Our Team

Alyss Johnson , Senior Stylist

Alyss (pronounced uh-lease) moved from Las Cruces, NM over 20 years ago. Alyss realized that she needed a more creative & social career after studying accounting in college. Luckily for you she chose to be a hairstylist! She loved the way coming to the salon made her feel, what a positive influence her stylist had on her. Alyss is thrilled that she is able to now give that same feeling to her clients. “Choose a job you love, & you will never work a day in your life.” -Confucius

Aubree Nagar, Salon Coordinator

Aubree's passion for the beauty industry started at a very young age. She loves the salon environment and enjoys helping clientele have the best customer experience possible. During her free time, she is a busy mama to twin toddlers and runs a style/fashion blog.

Cindy Saucedo, Senior Stylist

Cindy was born and raised in Elgin TX and knew at a young age that she would be a hairstylist. Cindy started her hairdressing career at The Salon in 2012 after attending Avenue five. She has always had a passion for the hair and beauty industry and enjoys learning new techniques, challenging herself with new situations and making her clients feel their best. When Cindy is not in The Salon she can be found sipping a delightful cup of coffee, enjoying time with her family or playing in the bark park with her dog Rocky!

Natalie Krein, Stylist

After studying both fashion merchandising and psychology in college, Natalie decided to pursue her life long passion of hair and went to cosmetology school in her hometown of Champaign, Illinois. In 2011 she moved to West Palm Beach, Florida where she worked as a hair colorist and makeup artist. During this time she also traveled doing hair and makeup for ballroom dance competitions and became an American Board Certified Hair Colorist. When she moved to Austin she decided to get back into cutting hair as well. Natalie joined the apprenticeship program at The Salon at the Domain in 2018 to get further advanced training. She is so excited after over 10 years in the business to finally be able to do it all: color, cutting, specialty styles and makeup.

Crystal Thomsen, Master Stylist

Crystal is an Austin Native with over 18 years of perfecting the perfect color and cut for her clients. Crystal started at The Salon at The Domain on day 1 and has been rocking it ever since! Crystal specializes in Balayage and traditional highlights as well as men’s and women’s cutting and is the go to for all bridal styles. Crystal takes pride in her skills and attends as many education and training classes she can fit in!

Jennifer Scarlet, Master Stylist

Jennifer considers it a true privilege to be able to serve others by styling their hair for over 20 years. Her main focus is on listening to each person’s needs and desires and then providing a quality service that best enhances their naturally beautiful hair. Through services such as haircuts, subtle and natural looking hair color, perms, and special occasion styles. Jennifer strives to make every client feel as beautiful as they naturally are.

Kerry Westmoreland, Master stylist/ Owner

After 20 years in the corporate world and traveling across the world, Kerry settled her roots back in Texas and began her passion for hair by going into business with her business partner, Laura Anderson. With a Degree in Psychology, it's only fitting to know that hair and Psychology are meant to be together. Kerry has extensive experience in both women’s and men's haircuts, hair coloring, balayage, color correction, keratin smoothing treatments, and whatever else crosses her chair. She loves to travel and spend time with her family.

Laura Anderson, Owner/Master Stylist

As a daughter of a hairdresser, Laura was born into the industry. Beginning her career in Los Angeles, Laura worked as a stylist and then color educator with Toni and Guy for over a decade. After 6 more years in Southern California Laura moved to Austin and fell in love with the domain. Along with her business partner Kerry Westmoreland, the vision for The Salon at the Domain came to fruition. They created a cohesive culture of hairstylists and relaxing atmosphere that can accommodate all types of clientele. You can always find Laura working side by side with her stylists doing what she loves best, even after 25 years.

Laura Ellison, Operations Manager

Laura started her hair career in Dallas in 2007 when she attended the Paul Mitchell School. Laura quickly realized that while she loved the salon environment she did not enjoy being behind the chair. Laura managed a successful salon and spa in Dallas before finding her home in Austin at The Salon in 2011. Laura enjoys getting to know all the clients at The Salon and looks forward to meeting you on your next visit!

Monica Krommenhock, Apprentice

Hailing from the Bay Area and arriving in Austin three years ago, Monica started her apprentice with The Salon at The Domain in 2017. Monica has had passion for the beauty industry since she was 13 and anxiously awaits the day when she will have a chair at The Salon. In her spare time you will find Monica enjoying the lively Austin music and food scene along with her pup Sumo and her boyfriend Max.

Monique Ortiz, Salon Coordinator

Monique has been a part of the salon family since 2016. She enjoys getting to know the clientele and making them feel welcome and comfortable when they come in. During her free time, she is a cat-mom who loves touring local breweries, visiting antique shops, and watching Netflix.

Tanya McAfee-South, Master Stylist

After spending 10 years as a Fashion Designer in Los Angeles, Tanya decided to switch careers and get into the hair industry. Tanya, along with her husband relocated to Austin in 2005. Tanya started making people beautiful at a local salon in Georgetown before join The Salon at The Domain in 2015. Tanya specializes in color, cuts, makeup, facial waxing, extensions and bridal for over 16 years and loves making her clients look and feel their best!