "I love to create an environment in which my clients are at ease to express themselves and their ideas. My number one goal is for my clients to be confident and satisfied with the hairstyle and color they receive. I pay close attention to details and enjoy working with clients to come up with styles individualized to their needs and lifestyle. I enjoy doing highlights, overall color, haircuts, perms, blowouts and threading hair removal services". When not at Le Salon Cruz Soheila enjoys family time with her two daughters and husband.

CHRISTINE THYDEN

Calling Northern California home, Christine comes to Le Salon Cruz with several years of industry experience in the Los Angeles Area. Her education portfolio includes advanced Aveda color training and color correction techniques. She is also a certified and trained make-up artist from Los Angeles' Last Looks Makeup Academy. She enjoys doing all aspects of makeup from everyday to weddings, photography to motion pictures and television. She specializes in color and razorcuts with an innate ability to translate your personal style through hair. Christine is an adventurous surfer, snow boarder, hiker, camper, and traveler.

SUZIE JONES

Santa Cruz born and raised, comes to Le Salon Cruz upon graduating from the Shoreline School of Cosmetology and after completing several years locally in the hair industry. Her current on-going education portfolio includes Redkin, Logistics color, as well as Yosh Advance styling classes. Suzie loves the challenge of creating the perfect color formulation for her clients. When not at Le Salon Cruz, she spends her time outside the salon with family and friends camping, boating, at the beach, and with her two mini dachshund.

JERICA JOHNSON

A native of Grass Valley, Ca. Jerica comes to Le Salon Cruz with several years of color and cutting expertise. A graduate of the International Academy of Style in Nevada she has taken classes from Yosh Hair design along with other classes on color and cutting technique. With a passion for curly hair cutting, color services and styling techniques she loves working on all types of hair and color correction services. In her spare time, Jerica enjoys mountain bike riding, traveling, and spending time with her two sons at the beach.

BARBARA GERRY

Fashion conscious from a very young age, Barb's foremost desire is to help you and your hair to look their best. Raised in Santa Cruz, Barbara draws inspiration not only from our laid-back sensibility here but also from her travels in Europe. Barbara has 10 years of salon experience and is a graduate of Vidal Sassoon Advanced Hair Cutting Academy and Matrix Color and Advanced cutting class in New York City. Performing in her band, Playtime, creating movies of her travels and taking photos are what you'll find her doing in her spare time.

CARRIE MOTTE

Carrie comes to Le Salon Cruz with over 5 years expertise in hair cutting and color services. A Santa Cruz native, Carrie loves creating the perfect color that compliments the precision cuts she creates that's just right for you. From the latest fashion trends to traditional hair services, she also enjoys the challenge of color correction services and is a color correction specialist. A cosmetology graduate of San Jose City College, Carrie has taken extensive courses from Bumble and Bumble design studio in New York City and Wella International. When not at Le Salon Cruz, Carrie enjoys spending time at the beach, hiking, knitting or reading and most of all spending time with family and friends.

JOHN FLORES

A California native, John brings to Le Salon Cruz over 30 years experience in the cosmetology industry. Originally from the bay area, John has called Santa Cruz home for over 10 years. John enjoys celebrating his artistry by creating both the perfect color service and cuts that clients look for in a seasoned stylist here at Le Salon Cruz with a long established clientele. His portfolio also includes a degree in Graphic Design and he is a self taught watercolorist. John currently lives in Santa Cruz with his partner John Laird and their 2 cats.

SHANTI SPEER

Shanti comes to Le Salon Cruz with over 25 years expertise in hair cutting and color services. A 5th generation Northern California native, she has received much advanced education during her career including Bumble and Bumble and backing during her years as a salon owner herself in the greater bay area. "My dedication to the industry has brought me close to a 100% client retention rate and I pride myself in being able to listen to and giving my clients the look they're searching for, be it a textured razor cut, precision cut, and the color or highlight service that's just right for them". Shanti also specializes in doing on site wedding parties. When not at Le Salon Cruz, Shanti's other loves include kayaking, skiing, dancing and most of all, time with her daughter.

SARA ALLSHOUSE

California local Sara comes to Le Salon Cruz with 30 years of experience in hair color and cutting techniques, along with lots of experience performing perms. After receiving her cosmetology license in San Francisco, she immediately began working at Vidal Sassoon in San Francisco which gave her the expertise of geometric precision hairstyling along with a focus on soft on natural cutting techniques. She also developed extensive color design techniques along with a strong background in color correction services. When not at Le Salon Cruz, Sara enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs. Sara's hobbies include expanding her creativity painting portraits,tropical and modern canvases. She has also designed numerous water gardens including her own tropical koi pond and garden.

DEBRA MATTSON

Le Salon Cruz proudly introduces Debra L. Mattson, CMT. Debra has been certified in the state of California since 1997. Her degree is in Swedish deep tissue and reflexology. She has been described as having an intuitive touch. Combining this with her ability and strength, allows each client an extra therapeutic experience. The benefit of her massage style addresses and releases sore muscles, tension, and stress. We believe this essential for a great massage and allows each individual client a deep awareness of relaxation and overall well being. We encourage you to contact us for more information regarding the massage services here at Le Salon Cruz.