Meet The Team
VICKI
PAYTON
PAYTON
Owner and Lead educator for The Refinery with 10 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 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
PAYTON
PAYTON
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 8 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
DARBY
DARBY
Darby has been shaking down the men’s hair industry for 8 years and has graced The Refinery with her presence for multiple years now (4). 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.
ALI
DARBY
DARBY
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 son and her chihuahua, Potato.
TEAGAN
TEAGAN
TEAGAN
Teagan has been a stylist since 2022 and loves helping people look and feel their best. Whether its a clean fade, a fresh cut, or just a touch up, she's got you covered. Whenever she isn't behind the chair, you can usually find her out on a hike, watering her ever-growing plant collection or hanging out with her 2 dogs. Good hair, good vibes!
ALEXIS
TEAGAN
TEAGAN
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.
KATIE
TEAGAN
KATIE
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. Katie graduated barber school and has mastered the art. Despite her sarcasm, she enjoys meeting and building new relationships with guests and her teammates!
MIA
KATIE
Skin Care Specialist
Mia is a 21-year-old licensed Esthetician from New Braunfels Texas and graduated from the William Edge Institute Esthetics program. She loves skincare because it is rewarding to see the results that she helps her clients achieve! She finds enjoyment in offering a welcoming and comfortable environment for her clients. Mia is outgoing, bubbly and ready to meet new people!
TRISH
TRISH
Trish is a men's hair specialist with over 10 years of experience in the industry. Growing up in Reno, Nevada she developed a passion for the art of men's haircare early on and quickly learned the in's and out's of men's grooming!
Trish ensures every client feels valued and leaves satisfied! She is a great conversationist, always ready to engage in fun, meaningful chats! She's passionate about cooking and is a big foodie! When Trish isn't in the kitchen, she enjoys quality time with her family !