CarMen

Hello! I grew up in Maryville but have always been around Knoxville. I graduated from Tennessee School of Beauty in 2009 and have been loving doing hair every second since. I’m a proud Matrix Artist who loves creating hair magic that helps people feel like their most authentic selves (especially if that self is vivid, involves extensions, or is outside the box).

When I'm not at the salon, I love to travel, visit every immersive art museum I can find, punk + ska shows as much as I can, and watching my favorite four comfort shows on repeat. I thrive on creative chaos and I always have at least three art or crochet projects going at once.

When I’m home, I spend time with my husband and teenage son, watching them play all sorts of video games while I work on my never ending stash of half-finished art projects.

What is your favorite thing about being a stylist?

My favorite part of being a stylist is getting to meet new people + create such amazing moments. Being able to create hair that makes someone feel genuinely like themselves and seeing their confidence soar right there in the salon chair is the absolute best feeling.

I also love being able to teach you how to style your hair your way. Whether it be taking a journey to find the best products for your hair or a mini-styling lesson at your appointment, we can get there. Having your hair styled magically at the salon is one thing, but it is super important to me that you are able to create your style at home!

fun facts

💜 Bands I've seen the most live: Less Than Jake, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto
💜 I have been crocheting since I was 6 years old
💜 I have three cats and one dog.
💜 If you watch closely enough, you can see me in the crowd of the "Punk in Drublic" Documentary by Stage Dive Films a few times

Specialties

💛 Vivid Transformations
💛 Extensions - All methods
💛 Hair Color
💛 Shag Cuts or any cuts with texture!