Beautiful results begin with the right connection. Discover each Artist's passions, strengths, and specialties to help find your perfect fit.

Find your Aveda Artist

The District at Green Valley Ranch

Makayla Naffah

Level 4 Lead Artist
Behind the chair since 2016

Signature Services

  • Gray Coverage
  • Bright Blondes
  • Rich Brunettes
  • ExtensionsBabylights
  • Precision Haircuts
  • Bold High Contrast Color

Makayla is a true multi-specialist, equally skilled in blonde, brunette, and extension work. She has an especially deep love for rich brunettes, bright blondes, and gray coverage — the kind of color she considers her absolute favorite to create — and she's certified across multiple extension methods, including hand-tied wefts, tape-in, k-Tip, and i-Tip. On the cutting side, Makayla brings expert precision to everything from bobs to long layered shapes, finished with a flawless blowout. Makayla is especially sought after for her versatility across color, cutting, and extensions, and for delivering consistently polished results.

Makayla is a great fit for guests who...

  • Want rich, dimensional brunette or bright blonde

  • Are covering gray and want a seamless result

  • Are interested in extensions

  • Want a precision bob or layered cut

  • Love a bold, high-contrast color moment

  • Value versatility and consistently polished results

Color I Love

  • Rich Brunettes
  • Bright Blondes
  • Gray Coverage
  • Glosses & Toners
  • Brunettes

Haircuts I Love

  • Bobs
  • Precision Cuts
  • Layered Cuts
  • Long & Extra Long Hair
  • Curtain Bangs
  • Shag / Wolf Cuts

Amy McCann

Level 3 Senior Artist
Behind the chair since 2015

Signature Services

  • Soft Dimensional Hair
  • Bridal Styling
  • Lived-in Blonde
  • Babylights
  • Long Layered Hair

Amy is known for soft, dimensional blonde and effortless, romantic styling — making her a go-to for bridal and special-occasion hair. She specializes in lived-in blonde, babylights, and long layered shapes, with a genuine love for warm, dimensional color across blondes, brunettes, and reds. Amy brings the same steady precision to her cutting, from curtain bangs to long layers, and finishes every look with polished, camera-ready styling. Amy is especially sought after for her bridal styling expertise, soft dimensional color, and versatile precision cutting.

Amy is a great fit for guests who....

  • Want soft, dimensional lived-in blonde

  • Are getting married or are attending an event and want polished, romantic styling

  • Love babylights or a natural, grown-out color look

  • Want long layers or a precision cut

  • Are covering gray and want a seamless result

  • Prefer timeless, wearable styles over trendy looks

Haircuts I Love

  • Layered Cuts
  • Long & Extra Long Hair
  • Precision Cuts
  • Curtain Bangs
  • Bobs
  • Medium Length Hair

Color I Love

  • Lived-in Blonde
  • Babylights
  • Dimensional Blonde
  • Rich Brunettes
  • Gray Coverage
  • Glosses & Toners

Reid Wells

Level 2 Associate Artist
Behind the chair since 2018

Signature Services

  • Precision Haircuts
  • Soft Dimensional Hair
  • Rich Brunettes
  • Bright Blondes
  • Lived-in Blonde

Reid is known for precision haircutting and soft, dimensional color that looks effortless. He specializes in rich brunettes, bright blondes, and lived-in blonde, with an especially strong love for reds and coppers — two of his absolute favorite colors to create. Reid's cutting range spans the board, from precision bobs and lobs to curtain bangs and shag cuts, and he finishes every look with a polished, editorial-level blowout. Reid is especially sought after for his precision cuts, dimensional color work, and versatility across a wide range of lengths and textures.

Reid is a great fit for guests who....

  • Want a precision haircut with a sharp, clean finish

  • Love rich brunette or dimensional blonde color

  • Are drawn to reds or coppers

  • Want a bob, lob, or shag with movement

  • Appreciate a polished, finished blowout

  • Are open to working with a Level 2 Associate Artist

Color I Love

  • Rich Brunettes
  • Blondes
  • Reds & Coppers
  • Lived-in Blonde
  • Dimensional Blonde
  • Money Piece
  • Balayage

Haircuts I Love

  • Precision Cuts
  • Bobs
  • Lob Length
  • Curtain Bangs
  • Shag / Wolf Cuts
  • Layered Cuts

Nathaniel Baez-shirley

Level 2 Associate Artist
Artist Behind the chair since 2011

Signature Services

  • Blowouts
  • Balayage
  • Bright Blondes
  • Fashion Colors

Nathaniel is a true all-around artist, equally at home in curly, coily, straight, and wavy textures with nearly two decades of experience behind the chair. He's especially passionate about rich brunettes, fashion colors, and reds, and brings the same expert precision to glosses, toners, and gray coverage. On the cutting side, Nathaniel is known for his versatility — from sharp precision cuts and shags to curtain bangs and curly haircuts — finished with a signature blowout that never misses. Nathaniel is especially sought after for his technical range across every hair type, his bold color work, and his expert finishing skills.

Nathaniel is a great fit for guests who...

  • Have curly, coily, or textured hair and want an expert

  • Want bold, vivid, or fashion-forward color

  • Love reds or rich brunette tones

  • Want a precision cut or shag with movement

  • Are covering gray and want a seamless result

  • Value a stylist who can work with any hair type

Haircuts I Love

  • Precision Cuts
  • Curly Haircuts
  • Shag / Wolf Cuts
  • Curtain Bangs
  • Layered Cuts
  • Long & Extra Long Hair

Color I Love

  • Balayage
  • Bright Blondes
  • Fashion Colors
  • Reds
  • Brunettes
  • Gray Coverage
  • Glosses & Toners