• Bryan Nguyen, Hair Stylist

    Bryan Nguyen believes that hair is the only accessory that can never be taken off; so why not improve and take it to the next level? With his innovative skills, gifted talent, and artistic vision combined with both past and current fashion, he consistently provides his clientele with impeccable individualized outcomes, and is an inspiration…

  • James Fojt, Artistic Director

    James Fojt – Artistic Director:  Highly trained in the art of the Dessange French cutting technique, James is well known for his editorial shoots with Neiman Marcus and Saks 5th Avenue, and his fashion shows for Betsey Johnson and others from New York’s Fashion Week.  His success has brought him national and Hollywood recognition.  He…

  • Sarah Mitchell, Hair Stylist

    Sarah Mitchell grew up in Deerpark, TX and currently lives in League City with her fiancé. With her wedding only a few months away, Sarah has a lot to be excited about! She’s looking forward to starting a family and enjoying married life. This girl-next-door has 2 adorable dogs- Tiki and Rusty, and enjoys fishing,…

  • Phillippe Licausi, Hair Stylist

    A salon truly couldn’t be a salon without resident French hair stylists. Urban Retreat has most salons beat- they have TWO! I sat down to interview this fabulous French duo (Phillippe and Christophe) that’s been with Urban Retreat for 2 years and felt like I should have been having a glass of champagne! They’re just…

  • Kelly Kana, Hair Stylist

    Kelly Kana is a stylist that I would want styling my hair after a long day at the office or dealing with a rambunctious group of children. As you can tell from my writing, I’m pretty self absorbed. It’s an ugly, nasty trait of mine. I call it the Tyra Banks syndrome. When I’m interviewing someone…

  • Lindsey White, Hair Stylist

    Lindsey White received her cosmetologist license in Oklahoma and moved to Houston a year ago where she begin working for Urban Retreat as an apprentice. Think “The Apprentice” with The Donald….without The Donald. She has been a stylist for 2 years but all new stylists must first serve as an assistant in some capacity when beginning…

  • Karen Becerra, Hair Stylist

    Karen Becerra is originally from Mexico but has been in Houston since she was 5 years old. We’ll definitely call her a Houstonian. I interviewed Karen as she took a quick run to the beauty supply store to pick up 18” extensions for a customer. On our drive over, we talked about how great Escalante’s queso is,…

  • Mary McCanna, Hair Stylist

    Every time I’ve run into Mary McCanna at Urban Retreat, she’s been running around feverishly taking care of her clients. Finishing highlights on one client just in time to walk another back to the shampoo bowl before leaving to explain product benefits to another. Definitely a multi-tasker that focuses on her customers needs while ensuring each feel…

  • Christophe Marais, Stylist

    Christophe Marais, originally from France, came to Urban Retreat after studying under celebrity stylist José Eber and has only been in the United States for 7 years. He’s been with Urban Retreat for 2 years and prides himself on treating his customers like royalty. Speaking of royalty, Christophe was employed by the King of Morocco…

  • Toni Magee, Hairstylist

    Southern charm combined with a great sense of humor and beauty is what makes Toni an Urban Retreat favorite. Toni has been cutting and styling hair for 35 years and says most of her clients have been coming to her for the past 27 years that she’s been in Houston. This obviously speaks wonders about her…

  • Kevin Battiste, Stylist

    Kevin Batiste is from New Orleans, LA and has been at Urban Retreat since he moved to Houston 5 years ago. As a Louisiana native and a fellow socializer myself, we quickly bonded. Kevin told me he first attended Tulane University in New Orleans before he decided to become a hair stylist and has now…

  • Janice Tice, Stylist

    Janice, originally from Alabama, has been a stylist for over 20 years and has been with Urban Retreat for 12 years. She specializes in short hair cuts and styles and is also a color specialist. Janice is traveling to London with the Alfaparf Coloring team in October to learn new hair trends, styles, and techniques. A…