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Meet Our Team

Lauren Kunijo

Owner, Master Stylist, Extension Specialist

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? Liquid Spell, because it can be cocktailed and manipulated to achieve varied results! Plus, the liquid to foam action makes it so fun to apply!

What is your Enneagram? 8

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? Because of this family! We have a common goal to touch others’ lives and make them feel beautiful inside and out! To be a part of creating something like that is truly magic!

Describe your perfect day off… Sleeping in, getting in a great workout, walking my dogs, cooking with my babe, and finishing off the day with some online shopping!

A fun fact about me… Moving so often growing up has made me open to trying anything (minus skydiving) once!

Kenna Ehman

Kenna Ehman

Owner, Master Stylist, Bridal Hair and Makeup Specialist

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? Hair Refresher! I hate washing my hair, so I love that this product has a deodorizer in it to help me stretch my shampoos to once a week.

What is your Enneagram? 8

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? I love it because I truly have never found a team of people like this before. Everyone is so invested, caring, and willing to help no matter whether it’s “their job” or not. I love the passion everyone brings and how driven they are.

Describe your perfect day off… Coffee, lounge, meet up with some friends for a drink on a patio, a long walk, and some Netflix to end the day!

A fun fact about me… I’m really into murder mysteries, any murder things! Podcasts, books, TV shows. 48 Hours Mystery is my favorite!

Stephanie LaRue

Senior 2 Stylist

Started at Kenna Kunijo: 2024

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? OI Milk! It’s the perfect soft and shiny foundation regardless of how I’m styling my hair.

What is your Enneagram? 8

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? I love being part of such a passionate team who values education so highly!

Describe your perfect day off… My perfect day off is chilly Autumn day, coffee on the back porch, a fuzzy blanket, and a good book.

A fun fact about me… Despite growing up by the beach in Florida, the mountains are my favorite escape!

Krista Blare

Krista Blare

Senior 1 Stylist

Started at Kenna Kunijo: 2018

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? LOVE Curl Revitalizer — it’s like a dry shampoo for curly hair, takes away the frizz, and brings a little spring back in your curl.

What is your Enneagram? 7

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? I love that I get to work with people who are more than just coworkers, that it’s more than just a job I come to, but a LIFE I get to do with my besties. What more could you want out of a job than a place where you get to do your favorite thing with your favorite people FOR your favorite people, not to mention IN the cutest space!?

Describe your perfect day off… Rainy day, coffee shop, dogs everywhere, latte in hand, with a good book or good company.

A fun fact about me… Before hair school, I got my degree in psychology – and no, I’m not analyzing you… okay, maybe just a lil’.

Kayla Williams

Senior 1 Stylist

Started at Kenna Kunijo: 2024

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? My favorite Davines product is Oi hair butter. It leaves my hair so soft and moisturized!

What is your Enneagram? 3

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? I love how it’s a supportive and encouraging environment with talented like-minded women!

Describe your perfect day off… My perfect day off would be enjoying it with my husband trying new restaurants around the city!

A fun fact about me… I love baking, reading, and going to concerts!

Larissa Burke

Larissa Burke

Senior 1 Stylist

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? The Oi liquid luster. It makes the hair feel absolutely amazing

What is your Enneagram? 6w7

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? I love the group of people KK has brought together. It’s a great team that helps support one another.

Describe your perfect day off… Enjoying a day outside with my husband and kids

A fun fact about me… I’m really good at bowling!

Serina Gutierrez

Serina Gutierrez

Junior 1 Stylist

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? Oil Non Oil because it has all the benefits of an oil without making your hair look oily!

What is your Enneagram? 2

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? Everyone is so close and we truly are a family.

Describe your perfect day off… Brunch with friends and a nice nap!

A fun fact about me… I consume more chick-fil-a than the average person…

Diana Pedro

Junior 1 Stylist

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? Replumping Superactive! It keeps my hair looking super full and shiny after a blowout! You also can’t forget the amazing smell!

What is your Enneagram? 3

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? I always feel supported and loved, but I also see how much our team loves and supports our community!

Describe your perfect day off… My perfect day off is either taking a day trip to my hometown to spend time with family, or going out for margs, tacos and a concert!

A fun fact about me… All my life I thought I was allergic to peanut butter until I recently found out I had out grown my allergy and now I’m obsessed with peanut butter cups!

Haley Steele

Junior 1 Stylist

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? My favorite Davines product is Liquid Spell because it brings so much body and bounce to a blow out!

What is your Enneagram? 3

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? I love being part of the Kenna Kunijo team because everyone is so welcoming and passionate about our industry.

Describe your perfect day off… My perfect day off would be getting dressed up and going to The Eras Tour again! Or laying on my couch with my 3 dogs and a good romance book.

A fun fact about me… I’m originally from Wyoming!

Savannah Archie

Debut Stylist and Assistant to Lauren Kunijo

Started at Kenna Kunijo: 2023

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it?
Invisible dry shampoo! It smells SO good and always leaves the hair feeling fresh!

What is your Enneagram? 2

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? What I love about being part of the KK team is the constant motivation and support all the girls bring! What I am most excited for as a new assistant is all the new opportunities to learn and grow, and watch my talented mentors!

Describe your perfect day off… My perfect day off would include an iced latte with oat milk and sitting out by the pool!

A fun fact about me… I LOVE pickles

Alondra Martinez

Debut Stylist and Assistant to Kenna Ehman

Started at Kenna Kunijo: 2024

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? OI milk! It has amazing detangling effects, leaves your hair super shiny and smells heavenly.

What is your Enneagram? 1

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? I love being in an environment with women who uplift and empower one another.

Describe your perfect day off… A slow morning enjoying an almond milk matcha latte, spending time in nature, followed by scrolling through insta, a sheet mask & snacks (it’s all about balance) all while I can smell my husband preparing a feast for us.

A fun fact about me… I love karaoke & salsa dancing

Mackenzie Spence

Mackenzie Spence

Head of Operations

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? SOLU Sea Salt Scrub — it really gets the hair feeling clean and when I haven’t washed my hair in nine days, I need something to scrub that sh*t off!

What is your Enneagram? 1

What is your top strength? Compassion

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? I love being a part of a female-led team. Feminism and female empowerment are so important to me, so being on a team that really embraces lifting each other up is really freaking cool.

Describe your perfect day off… My perfect day off involves relaxing with a cup of hot tea and cuddling on the couch.

A fun fact about me… I have a stellar vinyl collection.

Saskia-Myre

Makeup Artist

Saskia-Myre embarked on her journey in the beauty industry a decade ago, initially as a makeup artist. Over time, she dedicated herself to mastering the craft by obtaining an esthetician’s license, with a specific focus on elevating her expertise in skincare and brows. Her profound passion for beauty and wellness fuels her commitment to redefine the experience of self-care in a luxurious and all-encompassing manner. Saskia-Myre is not only devoted to enhancing her clients’ physical beauty but is equally passionate about educating and empowering them to feel beautiful every single day.

A true New Yorker at heart, Saskia-Myre finds her ultimate sense of belonging with her husband and daughter, where home truly resides.

Olivia Leinhart

Salon Manager

Started at Kenna Kunijo: 2024

What is your favorite Davines product and why do you love it? My favorite product is the Shimmer Mist. I use it on damp and dry hair and it makes my hair so soft and shiny and helps with static! Plus it smells amazing!

What is your Enneagram? 1

What is your top strength Harmony

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? I love being part of team KK because of how supportive everyone is with each other. It is important to me to be apart of a company that truly feels like a team and everyone who works here feels like a teammate. We’re all willing and eager to help each other succeed.

Describe your perfect day off… My perfect day off would start with a trip to the Uptown farmers market, followed by a quick coffee stop and then taking my dog to the Whitewater center

A fun fact about me… I am originally from Upstate NY and it is still my favorite place in the world!

Jelly Bean

Honorary Head of HR, Emotional Support Companion, and The Real Salon Manager

Why do you love being a part of the Kenna Kunijo team? The pets and snuggles, and having fun with my friends.

Describe your perfect day off… 5 hours of fetch, 5 hours of play with my hooman and dog friends, a nap with my parents, and a bowl of never-ending treats.

A fun fact about me… My full name is Jelly Bean Weeslebe Spence.