STYLISTS

BIANCA

Curly Hair Specialist

BIANCA MOSES

Bianca was born in Spokane, Washington has has spent the last few years living in and traveling around the East Coast. She decided to return to the lovely PNW to start her adventure in the beauty industry. Bianca has always been passionate about helping people feel like the best version of themselves and brings a listening ear and gentle approach to everyone that sits in her chair. Bianca is passionate about curly hair and helping people embrace their natural texture. She also enjoys lived in blondes, vivid color, and overall bringing in a warm and welcoming environment to the people she interacts with.

@bthecosmo

KASSIDY

Stylist + Bridal Specialist

KASSIDY ERICKSON

Hi I’m Kassidy! I specialize in all blondes, and love a deep brunette moment. You’ll catch me jumping on the newest hair trends for all bridal hair things! Brides have stolen my heart and I love spending the morning with you on your special day. I have a huge passion in making you feel beautiful leaving my chair and will listen to all your hair goals. I have two boys that are my world and when I’m not in the salon I’m spending quality time with my husband and two boys! I can’t wait to meet you!

@kassidyerickson.hair

JESSA

Stylist

JESSA SMITH

Jessa has spent most of her life in Spokane, but loves to adventure different places.
Since she was young, she always felt like the beauty industry was where she belonged. This became a reality after she attended Boise State University pursuing business; doing hair always had a special place in her heart and it is truly her passion! Building relationships is essentially important to her as well as making people feel special and heard while you’re in her chair! She joined Craft in 2023 after beauty school as part of our Associate’s Program and is quickly working her way up!

@jessaraehair

LEXI

Associate / Stylist

LEXI HETRICK

Lexi recently moved from California and is our newest Associate at Craft! She got her license in 2023 and is looking forward to meeting new people in the area! She spends her free time hiking with her dog and Husband. She loves making people feel like the best they can be. Lexi loves doing extensions, vivid hair color, blonding, and reds.

@trekkingwaves

RANA

Associate / Stylist

RANA SHAHPUR

I recently graduated cosmetology school in 2023, and I’m eager to learn more at Craft!
My favorite services to do so far are haircuts, color of all kinds, and blonding!
On my time off I enjoy traveling and trying new foods, and going to concerts and comedy shows, and spending time with family and friends.

@hairby_rana

DASHA

Associate / Stylist

DASHA SHINDYAPIN

I recently graduated cosmetology school at the end of 2023 and now in the Associate’s Program at Craft! I enjoy lived-in color and blonding, custom color, and custom haircuts. I plan on specializing in extensions as well!
Born in raised in Spokane but I love to travel. Outside of the salon I like to spend my time with friends and family, the gym and go on adventures.

@hairby_daryia

KAYLIE

Associate / Stylist

KAYLIE HOFFMAN

Hi! My name is Kaylie. I’m 19 and just graduated from Spokane community college. I did my first year of cosmetology school while in my senior year of high school, so I could work toward my career a bit early! My favorite service to do is blonding. What I look forward to most in my career is making people feel beautiful and building a clientele of wonderful people. :)

@hair.by.kaylierae

KATIE

Associate / Stylist

KATIE KEARNS

I’ve been working at Craft since I graduated in January 2024 and I am so excited to learn as much as possible and grow! I love helping people feel better than when they first walked in! My favorite services include custom coloring, blonding, and both men and women’s haircuts! I love hair because it has an amazing ability to boost one’s confidence and help them feel beautiful.
Outside of the salon, I love to spend time with the people I care about, go on hikes, cooking, and baking, and taking advantage of every opportunity to try something new!

@katie_didmyhair

INDEPENDENT STYLISTS

BRANDI

Independent Stylist + Blonding Specialist

BRANDI WREN

After joining us in 2019 right out of cosmetology school, Brandi joined us as an Associate and climbed her way up through stylist promotions throughout her time with us! Brandi is passionate about blonding, coloring, and whoever is sitting in her chair. She will make you feel heard and make your hair dreams come true while also maintaining the health and integrity of your hair.

@brandiloveshair_

VANESSA

Independent Stylist

VANESSA LONGORIA

Vanessa has been licensed since 2000. She has trained with some of the top hair educators in New York at the TIGI hair Academy, Las Vegas for Redken education, Moroccan Oil Blowouts in Spokane, and Arizona for Masters of Balayage.
She loves continuously learning more within our industry and recently attended the Ashlee Norman Training, which included triple threat foilayage, and modern shag.
“What I enjoy most about my job is making my guests feel great about themselves and using my professional skills the fullest. I feel an extreme amount of pride when I apply my talents to bring out the beauty in my guests!”

LEADERSHIP

DANIELLE

Owner

DANIELLE NISHIYAMA

Danielle has 13 years of industry experience and founded Craft Studio in 2016. Since retiring from behind the chair at the end of 2021, she has now put her full focus into helping stylists among her team, stylists outside of the salon, as well as other salon entrepreneurs grow their businesses on their own. Danielle holds a strong passion for educating others within our industry and has created a unique and innovative space for education and growth at Craft.

@danielle.nishiyama

JESSICA

Studio Manager

JESSICA KLEINE

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Craft Studio Spokane?
Our studio manager, Jess, has been with us since 2020 and is both the forefront + foundation to our logistical and organizational successes at Craft. She is there as a welcoming face of our front desk and also the driving force behind our growth as a company.
With ample experience in managing within the beauty industry, she offers a distinctly important perspective to our studio. She is overtly and passionately driven to assist this business in reaching our full potential.
Her sense of independence, adventure, and intellect radiates throughout her every move.

Her dream is to write a book someday. And mark our words… this girl ALWAYS gets it done!