Our Team

complete since 2023

brianna henderson

brianna opened lucent just weeks before the 2020 salon shutdowns. after working all over the valley, she found her home in downtown. brianna loves all things plants, but especially tropical fruiting varieties, and indoor plants. spending time with her family, and reading are her favorite past times. brianna loves to do grey transformations for those are wanting to embrace their natural color. she also loves vivid colors, and blended modern color.

  • brea preston

    brea has been with lucent the longest, after her family relocated to downtown mesa. she’s only ever had two jobs. can you guess which one is her favorite? she’s been behind the chair for 25 years. outside of the salon you can find brea with her family at any of the local watering holes, or at one of downtown’s many events. brea is a minnesota vikings girl through and through, and can carry any sports talk! brea has honed her clientele over the years and typically only accepts new clients by a personal referral.

  • shalai averett

    shalai is our personal safe space. from training service animals, to taking care of her own special needs pup-shalai is one of a kind. she has been slaying creative color and all things blonding for the last 11 years. she also gives a killer brazilian blowout & loves copper tones!

  • carly howard

    carly has been doing hair for about 9 years. she loves pixies and curly haircuts! she is neat, organized and extremely professional. we are so lucky to have her! outside of the salon carly loves taking care of her reptile terrariums, and is passionate about sustainability.

  • ashlie boubelik-gordon

    ashlie has been in the industry for 11 years. she thrives with razor cuts, and loves blondes and vivid hair colors. ash has a deep rooted passion for the salt river. she worked there when she was younger helping with petitions to save the wild horses. today she enjoys hoola hoop dancing, and being outdoors with her family. prebook asap before she goes on maternity leave in october!

  • shelby johnson

    shelby has been behind the chair for 18 years. she loves a good shag, or short haircut. she is one of our only stylists who can truly give a men’s cut justice. you may not know that shelby preserves and pins insects in her spare time. she loves a good brewery, and spending time with good friends. you can often find her doing just that, at our very own local chupacabra taproom.

  • brittany cook

    brittany is a lover of all textured haircuts and vivid hair colors. after 15 years behind the chair she is serious about making sure her guests maintain the healthiest of hair. outside the salon brittany is a big fan of music. she’s performed all over the country in jazz groups, marching bands, and orchestras. today you can find brit around downtown supporting all of the local breweries, and other businesses with her family.