Meet the Salon Matos Team
Salon Matos has a dedicated team of owners, stylists, and staff. Listed below are some brief profiles of the team members. Do you already know which stylist you want to do your hair? Request a reservation now!
Rosie Matos
Owner of Salon Matos, Inc. since May 1998
- Hairdresser since 1987
- National Educator for Paul Mitchell since 1993
- Great with all hair types - makeover specialist - up to date with most current looks
- Bilingual — Spanish
- Member of the JPMS P.A.C./Platform Artist Club. Only 1% of hairdressers invited in the world.
- View Rosie's Personal Bio
Personal Quote:
"My goals are helping new hairdressers make their dreams come true by guiding them through the education Paul Mitchell has given to me. I believe my team is the best because we have the client as our top priority in making their salon experience the best it can be."
Sandy Matos
Owner of Salon Matos, Inc. since May 1998
- Handles the business operations of Salon Matos
Personal Quote:
"Having a team of true professionals, motivated and successful is our ultimate goal."
David Tokarski
Salon Leader
- Handles human resources, corporate and business operations of Salon Matos
Personal Quote:
"Life is but a dream: You can get what you want out of life ... you just gotta believe."
Audra Wise
Art Floor Leader / Stylist
- Paul Mitchell Educator
- Certified Paul Mitchell Color Educator
- Day Maker
Personal Quote:
"It's not about being remembered, it's about never being forgotten."
Georgia Koutouleas
Starr Leader / Stylist
- Color specialist
- Colorist of the Year 2003-2008
Personal Quote:
"Work as if you never need the money, love like you’ve never been hurt, and dance like nobody is watching."
Venus Vo
Stylist
- Loves color and cutting
- Loves sassy / trendy and professional haircuts
- Specializes in long hair designs from weddings to high-fashion
- Bilingual — Vietnamese
Personal Quote:
"When you have a great haircut and color, it makes you feel confident and ready to succeed. That's what I love about my career."
Ivis Hernandez
Stylist
- Haircutter of the year 2003 to 2008
- Loves to invent and reinvent a person's style
- Bilingual — Spanish
Personal Quote:
"I love to take people from feeling like they have an average look, to feeling like a super star."
Joli Carlin
Rising Starr Leader / Stylist
- Paul Mitchell Educator
- Make-over Specialist
Personal Quote:
"Making your day, makes my day!"
Melanie Chisum
Stylist
- Loves to create new color techniques
- Enjoys styling and finishing hair
- Loves to meet new people
Personal Quote:
"I've wanted to be in this industry my whole life, and now I am in a place where I can get firsthand experience while receiving the best training."
Lizz Sloan
Stylist
- Specializes in high-fashion / bridal long hair designs
- Make-up artist
- Loves to be a "day maker"
Personal Quote:
"When you glow on the outside, it makes you shine on the inside! I enjoy more than anything to help others achieve a trendy fresh look that makes them radiant!"
Mackenzie Highland
Stylist
- Paul Mitchell National Educator
- Certified Paul Mitchell Color Educator
- Current with all Paul Mitchell collection cuts and color techniques
- Make-up artist
Personal Quote:
"The richest person in the world is not who has the most, but the person who needs the least."
Karina Fernandez
Salon Assistant
- Bilingual — Spanish
- Family-oriented
- Loves the salon family
Personal Quote:
"I enjoy being in the salon atmosphere, I know I am apart of the family here and feel good about contributing to the team."
Chloe Ruther
Stylist
- Paul Mitchell The School Houston graduate
- Cutting specialist
- Loves letting people see their inner beauty
Personal Quote:
"Life is one big road with lots of signs; so when you're riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts; put your vision to reality. Wake up and live."
Whitney White
Stylist
- Paul Mitchell the School Houston graduate
- Loves creating individual styles with color and cuts
- Make-up artist
Personal Quote:
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heavan: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8"
Zeb Ratcliff
Stylist
- Paul Mitchell the School Houston graduate
- Passion for custom cuts and designs / hair tattooing
- Loves music
Personal Quote:
"The whole world moves aside for those who know where they are going."
Shay Corley
Stylist
- Paul Mitchell the School Houston graduate
- Enjoys color and giving people a new look
- Day Maker
Personal Quote:
"You are never fully dressed without a smile."
Susie Bull
Reservationist
- Reservations leader
- Very eager to learn and assist others in gaining knowledge
- Thrives on giving all of our guests the ultimate in service and accommodations
Personal Quote:
"Life is like a bowl of punch ... spike it!"
Nicole Griffin
Rising Starr
- Paul Mitchell the School Houston graduate
- Passionate hair cutter
- Day Maker
Personal Quote:
"It is better to lead by powerful example than by example of power."
Shelby Elam
Rising Starr
- Paul Mitchell the School Houston graduate
- Loves creative hair designs
- Paul Mitchell product expert
Personal Quote:
"I am not afraid, I was born for this."
Bradley Wyatt
Reservationist
- Enjoys contributing to the salon and being a part of the Paul Mitchell culture
- Strives to be the best he can
- Loves being able to give our guests an amazing experience
Personal Quote:
"Failures do what is tension relieving while winners do what is goal achieving."
David Lowry
Rising Starr
- Paul Mitchell the School Houston graduate
- Enjoys cutting and the freedom of color
- Life long learner with a great attitude and stunning smile
Personal Quote:
"When you change the way you look at things the things you look at change."
Angela Reyes
Reservations Leader
- Currently working towards a degree in broadcast journalism
- Enjoys spreading the Paul Mitchell culture
- Day Maker
Personal Quote:
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing."
Tammy Martinez
Stylist
- Paul Mitchell the School Houston graduate
- Loves the Paul Mitchell culture
Personal Quote:
"Life is like a box of chocolates ... you never know what you're gonna get."
Maria Perez
Rising Starr
- Paul Mitchell the School Houston graduate
- Loves creating beautiful hair
- Bilingual — Spanish
Personal Quote:
"Knowledge eliminates fear, and makes you stronger."
Wesley Palmer
Rising Starr
- Paul Mitchell the School Houston graduate
- Will create hair you desire
- Loves creating unique styles
Personal Quote:
"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life, define yourself." - Harry F. Fierstein
Sherrie Ragusin
Rising Starr
- Paul Mitchell the School Houston Graduate
- Phase Two Honors Program
- Outstanding achievements in haircutting specialty training class
Personal Quote:
"Having discipline may not guarantee success but the loss of it does guarantee failure."
