We are a group of individual artists with a strong passion for people and for hair. We absolutely love what we do, and we're always learning and refining our skill set. At Sensa, you'll receive an incredible, customized experience with results that last.
At Sensa Salon, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of the industry. Our concept was born to bring to Seattle an exclusive collection of talented hairstylists combined with exceptional warm customer service.
We’re dedicated to providing a relaxing experience for our guests in an inviting, all inclusive atmosphere.
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Alicia has been the owner of Sensa Salon since 2014. Originally from Atlanta, Alicia comes from a family of stylists and grew up in the hair industry. She has spent the past 18 years building her career from Georgia to Arizona before finally settling in Seattle with her husband and their American Bulldog, Madison.
One of Alicia's favorite parts of being a salon owner is traveling the country for advanced education on all the latest hair techniques, trends, and classes to bring back and share with her team. Her vision for Sensa is always cutting edge and she prides herself on providing consistent expertise for her clients in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Aside from education and mentoring her team, Alicia's first love is working behind the chair with her clients. She specializes in all things color and curly!
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Ryan is originally from New York. After 4 years in the salon industry in New York, she decided to pack up and relocate to Seattle. Ryan brings a forward-thinking creative edge that is best described as progressive.
Ryan loves doing all aspects of hair, but is always up for the challenge of a creative color project, an edgy haircut, and loves doing make-up as well. Ryan possesses the vision and skillset to achieve the desired styles of all of her clients. She works in a masterful, time-efficient manner, so no matter what hair service you need, Ryan can provide it.
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Kelly has been a licensed stylist since 2006. After receiving her cosmetology license, she completed an extensive apprenticeship in her home state of New Jersey at a reputable, upscale salon. From there she went on to build a successful clientele in Phoenix, Arizona where she also went on to become the Southwest regional educator for :amika.
Kelly has now been a stylist at Sensa Salon since 2018 where she remains not only an educator for :amika, but also an in house educator for new stylists entering into the industry. She specializes in lived-in & natural colors, cuts and textures that enhance face shapes, skin tones, and eye color. She loves doing hand-tied hair extensions, precision cutting, and dry hair cutting customized for clients with curly hair, and always takes the art of a thorough consultation very seriously. Check out her Instagram for more of her work!
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Dana came to Seattle from Paul Mitchell in Connecticut. She specializes in lived-in color, blondes, balayage and textured haircuts. Dana enjoys working one-on-one with each guest to determine the style and color is not only preferred but will work best with their day-to-day lifestyle.
Through this process she works to educate her guests on her styling techniques so each guest can recreate the style at home. Combining all of this helps to customize a look that will showcase a client at their most beautiful and self-confident.
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Sarah has been in the hair industry since 2010. Originally from Boston, she received her education at the New England Hair Academy. She lives for dimensional color, rooty blondes, and creating low maintenance styles. She learned the art of razor cutting through Bumble and Bumble University in New York City.
She loves incorporating various scissor/razor cutting techniques together to create that natural, beautiful end result; tailored to each individual guest. Continuing education keeps her fresh, excited, and up to date on the latest trends and techniques. Whether you’re looking for just a trim to keep those split ends at bay or feeling daring with a bold color, Sarah loves it all and looks forward to working with you to achieve your perfect hair style.
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Heidi was born and raised in Seattle and has been doing hair for 16 years. She loves the opportunity to do a total transformation. Whether it’s color, foils, Balayage, a new style or no change at all, she’s got you covered.
Heidi is married with two boys and when she’s not doing hair, she’s in the kitchen cooking up something amazing, in her garden or on a hike somewhere in the Pacific Northwest.
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Erin is a stylist who brings a delightful blend of talent and personality! Since starting her hair journey in 2017, she has mastered a variety of cuts and colors, with a particular passion for dimensional foils and bold fashion hues. Living locally in Pioneer Square, she loves exploring the culinary scene and enjoying a good cocktail.
Her infectious laughter can often be heard throughout our salon, adding a cheerful vibe to the atmosphere. In her downtime, she indulges in reality TV, video games, and various crafts. Her little niece and nephew are her best friends, and she cherishes her time with them.
Fun fact: She began her career at Sensa working the Front Desk during beauty school in 2016. Her dedication and love for the craft have brought her full circle, and we're thrilled to have her back as a talented stylist! Now you get to experience her energetic and creative approach to hair styling
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Landon grew up in central Washington and moved to Seattle 3 years to further his career in hair. Landon focuses on continuing education to stay on top of the newest trends. He’s a color specialist with an emphasis on balayage, foiling, and blonding, but he also enjoys performing Brazilian Blowout services.
You’ll find that he is an attentive listener which is key when working to achieve a client’s goals. When not behind the chair he’s probably watching a movie, drawing or roaming Seattle looking for a new food or drink spot.
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Nicole is a true Seattle native, growing up and currently residing in West Seattle. She has always been a very artistic person, drawn to doing anything that involves creativity and self-expression- painting, drawing, music, and more. In 2017, she was able to meld her passion for creating into a career of becoming a hairstylist when she attended the Aveda Institute of Seattle and became a licensed cosmetologist.
Nicole loves so many aspects of doing hair, but what she loves most is allowing her clients to sit in her chair, feel heard, and working with them to create their vision while educating you on product, styling, and maintience. She prides herself on a comfortable and safe environment- if you are in her chair, relax & know you are in good hands! Nicole’s no stranger to curls and texture, and some of her favorite services include smoothing treatments, silk presses, and beautiful curly haircuts.
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Alex is originally from Mexico, and now resides in the heart of the city of Seattle. Alex’s career began when he attended the Aveda Institute to pursue his love of the beauty industry, received his cosmetology license, and never looked back.
While Alex specializes in many types of cutting and coloring, he particularly loves balayage, lived-in highlighting and blonding services, and crafting the perfect dimensional brunettes and blondes. He loves getting to see his client’s reactions and how confident they feel after getting their hair done, along with connecting to so many different people and personalities in his chair.
When Alex isn’t working with his clients at Sensa, he loves exploring the city, hiking with his friends, and finding the latest and greatest places to dine in the city.
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Sophia (or “Slayphia” as she’s affectionately known) is a Washington native. After attending hair school she enrolled in Sensa’s Associate Program where she learned all the advanced techniques she utilizes today.
Whether you’re looking for a dimensional lived in color service, extensions, or just a cut, Sophia will meet, and most likely exceed, your expectations. When she’s not behind the chair she’s probably tending to her house plants or searching Seattle for a new restaurant to try.
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Alexsys is a West Coast girl bringing the sunshine from California to Washington. She was originally trained in San Diego and improved her skills in Denver before finding her home in Seattle. Alexsys specializes in lived-in blonding, dimensional brunettes, and extensions. Despite her seamless balayage and foil work, she also has a guilty pleasure to do wild vivid and rainbow hair color transformations. Her work is top level, and she has been nominated for global hair awards. Her priority is to make everyone who sits in her chair feel the comfortable and confident. She believes in the importance of self-care and that your hair is your biggest and best accessory. When Alexsys isn't at the salon, she's most likely at the beach with her boyfriend and her little wiener dog Millie. She loves traveling, going to farmers markets,
and bottomless mimosas at Sunday brunch.
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As an enthusiastic and high-energy stylist with a passion for doing hair, I love bringing creativity and vibrancy to my clients. Joining the hair industry has allowed me to combine my artistic skills with professional techniques, especially in creating lived-in colors for dark, brunette, blonde, and everything in between. I am always eager to learn and educate myself on the latest color trends and techniques. Whether it's working on curly cuts, clipper cuts, shear cuts, or fantasy colors, I bring enthusiasm and expertise to every service.
My top priority is understanding your hair goals and achieving them while maintaining your hair's health. Having experienced my share of hair challenges, I know how important it is to set realistic goals and work together to achieve them.I'm an outgoing person who loves to chat about the latest trends, hot gossip, and dogs. On weekends, you can find me either dancing the night away or relaxing at home with a good binge-worthy show and takeout.
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With 10 years of experience in the hair industry, I love doing hair for the artistry it involves and the confidence it gives people. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing a client leave the salon feeling transformed and empowered by their new look.
My favorite services are lived-in highlights and balayage, which allow me to create natural, sun-kissed looks that enhance my clients' features and provide low-maintenance beauty. As the oldest of 13 siblings, I've learned patience, leadership, and the importance of a strong support system. Additionally, I love to draw and have had the honor of seeing some of my artwork turned into tattoos by my clients. I look forward to continuing my journey in the industry, bringing creativity and confidence to each person who sits in my chair.
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Francisco’s love of fashion is what brought him into the beauty industry. Francisco is one of the first graduates from Sensa’s Associate Program. He learned his advanced stylist skills from working with one of our top educator’s, Dana Dobkowski. Francisco loves the challenge of working with different and diverse hair textures. He enjoys curly cuts, pintura coloring, balayage, hand-tied extensions and all the challenges that come with achieving your perfect look.
Francisco will work with you to find a style that fits your lifestyle, aesthetic, and professional life.
He prides himself on having a unique clientele and providing education to clients to help you recreate your in-salon style anywhere you go. In his free time you can find him recreating recycled clothes, sewing, or just out exploring the PNW nature.
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Taylor was born and raised in Seattle but she says she was born professionally at Sensa. She began doing makeup professionally out of high school and found her passion in the beauty industry. Taylor originally started working the Front Desk at Sensa in 2017 but wanted more. She decided to
attend hair school and upon graduating she entered Sensa’s Associate Program working under Sensa’s owner Alicia. While she loves doing all types of transformation services, extensions, vivid colors, curly hair etc. she’s great with any service. Ultimately, she wants her clients to feel appreciated, heard, and empowered. When she’s not being the chair, she’s probably playing Sims or with her Tamagotchi as she’s allergic to pets.
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Originally from Alaska, Julia is a proud graduate of Sensa’s Associate program. She loves diving into all types of haircuts, whether curly, short, or long. Julia’s goal is to make you feel like your best self, whether it’s giving you new bangs, adding fun highlights, or just keeping your hair healthy with a trim.
When not at the salon, you can find her playing Dungeons & Dragons or reading a new romance novel. Julia looks forward to bringing out the best in your hair and making you feel fabulous every time you visit
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Tiffany has been in the hair industry for 14 years and specializes in all things haircutting, lived-in highlights, and vivid colors. What she loves most about being in the industry are the people—whether it's fellow artists, her clients, or the new people she meets in passing. For her, you can’t have a bad day when you’re surrounded by laughter and sarcasm.
Tiffany enjoys spending time at her favorite local hangouts, including Lonely Siren, Rumba, Navy Strength, and traveling to Disneyland. Random fact, she loves trying McDonald's in other countries.
All of these items used to make their way into the trash and then out to the landfill. Now all color tubes, hair caps, latex gloves…even the lids for the color tubes are recycled! In addition to all of this, we are recognized by the City of Seattle as part of their On The Map program. In order to get “On The Map” a business must show ways of cutting waste.
Previously when a stylist completed a color service they would simply rinse out the color bowl sending the unused color down the sink. This increases the chance of it ending up in our lakes. Now, all unused color is sent back to Green Circle Salons. Any clean water that can be extracted is returned to lakes, streams, and rivers. The remaining color is burnt and used as pigment in things like paint, asphalt, etc.
The old method was to sweep up the hair and throw it away. Now, all cut hair is sent to Green Circle Salons. It is then placed in hair booms which can be used during oil spills. A synthetic boom can only be used once where a hair boom can be used up to 5 times.
Salons across North America throw away approximately almost 500,000 pounds of waste each day. Sensa Salon & Spa wanted to be part of the solution so we partnered up with Green Circle Salons. As a Certified Green Circle Salon, 98% of the items used during a service at Sensa are recycled.
We all have to do our part to protect our planet. We hope that you will choose Sensa, not only for our amazing stylists, but to also be apart of a salon that has become one of the most sustainable salons in North America!
Today was my second time at Sensa, they take their time, educate you on styling and maintenance for your curly hair. Beyond happy to have found a curly stylist I know I can trust. I love, love love this place!