Meet the Team
Kelly Pagendarm
Salon Owner/Stylist
Kelly Pagendarm is a seasoned stylist with 14 years experience behind the chair and 30 years in the industry. She joined the team at la rouge in 2022 as their new leader adding fun features and having blast. Her goals as a stylist and salon owner are pretty similar, community and people 1st. While in her chair you can expect fun and upbeat conversation, spot on hair, and an overall feeling of being welcome. As a stylist at the salon you can expect a consistent environment of change and evolution. She is always thinking about and striving to improve the space, your business and your experience.
Alex Vassos
Stylist
Alex Vassos is hands down one of the most talented and grounded stylists in Napa. Her comprehensive approach to hair and attention to detail creates an amazing outcome. She is a master cutter and colorist rocking over 30 years of knowledge and expertise. She specializes in color, short cuts, and curly hair.
She is an incredible asset to our team and we just love having her energy in the salon. Upon joining our team 14 months ago she graciously brought in Kevin Murphy products which are available through her and fully stocked at the salon.
Alex is currently accepting new clients by referral only.
Jennifer Thomas
Stylist
Jen is an extremely talented stylist with 32 years of experience- her specialty is an organic experience of cut and color with the added bonus of a stunning blow out. She is Vidal Sassoon trained focused on cuts that grow out seamlessly.
A few fun and interesting facts about Jen- she loves karaoke, has a side hustle of energy/clairvoyant readings and has the kindest soul.
She can be reached at 707-738-0925
Via text or direct booking at Schedulicity.com JenThomasStudio
Denne Yates
Stylist
Denee is our resident ray of sunshine. This girl brings the energy, the joy and all things blonde. For 33 years this petite force has been gifting our community beauty and charm. Although she slays a good haircut and crushes curly hair, her true passion is color and all things blonde. Her all-inclusive approach allows for an experience that is bar none. While in her chair you can expect laughter and fun while she simultaneously beautifies you.
Denee is currently accepting new clients and she be contacted at 707-738-8326
Shelley Knauer
Stylist
Every team has a heartbeat and Shelley is ours- her kindness and soul goes into everything she does. Your time in her chair will include all the things and you will walk out feeling transformed. With more than 15 years of experience and passion she has managed to create an unparalleled experience. Shelley is a highly skilled cut and colorist-she can basically do anything.
As a dedicated artist she carries and offers Unite products to compliment and manage your hair at home.
Shelley is accepting new clients and can be reached at
Michelle Ray
Stylist
Michelle is born and raised in Napa Valley, and has been doing hair for almost 20 years. She loves every aspect of the salon industry. Having the ability to be creative and meet new people is a huge perk. However, building relationships with her clients and helping them to feel beautiful is by far her favorite part. She is skilled in most aspects of hair, but her specialty is highlighting, balayage and special events.
Her availability is Friday-Sunday allowing her to be home during the week with her kids.
Michelle is an avid animal lover and if she wasn’t doing hair she’d definitely be running a farm or ranch and throwing epic parties. Michelle can be reached most easily via text at 707-738-6173
Deanna Fox
Stylist
Deanna is a Napa native with a heart of gold. Although she was born and raised in napa, she now splits her time between here and the Central Valley. As an extremely talented and well rounded stylist with nearly 20 years experience, she has also been at la rouge since its inception. Your time in her chair with offer stunning hair, great conversation, have you laughing the entire time. Deanna can be reached at
707-363-9512 for appointments
Chrissie Menesini
Stylist
Big love- big energy- and a complete joy is how we all describe our sweet Chrissie. She is fiercely talented behind the chair and positively hilarious every other moment. She’s the girl that feeds us, spoils us, and makes us laugh all day long. With more than 30 years of experience Chrissie offers a level of talent and experience that is hard to match. She is a true full service stylist offering color, cuts, perms, and styling …. Although she is only with us one day per week, it’s definitely our favorite day.
Chrissie can be reached at
707-337-7990 for appointments.
Megan Gonzalez
Stylist
Megan is a talented and creative full service stylist with a heart of gold. She literally brings joy when she arrives and we all love her energy. Whether you book a cut and color, perm or a style, you will love your time in her chair. Your visit with her will ensure great conversation, fantastic hair and a ton of laughter. Megan primarily works on the weekends and is accepting new clients. She can be reached at 707-738-4571 to book an appointment.
Savhana Olsen
Stylist
Savhana is the newest member of the la rouge team. She is a new stylist with great energy and the sweetest personality. She’s chosen to kick off her career at la rouge and we could not be more thrilled to have her. Savhana has a solid education base, is currently honing her craft and crushing it. She is happy to accept appointments for cuts - blowouts and single process colors. She is awesome with small children and happy to take them as clients. To book an appointment, she can be reached at 707-337-0522 or on schedulicity.com.