Meet Our Hair Stylists

We have some of the BEST hair stylists and hair colorists in the Bay Area, along with the area's up and coming talent!

Jennie B Welcor Hairstylist Studio W Hair Salon Castro Valley

Jennie Welcor

Level 7 Hairstylist

Hairstylist since 1999, Educator since 2006, Owner of Studio W since 2016, passionate about hair since birth!

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Amelia McKinney Hair Stylist Studio W Hair Salon Castro Valley

Amelia McKinney

Level 5 Hairstylist

I’ve been a stylist for 30 yrs. I'm passionate about education & learning new techniques. My goal is creating the hairstyle that fits your lifestyle and designing a color you love!

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Mercedes Rodriguez Hair Stylist Studio W Hair Salon Castro Valley

Mercedes Rodriguez

Level 5 Hairstylist

I have been a hairstylist for over 11 years. If you would like to see my work please visit my Instagram profile @beauticianMercedes. I look forward to seeing you in my chair soon!

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Annie Welch

Level 5 Stylist

Annie is an experienced stylist and recently joined the team at Studio W.  We'll add her picture soon!

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Angie Meier Studio W Hair Salon Castro Valley

Angie Meier

Level 4 Hairstylist

Angie loves all aspects of hair color, especially statement hair color like vivids, and she's great with haircuts for younger kids.

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Bianca Ducaud Studio W Hair Salon Castro Valley

Bianca Ducaud

Level 3 Hairstylist

I work with all hair textures and styles, providing looks from thin to full, curly to silky straight. I love to do major hair transformations, whether it's going blonde or giving you that dimensional balayage you desire. I want to make your hair dreams come to life with comfort, love and passion.

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Alli Girard Studio W Salon Castro Valley

Alli Girard

Level 1 Hairstylist

Lupita Rojas

Level 1 Hairstylist

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Katherine Arbues

Level 1 Hairstylist

Associate Stylists

Our Associate Stylists have graduated beauty school and are in the process of completing our hands-on training, working under the guidance of a Studio W Master Stylist. Hair models are welcome. Ask about booking with an Associate Stylist on their opportunity days.

Julee Ancheta Studio W Salon Castro Valley

Julee Ancheta

Associate Stylist

Sarah Aparicio

Associate Hairstylist

Melisa Medina

Associate Hairstylist

Audra Langley

Associate Hairstylist

Guest Services

Our staff members at the front desk are the unsung heros at the salon. They help keep things running smoothly as they man the phones, manage the schedule, greet clients, and assure your visit is a pleasant one.

Lindsay Berio

Guest Services

Riley Toney-Fernandez

Guest Services

Kayla Frani

Guest Services

Salon Ownership

Jennie Welcor

Salon Owner

Gilbert Welcor

Salon Owner