About Us
Style with creativity, comfort, & care.
We are a group of creative, talented & independent stylists redefining luxury hair in Central Oregon. Offering a refreshing space where clients leave looking & feeling their absolute best, without compromise.
Co-Owner of Slate. With over 20 years of experience — trained in New York City and now rooted on the Central Coast of California — Kelly specializes in blonding techniques, natural-looking color, and custom cuts tailored to your texture, face shape, and lifestyle.
Kelly Mccrudden
@bendbalayage
Co-Owner of Slate. With 12 years of experience and a Hawaii upbringing that inspired a love for effortless, low-maintenance hair, Alexis specializes in lived-in color and textured cuts using clean, holistic color lines. She is dedicated to ongoing education, consistently incorporating the latest trends and techniques to ensure every client receives a modern, tailored experience.
Alexis Lauer
@lexdoeslocks
Maddie West is a Bend, Oregon native who is proud to call Central Oregon home. As a Junior Stylist Apprentice at Slate, she is dedicated to honing her craft under the guidance of Slate's master stylist owners, continually expanding her skills and knowledge behind the chair.
When she's not in the salon, Maddie loves spending time with her daughter and enjoying all that Oregon has to offer with family and friends. Her warm personality, passion for learning, and commitment to creating a welcoming experience make every guest feel right at home.
Maddie is excited to continue growing her career at Slate and looks forward to welcoming you to her chair.
Maddie West
@myhairgirlmaddie
Our Promise
Artisanal
We set the tone for modern beauty in Central Oregon, staying ahead of the curve so our clients always leave looking & feeling current.
Community
We show up inside the salon & beyond it, believing that a thriving business has a responsibility to give back to the community it calls home.
Clean
We are committed to using only non-toxic, clean product lines & color in a chemical-free environment.