Hello!

I'm Kassandra and here's a little bit about me...

For as long as I can remember, I've  been making people over. In 2002 I graduated from the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis and moved to Portland, Oregon to follow my dreams. I opened a salon in my home and worked as a freelance hair and makeup artist for editorial photoshoots and bridal parties. After many years in the fashion industry, I realized that my true passion was not working with models to create a perfect image, but working with everyday women, helping them accentuate their natural beauty. 

In 2017, my husband and I moved our family to the Missouri Ozarks and several years later, we designed and built a work studio behind our home. Surrounded by nature, flooded with natural light, Gold Dust Salon has been a longtime dream come true! In my experience, the most difficult part of a salon appointment is feeling rushed and misunderstood. My goal is that each client who sits in my chair would feel cared for, listened to and empowered. I take my time, pay attention to detail and strive to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. As a haircutting specialist, I focus on framing the face, highlighting the best features and honoring the hair’s natural texture, rather than fighting it with heat and an army of products. I want my client to go home and recreate their new style with minimal effort and I truly believe that a good haircut and a few simple makeup tricks can be life changing!