Shear Excellence

The Salon and Day Spa of Salt Lake City

​​Shear Excellence is no ordinary salon.

With our location in the heart of Sugarhouse, you will experience and enjoy our airy, relaxing, warm environment. Our master stylists and estheticians will transform you with their unique skills and our finest professional products. We want you to leave feeling pampered and with a style you can recreate at home.

Our team brings together years of experience as hair and color specialists, educators, product specialists and platform artists. As professionals, we have all made a commitment to master the latest trends and styles. Our goal is, quite simply, to have the knowledge and skills to provide you with the best cut and color experience you have ever had.  

Come and see why Shear Excellence is the leading Salt Lake City hair salon. We look forward to combining our skills, dedication, and desire to provide you with the best experience that you have ever had.

Our Salon Team

Shear Excellence features some of the most talented and highly educated hair professionals in Salt Lake City. We are a hardworking and friendly team of experts ready to provide our full attention and give you that captivating look you can recreate at home. We train with a variety of companies such as Unite, Kevin Murphy, Schwarzkopf, Sassoon, Paul Mitchell, Davines, Matrix, Ruezel, Rusk and Redken, among others. 

  • Lisa Monson

    OWNER | MASTER STYLIST

    As the Owner of Shear Excellence, Lisa has over 35 years of experience in cuts, colors, and styles of all types, and brings excellence to every service!

    Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am - 7 pm
    Sat 8 am - 5 pm

  • Nicole Hirase-Baker

    MANAGER | MASTER STYLIST

    Nicole specializes in men’s & women’s cuts and dimensional color techniques. She is an expert in the beauty industry and transformational treatments!

    Mon - Sat
    9 am - 7 pm

  • Meg Hansen

    MASTER STYLIST

    Meg is passionate about customizing looks for each client. She specializes in multi-dimensional coloring, balayage, long-layering, and curly and liveable hair.

    Tue & Wed 10 am - 7:30 pm
    Sat 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

  • Lana Olsen

    MASTER STYLIST

    With over 15 years of experience, Lana specializes in cuts and hair color, including natural color, dimensional color, rich grey coverage, and blonding.

    Tue, Thu, Fri
    10:30 am - 6 pm

  • Nikki Mendenhall

    MASTER STYLIST

    Nikki specializes in precision cuts, perms, and color of all shades. She excels in cutting-edge design that highlight your personality and style.

    Mon & Tue 11 am - 4 pm
    Thu & Fri 9 am - 2 pm

  • Tammy Brennan

    MASTER STYLIST

    Previously a salon owner herself, Tammy specializes in all things hair, as well as offering spa manicures and acrylic nails.

    Mon 11 am - 5 pm
    Wed & Thu 11 am - 7 pm

  • Terri Berg

    MASTER STYLIST

    Having worked in cosmetology since she was 16 years old, Terri is an expert in hair cuts and color, and she loves experimenting with new techniques!

    Existing Clients by Appointment Only.

  • Ammon James

    MASTER STYLIST

    An expert “hairapist” and a pro with curly cuts and natural texture, Ammon believes in working with whatever feels natural for you! His motto: “It’s your hair, own it.”

    Tue & Fri 10 am - 6 pm
    Sat 10 am - 8 pm

  • Ari Eye

    Ari Eye

    MASTER STYLIST

    Ari specializes in hair color, blonding, & extension services. She takes great care to ensure her clients get exactly what they want!

    Tue, Wed, Fri 9 am - 9 pm
    Thu 1 pm - 9 pm

  • Steve Peterson, Master Stylist at Shear Excellence

    Steve Peterson

    MASTER STYLIST

    Specializing in women’s cuts & colors, Steve has over 20 years of experience in the hair industry. Book an appointment for a fresh cut or stunning new color!

    Mon - Wed 10 am - 6 pm
    Sat 10 am - 2 pm

  • Master Stylist Christina Kulias at Shear Excellence SLC

    Christina Kulias

    MASTER STYLIST

    Christina specializes in women’s cuts and colors, creating edgy, personalized styles, and empowering women over 40 to embrace their unique beauty.

    Tue, Thu, Fri - By Appointment Only

  • Nikki Breedlove

    MASTER STYLIST & COSMETOLOGIST

    Nikki is a seasoned stylist, cosmetologist, and makeup artist who offers personalized beauty services - at the salon or at a location of your choice!

    Mon & Thu at Shear Excellence Salon
    Available for Travel By Appointment Only

Our Spa Team

With the addition of our Master Estheticians and Nail Professionals, Shear Excellence is proud to open up our beautiful salon to those looking to feel pampered and beautiful!

  • Amber Chavis, Master Esthetician and Body Waxer at Shear Excellence SLC

    Amber Chavis

    MASTER ESTHETICIAN/ WAXING & BROWS

    With 19 years of experience in body waxing & tinting, Amber specializes in Brazilian waxes & brows.

    Tue - Fri 10 am - 2 pm
    Sat 11 am - 5 pm

  • Yasha Archuleta, Master Esthetician and Body Waxer at Shear Excellence SLC

    Yasha Archuleta

    MASTER ESTHETICIAN/ WAXING & BROWS

    With over 7 years of experience, Yasha specializes in brow artistry, including brow waxing, brow lamination, brow mapping, and brow tinting.

    Mon - Sat
    10 am - 5 pm

  • Holly Marie, Permanent Makeup Artist at Shear Excellence SLC

    Holly Marie

    PERMANENT MAKEUP ARTIST

    With a passion for enhancing natural beauty, increasing confidence, and simplifying daily routines, Holly delivers classic, natural looking brow and eyeliner services.

    Mon - Sat 10 am - 4 pm
    Consultation Required

  • Jo Sosa

    NAIL ARTIST

    Jo specializes in long-lasting, clean manicures and pedicures, including gel, builder gel, gel-x, acrylics, and more!

    Wed - Thurs 1 pm - 9 pm
    Fri 10 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat 10 am - 3 pm

  • Lizbeth Espinoza

    NAIL ARTIST

    Lizbeth specializes in gel, builder gel, and GelX, and is known for her custom nail art and creativity!

    Tues 10 am - 4 pm
    Wed - Fri 3 pm - 7 pm
    Sun 12 pm - 6:30 pm

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