OWNER, MASTER HAIR ARTIST & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Great Lengths USA Extensions Advanced Certified Partner
Balayage | Blondes | Reds
Healthy Hair Focused
Instagram: @thebrondess

Over 18 years experience, Crystal specializes in dimensional brondes, radiant blondes, and seamless color corrections that grow out beautifully. Certified in Great Lengths USA keratin extensions for luxe, natural-looking length and volume. A Jane Iredale Makeup Artist and Adrift Skincare Specialist, with a focus on glowing skin and effortless beauty. Passionate about mentoring fellow artists in both the hair world and business side of the industry. Crystal is a proud member of the American Beauty Association. When she’s not in the salon, Crystal loves spending quality time with her husband and their 5-year-old son. As a family, they enjoy traveling, supporting charitable causes, and staying active in their community. Crystal and her family are proud to call Wake Forest home.

GUEST EXPERIENCE TEAM LEAD

Kerastase & L’Oreal Product Specialist
Jane Iredale Product Specialist

Tara is a cornerstone of the Adrift Hair Co. client experience team, greeting every guest with warmth and care. With a background as a high school teacher and educator, she brings patience, attentiveness, and a natural gift for connection to the front desk. Just as knowledgeable about Adrift’s luxury products as she is inviting in her approach, Tara ensures each client feels valued and well cared for from the moment they arrive.

Originally from New York, Tara now enjoys exploring new local spots with her husband and children and is happy to call North Carolina her home. Whether she’s helping a client find the perfect product or creating a welcoming atmosphere in the salon, Tara’s blend of expertise and genuine kindness makes her an essential part of the Adrift experience.

GUEST EXPERIENCE TEAM

Kerastase & L’Oreal Product Specialist
Jane Iredale Product Specialist

Mallory is part of the dynamic client experience team at Adrift Hair Co., where she pairs her deep knowledge of Kérastase and L’Oréal with an intuitive ability to recommend the perfect products for each client’s needs. Beyond the front desk, she contributes her creativity to the salon’s social media presence, helping showcase the Adrift brand and community online.

Known for her bubbly and bright personality, Mallory makes every client feel welcomed and cared for the moment they walk through the door. Her mix of product expertise, eye for detail, and genuine warmth makes her an essential part of the Adrift experience.

PRO HAIR ARTIST

Blonde Specialist
Dimensional Color & Grey Coverage Expert
Women’s & Men’s Haircuts
Skincare Specialist
Instagram: @hairbytoshialee

After 16 years in the beauty industry, Toshia (pronounced tasha) is excited to call Adrift Hair Co. her new home. We are so looking forward to her joining our team! She began her career studying Cosmetic Arts and Interior Design at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, North Carolina. Over the years, she has honed her craft with a focus on Blonding Color, advanced Hair Extension methods, and dramatic Color Transformations.

Toshia is passionate about helping clients feel their best—inside and out—by enhancing their natural beauty and creating looks that reflect their unique style.

Outside the salon, she enjoys spending time at the gym, crafting, designing clothes, and traveling.

PRO HAIR ARTIST

Blondes + Balayage Certified
Jane Iredale Makeup Certified
Great Lengths Extensions Certified
Passionate about Blonding, Balayage and Extensions
Instagram: @hair_emilyrose

Emily is an expert in dimensional blondes, rich brunettes, and customized color expert that enhances your natural beauty. She has a passion for Great Lengths Extensions for her clients who want longer / fuller hair and are looking to enhance their hair with this non-invasive method that’s truly invisible. When Emily isn’t in the salon, she enjoys time spent with her family in Louisburg, NC. She loves barrel racing horses and spoiling her adorable pup, Ace.

HAIR ARTIST

Adrift Kerastase & L’Oreal Hair Artist
Certified Balayage / Blonde Specialist
Certified Jane Iredale Makeup Artist
Blowout Queen
Instagram: @hairbyautumnhensley

Specializing in effortlessly dimensional blondes, lived-in balayage, and custom color transformations. She’s known by her clients for giving gorgeous blowouts. Autumn is also certified Jane Iredale Makeup Artistry with a passion for radiant, skin-first beauty. Autumn is from the Wake Forest area and originally from Long Island, NY (long ago)! She enjoys being active outdoors and spending time with her family.

HAIR ARTIST

Adrift Kerastase & L’Oreal Hair Artist
Dimensional hair color and trend forward haircutting
Instagram: @jules_beauty_by_yuliya

Yuliya (that’s Julia with a Y!) is a true talent on the Adrift team! She brings her own experience plus has blonding and dimensional color technical skill to our team. Yuliua is celebrated by her clients for delivering beautiful results with dimensional color and blonding. She has a passion for Makeup Artistry and will be working closely with the Adrift team for our wedding clients.

Originally from Ukraine and now Wake Forest, Yuliya now calls the Wake Forest home with her husband and two children. Outside of the salon, she loves being outdoors and cherishes time spent with her family.