Salon Services

Naphtali Crouse

OWNER

Naphtali started her career path in the hair and beauty industry in 2000. She worked in the business area of salons as well as doing make-up. This inspired her to attend cosmetology school at the Professional Cosmetology Institute in Ames, Iowa. Naphtali worked at Rick Mosley Hair from 2003 to 2015 specializing in hair color. As director of the hair color department, she trained the color team and designed the color training curriculum. Naphtali has spent her entire career specializing in hair color and extension services. She is certified in six hair extension application methods. She currently uses Hairdreams nano bonded extensions, Easihair pro tape-in extensions and Aqua hand tied extensions. Before opening Blend & Bright, she had the opportunity to run her own business at DeLiRe Salon in Johnston, Iowa for six years.

In 2019, Naphtali joined the House of Colour Des Moines team. For many years she has wanted to open her own salon. She knew House of Colour and a hair salon would be the perfect pair.

Haley Hinton

ESTHETICIAN

Hello! I’m Haley, Blend and Bright’s one and only esthetician who brings over five years of experience of all things skin. I graduated from the AVEDA Institute in 2018 and have spent most of my career thus far working in a medspa. It is my mission to give my clients a one-of-a-kind experience and leave them with undeniable improvements in their skin with the knowledge and resources to care for their skin outside of my treatment room.

Providing a comforting environment for my guests to take a moment to come back to themselves is where beauty really begins. Nurturing your body and your spirit are an essential part of aging gracefully and beautiful skin really does begin within. A relaxing but results driven facial is my favorite way to nurture my clients, along with providing enhancements such as lash lifts and brow laminations to help bring out their natural beauty and leave them looking refreshed, youthful, and bright.

As a busy mama of two young children, I know how hard it is to make time for yourself amidst the busyness of life. My family and I love to spend time outside exploring, gardening, creating art, cooking, dancing, and enjoying all the little joys life has to offer.

Abbey Longstreet

COLOR DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR

Abbey graduated from the Aveda Institute in Des Moines in 2011. She worked as a color specialist for nine years at Rick Mosley Hair. She has enthusiastically been a part of creative endeavors such as The Big Hair Ball and Aveda’s Catwalks shows for water, both charity hair fashion shows. She has had the opportunity to further her skills at the Redken Exchange in New York City, as well as learn from various notable industry professionals. She loves to travel for educational classes on a yearly basis for high quality hair color classes. She is trained in House of Colour categories of hair color by season and is highly capable of delivering hair color that matches your skin tone based on your color analysis results. Her skills range from subtle highlights and balayage, gray coverage, and fashion colors.

Allie Bell

Stylist

Allie started cosmetology school at PCI Academy in Ames fall of 2018. After three years behind the chair, she has developed a passion for blondes, lived in color, and curly textured haircuts. While having guests in her chair, Allie loves to help them grow and learn new tips and tricks for their new hairstyle. As a cosmetologist, she has been able to express her passion for hair through her skill in coloring and design. Outside the salon, you can find Allie spending time with family and her puppy, Memphis. 

Emma Clark

sTYLIST

Originally from Texas, Emma is a Southern belle at heart. Graduating from PCI Academy, her career began as a unique cosmetologist with a passion to create the perfect desired look for all her guests. Her specialties include balayage, highlights, formal styles, and haircuts. She also is trained in the House of Colour guidelines for creating hair color by season and haircuts to fit your personality.

In addition to being behind the chair, she is also certified in microblading. As a perfectionist she is the ideal artist when it comes to enhancing your brows. Continuing education is something she prides herself in and takes very seriously to keep up to date with the new trends.

Tess Roberts

sTYLIST

Tess graduated from the Aveda institute in 2019 and has an ever-growing passion for all things hair and continuing her education in the industry. Nothing makes her happier than seeing the joy that she helps to provide her customers when they are happy with their look she provided. She has been trained in executing hair color by season, according to House of Colour standards, as well as a style to fit your personality.

She has been involved in industry experiences such as Kansas City Fashion Week, and the ChildServe Bubble Ball. She is especially enthusiastic about blonding, vivid colors and haircuts. While she was on a long-term mission trip in the Dominican Republic, she had the unique opportunity to study the art of barbering at a local barber shop.

Jennie Anderson

Director of Guest Relations 

Jennie will always greet you with a smile when you walk through the door and with a warm voice when she answers the phone. Jennie is a people-lover at heart and enjoys being able to help others feel welcome and comfortable.