Our Team

Casi Nelson

I will listen to your needs and do everything I can to make sure my chair is a comfortable and relaxing place for you. We will work together on any issues you have with your hair so you can confidently recreate your style at home. We will be a team.

I can remember all the way back to my childhood loving hair and all that comes with the industry. I have always been very particular about my own hair and loved being a stylist for my friends before high-school dances or a weekend night out! It was a natural choice to go to hair school after graduating. I started my career at 18 and love what I do. Most days it doesn’t even feel like work!

After working behind the chair for six years I decided to pursue the highly respected and very challenging Aveda Purefessional educator path. As a color educator and Purefessional with Aveda for eight years, I was privileged to be the first educated each year on the newest color trends and bring that knowledge back to Aveda stylists primarily in Kansas and Missouri. Then, the next adventure and challenge called my name.

Owning a salon was always a dream. I work hard to set an example for my Salon Aspire team, encourage their aspirations and support them with continuous education to remain one step ahead of the latest trends and movements in the beauty industry. I am a perfectionist and love channeling my energy into my guests and creating the best experience possible. Away from the salon you’ll find me exploring Wichita and all it has to offer with my beautiful family. An early riser, I start my day with a good workout session and usually wind down in the evening with a good book.

I would love to be your hair stylist. Check out my work on my Instagram page! Call or book online anytime!

Olivia Bell

After your service with me you can expect to leave the salon feeling like you have a style that is easy for you to maintain at home. I’ll give you product recommendations that are tailored to your specific needs.

Making people feel good about themselves is one of the best parts of being a hairstylist! I love building relationships with different people and enjoy the opportunity to grow and expand my creativity every day. When my guests are in my chair, they can expect my undivided attention. I take the time to understand and address everyone’s specific needs and desires, which ensures my guests leave the salon feeling pampered and well taken care of. I am always learning and looking for new ways to expand my professional skill set.

I am extremely outgoing and love having a good conversation. I’m laid back with a small-town mentality. In my free time, you can expect to find me at home or with friends, spending quality time with my boyfriend, Cole, his amazing daughter Carleigh and our three very sweet and very active dogs, Boomer, Klaus and Ellie! I would love to help you feel like your best, most beautiful self! Call Salon Aspire to schedule or book an appointment with me online. You can see some of my work on our salon Instagram page @salonaspire. Can’t wait to meet you!

Jackie Sanchez

Talking to people is one of my favorite things, so to have a career where I can be creative and interact with clients all day is really exciting to me.

I love learning all the ins and outs of this profession. I’m always looking for ways to improve to give my clients the best style possible!

I have a bubbly personality and you can expect lots of good conversation while you’re at the salon. I bartended for over five years, and while that may seem irrelevant to my career in hair, it helped me learn to listen to what people want, offer recommendations and really break out of my shell to give the best service possible. I will always strive to give you a fun, yet professional experience!

One of my favorite hobbies is crafting, so you can expect to find me creating something on my days off. I’m full of fun facts and know a little bit about everything. I think I would be a pretty good Jeopardy contestant!

Find me on Instagram @dearjackielynn or on Facebook at Beauty by Jackie.

Lauren Murphy

I enjoy creating a relaxing, luxurious service for my clients!

I love welcoming you and look forward to updates on your life and hair when you return to sit in my chair.

I am most passionate about color, especially gray blending and natural, long-lasting blondes. I enjoy giving someone a lived-in, low-maintenance look, and love achieving this with Aveda’s earthly aromas, customizable color, and plant-based ingredients.

Originally from Phoenix, I am so grateful to have called Wichita home for more than five years now. Alongside my husband and young boys, I frequent the zoo a little too much and spend lots of time with the community we’ve built here.

I can’t wait to meet you! Find me on Instagram @cosmowithlo to learn more.

Freddie Sandoval

I will make sure your hair is as beautiful as you are.

I admit I am a perfectionist, so it will be important to me that your hair is perfect before you leave the salon. I moved over 200 miles to Wichita to pursue my career in cosmetology, and couldn’t be happier. I want you to feel that same way when you leave my chair.

Blonding, blowouts and addressing graying are services I love to provide. A fun fact, bobs and shoulder-length cuts are my favorite go-to hairstyles. And if you want a wash and style for a special occasion, I’m your man.

I look forward to meeting you and building a relationship with you that honors your preferences and makes the most of your beauty assets.

Madison Hanna

I have always believed my purpose in life is to help people.

I can’t think of anything I’d rather do than help people feel beautiful. My favorite part of being an esthetician is watching a client leave feeling refreshed and confident! That begins with the science of Aveda and continues with getting to know you and understand your unique style.

Outside of the salon, I enjoy reading, working out at the gym and snuggling my Great Dane.

Hope you’ll find me on Insta @mad.peachyesthetics and book an appointment. Can’t wait to serve you!

Emma Sue

Hey, y’all! Dolly Parton said it best: “Never ignore your roots, your home, or your hair.” Growing up watching my mom do hair, and obsessed with all things beauty, I knew I had a place in this industry! From updos to vivid hair color to lived-in blonde, I am still to this day obsessed! The grand reveal at the end of an appointment is my favorite part of being a stylist.

I’m a 20-something Southwest Kansas girl ready to take on some hair! I went to beauty school at Hays Academy of Hair Design and worked in my hometown at a salon for a few months before finding my spot here. You will never see me without my nails done or without my water cup! I love Kansas, family, fashion, hair, Jesus, my 12-pound mutt (Pickle Boy), working out, skiing, and teasing my siblings. My long-term partner is my rock and the steady, realistic answer to my crazy ambitions. My mom is my inspiration; she is that person for so many people and I want to be even just half the human she is.

Stop by and see me or the team soon and let’s make you sparkle! So excited to meet you!

Natalie Ellenberger

I care about my clients’ wellbeing and will always strive for perfection when you come to me for your hair needs.

While I’m new to the beauty industry, I fell in love with hair care in high school, when my friends would have me style their hair for homecoming and prom. Once I graduated it was a super easy decision where I’d head next with my passion for hair: cosmetology school!

I love giving my clients lived-in hair color and highlights, new styles and updos! I’ve had many opportunities to prove what I’ve learned about the art of hair. Because I’ve worked super hard, I believe I can take on any challenge that comes my way. When you’re in my chair I’ll listen carefully to your needs to execute your vision.

I am a family loving, Jesus praising person and I am always up for an adventure, whether it’s mountain biking in the Rocky Mountains, scuba diving in the Caribbean or hiking the Grand Canyon. My dad created my love for adventure and my beau has picked up the trail.

So excited to meet with you! Check out my work on my Instagram page and I hope to see you in my chair soon!

Cali Bevell

I’m passionate about hair and the way it can transform not only how someone looks but how they feel. I love helping my clients feel confident and want you to leave my chair feeling your absolute best.

I’ve always loved doing hair and the creativity that comes with it. I enjoy everything from dimensional color to beautiful, layered haircuts. I’m blessed to be able to excel in styling with the Salon Aspire team and Aveda product. Being able to help someone love the way they look is one of my favorite parts of what I do.

When I’m not in the salon, I’m spending time with my amazing husband. We love golfing, playing pickleball, going on adventures, and trying new things together. I also love spending quality time with my friends and family. At the end of the day, I’m happiest when I’m surrounded by the people I love and making memories along the way.

I’m excited to have you in my chair and look forward to meeting you! Find me on Instagram: @cosmo_by_cali.

Emma Dester

Let’s create your go-to style! I want you to leave with a smile on your face and a boost of confidence.

You’re in good hands with me! Growing up, I always loved doing my mom’s hair and styling my sisters’ hair for fun. I have six siblings and I’m the second youngest, so I hope that gives you confidence. I love lived-in color and blondes, long layers, and a good blowout. And I’m a huge fan of Aveda products for amazing, natural, at-home care.

I was born and raised in Wichita. I was raised Catholic and my faith is super important to me, so I love positivity and spreading kindness. On my days off, I love staying in to watch a good rom com or mystery movie. I love to color — there must be a connect from that to what I do for a living — and listening to music, especially Olivia Rodrigo, my favorite singer/songwriter.

Fun fact, I have to have a fun drink every day. Could be either a 7 Brew coffee/energy drink, or a crisp coke, sweet tea, or Red Bull Coconut Berry energy drink.

See you soon! Check me out on Insta and TikTok: @beauty.made.by.emma.