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 CoverageBright BlondesRich BrunettesExtensionsBabylightsPrecision HaircutsBold 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 BrunettesBright BlondesGray CoverageGlosses & TonersBrunettes
Haircuts I Love
BobsPrecision CutsLayered CutsLong & Extra Long HairCurtain BangsShag / Wolf Cuts
Amy McCann
Level 3 Senior Artist
Behind the chair since 2015
Signature Services
Soft Dimensional HairBridal StylingLived-in BlondeBabylightsLong 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 CutsLong & Extra Long HairPrecision CutsCurtain BangsBobsMedium Length Hair
Color I Love
Lived-in BlondeBabylightsDimensional BlondeRich BrunettesGray CoverageGlosses & Toners
Reid Wells
Level 2 Associate Artist
Behind the chair since 2018
Signature Services
Precision HaircutsSoft Dimensional HairRich BrunettesBright BlondesLived-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 BrunettesBlondesReds & CoppersLived-in BlondeDimensional BlondeMoney PieceBalayage
Haircuts I Love
Precision CutsBobsLob LengthCurtain BangsShag / Wolf CutsLayered Cuts
Nathaniel Baez-shirley
Level 2 Associate Artist
Artist Behind the chair since 2011
Signature Services
BlowoutsBalayageBright BlondesFashion 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 CutsCurly HaircutsShag / Wolf CutsCurtain BangsLayered CutsLong & Extra Long Hair
Color I Love
BalayageBright BlondesFashion ColorsRedsBrunettesGray CoverageGlosses & Toners