MEET THE TEAM
KATIE
Owner/Senior Stylist
My philosophy of beauty is simple: I believe that makeup and hair styles should enhance a person’s natural beauty and define their best features. Hair and makeup might seem like a mystery to you, but I unlock the magic for you, empowering you to achieve and maintain your best look ALL the time, not just when you leave the salon! So if you’re ready for a new kind of salon experience – one that gives you a great style that will last beyond that single salon appointment – then I’d love to meet you!
Isabel
Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist
I’ve always dreamt about being in the beauty industry, and now that I am, it’s a dream come true! I was born and raised here in Austin, Texas, and began doing makeup at the age of 16 and realized I could have an entire career out of doing what I love. I then started my journey at Paul Mitchell and that’s where I also found my passion for hair. Although makeup will always have my heart, I also love doing balayage, brunettes, and I am also part of the wedding team! Whether it’s a date night, a special occasion, birthday hair, or if you just feel like it’s time for a change, I got you! Getting your hair done should be your time to relax, drink some wine and have some time to yourself so why not do it !? I can’t wait to make your hair and makeup dreams come true! Come see me and let’s become the most beautiful humans we can be! * hablo español*
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MADDIE
Stylist & Colorist
After graduating from the Aveda Institute Minneapolis, Maddie, her two cats, and her best friend from cosmetology school packed themselves up and made the big move to Austin. She has been fortunate to begin her cosmetology career as an Associate at Modern Muse Beauty Collective, working under the owner Katie Astoria. Whether Maddie is doing a cut, color, balayage, special occasion hair, or wedding hair and makeup, her excitement shows in all the connections she makes with her clients.
Elysse
Hair Stylist
Elysse was raised in Huntsville, Tx where her love for people, hair and customer service grew. In 2015, she left her hometown of Huntsville to pursue her dream in Austin and attended Paul Mitchell The School. Shortly after graduating, Elysse began her career at a prestigious salon in the summer of 2016, where she has continued her education through classes taught by industry leaders and educators. Flash forward five years, Elysse made to move to Modern Muse at the beginning of 2022 where she is a level 3 stylist. These days Elysse stays growing as a stylist by keeping up with latest and constantly changing trends, while perfecting what she already knows. With a combination of haircutting skills and customizable hair coloring understanding, along with intensive product knowledge, she is eager to fulfill her guest’s wishes from short bobs and pixies to long, lived in blondes.
Kailyn
Hair Stylist
Born and raised in Austin, Texas, I knew after I finished high school that I wanted to pursue cosmetology school. I attended The Salon Professional Academy in Georgetown and shortly after graduating, found Modern Muse Beauty. I love making people feel beautiful and confident in their self expression through hair and can’t wait to see where this journey takes me. In my free time, I love to spend time with family and friends, be outside, and enjoy finding new things to try. I am a co-parent of 5 fur kiddos, three dogs and two cats and love them all dearly. I like doing color and cut services, and am eager to learn more and strengthen my skills here at MMBC.
VERONICA
HAIRSTYLIST
I was born and raised in Long Island NY. I officially became a Texan in 2021 after I finished my contract in the US Army. I never really knew what I wanted to be as I got older, but I knew I wanted to make an impact on people’s lives! What could be better than having the opportunity to help people, make, and feel better by enhancing their beauty! I went to school at Aveda Institute in Austin TX where I spent 7-8 months in cosmetology school. I’m so happy to be a part of the Modern Muse team. Can’t wait to see y’all in my chair!
MARILYN
ESTHETICIAN
Born and raised in Southern California, Marilyn made the vibrant city of Austin her home in 2017. Her journey into skincare began in her early 20’s when she faced the challenges of adult acne. She graduated from Aveda Arts and Sciences Institute in May 2024, earning her license to practice. Marilyn specializes in personalized treatments, including facials, eyelash tinting and lifting, body treatments, and back facials, ensuring every client enjoys a customized experience. With a focus on creating a soothing and welcoming atmosphere, Marilyn believes in the transformative power of self-care, and is dedicated to educating her clients about their skin. When she’s not in the treatment room, you can find Marilyn enjoying her time with her 7 year old Corgi Charlie and her husband Paul. She loves reading, painting and all things skincare.
Alexa
STYLIST + MAKEUP ARTIST
Hello beautiful people! My name is Alexa, I was born in San Diego, California but grew up as an Austinite! I have been climbing the beauty industry since I was 16 years old and graduated from the Aveda Institute of Austin in 2019! After school, I moved back to San Diego where I became a Film makeup artist and Paul Mitchell educator. Being that Austin has my heart I am happily back in this city specializing in color, makeup applications/lessons, fashion colors and trendy cuts. Whether you have an idea of your dream hair or you need help creating a look you’re going to fall in love with, I’m your gal! Let’s create a new reason to brag about your beauty!
About Us
Your experience at Modern Muse Beauty Collective will begin with an in-depth consultation where we discuss all your needs and determine what your expectations are for your final look.
We will ask you a lot of questions – and we are prepared for you to ask us questions too! Our service providers will take detailed notes on your needs and desires, and together we will talk about whether your desired look can be achieved in one appointment or if it will take several visits.
We’ll help you set a “style budget” for your look, and go over what you will need to do to maintain the look we achieve. We will act as a team to make a great plan for achieving and maintaining the look you desire.
Next, you’ll sit back and enjoy a light snack or beverage from our seasonally rotating menu while you enjoy being pampered during your service.
If you’re in the salon for a stretch of time, we offer you free wi-fi, plugs, and charging cables to get some work done on your laptop, or just relax and scroll Instagram.
You’ll also have the ability to discover other services within the Modern Muse Beauty family. Our staff works as a team and strives to learn all about you, so that we may recommend other services you may enjoy, such as specialty texture services through our master specialty stylists, luxury skin treatments in our spa department, or specialty aesthetic services like NanoNeedling, Microcurrent facials, Lash Lifts, or Brow and Lash Tinting . We can even help you schedule these services alongside your other salon appointments to make the most of your time in our space.
At given points during your visit, you will be escorted to our Treatment Center, where you’ll enjoy a luxury wash service with relaxing head massage and aromatherapy hot towel treatment. You will also have the opportunity to select from a menu of specialty add-on treatments, depending on the needs of your hair.
Every visit includes a custom consultation on home-care products to help you protect the investment you made during your salon visit. Your service provider will recommend the proper home-care products for your look, and they will demonstrate how, when, and how much to use each product. You will go home confident in your ability to re-create your salon-quality look on your own every day!`
