SAM KANE (she/her)

OWNER, EXPERT CUTTING SPECIALIST

I really love what I do. I have developed a deep passion for cutting hair of all types on my professional journey over the last 10+ years. My cutting style seamlessly blends technical, precision haircuts with freehand texture and detail work, allowing me to create personalized hairstyles for all of you, with whatever you have going on in that hair.

I particularly enjoy working with my straight razor and working with tight curly hair because it lets me be creative and bring out the natural beauty of each clients hair.

This industry is always changing so I’m always evolving my skills and techniques with continuing education and staying up-to-date with the latest trends because there’s so much to learn!

When I'm not in work mode I’m usually at home spending quality time with my rescue dogs (Weasel, Winnie, and Loretta), playing board games with my partner, fantasizing about our next trip or finding a house project (as if I’m not busy enough).

JENN TIERNEY (she/her)

BLONDE SPECIALIST

I’m a total color nerd! My favorite thing about doing hair is being able to change the way people view themselves. Over the years I’ve definitely refined my skills and focused on the areas that I am most confident in. I define myself as a blonde specialist, but won’t compromise the integrity your hair Even though hair color is temporary, the impact it leaves on each person is permanent and that’s so important to me. 

When i’m not doing hair I try to spend as much time as possible with my friends or my cat JonBenet. I’m also a true crime addict and I will never run out of things to talk about. I guess all we can do is try to be happy and doing hair is my happy place. 

KHALEE CHASE (she/her)

SALON MANAGER

I attended hair school in 2013 and fell in love with the beauty industry. I quickly realized the amount of options and opportunities the beauty world had available for me. I have spent the past years learning all the ins and outs of this industry, working behind the chair, educating, and managing.

At Blackroom I am able to combine my passion for hair, beauty, education, customer service, and the internal business side of things.

When I’m not at work you can find me watching YouTube, following the band Goose around the country, or hanging with my cat Neezy.

RACHEL VON HUSEN (she/her)

COLOR SPECIALIST/STYLIST

I’m a believer in the idea that your hair color and cuts should not only be tailored to you, but that it fits your lifestyle as well. I like to focus on crafting customized hair color for every individual who sits in my chair because no two people, nor their hair, are exactly alike. In my approach, I strive to strike a balance between creativity, intuition, and understanding the hair itself and the science behind hair color. I love creating all kinds of hair, but have acute focuses in blonding, balayage, color correction, and vivids. I also love cutting long to mid length lived in looks.

I’m super passionate about continuing my education, it’s the biggest source of inspiration. It motivates me, challenges me and betters myself and my craft! Education shouldn’t stop there, I strive to give my clients a better understanding of their own hair, and how to care for it when they aren’t in the salon. Having clients love their hair on their own time (not just when they’re with me) is the most rewarding thing!

When I’m not in the salon you can find me obsessively baking, watching cheesy 70’s horror, or taking my coworkers to the cleaners in a game of scrabble.

LEX MCCOMBER (she/they)

STYLIST

I fell hopelessly in love with the beauty industry when I was 5. I learned how to braid and that was it! Weekly transformations on my Barbie’s turned into constant makeovers on my friends, which turned into begging my mother to let me apply to a trade school. I attended Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School… (I know, I know, it’s a mouthful) and was licensed by 2015. I’m so blessed to have had the opportunity to chase what I’ve always admired!

My favorite service (besides making people laugh) is hard to choose, but overall, I enjoy any haircut that you wouldn’t deem as “boring”. Shaping styles with razors and completely reconstructing the way someone views themselves. 

I worked in a lot of diverse salons which has made me very well rounded and knowledgeable 

Some fun facts about me: My first 2 jobs were working as a nail tech. I’ve only ever worked in salons. I enjoy every art form and I’m always determined to learn new mediums. Oil painting is the most challenging but my favorite! I LOVE 60’s and 70’s music. If you wanna know the secret to becoming my best friend: bring up the movies Sandlot or Labyrinth!!!!