meet the team
With 26 years of experience behind the chair, our owner has built her career around a true passion for hair and helping clients feel their absolute best. Jen is dedicated to the beauty industry. Creativity, and personal connections with every guest is what makes Salon J feel like home. Now proudly growing with two locations, she loves creating welcoming spaces where both clients and stylists can thrive.
Jen is in New Haven Thursdays and Saturdays. She will be in our Branford location Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Jennifer Patton
Erin has been a hairstylist for 12 years and absolutely loves helping people feel confident and beautiful. She is passionate about creating a welcoming experience for every client: whether it’s a self-care appointment, hair color, or haircuts for men and women. Erin is in New Haven Monday- Wednesday, and our Branford location Friday and Saturday’s.
erin magnuson
Owner & Stylist
With 7 years behind the chair, Talia is passionate about creating beautiful color transformations that help her clients feel confident and happy. From lived-in blondes to rich brunettes and bold changes, she loves to bring each guest’s vision to life while making sure they leave feeling their absolute best. Building connections and helping people feel good about themselves is her favorite part of what she does. Talia is in Branford Wednesday and Thursday & New Haven Monday Friday and Saturday
StylistTalia Rufrano
StylistStylistLicensed cosmetologist and graduate of Oxford Academy of Hair Design with 14 years of experience behind the chair. Specializing in customized color, healthy hair transformations, and confidence-boosting styles. Dedicated to making every client feel seen, heard, and beautiful. Alisha is in New Haven on Tuesdays & Fridays.
alisha terlaga
StylistGrace has been behind the chair for just over a year now and loves doing a little bit of everything. Her main goal is to create a safe space with her clients while achieving all your hair dreams!
Grace is in New Haven Monday-Friday and in our Branford location on Saturday’s.
grace cole
StylistMeeting Our Rising Stylist.
Currently Finishing her education at TIGI Academy and graduating this June, Natalia has already spent the last 6 months gaining hands-on experience behind the chair in a busy salon environment. Passionate about all things blonde, dimensional color, and special occasion styling, she especially loves creating beautiful highlights and elegant updos that make clients feel confident and glamorous.
With a strong worth ethic, a creative eye, and love for connecting with people, Natalia is exited to continue growing in the beauty industry and can’t wait to welcome new clients into her chair.
natalia rapuano
StylistSophia has been in the industry for 5 years, specializing in blonding and custom color. She focuses on creating beautiful, personalized results so every client leaves feeling confident and refreshed. Sophia is in New Haven Monday-Thursday & Saturday.