Our Team
Nicole Bencurik
Nicole is a master stylist with over 19 years in the beauty industry. She specializes in extensions and custom color services.
Originally from Nebraska, she took her styling skills to Chicago before landing in sunny Arizona.
Nicole has been trained by some of the best in the industry.
Her mission is to make each guest who sits in her chair feel comforable, relaxed and beautiful!
Christy Stewart
Christy is also a master stylist of 15 years with a focus on extensions and color.
Christy's first career was as a dance teacher and yoga instructor. After many years she decided to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a "dancing hairdresser". Although hair has become her primary focus, she will always be a dancer at heart.
Christy's mission is to help her guests feel beautiful all the time!
Koren Lockwood
Koren is originally from upstate New York. She grew up spending every second she could in her grandfather's salon.
In 2009 she attended Paul Mitchell School, RI and began working in a top salon.
Her favorite part of her career is the ability to transform someone's view of themselves. There is nothing better than feeling good about yourself and hair is a huge part of that!
Claire McGlade
Claire is originally from Palm Springs, California. She was a competitive cheerleader in high school as well as college. She is a recent graduate of Avalon school of cosmetology and has been an invaluable part of the team at Refinery.
Claire's goals are to be able to transform not only her guests hair but their confidence as well!