Ben Gifford
stylist/manager
Ben is a San Francisco native with over 18 years of experience in the beauty industry. He started as a graphic artist interning with his dad in California at the age of 17, but felt he needed a more social occupation. Ben was introduced to the hair industry via Redken through that internship, and thus found a love for the salon industry. Ben started interning at some of the top salons in Northern California (Lather Beauty Lounge and Cowboys and Angels) where he was able to hone his craft. Branching out to more classic hairdressing Ben interned with a Vidal Sassoon educator where he learned the fundamentals of cutting. Through the years I have taken classes with Wella, Aveda, and Redken Color.
Ben has always had a passion for painting and drawing and is partial to using a straight razor as a primary way to cut hair. It gives him the opportunity to create beautiful texture to hair that traditional scissor cuts can't offer
Ben’s goal is that all of his clients will walk away loving their haircut and color, whether it be a small trim or a complete makeover. He strives to give the most professional experience possible to anyone in his chair. Ben is an integral part of the culture at Voltage and loves working with talented and diverse stylist.
Ben has always had a passion for painting and drawing and is partial to using a straight razor as a primary way to cut hair. It gives him the opportunity to create beautiful texture to hair that traditional scissor cuts can't offer
Ben’s goal is that all of his clients will walk away loving their haircut and color, whether it be a small trim or a complete makeover. He strives to give the most professional experience possible to anyone in his chair. Ben is an integral part of the culture at Voltage and loves working with talented and diverse stylist.
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becky puckett
stylist
Becky loves hairstyling almost as much as she loves people. She's also an artist, a bit of a perfectionist and enjoys finding colors and cuts to compliment her guests. She was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Fort Collins in 2006. Becky gave her first haircut when she was five and from that moment on she was hooked. She attended Hair Dynamics, graduated in early 2012 and went on to finish her training in the Aveda New Talent Program. Becky is passionate about learning new techniques and trends for both men's and women's fashion, taking classes to keep her clients looking fresh and current, and making sure her guests leave feeling put together, happy and confident.
"A big part of having confidence is knowing you look fresh and put together and people are really drawn to that confidence. It's not conceit or pride; it's taking care of yourself, taking time for yourself, and loving yourself, because you know that you're worth it. That's why I love my job; people leave feeling better than when they walked in, they're just brighter. I can see it in their eyes and their smile, and that makes me happy." - Becky
"A big part of having confidence is knowing you look fresh and put together and people are really drawn to that confidence. It's not conceit or pride; it's taking care of yourself, taking time for yourself, and loving yourself, because you know that you're worth it. That's why I love my job; people leave feeling better than when they walked in, they're just brighter. I can see it in their eyes and their smile, and that makes me happy." - Becky
Josie Taylor
Stylist
Josie has been a stylist in the professional salon industry for 13 years. She specializes in modern romantic styles and loves to create whimsical pixie cuts, flirty bobs, and long beachy waves. She loves to compliment her cuts with the perfect color and encourages her guests to change and evolve with the current trends. Her ultimate goal with each guest she encounters is to make them look and feel their absolute best! She takes the extra time to ensure they can recreate their look at home with as much ease as possible. She has continued her education by attending countless classes in advanced cutting, coloring and styling techniques. Her passion for hair comes from a love of art and her need to create it. Let your hair be her canvas!
Gianni Ceccini
I grew up in california. Went to beauty school at the Sassoon Academy. I have worked in the hair industry for 8 years. I have lived in Colorado for the last 3 years. I specialize in haircuts, vivid colors and blonding. My goal is always to provide the best service for new and existing clients. I continue my education to keep up on current trends and techniques.
sarah krehbiel
Balayage/cutting
Hair is Sarah’s passion, cutting is her forte and being in a salon is like a dream! She has been doing this 8 for years and loving every minute of it, Its more then just cutting and coloring hair! She believes that every client’s hair is a canvas and is ready to enhance their natural beauty wanting to build a lasting relationship with each of them, as we know our clients become like family over time.
Being in such an incredible industry Sarah has had the opportunity to be an educator where she has mastered in Wella color line. She traveled to Milwaukee to understudy Nick Arrojo, from one of your favorite shows," What Not to Wear". She has mastered her skill in styling, updo’s and wedding hair using Oribe and R+CO products. Sarah is looking forward in advancing her career and traveling along side Voltage Salon.
When she is not doing hair she is enjoying her family in the outdoors of the great Rocky mountains and jeeping.
Being in such an incredible industry Sarah has had the opportunity to be an educator where she has mastered in Wella color line. She traveled to Milwaukee to understudy Nick Arrojo, from one of your favorite shows," What Not to Wear". She has mastered her skill in styling, updo’s and wedding hair using Oribe and R+CO products. Sarah is looking forward in advancing her career and traveling along side Voltage Salon.
When she is not doing hair she is enjoying her family in the outdoors of the great Rocky mountains and jeeping.
Kristin Obrien
Blondes/Color specialist
Kristin O’Brien has been a Fort Collins native all her life. Born and bred. Local connections and this town mean the world to her.
She first knew she was destined for the hair industry at 14 years old- realizing it was the perfect mix of chemistry and artistry that she would thrive in. The balance of connecting with guests while being able to explore her scientific and creative mind was, and is purely ideal.
She has been doing hair since 2007 and has had the pleasure of being a lead salon stylist for over a decade, a national educator for Paul Mitchell, and a supporter of in-salon education teaching among peers.
Kristin thrives from learning and education, wether that is with guests or other stylists.
Color is her main specialty, but she enjoys the fact that geometry of hair cutting can tie an entire look together. She has also focused on being a blonde color specialist for her entire career.
Her kind hearted, fun, welcoming, creative demeanor and drive continue to deliver the best possible service and care for her guests.
She first knew she was destined for the hair industry at 14 years old- realizing it was the perfect mix of chemistry and artistry that she would thrive in. The balance of connecting with guests while being able to explore her scientific and creative mind was, and is purely ideal.
She has been doing hair since 2007 and has had the pleasure of being a lead salon stylist for over a decade, a national educator for Paul Mitchell, and a supporter of in-salon education teaching among peers.
Kristin thrives from learning and education, wether that is with guests or other stylists.
Color is her main specialty, but she enjoys the fact that geometry of hair cutting can tie an entire look together. She has also focused on being a blonde color specialist for her entire career.
Her kind hearted, fun, welcoming, creative demeanor and drive continue to deliver the best possible service and care for her guests.