SARA JANE

She/Her - Salon Owner & Curator/Stylist & Colorist

Welcome! I’m Sara Jane, the owner, curator and stylist at Moon Baby. I started honing my craft in the punk and music scene in Boston from a very young age, where I learned how important self expression is through so many different mediums, especially hair. I began creating behind the chair in the South End of Boston, where I quickly acquired a following. I then operated independently, sparking my interest in offering other stylists an inclusive, creative and team based space to create and grow. Its important to me to offer a space where artists and stylists can express themselves behind the chair, offering hair services that bring them just as much joy as it brings their clients.

Moon Baby also offers cruelty free and vegan friendly products, as animal rights are extremely important to me, as well as human rights.

As a Salem local, I wanted to bring something new to the city I fell in love with, a creative and welcoming place for self-expression. I specialize in formulating copper and red tones, vivid colors as well as classic and current haircuts.

Moon Baby is located in the heart of Downtown Salem and won an award from Historic Salem for “Best Adapted Reuse of a Historic Space” which can be seen in the salon from original brick, replica tin ceilings as well as a window that was unearth during construction.

Check out my work on my IG: @sara.tonin.stylist

CHRISTINE

She/Her - Stylist & Colorist

I have been dedicating myself to my craft for well over 15 years now. Previously working in the Boston area, I decided to take my love of hair and creating behind the chair to Salem, Ma to be immersed in the inclusive, diverse, artsy vibe of the Witch City.

I love using my razor to create soft lived in shags & creative cuts. Color theory and formulation are my absolute favorite, especially for clients seeking big transformations, vivid colors, blonding and vibrant reds. Whenever you’re in my chair I want to create hair that expresses your true self.

When not behind the chair I’m enjoying time with my cats, trying new restaurants, listening to podcasts, reading thrillers and watching anything from reality tv (guilty pleasure) to critically exclaimed shows.

See my work on IG: @xtine.doesthehair

BRIANA

She/Her - Stylist/Colorist & Color Educator/Salon Consultant

After spending a huge part of my career in the hair industry in Boston, I am thrilled to be a part of Moon Baby, working behind the chair in my hometown, Salem MA.

My main focus is to create a personal style for each individual who sits in my chair, all while educating clients on how to care for their hair at home. My specialties are balayage, vivids, custom color and color corrections.

I thrive when I am learning, as continuing my education to advance my skills behind the chair is so important to me. My goals are maintaining clients hair health and working with their lifestyles for future maintenance, all while creating the best hair for you!

When I am not doing hair, I enjoy hanging out with my dog, Crash, and watching horror movies. I also love going to concerts, as punk and rock & roll have always been a huge inspiration for me. I also have a bad case of wanderlust, and enjoy traveling to new cities and countries I have never explored before.

You can view my work on my IG: @brianahairtease

NICOLE

She/Her - Stylist/Colorist & In House Salon Educator

My name is Nicole and I’ve been told my vibe behind the chair is classically refined with a heavy dash of rock & roll! I love creating custom colors and craft haircuts for all of my clients individually, from killer shags and mullets to lived in low maintenance looks and blonding. No cookie cutter hair here!

In my free time, I’m usually bugging my cats Jolene and Tony , watching horror movies, riding my motorcycle and eating Italian food. North shore born and raised babbyyyy!

You can view my work on Instagram: @unfair_hair

KATE

She/They - Stylist/Colorist & Craft Haircutter

Welcome! I have always embraced nonconformity in the hair industry and am honored to bring my craft to Moon Baby.

I specialize in the art of mullets, shags, short/clipper cuts, vivid fashion colors and alternative cuts that challenge the “norm” but have also loved worked with balayage techniques and “lived in” looks.

I have an appreciation for all things horror/macabre related, thrifting for rare finds, and spending time with my family and creatures at home. With hair, I channel the spirit of the 80s - punk, goth, new wave, and hair metal fashion.

I hold a safe space in my craft, offering clients the most comfort while achieving the version of themselves they want to be. I am so grateful to find a space that really celebrates the strange and the unusual♡

You can view my work on my IG: @kateblacksalem

KACEY LYNN

She/Her - Stylist/Colorist

Hi! My name is Kacey Lynn! Even though I originally started my craft on the South Shore where I grew up, I have slowly been making my way north, from Somerville to now the North Shore. My move to Moon Baby was a few years in the making and I’m so happy to be a part of the team! I’ve been creating hair behind the chair for about a decade now, and love working with lived in looks, the most vibrant vivids and more natural looks, like a true balayage. I love it all!

I love the transformation process and working with the client to find different forms of inspiration, from music/movies, art nature, and the list is on going. Anything can be inspiration when it comes to making a client feel their truest selves!

When I’m not doing hair, I like traveling as much as possible, skiing, live music, all things Spooky/Disney and Drag! I am a crazy cat mom of 3 fur babies, Lucifer, Binx and Lola, and they are my pride and joy!

Check out my work on my IG: @spacey__kacey

COURTNEY

She/Her - Stylist/Colorist

Hello, I’m Courtney! I have been dedicated to my craft for centuries! (yes I am immortal)

Music is one of my biggest influences in life as well as the glamorous side of vampy starlets.

I love to create all things that are custom and crafted for you, your hair and lifestyle. My favorite things are rock n roll inspired shags, vivid colors, especially neon greens and pinks, the edgiest haircuts and big hair with all the texture. I love the alchemic nature of customizing and formulating the perfect color for each of my clients.

I have a cat named Grimm, who is my familiar. I spend a lot of time walking in nature, amongst the trees and appreciate a good gloomy rainy day. I love books as much as music, and I am always welcoming recommendations for new books to read and bands to check out!

You can view my work on my IG: @paintedhairwitch

KELSEY

She/Her - Stylist/Colorist & Curly Hair Specialist

Hello! Since starting my career behind the chair in 2018 I’ve been living my dream of creating art and making people feel their very best. I’m proud to be the fourth generation in my family to be in this industry! I specialize in dry curly cutting and hold a certificate from Deva Curl Education and I’m passionate about teaching people to love their texture. Creative custom colors and vivids bring me so much joy, I always love a good transformation! You can also find me doing blonding, balayage and other current hair trends.

Being raised in the Northshore there’s nowhere else i’d rather call home! If I’m not at the salon you can find me in a hot yoga class or hanging out with my cats. I can’t wait to see you in my chair!

To see my work, head over to my IG: @hairstylesbykelss

ANGELICA

They/Them - Stylist/Colorist & Apprentice

Hey y’all! My name is Angelica and I am a hybrid Stylist/Apprentice here at Moon Baby. Since becoming a Stylists Apprentice, I’ve been enjoying learning how to hone my craft behind the chair while working hands on with the other stylists at Moon Baby. Currently, my favorite things to do behind the chair are shags, custom lived in looks/color and vivids. One of my main goals is to create a safe space for everyone, especially the lgbtqia+ community.

In my free time you catch me on discord while gaming, hanging out with my dog, Sable, or enjoying time with friends/family. As a salem local, I can also be found walking around downtown, probably in search of coffee.

Check out my instagram to view my work: @angelicacrafthair

MELISSA

She/Her - Salon Manager & Coordinator

Hi! I've been managing salons off and on since 2006. In addition to being a type A control freak who LOVES scheduling appointments, I am also the lead singer of the band The Innsmouth Look, a chainmaille jewelry creator, and I enjoy performing horror burlesque.

You can catch me tearing up horror trivia (six first place wins and counting!), at karaoke, or galivanting through the many local cemeteries the Witch City has to offer. I wanted to work at Moon Baby ever since I moved to Salem in 2017. I am thrilled to be part of the team and I love contributing to the growth of our witchy little salon.

Take a gander at my IG accounts:

Personal: @mourningbelle

Band: @theinnsmouthlook

Chainmaille JeweIlry: @mourningmaille

August

They/Them

Howdy! My name is August (They/Them). I’m originally from California and moved to Salem, MA in 2022.

My first love is film, but I love anything I can get my hands on artistically. My first professional job was working as an editor, but I’ve also been a florist and barista, which reflects my deep love of plants and coffee. I still love filming and editing in my spare time, and have many scripts and small projects that I want to produce.

My new career shift is inspired by my oldest brother, who has been a hairdresser for 20 years. I had the privilege of having my own personal stylist and being a guinea pig to him most of my life. I look up to him greatly, and he’s always planted the seed (many times) for me to also do hair. I love doing my own hair and like experimenting with it frequently! I wanted to be apart of Moon Baby, so I can lurk the day to day of a salon before I commit to school. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be here in an LGBTQAI+ inclusive space, as well as an environmentally conscious salon.

I’m so happy to offer my help as one of the folks who makes coming in and checking out of your appointments with us feel warm and welcoming!

Check out my IG: @statusreality

MEG

She/Her - Salon Assistant

I’m Meg! I have years of experience working beside stylists on Newbury Street, Cambridge and the North Shore, keeping the wheel well oiled at Moon Baby, as well as at the Witch City Wicks Studio, helping hand craft their candles & room sprays.

You can find my hand crafted brooms made from locally sourced materials at Witch City Wicks and Black Veil Shoppe of Drear & Wonder in Salem, Ma.

Check out my IG: @weebesoms

KALLI

She/They - Salon Assistant

Hi! I'm Kalli and I'm a graduate from Paul Michell the School in Portsmouth NH. I have always been creative and love working with people, which is why the hair industry is perfect for me! I can’t wait to continue to learn new technique when it comes to blonding, fashion colors and creative cuts.

I am excited to work hands on with and learn from the talented stylists at Moon Baby. I love making everyone smile and feel good in their own skin. If you see me at the salon, make sure to say hello!

You can check out my IG here: @kolorful.kals