Meet the Team
Get to know the people behind your next appointment.
Behind Every Appointment Is a Team That Genuinely Loves What They Do
Every person here has spent years developing their craft. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it here.
Elizabeth Asher
Master Stylist & Color Specialist
With more than 40 years behind the chair, Elizabeth is a Master Color Authority, Healthy Hair Specialist, and Ouidad curly certified stylist. She is known for advanced color correction, dimensional blonding, healthy hair transformations, and precision cutting tailored to each client’s lifestyle and long-term hair goals.
Her approach combines technical expertise with thoughtful consultations and personalized planning to deliver natural, wearable results that grow out beautifully while preserving the hair’s integrity. Clients value her honesty, attention to detail, and ability to create hair that feels polished and easy to maintain.
Leslie Baca
Senior Stylist & Color Specialist
Leslie has been part of the Tijeras Hair Co. family for more than 11 years and is known for beautiful blonding, balayage, dimensional color, corrective work, and custom cutting. A three-time winner of Best Make-Up Artist from Albuquerque The Magazine’s Best of the City, she brings the same eye for detail and precision to every service she performs.
Her thoughtful approach helps clients feel comfortable and confident throughout every appointment. By combining advanced education with years of hands-on experience, Leslie delivers personalized results tailored to each guest’s lifestyle and hair goals.
Clients value her consistent honesty, attention to detail, and skill in creating healthy, natural-looking colors that grow out smoothly.
Dani Tiller
Stylist/Master Barber & Perm Specialist
Dani contributes vibrant creative energy and over six years of experience to the Tijeras Hair Co. team. As a master barber and texture expert, she focuses on modern fades, perms for men and women, tailored coloring, and trendy textured styles.
Known for her love of bold transformations and vibrant “hot colors,” Dani enjoys helping clients express their personalities with modern, wearable styles that feel effortless and are easy to maintain.
She stays current on the latest techniques in texture and color, and brings what she learns back to the Tijeras team. Clients appreciate her warmth, creativity, attention to detail, and personalized approach.
Corine Fahlsing
Clinical Aesthetician
Corine Fahlsing is a licensed clinical aesthetician with over 40 years of medical skincare experience, specializing in corrective, results-driven treatments for acne, aging, pigmentation, hydration, and overall skin health. Using advanced Lira Clinical skincare and customized treatment plans, she focuses on creating skin that looks healthier, smoother, and brighter with visible, long-term results.
Clients appreciate her attention to detail, her gentle approach, and the genuine care she brings to every treatment experience.
Kaya Cooper
Salon Manager
Kaya is frequently the first friendly voice you hear on the phone and the warm smile you see upon arrival at Tijeras Hair Co.
As salon manager, she keeps every appointment organized and every guest comfortable from the moment they walk in. She handles scheduling, coordinates appointments, and makes sure the experience feels smooth and personal from start to finish.
Clients appreciate her professionalism, positive energy, and the thoughtful care she brings to every interaction.
Not sure what to book? Call Kaya at (505) 255-5544
Jacqueline Asher
Founder & Owner
For more than 40 years, Jacqueline has been the kind of stylist clients come back to decade after decade. She built Tijeras Hair Co. on the belief that healthy hair comes first, and that the right result starts with the right conversation. Her specialty is understanding what you actually want and making sure your hair can get there.
In the 1980s, she developed her own product line, formulating solutions for thinning and brittle hair alongside professional chemists. That experience informs every product recommendation she makes today.
Family-owned in Albuquerque since 1980
Albuquerque's trusted name in expert color, custom cuts, modern perms, and skin correction — and an Ouidad certified salon.
Every Guest. Every Time.
We believe great results start with genuinely listening to what each guest needs. Our goal is to make sure every person who sits in our chair leaves feeling heard and cared for.
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