
Meet the Collective
Part One
THE DREAM TEAM
Welcome to The Collective, Part One—a team of independent artists who bring their expertise, creativity, and passion to every guest who sits in their chair. This group of stylists is part of what makes Aura Beauty Collective a space for exceptional hair artistry, personalized experiences, and a vibe that feels like home.
Browse through the bio's below to find the stylist that is just right for you and your goals!
Taylor Lozan
Work: Owner of Aura Beauty Collective, healthy, integrity-focused extensions specialist, and business coach for independent stylists. Dedicated to creating stunning, long-lasting transformations while prioritizing hair health.
Play: Fancy drinks & dinners, naps (because balance), animals, hip-hop & R&B, and always cracking jokes.
Katie Gaw
Work: Curl specialist & educator, helping clients embrace their natural texture with custom curly cuts and styling techniques that actually work. Obsessed with teaching clients how to love their curls every day—not just after a salon visit.
Play: Always balancing iced coffee in one hand and a Kindle in the other, gaming, dancing to both EDM & country, and pulling off the boldest, craziest outfits.
Haleigh Wysong
Work: Aura’s resident brunette specialist who knows how to bring depth, richness, and dimension to every shade. She also offers seamless extensions for that extra length and fullness without the high-maintenance upkeep.
Play: If she’s not behind the chair, she’s deep in a podcast, soaking up family time, finding any excuse to be outside, hitting a concert, or shopping for her next favorite outfit.
Shelby Mclaughlin
Work: Lived-in seamless color specialist for blondes & brunettes—customizing extensions for effortless, natural beauty.
Play: Camping under the stars, spilling the tea (the good kind), getting her hands dirty in the garden, keeping family at the heart of everything, and having a ball at country concerts.
Rachel Parente
Work: Precision cutting specialist & educator—obsessed with crafting the perfect shape and movement for every hair type. Whether it’s a major chop or a subtle refresh, she brings artistry and expertise to every cut.
Play: Deep into crafting, coloring, hiking, and self-reflection—preferably in low lighting with a good book in hand.
Cassidy Spears
Work: Specializing in seamless extensions and dimensional color, Cassidy loves creating hair that looks effortlessly natural and grows out beautifully.
Play: Matcha dates, lifting heavy things for fun, spontaneous trips, cooking up something amazing, and all things dogs.