Owner and Lead educator for The Refinery with 8 years of experience. Vicki was born and raised in south central Texas. She attended Seguin Beauty school and quickly developed a love for the art of hair cutting and customer service. She has traveled the United States attending many nationally renowned Barber specific trainings and competitions. She served 2 years on an "artistic demo team" for a national brand, on which she trained under some of the country's leading barbering professionals. She returned to New Braunfels in the Fall of 2019 to open The Refinery and build a team of aspiring professionals.
Payton is the manager and lead stylist at The Refinery. She's been a member of the team since shortly after our grand opening in 2019! Payton has been licensed for over 5 years and brings a high level of quality and technical expertise to every service. Beyond hair cutting, she has been leading the technical cutting classes for our in-house training program as well as helping new stylists build a solid foundation and a portfolio of work.
Darby has been shaking down the men’s hair industry for 5 years and has graced The Refinery with her presence for multiple years now. She loves building relationships with her guests and is never short on conversations. She enjoys cutting hair but also loves a good ear and nose wax! Her quirky personality keeps us on our toes but when she is not around, she enjoys watching movies and spends her summers kayaking the Guadalupe River. Oh, and she has a truck.
Alissa (Ali) is from Seguin, Texas and graduated from Seguin Beauty School in 2013. She has been with The Refinery for under a year but has been specializing in men's hair for 6 years. She has shined with her love for bald fades, kid’s cuts, and face shaves! Ali enjoys being creative and detail oriented in her profession almost as much as she loves iced coffee and shopping. When she is not at work grinding out mad fades, she is at home spending time with her husband and son.
Emily has been a Stylist at The Refinery for the past couple of years. This giant cat lover joined the salon team in our apprenticeship program after being highly recommended from the leadership at Seguin Beauty School. Her easygoing nature makes her a standout conversationalist, creating a welcoming atmosphere for clients to not only leave looking sharp but also feeling valued and understood. Emily, a true expert in her craft, brings both expertise and a friendly charm to the world of men's grooming.
Alaina has been a licensed cosmetologist for 8 years and has specialized in men's grooming for the last 4. Her favorite haircuts include mullets and French crops!
Alaina originally grew up in East Texas with her 3 younger siblings before making her way to San Marcos in 2016 to attend Texas State University.
When she's not cutting hair, Alaina loves hiking with her dog, reading, and planning her next trip.
Born in Las Vegas, Teagan (Tay-gun) moved to Texas Hill Country at 8 years old and has since attended and graduated from William Edge Institute with her cosmetology license. She started her apprenticeship with The Refinery in November 2022 and has since learned the ins and outs of the men's grooming industry training under our senior team. Teagan enjoys hiking and being outdoors, trying new things, and spending time with her Pugs in her spare time.
Originally from Dripping Springs, TX, Cayley brings 3 years of experience to the chair. Beyond her work with scissors, Cayley is a running enthusiast, an avid reader, and a traveler at heart.
Known for her warm and friendly demeanor, Cayley creates a welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their grooming needs. She believes that communication is key to achieving the perfect look.
Alexis is a born-and-raised Texan from San Marcos with a passion for hair and a knack for fitness. Upon graduation from William Edge Institute in New Braunfels, she went on to become dual-licensed as a barber and has been mastering the art of a bald fade like nobody's business.
Beyond the barber chair, you'll find Lex meticulously meal prepping and hitting the gym, sculpting both hair and physique with equal dedication.
Meet Lynnette – a water enthusiast, family lover, and proud owner of six dogs. She embarked on her men’s grooming journey 17 years ago in Athens, Texas and ended up here in the New Braunfels area where she found her Refinery family! Lynnette appreciates the transformative aspect of her job and the friendships she makes along the way.
Guest Relations Coordinator
Katie was born and raised in southern California and kindly asks that you do not slash her tires in the parking lot. Katie manages all of our front of house operations, ordering, and guest relations! She found her Refinery family in 2021 but has finally taken steps to attend barber school at the beginning of this year. Despite her sarcasm, she enjoys meeting and building new relationships with guests and her teammates!
Guest Relations Coordinator
Meet Zoey! A 20-year-old born and raised in New Braunfels, Texas. Zoey is pursuing her dream of becoming a licensed esthetician. When not in the world of skincare, you'll catch her exploring the great outdoors through traveling and hiking or inevitably getting a new tattoo. Zoey plays a crucial role in ensuring positive interactions and experiences for our guests.
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