find your hair partner
Each Create Space hairstylist has their own unique hair story and diverse background that they bring behind the chair—and that’s by design. The goal has always been to create a space where you can be matched up with a Chilliwack hairstylist (a hair partner) that just gets it.
We encourage you, our beautiful clients, to try out different chairs Goldilocks style until you find the one that is juussssssst right. We hope that it is evident from your very first visit to our Chilliwack salon, that our stylists are extremely supportive of each other and of you being matched with the right hair partner—even it means you’re sitting in a chair that isn’t theirs.
So, if you’re new to Create Space Hair Co. or still haven’t found your hair partner, we hope that this can be a great spot to break the ice. We asked our stylists some hair and non-hair related questions to help you to get to know them and their specialities better. See someone who may be a match? We encourage you to check out their work over on their social channels and book some time in their chair. Need to repeat the process down the road? Please do!
We understand that not every stylist is going to match every person, but believe amongst our diverse team of hairstylists, there is a match for everyone.
Rene Klassen, Lead Stylist
How long have you been a stylist? 2024 will be 20 years—two decades WOW!
What do you specialize in? Brunettes, lived in colour, grey coverage/blending an extensions.
Why did you get into this industry? Passion and creative interest in hair and what it does for your self esteem!
Fave Davines product? No gas hairspray! It’s so adaptable and can be used for so many things!
Fave Kérastase product? Chroma Absolu Serum Chroma Thermique. It is the most fabulous pre blow-dry spray that includes thermal protection detangling shine and colour protection all in one.
Besides hair, what are you passionate about? Cooking and baking, learning the old ways of making dishes my grandmother used to make along with honing in on my sourdough skills! Paired with preserving food for winter the old ways, I hope to be more self sufficient with food in future.
What’s your go-to Starbucks/coffee order? Iced caramel machiatto half sweet with oat milk.
Fave TV show(s)? Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones, Outlander, Wheel Of Fortune.
What is your number one piece of hair advice? Less is more, with EVERYTHING. Less thermal styling, more organic lived in colors that lasts for months instead of weeks. The only thing I could encourage more of is at home treatments, or having a blowout and treatment done between services to ensure your hair is being balanced properly. Getting at least two to three trims or shape ups a year and this is my perfect equation for healthy long hair.
What do you want your clients to know before sitting down in your chair? I am a realist, I will always be honest with your expectations of your appointments and if you ask a professional opinion you will always be met with a clear picture of what to expect in the end of our appointments. My goals are to have your expectations align with what is possible and what will make you look and feel your best!
Lakeisha Hewitt, Apprentice
How long have you been a stylist? 5 months now!
What do you specialize in? I have no specialty yet, I want to learn and grow in every aspect first!
Why did you get into this industry? I’ve always loved helping my mom with hair growing up. I love creative and hands on things and hair always keeps you learning
Fave Davines product? I love the oi oil, it helps me break up my curls without leaving them frizzy, and it smells great.
Fave Kérastase product? The Curl Manifesto Curl Refresh Absolu to give me beautiful second day curls.
Besides hair, what are you passionate about? Music, it’s always been incredibly important in my life, you will always find me listening to music or going to concerts.
What’s your go-to Starbucks/coffee order? Passion tea lemonade with peach juice, or Peach Green tea Lemonade .
Fave TV show(s)? The Witcher and New Girl
What is your number one piece of hair advice? Sleep with a silk pillow case, it’s gentle on your hair.
What do you want your clients to know before sitting down in your chair? I always want to have a client leave happy with their style or colour. I want them to leave feeling better than they did walking in and to feel like my chair is a safe space to express themselves creatively. I will always be honest during our service about what is achievable.
Haley Kragh, Senior Stylist
How long have you been a stylist? Since 2016, *puke* how is that already 7 years???? Time flies.
What do you specialize in? Blondezzz baby, I could foil all day!!
Why did you get into this industry? I started with my esthetics program & would spend all my days watching (envying) everyone on the hair floor. I immediately jumped into hair once that program wrapped.
Fave Davines product? Gimme alllll the Dry Texture Spray!!!
Fave Kérastase product? The Densimorphose will probably have my heart forever, I live for volume and fullness baby.
Besides hair, what are you passionate about? Podcasting when I’m not behind the chair, you can find me behind a mic for Stupid Cute!
What’s your go-to Starbucks/coffee order? Vanilla Latte, iced in the summer ofc <333
Fave TV show(s)? I love a reality game show, Big Brother, The Challenge, RuPauls Drag Race, you name it!
What is your number one piece of hair advice? Invest in the good products bb, I know it feels like a lot but you WILL get your results (length, colour, whatever) faster if you’re taking care of yourself outside the salon too.
What do you want your clients to know before sitting down in your chair? I’m always aiming for authenticity and I hope to have that in my relationship with you too! From conversation to hair goals to how you feel about your end results, I want to create the comfortability for you to be honest and authentic with me too.
Sarah Crowell, Senior Stylist
How long have you been a stylist? I started my journey in 2015, I went into the cosmetology program and got a job in a salon right away to learn the ropes of being a stylist.
What do you specialize in? Anything blonde, from platinum cards to lived in balayages. I also love doing fashion colour, bright coppers and neon galaxy hair!
Why did you get into this industry? To be honest I’m not sure. There wasn’t a lot of appeal to me but I didn’t know what to do and the course seemed “easy” to me. Boy was I wrong. I loved that it was challenging, and I loved learning the chemistry and techniques. Mixing connecting to people with something so creative is such a lovely job. Once I got my hands on my first clients hair, I was hooked.
Fave Davines product? The heart of glass series is my personal favourite! It smells amazing and leaves even the most processed blonde hair feeling smooth and lovely.
Fave Kérastase product? I really love the Nutritive Nutri-Supplement Split-Ends Serum, although you can’t “cure” split ends this serum is as close to it as you can get! It smooths the appearance of brittle hair and gives your hair a health dose of essential nutrients.
Besides hair, what are you passionate about? I’m a big traveller, from local camping trips to beach bumming in Australia. I love visiting new places, swimming under waterfalls, and trying food from different cultures.
What’s your go-to Starbucks/coffee order? Oat latte with blonde espresso and brown sugar syrup.
Fave TV show(s)? Vampire Diaries, The Office, One Tree Hill
What is your number one piece of hair advice? If you want your hair to feel as good and look as healthy as when you leave the salon, you need to be using the products we use on your hair! Professional products will change your hair and after investing all that time and money into your new lovely colour, try to budget it so you can get some take home products to prolong your colour and keep your hair as healthy as possible.
What do you want your clients to know before sitting down in your chair? I want everyone to be comfortable in my chair! Hair is a perfect way to express yourself and I’m here to help with that. Expect me to ask you a lot of questions so I can ensure what you’re wanting with your hair is also something that suites your lifestyle, your budget and will be the most flattering to your personal look.
Jenn Phol, Senior Stylist
How long have you been a stylist? 10 years.
What do you specialize in? Cutting, curly hair, lived in colors, and I love love updos!
Why did you get into this industry? Honestly, I didn’t know what else I wanted to do and hair came naturally.
Fave Davines product? Oi milk and texture spray for sure.
Fave Kerastase product? Kerastase scrub energisant. It leaves your scalp feeling so clean and smooth!
Besides hair, what are you passionate about? Family/Jesus/outdoors/and psychology.
What’s your go-to Starbucks/coffee order? Haha I like coffee but not Starbucks.
Fave TV show(s)? Friends.
What is your number one piece of hair advice? Don’t wash your hair every day.
What do you want your clients to know before sitting down in your chair? I have great attention to detail and I typically will ask a lot of questions in order to create a style that is unique to you.
Jessie Zugarazo, Senior Stylist
How long have you been a stylist? 10 years
What do you specialize in? Low maintenance, lived in colours.
Why did you get into this industry? I got into the industry after having a terrible hair experience in highschool, getting teased for my haircut, etc. When I decided to change my look with my hair and gaining the new confidence with it, I knew that’s what I wanted to do for other people.
Fave Davines product? My favourite product from Davines is the Dry Texture spray! It gives just the right amount of hold and shape without making your hair feel heavy and tacky! Also it smells amazing!
Fave Kérastase product? Serum Chroma Thermique Hair Serum! Love the multipurpose benefits of this product. Has heat protection, reduces frizz and makes her soft and smooth!
Besides hair, what are you passionate about? I love to travel! I love trying new foods in new places, and being out all day exploring!
What’s your go-to Starbucks/coffee order? Iced vanilla latte!
Fave TV show(s)? I do really like some reality tv competition shows (Big Brother, The Circle, etc) but the only show I’ve ever rewatched multiple times is The Vampire Diaries.
What is your number one piece of hair advice? Treat your haircare routine how you treat your skincare routine! We’re always investing in our skincare with serums and masks, and your hair and scalp should be treated the same! Buy the hair mask, get the serums, invest in the good shampoo! And you’ll see a huge difference!
What do you want your clients to know before sitting down in your chair? I want you to know that my chair is a safe place, you can be yourself and you can always bring up your hair concerns with me. I’m totally down for a chat or totally comfortable in a quiet appointment, you just let me know what you want!
Serena Duckers, Senior Stylist
How long have you been a stylist? 16 years!
What do you specialize in? I love foiling…so all things blonde, creating lived in colours, and cutting shags!
Why did you get into this industry? I wasn’t sure what career path to take after graduating high school and my hairstylist suggested I go research hair schools and get into it because I was always cutting and colouring my own hair!
Fave Davines product? Love the Davines range, but the Oi All in One Milk is a great product. Heat protectant, split end sealer, leave in conditioner etc….it does it all!
Fave Kerastase product? Elixir Ultime hair oil. Smells amazing, leaves hair so soft and the best part it’s a heat protectant!
Besides hair, what are you passionate about? Summer!? Is that a passion!? I love nature and spending time outside exploring with my kids and husband. Oh and of course thrifting. Most of what I own is thrifted, and I love picking through the second hand stores to find treasures, and cute outfits.
What’s your go-to Starbucks/coffee order? Soy, London Fog. I try and stay away from coffee as I’m a bit crazy when I drink caffeine.
Fave TV show(s)? Daisy Jones and the Six, Destination Adventure, MAFSAU.
What is your number one piece of hair advice? Use professional shampoos and conditioners if you want to maintain and prolong the colours you have just spent big $$$ on! They have quality ingredients that won’t strip colours and toners, will nourish your strands and help rebuild that keratin that may have been lost during the colouring/bleaching process!
What do you want your clients to know before sitting down in your chair? I love a laugh and a good chat. I will also be your therapist and ask you why you want to cut off over a foot of your hair before I agree to doing it. Our hair and how we look is so individual and I love helping my clients feel and look their best when they leave the salon.
Melissa Balzer, Senior Stylist
How long have you been a stylist (allana – manager)? Since 2018!
What do you specialize in? Blondes. I especially love lived-in blondes.
Why did you get into this industry? I have always loved hair from a young age and have always dreamt of becoming a hairstylist. I got into this industry because I love transforming peoples hair. Good hair builds confidence and I love that we as stylists can give people confidence.
Fave Davines product? All in one milk, smells so good and it smooths out the hair soo nicely! It’s an amazing leave in!
Fave Kerastase product? I’ve loved the Chroma Absolu Serum Chroma Thermique. It’s an amazing heat protectant.
Besides hair, what are you passionate about? Hosting!! I love cooking for other people and I also love games! So hosting dinner and a game night is my jam!
What’s your go-to Starbucks/coffee order? Caramel macchiato, half caffeinated, half sweet with lactose free milk, I know I’m complicated.
Fave TV show(s)? SWAT, Friends, Big Bang Theory, New Girl.
What is your number one piece of hair advice? Invest in the right products!! We can work our magic in the salon but if your hair routine isn’t good at home and your products aren’t good, you won’t get the best long term results from your hair.
What do you want your clients to know before sitting down in your chair? I want clients to know that my chair is a safe space. Whether you want to chat or just sit and relax or even do work on your computer that is OKAY! Life is crazy, busy and draining, sometimes you just need silence, a safe space and room to feel okay to just relax!
Courtney Caissie, Junior Stylist
How long have you been a stylist? 5 years!
What do you specialize in? I love hair extensions and creative colours(color blocking, fashion tones, lived in tones). I also really enjoy short barber cuts! Everyone is welcome!
Why did you get into this industry? I first got into the industry because I was always cutting and colouring my own hair and anyone else willing! I enjoy being creative at work everyday!
Fave Davines product? When I’m behind the chair I find myself constantly going for the Oi milk all in one, how can you beat leave in conditioner and heat protection! Also the love curl line has my heart!
Fave Kerastase product? Chronologiste Thermique Régénérant because it is a Refining and smoothing leave-in primer for healthy texture and heat protection. It’s mean to nourish and add shine to longer hair, and it smells amazing!
Besides hair, what are you passionate about? Traveling!! Ive been to Europe, and id love to go to Australia soon! Listening to your travel stories make me so happy and I love to share mine with you as well!
What’s your go-to Starbucks/coffee order? Chai Tea latte (hot in winter/iced in summer) with almond milk 🙂
Fave TV show(s)? Outlander, Big Brother, The Bachelor, The Challenge, Survivor. I love good reality TV.
What is your number one piece of hair advice? Two things that have changed my hair game since becoming a stylist would be getting trims every 3-4 months, this helps maintain length by trimming the split ends before they get too bad! Also, using professional products! The ingredients in professional products are way better quality and your hair will love you for it!
What do you want your clients to know before sitting down in your chair? I pride myself in an inclusive and inviting environment in my chair, Anyone and everyone is welcome! I love chatting but I also understand sometimes we just need to have some R&R, so never feel bad to just unwind in my chair and grab a snack/beverage during our time together; it’s truly your time.
your chilliwack hairstylist
Our hope is that getting to know the incredible artists behind the chairs will help make finding your Chilliwack hairstylist (or hair partner as we like to say) easier. But if you are still unsure who to book in with, there is one more team member you have yet to meet that is always willing to help. Please meet Allana, Create Space Hair Co.’s salon manager and the one who keeps everything running smoothly.
Allana Herrling, Salon Manager
How long have you been at Create Space Hair Co.? Almost one year as Salon Manager.
Why did you pursue a career in? Born and raised here most of my life in Chilliwack. Already having strong roots in my hometown, I always loved the feeling of making others feel welcome. Working within the beauty industry has always felt like my second home! Getting the opportunity to share knowledge on high end luxury products while operating day-to-day coordinating keeps me motivated.
Fav Davines product? Dry texture spray! Of course.
Fav Kérastase product? Fresh Affair!!
What are you passionate about outside of the salon? Passionate about Animals, family, travelling and creating memories!
What’s your go-to Starbucks/coffee order? Strawberry Lemonade Refresher.
Fave TV show(s)? FRIENDS. That 70’s Show!
What is your number one piece of hair advice? Take care of your scalp & Use salon friendly products that are meant for your hair type!