Julia GalbatE

I opened Locks and Loaded in 2019 when I was just 21 years old. What started as a dream, a deep love for hair, and a fire in me to build something different. I wanted to create a salon where people felt taken care of, where the vibe was elevated but never intimidating, and where the team culture was just as important as the client experience.

I’d worked in environments that were toxic, competitive, and emotionally draining—and I knew in my gut that it didn’t have to be that way. So when I opened my doors, I made a promise to myself that this space would be different. I wanted a salon where stylists felt safe, supported, and truly seen. A space built on education, connection, and growth—with zero ego, zero gossip, and zero burnout.

Today, I still work behind the chair, specializing in lightening services like dimensional blondes and lived-in color, medium to long layered cuts, and hand-tied extensions. I also developed our exclusive Loaded Hand Tied Extension Method, which I personally teach to every stylist on our team. It’s a method that’s not only damage-free and comfortable—it’s a reflection of the same intention I bring to everything I do: creating something that truly lasts.

Locks and Loaded is my heart. It’s the place I built from the ground up with a vision of beauty, balance, and belonging. Whether you’re a client, a stylist, or someone just passing through—I hope when you walk through our doors, you feel that.