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Meet The Team
We take pride in providing
An Elevated Guest Experience,
Creative Excellence,
Authenticity & Accountability,
Seamless Collaboration,
Loyalty & Respect,
Intentional Luxury,
A Trend Setting, Tasteful,
& Judgement Free Environment.
Ashley Joy-Sonberg
Cosmetologist
Ashley is a Tucson Native with sixteen years experience in the hair industry.
Her cutting skills, chemistry expertise & zany sense of humor come unmatched.
To know her is to love her!
Ashley specializes in men's hair, vivid colors & alternative styles.
Fiona Fennie
Cosmetologist
Fiona is born & raised here in Tucson, AZ.
She graduated from the Aveda Institute in 2020.
She is a dry cutting Queen with incomparable balayage abilities.
Fiona's attention to detail & exceptional vibe setting capabilities make her one of a kind.
Emily Slocum
Owner / Cosmetologist
Emily is a proud second generation Tucsonan. She started her career in 2012 with the wonderful & talented people of Circa 79 Salon. The knowledge & wisdom she absorbed there truly shaped her career. She graduated from the Aveda Institute in 2014 & has never regretted one bit of the hard work it has taken to navigate staying successful in this industry since.
Emily has managed Tattoo Artistry (est 1996) with her husband since 2013. Emily & Ed finally made the leap & opened Creosote Salon in January of 2026 alongside the tattoo shop in a beautiful modern industrial space.
Emily is passionate about non toxic products & living, body & mind optimality, insight on the beautiful desert & its harsh connection to our hair, & the latest lived in color trends.
Emily truly believes everyone's experience is unique to them & thrives to offer nothing but excellence during each & every encounter.
Megan Kelly
Salon Manager
Megan is by far the glue that holds our masterpiece together.
A Native to the Southwest, Megan has over 15 years experience in Customer Service.
Megan has an infectious way of absolutely seizing every moment & opportunity.
She consistently leads our team without any hesitation.
We are lucky to have her managing our schedules, our products & everything in between.
Maggie Zwolinski
Assistant / Cosmetologist
Maggie was born & raised in Alaska. She has resided in Tucson for over 6 years now.
Maggie graduated from the Aveda Institute and became licensed in 2026 with an unparalleled natural ability and is incredibly eager to learn.
Maggie's insight keeps our crew on our toes and in the know of the latest, greatest.
An extraordinary lover of all living things, Maggie immediately connects with all walks of life as if she has known them forever.
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