STYLISTS
Our highly experienced stylists are here to serve! Here you can read all about them, view their work and book directly with the stylist of your choice.
Where we going?
The Salty Blonde has you covered in Omaha and Atkinson! Check out our stylists in both cities below.
OMAHA
Kali Rahder, Stylist and Owner
In 2004, Kali left her hometown of Atkinson, Nebraska to join the Army National Guard. During her eight years of service, she worked as a chemical specialist. After being released, she graduated from Xenon International Academy as a valedictorian and participated in the North American Hairstyling Awards. In 2012, she became an educator for Kevin Murphy and later became a color specialist in 2015.
Kali is a staple of the fashion and beauty industry in Omaha, Nebraska. She is consistently seen on set working on commercial photoshoots featured in Omaha Magazine, Inspired Living, Wedding Essentials, and Omaha Fashion Magazine. She is also a member of the three-time award winning team for the Style and Beauty Show presented by Omaha Fashion week each spring, as well as a collaborator with designers to present their lines on the runway each season.
Cory McGranahan, Stylist
Cory has an obsession for the world of beauty. He has kept his education fresh with classes in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and the UK. Cory has worked in the cosmetology industry for 10 years. He specializes in corrective coloring, tape-in extensions and reactive cutting. He has done editorial work for Omaha Magazine, and styled hair for 6 seasons of Omaha Fashion Week. His craft has also been featured in music videos, film, and theater. Cory is a father of two chihuahuas, Dolly and Norman. He loves reading, yoga and traveling the world with his husband in his spare time.
Jocie Elizabeth, Stylist
Jocie graduated from Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics in January of 2008. She has worked for and with many talented folks in the industry and is always eager to learn new techniques.
Knowledge, education, and client comfort are the driving forces behind her passion for the craft. Specializing in customized, organic hair cutting, you are in store for a unique experience.
Lee Ann Boyle
Lee Ann Boyle has been on the cutting edge of her industry since she began as a stylist 19 years ago. A veteran of both New York Fashion Week and now Omaha Fashion Week, her work has been featured in television, film, music videos and magazines across the country. After returning from New York, she worked as an international platform artist for a major hair company and stylist for 15 years. She continues to bring her talents and love of continuing education in the industry to the Omaha scene and spends the rest of her time raising five kids and one husband.
Sarah Poderys, Stylist
Sarah’s passion for the beauty industry began at a very young age. From the time she was a little girl, Sarah knew that beauty, hair, and style were her vocation. Sarah graduated from Xenon International School of Hair Design and has been a licensed cosmetologist for 10 years. Sarah has mastered proficiency in color, balayage, high-lighting, and cuts for men and women. Sarah’s passion is special occasion hair styles and up-dos. Sarah has been chosen by many brides in the Omaha area to create the perfect look for their special day.
Sarah believes in continual education and strives to stay at the forefront of her field with her knowledge of new products and services available in order to provide personalized service to her clientele. Over the last 10 years of her career, Sarah has been involved in local commercials, fashion shows, and print work. Sarah stays updated on all the latest trends so that she can help you to look your absolute best. Sarah is committed to exceeding your expectations as well as improving your hair’s health. Come see Sarah for balayage, foil highlights and lowlights, color correction, gray reduction, fashion cuts, modern cuts, razor cuts, men’s cuts, and styling special occasion hair.
Whitney Grubbs, Stylist
Whitney attended cosmetology school in 2006. She is a passionate, educated stylist who specializes in color, specifically balayage. Airbrush make up and onsite hair styling are also a few of her favorite things when it comes to this industry. She has years of experience styling and doing makeup for Omaha Fashion Week. When Whitney isn’t working behind the chair she is running her clothing boutique, spending time with family, and raising her 3 small children. Her goal in this business is to not only make her clients look and feel beautiful. But to also educate them as well. It’s a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together.
ATKINSON
Kali Rahder, Stylist and Owner
In 2004, Kali left her hometown of Atkinson, Nebraska to join the Army National Guard. During her eight years of service, she worked as a chemical specialist. After being released, she graduated from Xenon International Academy as a valedictorian and participated in the North American Hairstyling Awards. In 2012, she became an educator for Kevin Murphy and later became a color specialist in 2015.
Kali is a staple of the fashion and beauty industry in Omaha, Nebraska. She is consistently seen on set working on commercial photoshoots featured in Omaha Magazine, Inspired Living, Wedding Essentials, and Omaha Fashion Magazine. She is also a member of the three-time award winning team for the Style and Beauty Show presented by Omaha Fashion week each spring, as well as a collaborator with designers to present their lines on the runway each season.
She has returned home to open this salon and share her passion and knowledge with the people of Atkinson.
Emily Chohon, Stylist
Emily’s love affair for art and style came at a very early age. As she got older she knew that hair design was her calling. She graduated in December 2011 from cosmetology school and has been working in Holt County since February 2012. Emily is skilled in all areas of hair design and loves education. She attends many classes throughout the year to guarantee the latest styles and techniques. It’s her passion to provide a customized experience for all of her guests, especially brides, seniors, special occasions and pageantry. She also enjoys working on set with local photographers year round.
Emily is married to Aaron Chohon and they have two children, Claire & Reid. As a mother of two children, she works to constantly balance her life, business, and hobbies to ensure a healthy lifestyle for her family. Emily enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, baking, reading, art and her dogs, Hank & Duke.
The Brunette at The Salty Blonde can’t wait to have you as a guest in Atkinson!
Macy Oligmueller, Stylist
For those of you that don’t know me from behind the chair, I’m Macy!
I’ve always had a flair for anything creative and artistic and developed a passion for vintage glamour at a very young age. I knew I wanted to be a part of getting to help people look their best!
I graduated from the College of Hair Design in Lincoln in 2006. I couldn’t wait to get right to work in my beloved hometown of Atkinson. I have been working here behind the chair for the last 15 years!
My husband, Adam and I have 7 kids between ages 3-22. We even welcomed a grandchild in June of 2019! I love being busy, which is great because there is never a dull moment with a large family! If the weather is nice, you will likely find me outside doing something with my children or messing around with my flowers and landscaping.
When I do get some free time, I love to paint and craft my own home decor or replicate things I find on Pinterest.
After 15 years I am still completely in love with this job! I like to kill time by watching endless amounts of hair videos, keeping up on the newest styles and techniques. It is one of the most favorite things about my job!
I am so excited to be joining this crew of lovely ladies at The Salty Blonde and I can’t wait to see you in my chair!
Kiplee Castleberry, Stylist
Kiplee and her family recently moved to Atkinson from Montana.
Kiplee spent her childhood growing up in the Pacific Northwest before marrying and moving to the Midwest.
She’s been behind the chair since 2010, owning and working in her own salon in Montana.
In her free time, she enjoys fellowship with others over a good cup of coffee, hanging out with her daughters and riding her horses. A country girl at heart, she gets outside whenever the weather permits.
Kiplee will be offering walk-in appointments on Mondays and Fridays from 8am to 5pm while she builds her clientele. She will be offering; men, women, and children’s haircuts; Color services, Waxing, and Spray Tanning.
Courtney Poessnecker, Cosmetologist
If you know Court, you know being a cosmetologist is a dream come true, especially right here at home in Atkinson 🤍
Courtney just recently graduated from the College of Hair Design in Lincoln, and moved back to her roots. If she is not behind the chair, she is always busy cleaning something, traveling, or shopping!
She is beyond grateful for the opportunity to move back home and follow her dreams!
She will be offering hair services as well as nails 💅🏻🙌🏻
Until we move into our new location Courtney will be booking appointments via text/call/Facebook/Instagram.
Brianna Bauer, Esthetician
Hello!! My name is Brianna Bauer & I am a licensed esthetician born and raised in holt county. I specialize in waxing, facials, and dermaplaning. I can’t wait to get started and help as many friendly faces as I can!