TEAM
Meet Our Owners
Crissie Taylor
Founding Owner
Crissie, a proud native North Carolinian and graduate of NC State, brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in medical sales and marketing. Throughout her extensive travels for work, she consistently maintained a polished appearance, valuing the transformative power of a great blow-out.
Recognizing the need for a first-class salon experience in Charlotte, particularly in the South Charlotte market, Crissie seized the opportunity to fill the void. Thus, H2Blow was born - with a mission to provide exceptional blow-out and color services in a welcoming environment.
At H2Blow, inclusivity is key. Welcoming women of all hair textures, the salon strives to ensure every guest feels seen, heard, and understood. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for empowering women through beauty, Crissie and the team at H2Blow are dedicated to exceeding expectations and leaving every client feeling their absolute best.
Kristen Gonzalez
Owner & Lead Stylist
With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Kristen is a master of extensions, highlights, and color. Known for her precision and eye for detail, she’s passionate about helping clients look—and feel—their absolute best. Originally from Raleigh, NC, Kristen draws inspiration from the latest trends and techniques, including her training with Bellami Extension Pros. Her favorite part of the job? Watching her clients' confidence soar with every transformation. Outside the salon, Kristen is a proud mom of three boys and a dedicated fitness enthusiast. Step into her chair and leave feeling empowered, radiant, and completely refreshed.
Meet Our Stylists
Coya Dean
Stylist
With seven years of professional experience, Coya has always been the go-to friend for hairdos. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she enjoys dressing up and exploring with friends, hitting museums, shopping, and discovering new coffee spots. But let's not forget cozy nights in with crime documentaries and a glass of wine!
Coya's passion lies in helping women embrace their individuality and feel as beautiful as they truly are. She's loves to create, enhance, and celebrate beauty in every form. Inspired by God's ideas planted in her heart, she's always up for trying something new. When it comes to hair trends, Coya is all about that fairy hair sparkle, especially in silver. Specializing in healthy hair care, extensions, and color, she offers a range of services including blowouts and various extension techniques like tape-ins, microlinks (hand-tied), and clip-ins.
Cole Olan
Stylist
Cole is a seasoned cosmetologist with over a decade of expertise in NYC. Specializing in color, extensions, and natural hair care, Cole prioritizes her clients' hair health. With a passion for fostering connections, she ensures exceptional salon experiences. Drawing inspiration from fashion trends, Cole's innovative approach to hair artistry shines. Her favorite trend? The sleek and chic slick back style. Offering a range of services tailored to clients' needs, Cole blends skill, creativity, and passion to leave you looking and feeling your best.
Kylee Daugherty
Stylist
Originally from Charlotte, NC, Kylee loves spending her free time by the pool, drawing, painting, and hanging out with loved ones. Her favorite part of the job is seeing the smiles on happy clients' faces and building connections with people from all walks of life.
Kylee has a hidden talent for knowing the lyrics to almost any song on your playlist and can sing along with you. Her favorite hair trend is the return of dimensional blondes, which she believes truly makes the blonde color pop. Specializing in blonding, Kylee also offers extensions and vivid color services. Come see Kylee and leave with a beautiful new look and a smile on your face!
Ava Goodwin
Stylist
Ava Goodwin excels in color, extensions, custom haircuts, and Brazilian smoothing blowouts. With 20 years of experience, she's dedicated to bringing each client's vision to life. Born and raised in the Carolinas, Ava loves staying ahead of new trends and creating personalized looks.
In her spare time, Ava enjoys hanging out with her 17-year-old and cooking from scratch. She finds joy in shampooing and conditioning, believing it reduces stress and anxiety, and loves seeing her clients' smiles when they see the finished results. Inspired by many over the years and grateful to God for support, Ava's favorite trend is extensions for their transformative impact. Specializing in extensions, silk presses, and cuts, Ava offers these services along with expert color treatments at H2Blow.
Adel Taylor
Stylist
With over 20 years of experience, Adel Taylor brings unmatched expertise and creativity to H2Blow. Originally from Puerto Rico, Adel and her husband made the move to the Charlotte area in 2024 after living in Colorado. She specializes in all aspects of hair artistry, including color, highlights, balayage, blowouts, updos, and styling. Adel’s passion for her craft and dedication to her clients make her an exceptional stylist who delivers stunning results every time.