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Head Case Hair Studio & Spa – Kansas City
We offer expert Hair Color, Precision Cuts, Blowouts, Special Occasion Hair & Makeup, and a full range of Spa Services including Head Spa Treatments, Nail Services, Full Body Waxing, Facials, Eyelash Extensions, and more. Discover sustainable beauty with safer, high-quality products in a relaxing, elevated environment.
Meet our Kansas City Team
Kelley Swing - Founder
Leah Lasala - Director of Education
Leah Lasala - Director of Education
Kelley Swing is a salon owner, author, and leader in the sustainable beauty movement. With decades of experience in salon leadership and product knowledge, she saw how harmful ingredients impact clients, professionals, and the planet. Determined to change that, she founded Head Case Hair Studio in Texas and later expanded with Head Case H
Kelley Swing is a salon owner, author, and leader in the sustainable beauty movement. With decades of experience in salon leadership and product knowledge, she saw how harmful ingredients impact clients, professionals, and the planet. Determined to change that, she founded Head Case Hair Studio in Texas and later expanded with Head Case Hair Studio & Spa KC in downtown Kansas City. Her books, Sustainable Salons: Beauty Without Compromise and The Conscious Beauty Revolution, offer a blueprint for a cleaner, safer, and more ethical beauty industry—empowering professionals and consumers alike to make conscious choices.
Leah Lasala - Director of Education
Leah Lasala - Director of Education
Leah Lasala - Director of Education
With over 40 years of experience in the beauty industry, Leah LaSala has been a highly sought after trainer throughout her entire career. She has educated for top salon professional brands and captivated audiences ranging from a thousand attendees to intimate individual sessions. Leah seamlessly adapted to online training during the COVID
With over 40 years of experience in the beauty industry, Leah LaSala has been a highly sought after trainer throughout her entire career. She has educated for top salon professional brands and captivated audiences ranging from a thousand attendees to intimate individual sessions. Leah seamlessly adapted to online training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leah served as the Director of Training and Development at Beauty Brands Inc. for over 17 years, where she crafted the company's comprehensive education platform. She excels in leadership, training, team building, revenue-building strategies, and business acumen. Leah has successfully owned and managed multiple salon locations, including overseeing districts. She is renowned for her achievements in developing a team of 80 trainers and implementing training for all salon management teams.
Leanna - Hair Artist
Leah Lasala - Director of Education
Leanna - Hair Artist
Leanna has a true passion for working with curly hair of all textures and has made it her specialty. While curls are her focus, any hair type would love having her as their stylist thanks to her versatile skills and welcoming approach. Her top priority is ensuring every guest leaves her chair feeling confident, beautiful, and comfortable.
Leanna has a true passion for working with curly hair of all textures and has made it her specialty. While curls are her focus, any hair type would love having her as their stylist thanks to her versatile skills and welcoming approach. Her top priority is ensuring every guest leaves her chair feeling confident, beautiful, and comfortable. She also loves educating clients on the best products and techniques to help them achieve amazing results at home. When she’s not behind the chair, Leanna enjoys spending time with friends and family and caring for her beloved animals, Franklin and Poppy.
Meet our Kansas City Team
Rae - Salon Professional
Brandy - Massage Therapist
Rae - Salon Professional
For Rae, hair has always been more than just a service, it’s a way to help people feel seen, confident, and beautiful in their own skin. She’s especially passionate about using organic, clean beauty products that not only deliver stunning results but also support a healthier, more mindful lifestyle. With a wide range of skills behind the
For Rae, hair has always been more than just a service, it’s a way to help people feel seen, confident, and beautiful in their own skin. She’s especially passionate about using organic, clean beauty products that not only deliver stunning results but also support a healthier, more mindful lifestyle. With a wide range of skills behind the chair, Rae specializes in blonding, lived-in color, and extensions. She finds true fulfillment in helping clients fall in love with their hair while staying aligned with what matters most to them, whether it’s sustainability, simplicity, or authentic self-expression.
Molly - Hair Artist
Brandy - Massage Therapist
Rae - Salon Professional
Molly is a master stylist and colorist with 25 years of experience in the industry. Over the years, she has received extensive education and advanced training, including working with renowned Redken artist Sam Villa.
She specializes in gray coverage, blonding, and all forms of highlighting and balayage. Molly is also highly skilled in prec
Molly is a master stylist and colorist with 25 years of experience in the industry. Over the years, she has received extensive education and advanced training, including working with renowned Redken artist Sam Villa.
She specializes in gray coverage, blonding, and all forms of highlighting and balayage. Molly is also highly skilled in precision cutting, taking pride in her ability to customize each look and educate clients on how to style their hair at home.
Her top priority is ensuring every guest feels safe, comfortable, and truly heard throughout their salon experience.
Brandy - Massage Therapist
Brandy - Massage Therapist
Brandy - Massage Therapist
Brandy is a licensed massage therapist with nearly 20 years of experience, passionate about creating individualized sessions that meet each client’s unique needs. Guided by her natural intuition, she connects with the body’s energy to release tension, restore balance, and provide exactly what is needed in the moment.
Her holistic approach
Brandy is a licensed massage therapist with nearly 20 years of experience, passionate about creating individualized sessions that meet each client’s unique needs. Guided by her natural intuition, she connects with the body’s energy to release tension, restore balance, and provide exactly what is needed in the moment.
Her holistic approach focuses on chakra alignment and clearing energy blockages to support a healthy flow throughout the body—helping clients move with greater ease and comfort. Brandy believes massage is not just a luxury, but an essential practice for overall wellbeing. By easing stress, improving circulation, and releasing the body of stored tension, she helps reconnect the mind, body, and soul.
For Brandy, human connection is invaluable, and she finds deep joy in helping others feel lighter, more open, and fully restored through her relaxing and personalized care.
Meet our Kansas City Team
Emily - Spa Manager/Esthetician
Emily - Spa Manager/Esthetician
Emily - Spa Manager/Esthetician
With over 25 years in the beauty industry, this seasoned esthetician specializes in full-body and Brazilian waxing, dermaplaning, and results-driven facials. Known for her professionalism and personalized care, she ensures every client feels comfortable and valued. After successfully running her own business, she’s excited to return to a
With over 25 years in the beauty industry, this seasoned esthetician specializes in full-body and Brazilian waxing, dermaplaning, and results-driven facials. Known for her professionalism and personalized care, she ensures every client feels comfortable and valued. After successfully running her own business, she’s excited to return to a team environment, bringing her passion, efficiency, and respect for clients’ time. Based in downtown Kansas City, she enjoys traveling, family time, and exploring the local scene.
Josh - hair Artist
Emily - Spa Manager/Esthetician
Emily - Spa Manager/Esthetician
Josh is passionate about delivering a fun, personalized salon experience backed by expertise and genuine care. He specializes in blonding, lived-in color, and extensions and is known for his thoughtful approach to consultations. He ensures every guest feels heard and confident in their hair journey.
Josh believes great hair starts with gr
Josh is passionate about delivering a fun, personalized salon experience backed by expertise and genuine care. He specializes in blonding, lived-in color, and extensions and is known for his thoughtful approach to consultations. He ensures every guest feels heard and confident in their hair journey.
Josh believes great hair starts with great communication, and he’s committed to helping you achieve your desired look with skill and intention. When he’s not behind the chair, Josh enjoys relaxing at home with his three beloved dogs, Finn, Ollie, and Baby soaking up all the love and cuddles.
Meet our Kansas City Team
Kyla -hair & lash artist
Kyla -hair & lash artist
Kyla -hair & lash artist
Meet Kyla, a hair and lash artist passionate about helping women feel confident and beautiful. As a Natural Beaded Row extension specialist, she creates seamless, dream-hair transformations while keeping natural hair strong and healthy. Kyla also delivers stunning, customized lash extensions for each client. Outside the salon, she loves e
Meet Kyla, a hair and lash artist passionate about helping women feel confident and beautiful. As a Natural Beaded Row extension specialist, she creates seamless, dream-hair transformations while keeping natural hair strong and healthy. Kyla also delivers stunning, customized lash extensions for each client. Outside the salon, she loves exploring local coffee shops with her dog, Mr. Sox, and giving back through volunteer work.
tatum - hair artist
Kyla -hair & lash artist
Kyla -hair & lash artist
Tatum is a passionate stylist dedicated to bringing out the best in every guest. Her goal is to create styles that not only enhance natural beauty but also complement each guest’s unique lifestyle. Whether you're dreaming of voluminous, luscious hair with extensions, the perfect shade of blonde, a vibrant red transformation, or a fresh la
Tatum is a passionate stylist dedicated to bringing out the best in every guest. Her goal is to create styles that not only enhance natural beauty but also complement each guest’s unique lifestyle. Whether you're dreaming of voluminous, luscious hair with extensions, the perfect shade of blonde, a vibrant red transformation, or a fresh layered cut, Tatum is committed to making your vision a reality. She takes pride in using top-quality, all-natural, clean products to ensure your hair stays healthy, vibrant, and stunning.
paula - hair Artist
Kyla -hair & lash artist
paula - hair Artist
Paula, born and raised in Kansas City, recently relocated from Las Vegas with over 34 years in the beauty industry. Her passion for transformation has led her to roles as a color educator, televised hair expert on Fox 5 MORE, and stylist for high-profile events at renowned hotels such as The Aria, Bellagio, and MGM. She has worked with La
Paula, born and raised in Kansas City, recently relocated from Las Vegas with over 34 years in the beauty industry. Her passion for transformation has led her to roles as a color educator, televised hair expert on Fox 5 MORE, and stylist for high-profile events at renowned hotels such as The Aria, Bellagio, and MGM. She has worked with Las Vegas talent, celebrities, and a loyal clientele. Specializing in natural hair, silk press, scalp relaxation treatments, precision cuts, color, and image consulting, PaulaG blends natural beauty with glamorous touches to help you feel restored and confident.
Meet our Kansas City Team
New talent
Are you a passionate stylist, nail technician, massage therapist, or aesthetician looking to be part of something bigger? Head Case KC is leading the way in sustainable beauty, offering a clean, eco-conscious space where artistry meets purpose.
We’re on a mission to redefine beauty—prioritizing non-toxic products, ethical practices, and personal and professional growth. If you’re ready to elevate your career in a salon that values both people and the planet, we want to hear from you!
Located in the heart of City Market, Kansas City
A sustainable salon dedicated to innovation & wellness
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