Our Team.
Porter
HR Manager | Salon Greeter | local icon
Locks and Loaded’s most beloved team member, Porter is our resident golden retriever and full-time heart-stealer. Known around Fort Collins as a fluffy celebrity, Porter brings a calming presence and a touch of joy to every appointment. Whether he’s offering a warm welcome, cozying up by your feet, or giving gentle hugs on a tough day, Porter is here to make you feel right at home.
He takes his role seriously—snuggles, smiles, and tail wags included.
Stop by and say hi—Porter can’t wait to meet you.
Julia Galbate
Owner | salon mother | Lead Stylist | Educator
As the owner and founder of Locks and Loaded, Julia blends visionary leadership with hands-on artistry. Specializing in dimensional blondes, lived-in color, hand-tied extensions, and effortless layered cuts, she’s known for creating hair that looks as good growing out as it does on day one. Julia is also the creator of Loaded Hand Tied Extensions—our signature method—and personally trains each stylist to ensure every client receives a consistently elevated experience.
julia helle
Stylist
Specialties:
Curly Hair Cutting/Styling
Short Precision Cutting
Men’s Cutting
Shags & Mullets
jase forsyth
stylist
Specialties:
Specialty Color & Grey Blending
Blonding & Brunettes
Women’s Haircutting
Hand Tied Hair Extensions
Hannah leskinen
Stylist
Specialties:
Blondes & Brunettes
Low Maintenance Color/All Over Coloring
Women’s Haircutting
Hand Tied Hair Extensions
Deanna Speer
stylist
Specialties:
Blondes & Brunettes
Low Maintenance Color/All Over Coloring
Women’s Haircutting
Hand Tied Hair Extensions
Riley Burt
Hair stylist
Specialties:
Blonding & Brunettes
Low Maintenance Color/All Over Coloring
Women’s Haircutting
Hand Tied Hair Extensions