Our Team.
Porter
HR Manager | Salon Greeter | local icon
Locks and Loaded’s most beloved team member, Porter is our resident golden retriever and full-time heart-stealer. Known around Fort Collins as a fluffy celebrity, Porter brings a calming presence and a touch of joy to every appointment. Whether he’s offering a warm welcome, cozying up by your feet, or giving gentle hugs on a tough day, Porter is here to make you feel right at home.
He takes his role seriously—snuggles, smiles, and tail wags included.
Stop by and say hi—Porter can’t wait to meet you.
Julia Galbate
Owner | salon mother | Lead Stylist | Educator
As the owner and founder of Locks and Loaded, Julia blends visionary leadership with hands-on artistry. Specializing in dimensional blondes, lived-in color, hand-tied extensions, and effortless layered cuts, she’s known for creating hair that looks as good growing out as it does on day one. Julia is also the creator of Loaded Hand Tied Extensions—our signature method—and personally trains each stylist to ensure every client receives a consistently elevated experience.
Alyssa Robinson
Brand Manager | Business backbone | Certified ray of sunshine
The heartbeat behind the scenes, Alyssa keeps everything running smoothly—handling our social media, branding, scheduling, and just about everything else that keeps us sane. With her cheerful spirit and contagious laugh, she brings the energy every room needs. Whether she’s hyping up a new post or brightening your entire day, she’s the kind of person you’re just happier to be around.
brooke garza
stylist
Specialties:
All Things Color & Grey Blending
Grey Blending
Extra Long/Thick Hair
Men’s and Women’s Hair Cutting
julia helle
Stylist
Specialties:
Curly Hair Cutting/Styling
Short Precision Cutting
Shags & Mullets
jase forsyth
stylist
Specialties:
Specialty Color & Grey Blending
Blonding & Bronding
Women’s Hair Cutting
Hand Tied Hair Extensions
ciera rogers
Stylist
Specialties:
Curly Cutting/Styling
Lived in and Creative Coloring
Women’s Precision Haircutting
Hand Tied Hair Extensions
alexis hammond
stylist
Specialties:
Curly Cutting/Styling
Lived in and Creative Coloring
Women’s Precision Haircutting
Hand Tied Hair Extensions
Hannah leskinen
Stylist
Specialties:
Low Maintenance Color and Blonding
Women’s Haircutting
Hand Tied Hair Extensions
Deanna Speer
stylist
Specialties:
Blondes & Brondes
Low Maintenance/All Over Coloring
Women’s Haircutting
Hand Tied Hair Extensions
Riley Burt
hair stylist in the making
Specialities:
Blonding and Bronding
Low Maintenance Color
Lived in Haircutting
Hand Tied Hair Extensions