Stylist Appreciation Month: Meet the Pros Keller Loves ❤️
April is Stylist Appreciation Month, and here at Keller, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible stylists and salon owners that make this industry shine! ✂️ Get to know two talented professionals in our latest feature — Aja Ottero, Founder of MĀE Salon in Denver, CO, and Kamryn Binion, Founder of Sultry Hair Co in San Tan Valley, AZ.
Discover what makes Keller their top choice in salon equipment and how our premium products help them elevate their craft, create stunning styles, and transform their spaces into true works of art. Whether you're a salon owner or a stylist, Keller is here to support your passion with equipment built for success.
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Meet Aja Ottero, Founder of MĀE Salon & Wellness | @maesalondenver | Denver’s Best | Lived in Color + Extensions
Aja is a master colorist and salon owner with over 14 years in the industry. She founded MĀE Salon with the mission to create a supportive space for both stylists and clients, where creativity and growth are encouraged. Her passion for beauty extends beyond the surface, cultivating a welcoming environment where inner beauty and self-care are as important as the perfect hairstyle.
MĀE Salon & Wellness: Denver, Colorado
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What makes you show up and why?
“I do it all for my team! I’m in a very lucky position to be leading a group of wonderful humans to not only be the best stylists they can be but to truly know themselves and care for themselves on a level we aren’t always taught how to. I show up to actually lead… not just own.”
What’s been one of your proudest moments as a stylist or salon owner?
“I think my most ‘awe’ feeling moments is when I walk into the salon when no one is there and just look around at all that has come to life in there, our space, the energy, the other small businesses housed in my space, and just in a quiet still moment soak it all in and remember my why, and that this is what all the hard work is for.”
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone just starting out in the industry?
“If you’re new to the industry, apply yourself. Really apply yourself and never back down. Find something you’re really good at and decide how you can give that service better than anyone in your market, more intentionally, and with the most gratitude toward the clients that you’re serving. Get yourself a mentor, believe in yourself, and don’t let giving up be an option. You got this!”
What’s one of your favorite Keller pieces and why?
“We love our Keller chairs! They are sleek and comfortable with customizable color options at an affordable cost. I’ve found that they’re both client- and stylist-approved, offering the perfect balance of design and function.”
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Meet Kamryn Binion, Founder of Sultry Hair Co | @sultry.hairco | San Tan Valley, AZ
Kamryn founded Sultry Hair Co. to offer a creative, luxury space where stylists and clients alike can thrive. With a focus on lived-in color, blonding, and vivids, Kamryn provides a personalized and meaningful experience that brings a touch of luxury to San Tan Valley.
Sultry Hair Co.: San Tan Valley, Arizona
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What makes you show up and why?
“A quote I heard when I was younger that always sticks with me is 'do it with passion or not at all.' I live by this and doing magical things to hair is one of my biggest passions in life. I show up for my family and myself every day with passion and dedication to my craft because it’s what I truly love to do!”
What’s been one of your proudest moments as a stylist or salon owner?
“Opening up my salon suite with two other amazing hairstylists that fill my space with so much creativity and love is my proudest moment so far. Our clients even end up talking to each other, and when we are all yapping away and laughing together, I always take a moment to recognize that this is what it’s all about. The community of it all brings my heart so much joy."
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone just starting out in the industry?
"Learn as much as you can and the first few years are all about your hustle and dedication to making this a real career path. You can do anything you set your mind to, and there is a perfect salon home out there for you. Never settle somewhere that you don’t feel valued and respected.”
What’s one of your favorite Keller pieces and why?
“My favorite Keller piece is my Denver Salon Chair! I love that it is a wide chair and has full support in the backing with a small opening. Our chairs always get hair all over them from cutting, so the opening helps me push out the hairs and keep my chair easily clean.”
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