Our Team
Jessica De Somma
Owner, Master Hair Stylist Level 4
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Growing up on NJ beaches Jessica started styling hair in 2012. For five years she focused on thick wavy hair on most of her clients in north Jersey. During that time Jessica took master classes at Vidal Sassoon in New York studying precision cutting and creative color techniques. Moving to northern Philly she mainly worked with blondes for a year.
Jessica and her husband took a life changing honeymoon to southern India in 2018. With an adventurous few months and a cross-country road trip, they were inspired and moved to south Denver. Hair has always been an obsession but on her days off she spends her days hiking, snowboarding, doing yoga, visiting museums, and enjoying great restaurants.
Over the past five years of enjoying Colorado, Jessica has done many corrective colors, balayages and fashion colors.
Jessica has a background in yoga teaching and has studied ayurvedic holistic health at Kripalu. Starting Prana Beauty and Wellness Salon has allowed her to bring together her love of hair and her values of respecting nature and the environment. Prana uses premium eco friendly, naturally derived products and most of the salon waste is recycled through Green Circle Salons.
Ashley Izaguirre
Lash Artist/ Wax Specialist/ Esthetician
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Ashley is a licensed esthetician educated at Avalon Institute who has turned her lifelong passion for beauty into a fulfilling career. She specializes in lash extensions but also has extensive experience in waxing, facials, and various other services, always aiming to enhance her clients' natural beauty—from subtle looks to bold styles. With a background in customer service, Ashley blends creativity and enjoyment into every appointment. Outside of the salon, she loves spending time with her family and pets, and enjoys thrifting, gardening, exercising, hiking, and reading. She looks forward to being your dedicated lash artist!
Billy Conklin
Hair Stylist Level 2
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Billy, originally from New York, moved to Breckenridge, Colorado, in 2008 to pursue a career in the snowboard industry. While in Breckenridge, he began an apprenticeship in kitchens, eventually working his way up to Sous Chef at several restaurants in Summit County. After eight years in the culinary field, he transitioned to management, overseeing operations at Modis and Pour House in Breckenridge.
In May 2020, Billy moved to Denver to follow his passion for hair. He enrolled at Paul Mitchell School to train and obtain his cosmetology license. After graduating, he completed two years of apprenticeships in various salons, refining his technique and developing his unique style. Today, Billy specializes in all types of blonding, color, filling, and toning. He is also skilled in cutting long hair, creating layers, and performing clipper cuts.
Billy takes pride in getting to know his clients and understanding their hair goals to create something beautiful with each salon visit. Outside of work, he enjoys music, movies, pop culture, spending time with his cats, writing cookbooks, fantasy football, and all sports.
Davina Hunter
Nail Artist
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A Colorado native with a passion for nails, Davina is dedicated to guiding her clients on their natural nail journey. She finds joy in helping them achieve their nail goals and witnessing the confidence and happiness it brings. Outside of her work, she is a proud mother of three beautiful children and cherishes spending time with her friends and family. With a commitment to self-care, Davina looks forward to pampering her clients and providing the relaxation and rejuvenation they deserve.
Erika Martinez
Skincare Specialist, Hair Stylist Level 1
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Erika, a dedicated cosmetologist from Colorado, discovered her passion for beauty while growing up alongside her four sisters. Her love for hairstyling and self-expression led her to pursue her education at Emily Griffith Technical College, where she honed her craft. Erika specializes in creating breathtaking hairstyles that empower her clients and enhance their confidence.
Outside the salon, she enjoys exploring new destinations, discovering unique coffee shops, and working out at the gym.
Cassandra Johnson
Massage Therapist
Cassandra is a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 7 years of experience working in a variety of professional settings. She is passionate about learning about different cultures and loves traveling, attending concerts, and sporting events, which reflects her adventurous spirit and warm, open approach to life and her clients.
Cassandra is known for her respectful, calming demeanor and for truly listening to each client’s concerns. She customizes every session to the individual, carefully tailoring techniques and pressure to create a massage that is both comfortable and deeply soothing. Her goal is to ensure each guest feels heard, supported, and completely relaxed while receiving a personalized therapeutic experience.
Yvonne Renee
Hair Stylist Level 1, Nail Artist
Aloha, Yvonne Renee has been in the salon industry for 29 years. She attended Aveda Institute in Denver, inspired by the original creator and stylist Horst Rechelbacher and his Ayurvedic approach and caring philosophy.
Co-creating with clients while using organic, botanical ingredients is at the heart of her mission and passion. After spending time in Breckenridge, Hawaii, Florida, and Tennessee—and eventually returning to “Coloradical”—Yvonne has gained experience working with a wide range of hair types, lengths, and styles.
She loves working with most color, especially custom blonding and lived-in styles that grow out effortlessly. Yvonne also enjoys cutting a variety of hair types, creating designer styles, barbering, and styling updos—all while using luxurious products that support hair and scalp health and reflect her commitment to sustainability, future generations, and the connection between humanity and nature.
Rhys Orion
Nail Artist
Rhys is a passionate person who grew up on the western slope and recently relocated to Denver. Rhys got their passion for cosmetology at age 11 in their first job as a receptionist at their mother’s hair salon. By age 13 they were styling all of their friend’s hair and nails. At age 16, they had officially enrolled in Cosmetology school; graduating in 2017 and igniting the flame for a lifelong, passionate career with a goal for their clients to feel seen, safe, heard, and respected no matter the service.
Rhys is an artist and music lover in their free time, and lives with their wonderful tuxedo cat, Lucifur. When they aren’t at Prana Beauty creating the day away, they can be found drawing, watching spooky movies, or jamming out at concerts.
As a nail tech they thrive in bringing your vision to life with thorough consultation, flexibility and understanding to accommodate all types of sensory and accessibility needs, in a freeing comfortable space to truly let you be YOU. With a speciality in GelX extentions and intricate hand painted nail art, Rhys loves doing the big, bold, dramatic sets! Whether its classic french tips, or nails dripping in glitter and charms, Rhys has passion for every part of what the nail world has to offer!