Denver’s best stylists
Get to know the COllective
A collective that shapes ideas into existence and participates in the beauty of everything.
The salon was born so we could have a space to collide creation. Forma means to shape and we are here to support artists, push boundaries, collaborate, be the best version of ourselves, have a safe place to grow, to elevate the industry and everyone possible through education.
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Parker Ramsay|STYLIST
Parker Ramsay is a Colorado native with a passion for edgy and modern styles. She is enthusiastic about going as out there as you are with a specialty in mullets, texture, and bangs. As well as giving you the tools for kickass at-home styling Parker is always willing to work with you towards your hair goal. When not behind the chair, Parker enjoys fiber arts and exploring different crafts!
Vanessa Dougherty| STYLIST
With four years of experience behind the chair, she has focused in lived-in color, blondes, and personalized haircuts. She’s dedicated to keeping her clients’ hair healthy and values time efficiency, ensuring that each appointment is smooth and enjoyable. Whether clients seek engaging conversation or a peaceful, quiet experience, she strives to make everyone feel heard, confident, and comfortable. Outside the salon, she enjoys traveling, live music, and spending time in the mountains. She also has love for crystals, fantasy books, and her handsome cat.
@vshairdos
ALYSSA RAE ARBOUR |STYLIST |CUTTING & BLONDING SPECIALIST (Copy)
Alyssa Rae Arbour is a 25 Pisces, born and raised in Lakewood Colorado. Aylssa attended hair school in high school and was licensed and working behind the chair by 18.
She is highly skilled and experienced in both men and women’s hair cutting, coloring and styling. She is known for her efficiency while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail.
@looksbylyssarae
olive marquardt |STYLIST
Olive Marquardt is an extremely passionate hairstylist who has been in the industry for two years. They have always had an extreme interest razor and curly cutting, and will almost always choose razor over shears. He sees hair as a work of art that you both will work on and tweak until it’s everything you wanted. His priority is keeping healthy hair while still heading towards your goal hair
They were born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Olive loves to spend their free time baking, going to concerts, and snuggling with his cat B0nes.!
@thehair.oracle
bella | STYLIST
Bella’s passion for the beauty industry was born out of her love for dance. It was throughout a 12 year dance career that her appreciation for hair design began. Bella completed cosmetology school and received her license at 17, and has been working in the industry ever since. She enjoys taking classes to expand her knowledge and to keep up with current trends. In 2023, Bella placed as a top ten finalist for Intercoiffure’s Nouveau Competition that took place in Chicago. Her talents include extensions, blonding, and lived-in color.
Outside of the salon you will find her volunteering at a local nonprofit organization that teaches children and adults with varying needs to dance.
CHELSEA JAMES |OWNER | STYLIST |INTERNATIONAL ARTIST|EDUCATOR
With a love for hair behind the chair, editorial work and multi media, Chelsea found continuing her own education sparked an ambition to share her knowledge with her peers. She loves connecting through the creative process we all share and tailoring her classes to the specific learning needs for each stylist. With the same passion for business she opened her own salon and it translates the ability to help each stylist find their own.
