About Us
Jaton
Jaton is a Rogers, Arkansas native and a second generation hairstylist. Growing up in a salon, she has had a passion for the industry since childhood, and started her career in hair in 2012. Jaton specializes in lived-in-color and blonding and is always looking for the newest trends and classes to further her knowledge. After working behind the chair for 6 years, in the spring of 2018 Jaton new she was ready for something more, and LIFT was born! On the rare occasion she's not in the salon, she's a homebody hanging with her 2 rescue pups, but probably still watching hair videos!
instagram: @hairbyjaton
Megan
Megan is originally from Oklahoma and recently relocated to NWA. She has 10+ years experience behind the chair and a passion for the business side of the industry. Megan specializes in lived-in color and she loves a great blunt cut! When she isn't in the salon you can catch her kayaking + brewery hopping with her husband or at home lounging with her cats Ash + Raven.
instagram: @megan.s.allen
Madi
Madi grew up in Bentonville, Arkansas, where her love for beauty and creativity quickly turned into a passion for hairstyling. She graduated from cosmetology school in 2025 and has since specialized in blonding, lived-in color, dimensional color, and modern cuts. She is dedicated to continuing her education and staying up to date with the latest trends to give every client a look that feels both effortless and customized. When she’s not behind the chair, Madi enjoys spending time with her friends and family, exploring new coffee spots, and finding inspiration for her next hair creations.
instagram: @madididmy.hair
Eve
Evelyn (aka Eve) is from the small town Green Forest, AR, and recently moved to NWA to pursue her career as a hairstylist. After getting licensed in 2023, she apprenticed under Jaton for a year, while also building her own clientele. She always enjoys learning about the beauty industry, but in her spare time she likes to be outdoors and spend time with family and friends. She enjoys trying new restaurants and exploring all of NWA downtowns. Eve loves her some 7 brew and is very thankful to be closer to it!
Instagram: @hairbyevexoxo
Melody
Originally from Albuquerque, NM, Melody was behind the chair for 6 years after becoming licensed in 2006. She took a break to raise her kids and then she and her family moved to NWA in 2018. Melody is very excited to be back behind the chair again! When she’s not at work she loves spending time with her husband and 3 daughters, gardening on her homestead, she loves growing unique heirloom varieties of fruit and veggies, raising chicks for eggs and is hoping to add ducks to the homestead soon! She also loves trying new recipes and cocktails.
instagram: @melodyrose.hair
Payton P.
Payton P.
Payton P.
Payton P. was born and raised in Springdale, AR and is currently apprenticing under Jaton. She likes to spend most of her free time thrifting, hanging with her friends and fur babies, and she's also a self-proclaimed pickle connoisseur! Payton is currently taking her own clients on Saturdays.
Instagram: @precisionbypay
Olivia
Payton P.
Payton P.
Olivia was born in Kansas and raised in apple valley CA before moving here in 2015. She is apprenticing under Megan, in her free time she likes to crochet, make jewelry, thrift and anything horror related! You can also find her somewhere in nature or with her fur baby Phoebe! She is now taking clients on Saturdays!
instagram: @cuts.by.livs