Meet our Team
Eraka
Owner
Stylist
(Level 5)
Eraka is the owner of Salon Joy, which her and her husband opened in July of 2016. Eraka is an artist. She uses the art of hair to build relationships with her salon guests and the result is perfect hair. Eraka is passionate about creating a total look based on face shape, lifestyle and personality based on hair texture. Her favorite thing to do behind the chair is create joyful experiences with guests, hair color, and her associates.
Gabrielle Drennen
Level 1
Gabrielle started at Salon Joy in April of 2019, and she loves working with a smart team like the one at Salon Joy. Gabrielle provides a full list of salon services and especially enjoys providing fabulous balayage and textured lobs. When not working at Salon Joy, Gabrielle enjoys singing barbershop or eating at trendy restaurants in St. Louis. She is accepting new clients and would love to see you in her chair to grant your hair dreams!
Level 3
Julie Clover has been with the salon since 2017. Julie loves deep and rich colors such as reds, caramel’s, and honey blonde’s. She specializes also in wavy hair and loves beachy/boho textured hair. She’s very creative with hair styles and loves to give ideas on new ways to spice up your everyday hairstyle!
Halia Christine Ronquillio
Level 4
Halia has been with Salon Joy from the start. Halia is passionate about creating a look that brings out the best in her guest all-over look and personality! She specializes in cutting and balayage. She loves blonding and taking on the challenge of thick hair, but also loves adding texture to thinner styles or adding rich warm colors as well. She loves laughing with her guests and feels her purpose is helping others is seeing their beauty and value. Halia wants others to experience fullness of joy in their lives and hopes she can be a small part in finding that.
Bailey Fister
Stylist
Level 1
Bailey joined the Salon Joy family February 2019. She loves working beside all of the talented stylists who are able to work as a very strong team. Bailey provides a full service list, however she is most passionate about balayage/dimensional color, textured haircuts, and blonding. Outside of Salon Joy Bailey enjoys spending time with family and friends. Bailey is accepting new clients and would love to help you achieve all of your hair goals!
Level 1
Shannon joined the Salon Joy family in September of 2018. She knew it was the place for her as soon as she met the team of kind, encouraging, and thriving stylists. Shannon is most passionate about balayage, vivid colors, creative hair cutting, and transformative color. When Shannon is not at the salon, you can find her spending time with her family and dog, attending a music concert, or continuing her education within the industry. She enjoys meeting new people and would love to make your hair dreams a reality!
Sabrina Castilleja
Level 1
Sabrina started at Salon Joy October of 2016 and loves being a part of a team that learns from each other and helps wherever needed. Sabrina provides a full list of salon services and especially enjoys balayage, blonding, and vivid color! When she isn’t creating hair art, Sabrina enjoys spending time with family and watching the latest hair coloring technique videos! She is accepting new clients and would love to have you in her chair to create your hair goals!
Aliyah Joy
Level 1
Aliyah joined the Salon Joy in September 2018. She loves the team work and the continuing education of the salon joy. Aliyah provides a full service list and specializes in balayage, highlight, coloring and cutting! When Aliyah is not at the salon, she loves cooking and spending time with her boyfriend and his family. She enjoys to go to the Blues games! She is accepting new client and would love to see familiar face in her chair!
Madeline Hallums
Stylist
Level 2
Madeline started at Salon Joy in 2018. Madeline specifically customizing color, based on skin tone, natural hair tone, eye color, head shape, through the modern technique of balayage. She always finishes her hair colors with the style that compliments the texture and density of the hair or haircut.
Stylist
Level 1
Megan started at Salon Joy March of 2019 and loves the team work and continued education that the salon offers! Megan provides a full list of salon services and specializes in blonding and balayages. When Megan is not in the salon; she enjoys spending time with family, playing the piano, and going on hikes. She is accepting new clients and can’t wait to meet you!
Stylist
Level 1
Alexandra began her journey with Salon Joy in January of 2019. She loves the positive and welcoming atmosphere of salon joy and all the teamwork and education the salon offers. Alexandra provides a full list of salon services from cutting, color, and extensions, but excels in blonding and balayage services, as well as updo and makeup services, and men’s haircuts. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and pets, going to the gym and playing volleyball with friends. She is always accepting new clients in her chair and would love to get to know you, and make all your hair goals happen!
Level 1
Mackenzie started at Salon Joy in May of 2019, and loves the welcoming environment Salon Joy offers. Mackenzie provides a full list of salon services, but excels in balayage and blonding services. Outside of Salon Joy, Mackenzie likes to spend time with her family. She enjoys going on morning runs, and outdoor activities. She is accepting new clients and would love to see you in her chair to achieve your hair goals!
Abby Horsefield
Stylist
Level 1
Abby joined the Salon Joy family October 2019. The continuing education and team togetherness are a few qualities that drew her to the salon. Abby provides a full service list, however she is most passionate about balayage/dimensional color, blonding, extensions, and special occasion makeup. Outside of Salon Joy Abby enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as anything outdoors. She enjoys meeting new friends and would love to help you achieve all of your hair and makeup goals!
Nicole Pollard
Level 1
Nicole started at Salon Joy in September of 2018 and loves the family-like atmosphere and supportive nature of her co-workers. She knew Salon Joy was where she belonged from the first time she walked through the door! Nicole provides a full service list but particularly enjoys foiling and balayage and has a passion for all types of red hair! When she is not in the salon, you can find her spending time with her son and other family and friends. She also enjoys being outdoors and staying active with her dog, Apollo. Nicole is currently accepting new clients and would love to have you in to bring your hair goals to life!
Kristen Maisel
Kristen has been with Salon Joy since 2017. Kristen is an all around talented stylist! She is versatile in all she does with passion, from her short textured pixy cuts to a long bob with class, she knows what looks best specifically for you. Her color expertise is on point. She specializes in blondes, rich caramels, and balayage! She’s a great listener and a mom.