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