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!
Paige Lutz
stylist
Paige has been in the professional hair realm for 5 years, but has always loved getting her hands on someone's hair. Her earliest memories hail from her mother's salon floor, peering over shoulders and watching transformations take place. After two years of studying fine arts at CSU she was ready to combine her two favorite things into one soul soothing career, art and hair. Bringing an intuitive and creative approach to every head she touches, she relishes in the glow that new and refreshed hair can bring to a person. She specializes in personally tailored, hand painted balayage color that can look deceivingly natural or can bring a rainbow of bright colors to your beautiful mane. Whether you want the color of your younger days brought back to your locks or you're ready to try something completely new.
Paige prides herself on listening to and celebrating her guest's individual needs. She also loves to style hair for events or special occasions so you can enjoy life's greatest moments while looking and feeling your best. She has continued her education ferociously and some of her specialized skills include curly hair cuts, men's styling and color corrections. While you're in her chair you will learn a handful of interesting things about your hair and you're guaranteed to walk away with new tricks up your sleeve to style your hair at home. As a people person she truly loves getting to know her guests and loves to hold a safe and fun space for others to let their light shine. When she's not behind the chair she's probably camping, talking about the stars or creating art in some other medium...but most likely thinking about hair.
Paige prides herself on listening to and celebrating her guest's individual needs. She also loves to style hair for events or special occasions so you can enjoy life's greatest moments while looking and feeling your best. She has continued her education ferociously and some of her specialized skills include curly hair cuts, men's styling and color corrections. While you're in her chair you will learn a handful of interesting things about your hair and you're guaranteed to walk away with new tricks up your sleeve to style your hair at home. As a people person she truly loves getting to know her guests and loves to hold a safe and fun space for others to let their light shine. When she's not behind the chair she's probably camping, talking about the stars or creating art in some other medium...but most likely thinking about hair.
Teri Clark
Stylist
Teri L Clark has devoted almost 30 years to the Hair industry providing TLC to each customer service experience. She humbly extends personal attention to creating custom colors and styles to enhance the unique features and lifestyles of each individual guest. She has advanced training and education from TIGI, Redken, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Schwarzkopf and industry icons James Morrison, Phillip Wilson, Sally Hershberger and Candy Shaw that has helped her become well rounded in handling diverse hair types, textures and colors. She enjoys the artistic, scientific and social aspect of her career and loves her clients on a personal level. When not at work painting hair, she enjoys painting canvasses, spending time with her 3 beautiful daughters, watching her twins play basketball, music, dancing, writing, and volunteering with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, St Baldricks, and local schools. Schedule a complementary consultation and let her give you a fresh new look!
Carla Ruiz
stylist
Updos/ Natural Balayage
It was her first client halfway through the school year. A simple root touch-up, but Carla could not hold back the excitement that came with this premiere session. She prepared the color and began to work. During the final rinsing, Carla’s impressed new client looked up at her and said “You really love this don’t you?”. She smiled back and felt her mother’s words of affirmation deep within her heart. Her mother’s support has always encouraged her to follow her most ambitious dreams.
Chasing dreams are what brought Carla here to Fort Collins, Colorado, and It was her first salon that gave her motivation to accomplish the next. Fortunate to have the
encouragement and coaching from her mentors and peers, she was inspired. This motivated her to consistently perfect her craft. From hand painted balayages, to texturized cuts, to glamorous blowouts, to bridal styling or just a listening ear, Carla is your go to and is sure to keep up with the latest trends. Let’s just say, we think she made the right decision in entering the beauty industry.
Although working behind the chair had become an accomplishment, it wasn’t the only goal Carla had in mind. Ever heard of editorial/session styling? Think photoshoots, magazine campaigns, and fashion shows. One of Carla’s biggest dreams is to be behind the scenes, styling hair for it all. When she isn’t behind the chair, she is actively collaborating with local photographers, models, and makeup artists to make it become a reality. “It’s my happy place!”, as she likes to put it. “Art comes in all different mediums and becoming a hairdresser has allowed me to bring my form of art into the world. For that I am thankful.”
Five years have come and gone and Carla’s love for hair is still mighty high. Throughout the years she has committed to offering the ultimate experience for her clients. She hopes to make her guests feel welcomed, accepted, and rejuvenated here at Voltage Salon. Carla feels grateful to be apart of a growing, motivating, and talented team of artists and looks forward to showing you what the Voltage culture is all about.
Chasing dreams are what brought Carla here to Fort Collins, Colorado, and It was her first salon that gave her motivation to accomplish the next. Fortunate to have the
encouragement and coaching from her mentors and peers, she was inspired. This motivated her to consistently perfect her craft. From hand painted balayages, to texturized cuts, to glamorous blowouts, to bridal styling or just a listening ear, Carla is your go to and is sure to keep up with the latest trends. Let’s just say, we think she made the right decision in entering the beauty industry.
Although working behind the chair had become an accomplishment, it wasn’t the only goal Carla had in mind. Ever heard of editorial/session styling? Think photoshoots, magazine campaigns, and fashion shows. One of Carla’s biggest dreams is to be behind the scenes, styling hair for it all. When she isn’t behind the chair, she is actively collaborating with local photographers, models, and makeup artists to make it become a reality. “It’s my happy place!”, as she likes to put it. “Art comes in all different mediums and becoming a hairdresser has allowed me to bring my form of art into the world. For that I am thankful.”
Five years have come and gone and Carla’s love for hair is still mighty high. Throughout the years she has committed to offering the ultimate experience for her clients. She hopes to make her guests feel welcomed, accepted, and rejuvenated here at Voltage Salon. Carla feels grateful to be apart of a growing, motivating, and talented team of artists and looks forward to showing you what the Voltage culture is all about.
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 an experienced and talented stylist for the last 13 years. She 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 an experienced and talented stylist for the last 13 years. She 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.