Stylist

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!

Alma Barajas

With over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, Alma is a certified color and extensions expert, trained in Great Lengths and IBE extensions. She is known for her precision, artistry, and ability to create natural, seamless looks tailored to each client. Alma’s passion is helping clients achieve their dream hair, whether adding length, volume, or a full transformation. Book a consultation with Alma today to experience luxurious, custom extensions you’ll love.

Rees Anderson

As a dedicated extension stylist, I specialize in creating seamless, natural-looking transformations that fit effortlessly into your lifestyle. From I-Tips and Keratin Tips to Hand-Tied Wefts and Volume Wefts, each method is customized for your hair type, color, and goals. Whether you’re looking for subtle fullness or a complete length makeover, I ensure every application blends flawlessly—so you can feel confident, beautiful, and ready for anything life brings.

    •    Tape-In Extensions – Ultra-thin, reusable wefts that are gently sandwiched to your natural hair for a quick, comfortable application with seamless results.

    •    Hand-Tied Wefts – Lightweight wefts sewn onto a beaded track, perfect for adding length and volume while keeping the hair feeling natural and low-maintenance.

    •    K-Tips (Keratin Bonds) – Individual strands bonded with keratin for a long-lasting, customizable result that blends beautifully and moves naturally.

    •    I-Tips (Beaded Extensions) – Individual strands attached with small beads—no heat or glue—making them a great reusable, damage-conscious option.

    •    Volume Wefts – Thicker wefts designed to maximize fullness and body, ideal for clients wanting instant, dramatic volume.

Each method is customized to your hair type, color, and lifestyle for the most natural, comfortable, and beautiful transformation.

Turk Inan

The Art of Hair Extensions

Turk is a master of hair extensions, offering two of the most innovative and sought-after methods in the industry: Great Lengths USA and Invisible Bead Extensions (IBE). Turk’s expertise ensures that every extension service is a luxurious, seamless, and personalized experience.

 * Great Lengths USA: Certified since 2010, Turk specializes in the Cold Fusion method. This innovative, heat-free technique is perfect for adding luxurious length, volume, or dimensional highlights and lowlights without damage or harsh chemicals. Great Lengths extensions are renowned for their high-quality, ethically sourced hair and their ability to blend flawlessly with your natural hair for a stunning, natural-looking result.

 * Invisible Bead Extensions (IBE): The IBE method is known for its comfort and versatility. It creates a lightweight, discreet foundation that allows for 360-degree movement, making ponytails and up-dos look effortless. This method places the beads where they can’t be seen, giving you the freedom to style your hair without worrying about your extensions showing.

Whether you’re dreaming of a subtle boost or a dramatic change, Turk’s extension work delivers stunning, natural-looking results that turn heads.

Trey Gillan

As a trained and certified hair extension specialist at Bella Rinova Salon, I’m excited to offer hand-tied/invisible bead hair extensions. This method is the ideal solution for anyone seeking a safe, comfortable, and natural-looking hair transformation. My extensive training through specialized classes and online collaborations with industry leaders like Sax and Ro and Hair Talk has equipped me with the expertise to provide exceptional results. If you’re looking for long gorgeous “mermaid hair” or just wanting to add a few wefts for fullness and volume I have an arsenal of skills for every hair-dream-come-true! I’ve chosen this extension type because of its gentle approach, which prioritizes the health and integrity of your natural hair. During your consultation, we’ll carefully select hair wefts that perfectly match your desired hair color and texture. As a blonde color specialist, I’ll also use my highlighting and coloring techniques to create a flawless blend, ensuring a stunning and seamless finish that you’ll love.

Stylist

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.

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.

Raquel Calhoun

Dream Hair, Real Confidence

Raquel – Extension Stylist – Helping women fall in love with their hair again

Extensions aren’t just for length — they’re for anyone wanting fuller, thicker hair.

For fine or thinning hair, extensions can provide the volume and density that nature didn’t — giving you the hair you’ve always dreamed of.

I wear extensions myself, so I understand how natural, comfortable, and confidence-boosting they can be.

My favorite — the Sewn-In Genius Weft from Sax and Ro — blends seamlessly for hair that looks and feels like your own.