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Ryan Hamon

Stylist in Houston since 1997, his career started at Toni & Guy and then to Urban Retreat. Now at Bella Rinova since 2002, he has gained extensive training from Goldwell, Wella, L’Oreal Professionnel, and techniques using Balayage. He is also certified in Keratin Treatments, trained in Sahag Dry cutting, and specializes in long haircuts. His passion for making a client beautiful coupled with his personality makes for an enjoyable experience!

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Geni Miller

Over 25 years of experience in hair services, training under Karl Gautchi. Geni started at Bella Rinova in 1999 when we first opened. She has a passion for hair and making clients beautiful. She is a Master certified Goldwell and L’Oreal Professionnel color specialist and certified in all Keratin Treatments. Her strength is creating natural-looking color and highlights, especially for brunettes! She loves every aspect of what she does.

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Shayla Perkins

Shayla has been a stylist for many years and joined Bella Rinova in 2011, previously at Ceron Salon. Shayla is an exceptional colorist, trained in balayage, Goldwell and L’Oreal Professionnel color, and Keratin Treatments, to name a few. She has participated in Houston’s Fashion Week for the last 2 years and numerous runway fashion shows and editorial shoots. She has a great passion for style and cutting, especially men’s cuts!

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Jumana Elliot

Joining Bella Rinova in 2007, Jumana’s passion for hair has given her the opportunity to create personalized looks. With certifications in Keratin Treatments, a Master’s certification in Goldwell, Wella, and L’Oreal Professionnel color. Jumana tracks the current trends to help her create and finish each client with a fresh cut and sharp style. She continues to further her training in foil techniques, balayage, ombre, and corrective color. She has also had the great pleasure to work with notable celebrities like Tory Burch, Kevin Craig with Marchesa, and Cherie Blair. Jumana loves to make people feel good, beautiful, and confident!

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Raquel Calhoun

Raquel Calhoun joins the Bella Rinova team after working for Beautique Day Spa for 27 years! Her entire time as a stylist is over 30 years, after spending the early years training in Paris, France. Her training in the US includes extensive years with L’Oreal as an Expert Network educator, Kerastase Ambassador, Brazilian Blowout, and Ouidad.Her specialty is in Blondes and Color Correction! She loves learning new techniques and refining her skills every day from hairdressers all over the world. She is also knowledgeable in Goldwell color as well but her expertise is in L’Oreal. Highlighting is her passion along with making the world a more beautiful place inside and out.

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Rosie Matos

Rosie has a keen eye and talent to be able to personalize a look, especially formulated for her clients, their hair texture, and lifestyle with up-to-date current modern hair trends.

Rosie specializes in precision haircutting, styling, color (especially gray coverage), highlighting blondes as well as lightening very dark hair. Her passion for hairdressing and ongoing education gives her the ability to give all of her clients their best-personalized look.

She began her career in 1987 at the early age of 17. In 1991 she joined forces with Paul Mitchell as a Paul Mitchell School Owner and Paul Mitchell International bilingual (Spanish) motivational speaker, platform artist, and educator for 26 years. Also, during her time with Paul Mitchell, she owned her own successful salon for 22 years, and due to Harvey, the business has closed. In January 2020, Rosie joined Bella Rinova Salon. She has traveled the world educating, leading hair shows, teaching on stage to fellow hairdressers, and working alongside many industry icons all throughout the United States from New York to California and also in Spain, Mexico, and South America.

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Christine Hanson

Christine is a Parisian technique trained stylist with over 13 years of experience.  Specializing in customized color, balayage, ombré, and foil highlights, along with hair cutting and styling.

Extensively trained in Wella Professionals color, L’Oreal Professionals color, balayage techniques, Parisian hair cutting and styling, and certified in the Brazilian Blowout Smoothing system. Christine helps her guests find what compliments their own personal style, and teaches them the tricks and techniques to recreate their look at home.  Always eager to learn, Christine is constantly educating herself in the industry’s latest techniques and trends.  She believes that learning and growing never stop.

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Alex Huitz

With over 18 years of industry experience, Alex is a master of his craft. He began his career at Toni & Guy, where he perfected the art of cutting. For the past nine years, Alex has been a key stylist at Bella Rinova, specializing in cutting, styling, extensions, and smoothing treatments.

Beyond the salon, Alex shares his expertise nationwide as a National Educator for Kérastase. He is also highly skilled in extensions, helping clients transform their look by enhancing length, volume, or color. To deliver complete transformations, Alex partners with Mari Calvillo for all specialized hair color services.

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Aleyda Castaneda

Aleyda comes to Bella Rinova with over 24 years of experience. She was trained under the direction of a French-trained stylist and delivers the best in precision French cutting techniques. Her color training is from New York artists who only use the best color in the US, L’Oreal Professionnel. The services she provides are single process color, highlighting, Balayage highlighting, Brazilian blowout treatments, Kerastase conditioning treatments, and precision cutting for women and men.

Artistic Director of Education for Sachajuan Hair Care

Trey Gillen

Allure Magazine hails Trey as “The next big name in the hair and makeup industry.”

Instyle Magazine claims Trey as one of their “go-to” hair experts, coining the phrase, “Houston: we no longer have a problem!” Oprah Magazine calls him “our hair expert.”

Mr. Gillen has been in the hair industry for 17 years. Prior to hair, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Juilliard School in New York City, where he celebrated a 22-year career as a ballet dancer and Broadway chorus boy. At 33 years of age, he began his hair tutelage under the direction of celebrity hairstylists: Garren, Thom Priano, Jimmy Paul, and Louis Angelo at the Garren, New York Salon on 5th Avenue. His New York representation included Contact and Judy Casey Agencies. Editorial spreads to his credit have appeared in GQ, Men’s Italian Vogue, Glamour, More, DuJour, New York Magazine, WWD, Men’s Health, Dance Magazine, and Dance Spirit Magazine. For 15 consecutive years, Trey has styled hair for New York Fashion Week in Bryant Park and Lincoln Center. Designers include Anna Sui, Donna Karan, Naeem Khan, Victoria’s Secret, Ralph Lauren, Nicole Miller, Wes Gordon, Veronica Beard, Bibhu Mohapatra, CZAR by Cesar Galindo, Moscow, Behnaz Sarafpour, Andy and Debb, ThreeAsFour, and Timo Weiland. Brands that have called on his artistic skills for their catalogs are Abercrombie & Fitch, J Crew, Ralph Lauren, and Houston’s Modern Luxury Brides. Trey has also been known to tress the locks for Broadway shows such as Pirates of Penzance, the Sondheim Review at Carnegie Hall, Movin’ Out, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Barefoot in the Park (where he worked exclusively with Amanda Peet and Patrick Wilson). While in NYC, Trey’s clientele spanned from New York socialites, Broadway stars, and TV personalities to runway models, fashion designers, rap artists, and Hollywood celebrities. Upon moving to Houston, Texas, he began traveling the world as a global artist for Kerastase, Shu Uemura Art of Hair, Rene Furterer, and L’Oreal Professional and has appeared as a guest educator for the Aveda Institute. Trey regularly appears on TV with ABC, NBC, and Live Well HD Network as well as offers his commentary in magazines and online publications such as Real Simple, Oprah Magazine, Martha Stewart, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire, The Zoe Report, Today.com, Well+Good, Byrdie, and Bustle. When not working, you will find Trey down in Galveston, TX, at his beach home with his golden retriever, Riley!

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Chris Marshall

Chris has been a hairstylist for 25 years in the River Oaks/Upper Kirby area. He specializes in color, highlights, and cuts.

He has owned and operated two Salons, Bellissima Salon and Spa, and most recently Salon d’ Artista.

Another specialty for Chris is the Brazilian Blowout. He attended the first academy in Los Angeles, taught by the creator, is a master certified to teach stylists to learn about the product and how to use it. He was the first stylist to bring the Brazilian Blowout to Houston. Other training includes Vidal Sassoon Cutting Academy and is Master Certified in Goldwell Color.Chris is passionate about hairstyling and likes to take the time to get to know his clients well so he can help create a style that his clients can manage and that fits their lifestyle. When you begin using Chris as your stylists you will stay loyal for many years, as do all his regular clients!

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Maricela Calvillo

With over 26 years of industry experience, Mari is a premier color specialist at Bella Rinova. She began her distinguished career in Chicago before relocating to Houston, where she honed her artistry and advanced technical knowledge at Toni&Guy. Her exceptional talent quickly led to her becoming a respected regional color educator. For the past nine years, Mari has thrived at Bella Rinova, mastering color transformations, premium extensions, and advanced smoothing treatments. Her extensive color repertoire spans from precision blonding and effortless, lived-in balayage to complex color corrections. Driven by a passion for total transformations, Mari skillfully delivers the exact hue her clients envision. To offer a truly comprehensive luxury experience, she has partnered seamlessly with master stylist Alex for more than 20 years to provide flawless cutting and styling.

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Kevin Batiste

Kevin Batiste is an accomplished hairstylist, boasting an impressive career spanning over two decades. He has gained experience working in some of the premier salons in Houston, servicing Houston’s elite. Kevin has also pursued continuing education throughout America and abroad, further enhancing his skills and knowledge in the industry.

Kevin’s artistic flair shines through in his ability to design unique, tailor-made haircuts and colors. He utilizes premium hair color lines and modern techniques such as balayage, ombre, and foiling to create stunning and personalized looks for his clients.

In addition to his expertise in haircuts and colors, Kevin is skilled in hair extensions, He employs various methods to enhance volume and length, ensuring that his clients achieve their desired look.

Guided by his motto, “Beautiful hair is healthy hair, and healthy hair is always in fashion”. Kevin consistently delivers exemplary results. His exceptional work ahs been recognized and showcased in renowned publication such as Houston Magazine, PaperCity, American Vogue, 002, The Gambit, Houston Chronicle, and Women’s Day.

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Turk Inan

Meet Turk — Your Hair Transformation Specialist

With over two decades of hands-on experience and a legacy rooted in beauty, Turk is a Houston-based stylist who brings passion, precision, and personalization to every appointment. A third-generation hair professional, Turk was practically raised in the salon—his father, uncle, and great-uncle all worked behind the chair, shaping his path from an early age.

Since 1999, Turk has dedicated himself to mastering the art of hairstyling, color, and extensions, constantly advancing his craft to stay at the forefront of the industry. Certified with Great Lengths USA since 2010, Turk specializes in the Cold Fusion method—an innovative, heat-free technique perfect for adding luxurious length, volume, or dimensional highlights and lowlights without any damage or harsh chemicals. Whether you’re dreaming of a subtle boost or a dramatic change, Turk’s extension work delivers stunning, natural-looking results that turn heads.

Looking to smooth and revive unruly hair? Turk is also certified in Brazilian Blowout, a fully customizable smoothing treatment that eliminates frizz, enhances shine, and improves hair health for up to 12 weeks. It’s the perfect solution for Houston’s humidity or for clients wanting more manageability in their daily routine.

Color, cutting, and texture services are another area where Turk excels. He’s trained with some of the industry’s most iconic names—Nick Arrojo, Sally Hershberger, Gina Khan, Jason Backe, Sonya Dove, Christopher Dove, Teb Gibson, and more—traveling coast-to-coast from New York and LA to Chicago, Miami, and Atlanta to refine his skills. From modern balayage to precision razor cutting, every service is tailored with artistry and intention.

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Your dream hair is just one appointment away. Whether you want to refresh your style, add life to your locks, or completely transform your look, Turk’s expertise and attention to detail ensure you leave the chair feeling confident, radiant, and recharged.

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Claudio Gamino

Claudio recently returned to Houston, Texas after twenty years as a sought after senior stylist in Chicago’s elite Gold Coast neighborhood. Claudio has trained some of Chicago’s finest hair stylists. Claudio is our expert in contemporary hair design. Pixi short or long edgy layers, Claudio has the skill and the flair for style that few possess.

Claudio was one of the first stylists in Chicago to spot the Keratin Smoothing System trend and has perfected this here to stay treatment for his clients. Once you experience Claudio’s extraordinary styling talent, as well as his calming personality and wonderful energy, you will look forward to years of beautiful hair and top-notch fashion advice!

Master Colorist & Extension Specialist

Alma Barajas

With over 30 years of experience behind the chair, Alma has built her reputation on creating looks that are both timeless and modern. A former salon owner and stylist at Houston’s exclusive Balmain salon, she also spent 12 years perfecting her craft at Bella Rinova.

Certified with Goldwell, Wella, L’Oréal Paris, Balmain, Great Lengths, and IBE, Alma brings a wealth of expertise in precision color and luxury extensions. Her philosophy is simple: every client deserves hair that reflects their beauty, confidence, and lifestyle. Known for her warm, approachable style and meticulous attention to detail, she customizes every service to highlight each guest’s individuality.

Passionate about continued education, Alma is always learning new techniques and trends to offer her clients the very best the industry has to offer. Whether it’s a transformative extension service or perfectly blended color, her goal is to create effortless, wearable beauty.

Hannah Cunningham

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Rees Anderson

With 14 years in the hair industry, I’ve honed my craft in color, extensions, luxury blonding, makeup and color corrections–transforming hair into art.  My background in design gives me a unique eye for detail, balance, and creativity, allowing me to customize every look to enhance my clients’ natural beauty.  Whether it’s a seamless blend of extensions, a bold new color, or a full correction to bring hair back to life, my passion is making people feel confident and beautiful.  I love creating hair that not only looks incredible but also empowers the person wearing it.

Joel Quinones

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Linda Chambers

Linda Hargrave Chambers brings 30 years of industry experience to the Bella Rinova team.
Linda’s career has taken her from coast to coast as a former Educator and Trainer for L’oreal Professionnel.

With a highly personalized and thorough consultation as well as open lines of communication throughout the artistic process, Linda designs “perfect looks” for all her clients. Mutually complementary colors and styles are essential to achieving your best look and Linda applies great passion, experience, and talent towards that end. Specializes in: Color, Corrective color, Highlighting, and Balayage techniques as well as Keratin straightening treatments.

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Fernando Cervantes

A little bit about me: I started my career in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a fitness specialist. After completing my service, I graduated from the University of Houston and spent 10 years teaching middle school and high school art.

Later, I decided to embark on a new creative path and attended Paul Mitchell Schools for hair. After graduating, I apprenticed under Wella Global Artists and worked alongside Goldwell Master Cutters, building most of my early career in Austin. I became a Master Colorist and balanced both teaching and hairdressing.

A couple of years ago I moved to Houston and fully committed my career to hairdressing and am now a stylist at Bella Rinova Salon!

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Kristi Jones

With over 14 years of experience in the beauty industry, Kristi is a seasoned Senior Stylist and Makeup Artist known for her refined technique, attention to detail, and timeless approach to beauty.

A graduate of Charles & Sue’s School of Hair Design in College Station, Kristi began her career in a premier salon and spa in The Woodlands, where she spent eight years honing her craft and building a loyal clientele. During that era she divided her time between The Woodlands and one of Houston’s top hair and makeup companies, specializing in traditional and airbrush makeup as well as formal styling for weddings and special events.

Kristi’s work has taken her beyond Houston, with experience in destination weddings across three different countries, giving her a global perspective and adaptability to a wide range of styles, cultures, and environments.

Now celebrating over one year at Bella Rinova Salon in River Oaks District, Kristi serves as a Senior Stylist, where she specializes in lived-in color, balayage, butterfly layered haircuts, and formal styling for weddings and events. Her approach blends modern technique with effortless elegance, creating customized looks that feel elevated, natural and enduring.

Krisit is passionate about delivering a luxury experience from consultation to finish, ensuring every client feels confident, cared for, and beautifully themselves.

Mary McCanna

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Angie Rincon

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Kinsey Brod

Kinsey’s journey into hairstyling began at a young age, spending summers and school breaks alongside her mom at Beautique. With her mom as her greatest mentor, Kinsey grew up immersed in the salon world. After exploring other career paths, she found her way back to the beauty industry, where making people feel good about themselves and helping them become their best version through hair quickly became her passion.

Kinsey specializes in dimensional color for both brunettes and blondes, using multidimensional tones and lowlights to bring depth and richness to each look. She also has a soft spot for perms-a nostalgic nod to her hair school days-and finds them surprisingly therapeutic. Men’s cuts are another favorite, as she enjoys showing that men’s hair can be just as fun and expressive as women’s styles.

Kinsey stays inspired and informed through social media, often discovering new techniques while “doom scrolling” through the latest trends. When she’s not behind the chair, you’ll find her on her poultry farm, raising and selling chicken and turkey meat – and soon, fresh eggs-to the public. Her love for animals and caring for others deeply influences her nurturing, attentive approach to her clients.