Our Team
At Darling Nikki, we take pride in the exceptional guest service we provide, the quality of our work, and the way we make people feel. This is made possible by our team. Their confidence, skill, dedication, and positive mindset bring our philosophy to life and shape our culture. Our team is the driving force behind Darling Nikki’s success.
Brianne Blazosky
Salon Owner
With over two decades of salon management under her belt, Brianne is finally living her dream of owning a salon, with her bestie! Her journey has taken her coast to coast, from Pittsburgh to Philly to New Jersey to Los Angeles, where she helped to open Angus Mitchell’s first salon in the heart of Beverly Hills. Now, she’s bringing that experience, passion, and vision back home to PGH - ready to shake things up and make magic happen.
Jessica Morrison
Salon Owner
Jessica spent a decade in fashion design, working from New York to California, building a reputation for turning creative vision into something people could actually feel and wear, and shaping her talent for building community and turning bold ideas into reality. Honing her talent at Gene Juarez Salons & Spas in the Pacific Northwest, she stepped fully into the salon world with a design-driven perspective.
Now, as co-owner of Darling Nikki Salon she’s fulfilling a long-held vision of building something meaningful alongside her best friend - creating a space where style, creativity, and community all move as one.
Ambrose Lewis
Stylist
If you’ve ever wanted to look like an anime main character, Ambrose is YOUR stylist! Specializing in vivid color and alternative cuts, they create bold, expressive looks inspired by anime icons and alt muses. Their focus is making sure every guest leaves with hair that feels unapologetically them, and impossible to ignore!
Gabriel Morales
Stylist
Gabriel brings an effervescent energy to the chair and a genuine passion for all things color. With a keen eye for detail and a creative instinct that shines through in every service, Gabriel thrives on crafting everything from bold, vivid transformations to effortlessly beautiful natural styles. Whether you're dreaming of a head-turning statement look or a soft, dimensional refresh, Gabriel is dedicated to creating a personalized experience that leaves you feeling confident and completely obsessed with your hair!
Bennett Rudder
Stylist
Bennett isn’t just a stylist—he’s a true transformer. With decades of experience behind the chair, he’s shaped more than just hair—he’s shaped entire careers as an educator, mentor, and manager. Now, as a Level 3 Stylist at Darling Nikki, Bennett delivers next-level talent, sharp insight, and pure artistry to every guest in his chair.
💜 Curly girls, this is your moment—Bennett is the stylist of your dreams! 💜
Haley Schubert
Stylist
Haley is all about effortlessly beautiful hair that makes you feel like your hottest self. Every color service is customized with intention, always keeping your hair’s integrity front and center. She specializes in blondes, brondes, and lived-in color, creating dimensional, sun-kissed tones that brighten and enhance your natural beauty.
If you’re dreaming of that perfectly undone, low-maintenance blonde — Haley’s your girl.
Zoë Weyandt-Dunkleberger
Stylist
Zoë is a true color lover with a talent for creating everything from soft, seamless blends to bold, vibrant hues. She’s inspired by those little transformation moments that leave you feeling lighter, brighter, and completely renewed. With her warm, welcoming energy and meticulous attention to detail, Zoë crafts a personalized experience for every guest, making each appointment feel elevated and entirely your own.