Our Team.

Golden retriever sitting on hardwood floor, looking up with mouth slightly open, against a plain wall background.

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 | Master 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.

Bethany Holladay

Established Stylist | Level 2

Specialties:

Blondes + Brunettes

Low Maintenance Hair Color + All Over Color

Women’s + Men’s Haircutting

Curly Haircuts

Shelby hakes

Established Stylist | Level 2

Specialties:

Blondes + Brunettes + All Things Color

Long Layered Haircuts + Trendy Bobs + Curly Cuts + Bangs

Certified in Loaded Hand Tied Extensions

Reece peterson

Emerging Stylist | Level 1

Specialties:

Blondes + Brunettes + Lived in Color

Women’s Haircuts

Blowouts + Styling

angela aho “angie”

independent Hair stylist

Angie operates independently inside Locks and Loaded Salon.

To schedule with her, please reach her directly at (970) 581-7752.