MEET OUR STYLISTS
Amber Rodgers
Owner / Stylist
My passion for all things beautiful and my flair for human connection led me to a career in the beauty industry in 1999. Over the years, I’ve honed my craft through continuous education in customized color, blonding, and razor/precision cutting, learning from experts at Davines, Pony Studios, DiPietro Todd, and independent educators rooted in the Sassoon and Bumble and Bumble foundations. I believe in a collaborative styling approach, ensuring you feel understood and involved in the creative process—resulting in hair that truly embodies your unique style.
In 2023, Fika was born from a desire to blend creativity with connection. My goal is for every guest to leave not only looking their best, but recharged and inspired by the vibrant community that surrounds them.
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Amanda Sands
Stylist
You might say my career truly began at four years old when I turned all of my Barbies into “weird Barbie’s” but it officially began in 2001. With my lifelong creativity combined with 23+ years of experience, you can expect me to listen to you and work with you to create something that is truly unique for you. My home town is Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am a Gemini. I like the colour green. I hold a New Zealand passport (thanks to my husband) and will continue to spell the word “colour” as so because I can!
Book an appointment: 707.742.9521
Gianna Grassi
Stylist
Everyone calls me Gigi and one little guy calls me “Mom”. I have been working behind the chair for 15 years and have explored many different avenues under the umbrella of cosmetology. I have mastered wedding styling, natural makeup, color and men’s/women’s cuts but consider custom color my specialty. I love creating natural, lived in, effortless color but also have a flair for the dramatic. Let me embrace and build upon what you have. Are you a die hard blonde? I got you, the blonder the better! Looking for a big change? I’m always down for a project! Need a look that grows out seamlessly? Let’s do it! If you have a vision and you’re ready to bring it to life, I’m ready to make it happen. I love being creative, building relationships with clients and making people feel good about themselves.
Book an appointment: 707.287.5028
Chelsea Elliott
Stylist
I began my career in 2016 when, after a lifetime of living city to city (fifteen different cities including a nine month stint in Japan!) I met my husband and chose to put my roots down in the Napa Valley. I love giving my clients colors that are natural and lived in with seamless grow outs. The majority of color I use is low toxicity, non ammonia, ppd free color working with companies that are performance driven but environmentally and health sensitive. I have eight siblings, am a lover of animals and all things spooky, and will have you looking and feeling your best when you walk out the door!
Book an appointment: 559.307.8075
Tavia Hansen
Stylist
Since starting my career in 2017, I have grown to love both cutting and coloring with a specialty in custom color. From icy or buttery blondes to multi dimensional brunettes and coppers, I love giving my clients their dream hair! I find inspiration in the decades (60’s, 70’s and 90’s to be specific), from shags and blunt bobs with bangs to lived in mermaid hair and pixie cuts… I love it all! If you're looking to pair a great cut with transformational color, I’m your stylist!
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Brooklyn Santiago
Stylist
Joining the beauty industry in 1998, I’ve built a reputation as an intuitive, detail-driven stylist. With a passion for making things beautiful, functional, and stylish, my approach to cutting and color is thoughtful—working with individual hair patterns and texture while considering your commitment to upkeep. I specialize in razor cuts, dry cutting, lived-in color, grey blending, corrective color and all around pretty color! I’ve trained with Arrojo Academy, Goldwell Academy, Pony Salon, DiPietro Todd, and more, continually refining my craft.
Fika is a place I’m grateful to be part of, both creatively and behind the chair. Check out our About page to learn more.
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You can schedule with me Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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Crystal Cross
Stylist
After graduating from Beauty School in 2000, I began my styling career working all over the Seattle area until moving to Napa in 2013. Throughout the last 24 years, and numerous cut and color courses, my passion developed for balayage and dimensional blonding. I’m able to pick up on new trends and techniques drawing on critical thinking, natural talent, past experience and applying it all with an artists eye. My unrelenting work ethic drives my ability to stick with your service until it is just right, no head of hair is too challenging! And I do it all with a sense of humor. Find me behind the chair, working out or playing personal driver to my daughter Lyric, who’s probably in the break room doing her homework right now!
Check out my work: @hairbycryscross
Text to book: 707.256.9530
Mellissa Tate
Stylist
My career began 20 years ago, but you could say it started even earlier—doing my friends' hair and experimenting on my own, even trying the 'kool aid technique.' I’ve always had a passion for hair. I’ve been perfecting my craft in the Napa Valley ever since. The best feeling is when my clients leave my chair feeling even better than when they sat down. While I absolutely love creating lived-in color, the rebel in me enjoys creating bold, vivid looks just as much. Anything color-related is my passion. When I’m not behind the chair, you’ll find me with my nose in a book, cuddling with one of my fur babies, rocking out to Paramore, or spending time with my husband.
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Text to book: 707.332.4394
Can’t decide on a Stylist? Let us connect you with one.
NEW TALENT
Meet our New Talent! Our new talent stylists are licensed cosmetologists who have chosen to begin their career by working alongside our seasoned stylists, learning and growing with us.
There is something beautiful about starting with a stylist at the beginning of their career.
They have availability for those who have difficulty planning ahead.
They have room in their schedule for frequent visits (I’m looking at you greying brunettes!)
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They are constantly learning and perfecting.
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They have years ahead of them to grow and evolve as you do.
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Here are a few ways a new talent stylist is right for you…
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You need a blowout for a special event?
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You have a kiddo that needs a cut?
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You want a color service coached by a master stylist?
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You want all the beauty of Fika at a lower pricing structure?
Book with Alura Smith
707.696.0837
Book with Maddie Weyent
707.363.1939