MEET OUR TEAM
we know you’ll adore them!
Eddie Zuniga
He/Him
Head Stylist + Owner + Educator
A passionate, bilingual and dedicated hair stylist with over 29 years of professional experience. He has a keen eye for color and cut. Specializes in Keratin blowout, Balayage & Natural highlights.
Orlando Aguilar
He/Him/They
Lead Nail Tech + Manager
+ Educator
A passionate bilingual nail artist, with over 25 years of professional experience. Prides himself on being innovative and on trend. Specializes in color acrylic, GelX, Nail art and signature Pedicures.
Hope Guzman
She/Her
Level 3 Hairstylist
Graduated from Aveda Institute. Specializes in Balayage, Highlights, Fashion hair color, Curls, Haircuts & Makeup. Passionate about her craft because she enjoys seeing transformations both internally and externally. Bilingual English/Spanish.
Reina Vásquez
She/Her
Level 2 Hairstylist
Graduate from wake tech community college. Salon experience for 3 years. My passion is being a stylist. I’m Bilingual. I love the beauty industry because of the desire and the satisfaction of changing a person’s self-esteem with a change of look being a stylist is an art that a person can reflect through my hands.
Armida Jimenez
She/Her
Level 2 Nail Technician
A specialist in SNS powder manicures, natural mani-pedis & gel polish. She comes with over 4 years of experience in the nail industry. She is confident, kind and always listens to her clients needs. Bilingual in Spanish/English.
Maria Mendoza
She/Her
Level 2
Graduated from Aveda Chapel Hill. Hairstylist and Nail Technician. Specializes in Balayage, Highlights, Cuts, Barber Cuts, Makeup, and Nails, and Bilingual Spanish/English.
Sonia Santos
She/Her
Level 2
Graduated from Durham Community College. I have been with H2O since then. Bilingual, I specialize in haircuts, color & updos, I love to empower others through my craft.
Fernanda Suárez
She/Her
Level 1 Hairstylist & Perm Specialist
I graduated from Wake Technical Community College in 2022. Since then, I have been employed at H2O Hair Salon and Spa, where I have had the opportunity to enhance and refine my skills under my mentor, Eddie Zuniga. My focus areas include hair color, haircuts, makeup application, and updos.
Ruth Rodriguez
She/Her
Level 1 Hairstylist
I am bilingual in English/Spanish, and I have been an associate at @h2ohairsalonandspa since September of 2023, I am new to the industry but eager to grow as a stylist at H2O I LOVE the beauty industry because it allows me to help my guests feel like their extra most beautiful self while enhancing what’s already naturally beautiful! I’d like to specialize in cuts and colors, mostly pixie cuts and blonding but I love to have fun with all the colors!
Allie Nolde
She/Her
Level 1 Hairstylist
With over a decade of experience in the cosmetology industry, Allie brings creativity, skill, and compassion to every appointment. They specialize in alternative and gender-affirming hairstyles and love crafting both fantasy and wearable color to help guests express their individuality with confidence.
Ashton Gilmond
She/Her
Level 1 Skin Specialist
Specializes in facials, full-body waxing, brow services, spray tanning, and dermaplaning. With a passion for enhancing natural beauty, she provides tailored treatments that leave clients feeling confident and refreshed. Wedding Coordinator.
Savannah Shockley
She/Her
Hairstylist
Savannah is a North Carolina native who has been passionate about hair and makeup since she was just 12 years old. After officially starting her career as a hairstylist and makeup artist about a year ago, she’s now bringing her creativity and talent to Durham—and we couldn’t be more excited!
Jazlyn Bonilla
She/Her
Leader Front Desk Specialist
Bilingual English/Spanish
Ash Emmerson
They/Them
Front Desk Specialist
English