About

SALON STELLA - RI

Salon Stella is located on South County Trail in Exeter RI and we are always being told we are Exeter’s “hidden gem”. We offer luxury color lines, up to date services, and strive to educate our guests on how to take care of their style at home by setting them up for success with todays top products for take home care. 

Our stylists professionalism is one of our biggest compliments we receive but clients are always stating how they feel like they can be 100% themselves when in the salon with our staff.   Our team of skilled and experienced stylists are committed to providing our guests with exceptional service and ensuring that they leave feeling confident and beautiful.

Exeter's Hidden Gem

a playful reminder to always incorporate
a little fun into everything we do!

Have you seen 

our swing? 

STUNNING STYLE

We are dedicated to empowering our guests with the knowledge they need to maintain their stunning style at home, by providing them with today's top-performing take-home care products. Our stylists are highly professional, and their skills and expertise are frequently praised by our guests. However, what truly sets us apart is the warm and welcoming environment we provide, where our clients feel completely comfortable and at ease, able to be their authentic selves while in the salon with our talented staff.

At our salon, we are proud to offer the finest color lines and the most current services. 

Meet our Stella Crew: 

SKILLED | Focused | FRIENDLY

@ifreakingloveyourhair

Alexa

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Hair Stylist

@complexbeautyri  

Lauren M. 

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Designer hair Stylist

@livedinlooksbylauren

Allison

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Executive Stylist

@ haircare401

Samantha Coughlin 

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Owner & Premier Stylist 

@ the_tamed_mane 

Amanda

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Elite Stylist and Salon Manager 

@saltair.messyhair 

Makayla 

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Designer Hair Stylist 

@_makaylasmanes_

Sydney 

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Executive Hair Stylist

@sydstyles401 

Hannah 

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Designer Hair Stylist

Interested in Joining our Crew? 

Salon Stella is seeking talented stylists who embrace opportunities to learn, grow and better serve their clients. If you’re looking to expand your skills, reach your goals, and have a fun and rewarding career - you may be a good fit! 

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Who Is Stella ? 

Over time, my client Nathan, his wife Angela, and I became close friends, and three years later, when we decided to team up, the question of what to name the salon arose. 

As a child, my mother would refer to me as "Stella". It was a nickname that was special between the two of us, until one day, while cutting a client's hair, he revealed that he and his wife were naming their soon-to-be-born daughter Stella as well. It was a surprising coincidence, and we both found it amusing that such a unique name would hold significance for both of us. 

you may be wondering...

Without hesitation, I knew that I wanted to name it Stella, as it held special meaning for all three of us. And, as fate would have it, I ended up marrying Nathan's brother! Since then, I now own the salon solely and we are all one big, happy family, with Stella as my beloved salon and my niece.

Salon Owner & Premier Stylist:

Samantha

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I have always believed that you should dress for success and I love that my career allows me to dress up everyday!

2005

Aside from being a mom, having Salon Stella win Best of RI 3x, and creating a business and space where I can train and teach new stylists to reach their dreams!

!st Stylist in South County to offer Invisible Bead Extensions! Blonding and Color with dimension are my favs!

Chasing my two little boys, running to Target, grabbing an iced coffee, and squeezing in a date night with my husband. I love cooking homemade meals for my family and I think nothing compares to a fresh bouquet of flowers from Trader Joe's!

Richmond, RI

 I RECEIVED MY COSMETOLOGY
SCHOOLING FROM THE CHARIHO CAREER AND
TECHNICAL CENTER

DID YOU KNOW?

Elite Stylist:

Amanda

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MY DOG's NAME IS:

Nesta

2004 & I have never had another job - ever, other than a hairstylist!

Becoming a mom.

I love doing a "Big Change" haircut

Hiking in the woods, kayaking, camping, and snowboarding in the winter. I go back to New Hampshire a lot!

New Hampshire & moved to Ashaway, RI until I left for college

(Bob Marley's middle name)

Executive Stylist:

Allison

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I was nominated as RI Real Estate's Rising Star of 2022!

2006

Raising two happy, healthy kids and maintaining two careers!

Any blonding looks or creating low maintenance color for grey blending!

Attending my kids' school & sporting events, working out, and wandering through HomeGoods.

North Kingstown, RI

Senior Stylist:

Sydney

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Bandit

2008

Becoming the person I am today. I've lived, I've learned, and I've had some fun along the way!

My creative heart is sparked by any new hair adventure!

Hiking with my dog, spending the day at the beach, propagating plants and tending to my garden, or looking for my next unique find while thrifting! I get my love for antiques from my mom, but adventuring the great outdoors truly fills my soul.

Ashaway, RI

Designer Stylist:

Hannah

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I have designed a couple of my own tattoos!

2021

How far I have come since graduating Paul Mitchell, and the progress I have made since starting at Salon Stella!

Any coloring service. I love transforming clients' hair!

Painting, napping, or spending time with loved ones and furry friends!

Canton, MA & spent my summers in Middletown, RI

Stylist:

Makayla

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WORDS TO LIVE BY:

"Don't take life too seriously."

2022

Following my dreams and completing cosmetology school at Toni & Guy. After working in the mental health industry for a decade, I decided pursue my dreams. When they say "you will never work a day in your life if you're doing a job you love", -It's true! I have been accepted into this industry with open arms and am excited to grow here!

Color & Extensions Services

Spending time with my 4 year old daughter.

Warwick, RI, & spent my late teenage years in Vermont & South Carolina

Apprentice:

Lydia

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2022 CURRENTLY ATTENDING: TOLLGATE HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL CENTER

I am most proud of how far I have come at such a young age and I am proud of the person that I am today.

I have a bearded dragon as a pet & his name is Tito!

Playing with my 8 animals, or on the race track driving my Camaro! I also love volunteering any chance I can get with the Children's Wishes Foundation by helping children get their wishes and overcome different challenges.

Warwick, RI

Highlighting, all over color, updos, and "finish styling" any hair!

Hair Stylist

Lauren M.

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2022

I am most proud of: never being afraid to set and achieve new goals!

Lilly

If not at the salon, I'm with my dog on the beach!

Northern, RI

blonding + balayage

Apprentice:

Kieleigh

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2022 

My ability to grow from criticism! And participating in Westerly High School's Cosmetology CTE program.

Rocky, we got him in 2021!

Spending time with my friends, playing with my dog, or going to the gym!

Westerly, RI

Any color services!