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Meet Our Team

Seasoned pros, rising talent, and one big salon family. Whoever you sit with, you'll leave feeling relaxed, confident and radiant.

Kate Owens

Owner & Master Stylist

Kate has been behind the chair since 2000, trained in Paul Mitchell's culture in Worcester, Massachusetts, then sharpened her men's grooming skills in her aunt's Florida barbershop. A mother of five boys, she uses her salon to give back to the community — and to beautify the world one head at a time.

@kateilovehair

Megan

Salon Liaison

Born and raised in Florida, Megan started as a client and joined the team in June 2020. She's the smile that greets you at the door.

Brittany Gilmore

Level 5 Stylist

With Kate's Kuts since 2013, Brittany specializes in blonding, color corrections and upstyling — and makes sure every client leaves knowing how to recreate the look at home.

@brittanydoeshair.18

Jaymee Elias

Level 4 Stylist

A Florida native and Paul Mitchell the School graduate, Jaymee specializes in extensions and "coloring with integrity" — beautiful dimensional color that leaves hair healthier than she found it. Everything she uses is vegan, gluten-free and eco-friendly.

Jacob Budreau

Level 4 Stylist

A salon professional academy graduate, Jacob specializes in blonding, color services and blow-dry styling — and is endlessly enthusiastic about the artistry of hair.

@theedollfactory

Kimberly

Level 4 Stylist

A Jersey girl turned Bonita local, Kimberly graduated from Paul Mitchell the School Fort Myers in 2015. Nothing makes her happier than making the person in her chair feel as beautiful outside as they are inside.

Emily

Level 3 Stylist

Three years crafting beautiful hair and counting. Emily keeps up with the latest trends so you don't have to — subtle change or complete makeover, she's in.

Maddie

Level 2 Stylist · Sensory Cut Specialist

A Registered Behavior Technician since 2018, Maddie has provided behavior therapy to children with autism in homes, centers and schools. She leads our sensory-safe cuts — the safest, most inclusive salon experience around.

Connor

Level 2 Stylist

Naples born and raised, Connor graduated from Cozmo Beauty School right here in Bonita Springs. Expect a great cut and a few good laughs along the way.

@justconnorhair

Ollie

Level 2 Stylist

Styling since 2023, Ollie thrives on creativity — vivid colors and color corrections are the specialty. If your DIY didn't go as planned, have no fear.

Gabby

Level 2 Stylist

Gabby first came to Kate's Kuts as an eight-year-old client. Now she's behind the chair, bringing clients' ideas to life and making sure everyone leaves feeling their absolute best.

@hair_by_gabriella_29

Kaila

Salon Assistant

Kaila keeps the salon humming and every guest comfortable and cared for from shampoo bowl to checkout.

Perla

Apprentice

Bonita Springs born and raised, Perla has been in the industry since 2023 and treats every client as a chance to grow, improve and send someone out the door feeling amazing.

Sam

Receptionist

A former stylist with a heart for service, Sam believes making people feel welcomed and confident matters as much as the service itself. Grandma ("Nahni") to eight, smiling always.

Kate's Suites

Our extended salon family

Independent beauty pros who rent suites at Kate's — nails, skin, lashes, barbering and more, all under one roof.

Gwen

Nail Specialist

A Bonita Springs native (and mom of quadruplets!), Gwen met Kate at the YMCA 15 years ago, worked the front desk, then earned her nail license in 2017. Her non-toxic, no-light formula lasts like gel.

Ashley M

AM Hair Design

14 years in the industry, specializing in razor cutting and color. A Minnesota girl who fell for Florida and never left. Suite 10.

@amhairdesign1

Michelle

Hair by Michelle

Formerly of Robert of Philadelphia, Michelle has 20+ years of cosmetology behind her. She specializes in rich dimensional color and individualized cuts and styles for mature clients.

Anastasia Cibula-Chew

Aesthetician & Lash Tech

Licensed aesthetician (11 yrs), micropigmentation specialist (5 yrs) and lash tech (6 yrs). Peels, microblading, lash extensions, sugar-wax services and more — by appointment, text (239) 465-8284.

@anastasiatheaesthetician

Bobby Souza

Barber

A third-generation hairdresser, autism advocate, sensory-safe certified — and a serious vintage T-shirt collector.

@boosack.the.barber

Donna McKinnon

Master Barber

27 years of barbering and styling, 21 of them running her own shop in Bonita Springs. Cuts, hot-lather shaves and seriously relaxing head-spa treatments. "I care about YOU and YOUR HAIR."

Are you a beauty pro looking for a chair or suite?

Kate rents suites to hairdressers and beauty professionals who complement the salon. We also hire assistants, apprentices, front desk and stylists — with monthly free education and an earn-while-you-learn culture.

Call (239) 947-5283 to Ask

Pick your person, book your time

Request your favorite stylist when you book online — or let us match you with the right fit.