Since stepping into the beauty and fashion industry in 1995, Janel has been passionately committed to staying at the forefront of trends, techniques, and innovation. As styles evolve, so does her dedication to growth—not only for herself but for her entire team. At the heart of our salon’s philosophy is a deep commitment to education. Janel ensures her staff remains ahead of the curve by regularly hosting renowned artists for private, in-depth training in both technical skills and business development.
Though Janel’s love for hairdressing remains strong, her focus today is on mentoring her team—treating each member as one of her most valued clients. She brings fresh, creative inspiration to every color and cut that leaves the salon, ensuring a consistent standard of excellence.
At Salon & Spa De Crist, we pride ourselves on being anything but ordinary. We invite you to experience the difference—and see yourself in a whole new light.
Erica is a wife and a momma to three beautiful kids. She is also a one-of-a-kind hairdresser, able to create the most gorgeous transformative cuts and colors you can dream up, we have witnessed her taking the mundane styles and creating beautiful dimension vibrant blondes and transformative length through extensions. She is consistent in her work and really shows up for the challenge!
Erica is Bellami Certified and loves creating that wow factor by adding length to create your dream hair through Bellami hair extensions. No matter what kind of extensions you have worn in the past she is able to provide an array of different types of extensions like; hand tied weft, keratin tps, I tips, tape in, the simplest of all the halo extensions. Salon & Spa De Crist uses a variety of brands so we can help you get the best fit for your lifestyle and budget.
Erica is very proficient in many areas such as balayage, baby lights, men & women cutting and breath-taking bridal styles, achieving her vision by enhancing the unique qualities of each client style. Once you have sat in this beautiful, strong woman’s hair chair, you won’t go anywhere else.
Excellence, precision, creativity, and genuine care…that’s our Erica!
“Make every day a great hair day” is Cassidy’s motto.
But make your wedding day hair go down in history! That is the real deal!
Cassidy believes in healthy, beautiful hair. She vows not only to give you amazing hair, but also to have every client leave feeling fresh, confident, with no damage, and loads of shine!
Cassidy specializes in smoothing out your frizz with the best Keratin treatments around, Balayage, Baby Lighting, Highlighting and vibrant blondes with gorgeous dimension! She is exceptional at covering grey hair and helping you enjoy your time away from the hustle and bustle of life! With her consistency and precision, you will hands down feel that you are in the BEST hair char in town! We don’t call her the Balillama for nothing!
If you are looking for a positive stylist that will give you an amazing color, shine, and healthy hair, Cassidy is your girl!
Aubrey is a devoted wife and busy mom who brings passion and creativity to the salon. She works behind the chair on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, dedicating that time to her loyal clientele.
Dreaming of the perfect balayage? Aubrey specializes in creating soft, lived-in blondes that radiate natural beauty and effortless dimension. Whether you’re maintaining your color every few weeks or embracing a low-maintenance grow-out, her expertise in balayage and highlighting techniques will leave you glowing with confidence. Her attention to detail and artistic eye mean you’ll be checking yourself out in the mirror long after your appointment.
Aubrey is also a proud member of our bridal team, traveling throughout the Kansas City metro area to craft stunning updos for brides and their bridal parties. Her calming presence and polished styling make her a favorite for special occasions.
She’s also a pro with men’s cuts—fast, precise, and always on trend, Aubrey knows how to tailor each look to fit her guest’s style.
Warm, genuine, and a little witty, Aubrey makes everyone feel at home in her chair. Come see what she can create for you—you’ll leave feeling like your best self.
Shannon has been passionate about the beauty industry since the very beginning of her career in 2016—and truly, her love for it started long before that. She’s always known that making people feel confident and beautiful was her calling. “There’s nothing more gratifying than making someone feel good about themselves,” she says.
Shannon specializes in a wide range of services—from blonding and edgy, spunky cuts. Whether it’s hair, makeup, or a simple brow shaping, she believes every service has the power to transform not just appearances, but confidence too.
When asked about her favorite part of the job, Shannon lights up: “It’s that moment when you hand your guest the mirror or spin the chair around, and they say, ‘Wow! Oh my goodness!’ or ‘My husband is going to love this!’—nothing is more rewarding.”
Always committed to growth, Shannon regularly takes advanced education courses and seeks out new techniques to stay on top of trends and deliver the best possible results for her guests.
Megan is an Illinois native with 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. Recently relocated to the Kansas City area, she’s excited to bring her expertise and passion to a new community.
Her career began in Springfield, IL, where she honed her skills for 12 years. She later expanded her experience in New York and then St. Louis, gaining valuable knowledge in the latest techniques and trends. Megan specializes in lived-in color, blonding, extensions (hand-tied and tape-in), women’s and men’s haircuts, and styling—from everyday blowouts to formal looks.
Megan is committed to providing an exceptional client experience, staying up to date with industry innovations, and making everyone who sits in her chair feel welcome. When she’s not behind the chair, she enjoys camping and exploring the outdoors with her husband and two kids.
She’s thrilled to join the Salon & Spa De Crist team. Check out her work on Instagram!
Gina brings over 16 years of professional experience and passion to Salon & Spa De Crist. Recently relocating to the Lee’s Summit area, Gina is excited to call the salon her new home and to welcome a new community of clients. She specializes in a wide range of color services—including balayage, root melts, highlights, lowlights, and gray coverage—and offers precision haircuts for women, men, and children alike.
Certified in multiple extension methods and keratin treatments such as the Brazilian Blowout, Gina is committed to delivering customized, high-quality results. Her dedication to creating a positive, relaxing salon experience ensures every client feels comfortable, cared for, and confident in their look. Gina looks forward to becoming a trusted stylist for the Lee’s Summit community.
Taylor is a passionate stylist known for her signature lived-in blonde balayage—a soft, low-maintenance look that gives her clients effortless, sun-kissed dimension. While she specializes in blended, natural tones, she also loves creating bold, high-impact looks with heavy highlights or baby lights for those craving a brighter finish.
Bridal styling is another area where Taylor shines. She takes pride in crafting breathtaking updos and romantic styles that make every bride feel radiant on their big day.
As one of the salon’s go-to “lash babes,” Taylor also delivers stunning lash extensions—from soft volume to full flutter—helping clients wake up every day looking effortlessly glam. Always on top of the latest beauty trends, Taylor is driven by her love for creativity and connection. She’s all about building meaningful relationships with her guests, ensuring every visit feels like catching up with your best friend—while walking out with flawless hair and lashes. Ready for your next beauty experience? Book with Taylor and let her work her magic!
Meet Breanna, she is a local Lees Summit gal, dedicated to her craft, creating the best blonding services around! She loves all things blonds, from bright sunny to a lived-in wearable blonde that will last for months to come! Whatever your desired blonde level is she has got you covered!
While she is not behind the hair chair, she is a busy wife and mom!
Breanna loves the hustle and bustle of the salon, where every day is an opportunity to exceed her clients’ expectations, with a compassionate approach, it allows her to connect deeply with her guests, ensuring they feel valued and cared for.
Breanna is dedicated to helping each client see themselves in a new light and feel their absolute best. Book with her and feel and see the difference she will make in your life!
Madison is living out her childhood dream as a cosmetologist and has been a valued part of the Salon & Spa De Crist family since 2021. She’s passionate about all things transformative—specializing in keratin treatments, dimensional blonding, and rich brunette creations that bring out your best look.
Madison also loves providing alluring bridal or event makeup, giving people that subtle yet, glamorous look is such an honor to be a part of making you feel the most beautiful on your special day!
Madison thrives on meaningful conversations and believes that everyone shares a common thread. She’s truly grateful to grow and learn in such a supportive salon environment and can’t wait to get to know you in her chair!
This local gal graduated from LSW with a golf scholarship and perused a business degree with an emphasis in media/photography at evangel university, graduating with an associate’s degree in business.
While attending she was the “go to gal” in the dorms doing everyone’s hair, cutting and coloring after classes each day.
After 2020 she could feel her heart pulling her toward doing hair full time and re-inventing her career choice from pursuing business to pursuing her real passion in the beauty and hair industry.
Sheridyn’s passion for hair will leave you feeling refreshed and really taken care of. She creates an atmosphere for you to relax, be yourself and know you’re in very capable hands to deliver your desired hair goals.
Some of her specialties are bonding services, balayage, and a more lived in blonde look, or a multi dimensional look.
Her goal is simple, she wants you to LOVE your hair and she also wants you to know how to recreate that same salon look at home each day. She will take the time to educate you and make sure you are confident with your styling techniques to love your look each day! What more are you looking for? Book now!
Ashley is a passionate and skilled stylist who specializes in men’s fades and modern styles, as well as dimensional color for both men and women. She loves creating transformative looks—whether it’s a bold new color, a fresh cut, or a complete style makeover.
With a heart for connection, Ashley is driven by the opportunity to make a real difference in her clients’ lives. She believes in the power of encouragement and strives to uplift others not only through her work, but through the confidence and positivity she helps them feel.
Ashley is excited to bring her talent and creativity to the Salon & Spa De Crist team and can’t wait to help you look—and feel—your absolute best.
Meet Isabella – Bilingual Hair Stylist & Nail Technician
Salon & Spa De Crist is thrilled to introduce Isabella, she is a licensed cosmetologist with a passion for blonding, lived-in colors, and brunettes. She specializes in creating effortless, dimensional, and customized hair looks that enhance her clients’ natural beauty. Beyond her expertise in hair, Isabella is also bilingual in Spanish and English, allowing her to connect with a wider range of clients and make everyone feel comfortable and understood in her chair. She’s not just talented—she’s also super sweet, professional, and a joy to be around! Isabella is expanding her services to include nails and will soon be offering lash extensions, making her a go-to beauty expert.
Book with Isabella today for a fun, relaxing, and confidence-boosting salon experience!
Claira Elizabeth started her cosmetology apprenticeship February of 2025, she has been surrounded by the beauty industry her entire life as the daughter of Salon & Spa De Crist’s owner, Janel.
Growing up in a salon environment, she developed a deep appreciation for the art of beauty and the confidence it brings to others. Now, she is expanding her expertise in hair, skincare, and nails, pursuing her passion for helping clients look and feel their best.
With a keen eye for detail and a love for aesthetics, Claira is dedicated to providing customized treatments that enhance natural beauty. Whether she’s creating glowing skin through personalized skincare, styling hair to match her clients’ personalities, or perfecting a manicure, she puts care and precision into every service she provides.
Beyond her technical skills, Claira’s warm personality and welcoming spirit create a space where every client feels valued. She believes in not only transforming appearances but also uplifting confidence, making each visit to her chair a truly special experience.
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Monday 9AM-7PM
Tuesday- Thursday 9AM-8PM
Friday 9AM-4PM
Saturday Private Party Only