Denver’s best stylists
Get to know the COllective
A collective that shapes ideas into existence and participates in the beauty of everything.
The salon was born so we could have a space to collide creation. Forma means to shape and we are here to support artists, push boundaries, collaborate, be the best version of ourselves, have a safe place to grow, to elevate the industry and everyone possible through education.
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Vanessa Dougherty| STYLIST
With four years of experience behind the chair, she has focused in lived-in color, blondes, and personalized haircuts. She’s dedicated to keeping her clients’ hair healthy and values time efficiency, ensuring that each appointment is smooth and enjoyable. Whether clients seek engaging conversation or a peaceful, quiet experience, she strives to make everyone feel heard, confident, and comfortable. Outside the salon, she enjoys traveling, live music, and spending time in the mountains. She also has love for crystals, fantasy books, and her handsome cat.
Sky |STYLIST |Vivid COlor & EXTENTION SPECIALIST
Hey! Im Sky! I decided when I was young that I wanted to do hair when I grew up. Not only because I love it as a creative outlet, but because I can help people look at themselves and feel good about what they see in the mirror. I started in esthetics (skincare) school in 2014 at 16 years old. At 17 I started my first salon job selling shampoo. By 19 I was a salon coordinator. I did that for years untill I graduated from Cosmetology school at the Aveda Institute in 2020. Since then I have trained under a number of master stylists at multiple salons. I love coloring, cuting, extensions, styling and creating with hair. Behind the chair I do a lot of color & blonding services like balayage, colormelts, and bright vivid fashion colors (those are my favorites). I've been wearing extensions myself on and off for over 13 years and am certified in Babe Hair Extensions in 4 methods so whatever you're looking for we can achieve together! Outside the salon im offten at a fashion show, photoshoot, or at home... still playing with hair and allways creating.. Drop by and say Hi sometime! ♡ -Sky
JOJO PALADINO |STYLIST |
After spending 6 years in Durango, CO Jojo returned back to the Denver area and decided to follow her passion and join the beauty industry. With 3 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in hair cutting and blonding techniques. Originally from the Denver area, she brings a laid-back vibe and passion for creativity to every client’s experience. When she is not behind the chair, you can find her enjoying live music at concerts around the city and exploring the mountains with her dog looking for the next best hiking trail.
Kyla Fessler | STYLIST |
Kyla is a Denver-based stylist and graduate of the Aveda Institute, where her passion for hair and beauty found its home after being her life long dream. She attended the University of Colorado Boulder and got her management degree before getting her cosmetology license. She’s dedicated to helping people feel confident and radiant through her expertise in cutting, coloring, and styling. Beyond the salon, Kyla is an artist at heart who finds inspiration in the natural world. Her creativity and love for the outdoors shine through in every aspect of her life and work.
ALYSSA RAE ARBOUR |STYLIST |CUTTING & BLONDING SPECIALIST (Copy)
Alyssa Rae Arbour is a 25 Pisces, born and raised in Lakewood Colorado. Aylssa attended hair school in high school and was licensed and working behind the chair by 18.
She is highly skilled and experienced in both men and women’s hair cutting, coloring and styling. She is known for her efficiency while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail.
olive marquardt |STYLIST
Olive Marquardt is an extremely passionate hairstylist who has been in the industry for two years. They have always had an extreme interest razor and curly cutting, and will almost always choose razor over shears. He sees hair as a work of art that you both will work on and tweak until it’s everything you wanted. His priority is keeping healthy hair while still heading towards your goal hair
They were born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Olive loves to spend their free time baking, going to concerts, and snuggling with his cat B0nes.!
bella | STYLIST |
Bella’s passion for the beauty industry was born out of her love for dance. It was throughout a 12 year dance career that her appreciation for hair design began. Bella completed cosmetology school and received her license at 17, and has been working in the industry ever since. She enjoys taking classes to expand her knowledge and to keep up with current trends. In 2023, Bella placed as a top ten finalist for Intercoiffure’s Nouveau Competition that took place in Chicago. Her talents include extensions, blonding, and lived-in color.
Outside of the salon you will find her volunteering at a local nonprofit organization that teaches children and adults with varying needs to dance.
CHELSEA JAMES |OWNER | STYLIST |INTERNATIONAL ARTIST|EDUCATOR
With a love for hair behind the chair, editorial work and multi media, Chelsea found continuing her own education sparked an ambition to share her knowledge with her peers. She loves connecting through the creative process we all share and tailoring her classes to the specific learning needs for each stylist. With the same passion for business she opened her own salon and it translates the ability to help each stylist find their own.
SUMMER VERRETT |STYLIST
Summer has been in the hair industry for over 23 years and is internationally trained in cutting, color, and styling. Early in her career she became one of the top educators for Kerastase, and taught cutting and styling for nearly 10 years.
Her notable achievements include: Top 6 Shu Uemura Street Gallery 2016, winner of the L’Oreal Style & Color Trophy People’s Choice Award 2019, and finalist in the L’Oreal Style & Color Trophy Future Trend 2021.