Meet the Crew

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

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

Jessica

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Hair Stylist

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 

Sydney 

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Executive Hair Stylist

@sydstyles401 

Alexa

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Hair Stylist

Carlie

Stylist & Co-Stylist

@jessicalynbeauty 

@complexbeautyri  

@teasedbytrin 

Trinidy

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Hair Stylist

Morgan

Receptionist & Apprentice

Jennalyn

Receptionist

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Interested in Joining our team? 

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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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!

First 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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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

Stylist:

Trinidy

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I am named after Trinity from the Matrix but spelled a little different!

2022

Where I am today and that I never gave up and pushed through the hard times!

Lived in color 

Fishing, shopping or spending quality time with my boyfriend and cat!

Glastonbury, CT  and now live in Warwick, RI 

You might not Know...

My mom is a hairstylist, so I was always in a Salon. She would let me "do hair" on the mannequin heads and little did I know it would turn into the best career ever! 

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Jessica

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I love all things pop culture, sports , movies and TV!

2017

BEATING CANCER!

Big changes- chop it all off, dye it blonde, complete personality change 

With my dogs or out somewhere having a cocktail with my friends!

Warwick/ West Warwick, RI

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Alexa

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2015

my daughter 

I have brushed a lion's teeth!

Painting , reading or gardening 

Lincoln, RI

lived-in blonde or balayage

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!