Meet Our Team

Hey everyone! 

I’m Sebastian DeEldon, Owner of Faust Salon in Santa Cruz and Soquel. My specialities include COLOR CORRECTION services, PLATINUM BLONDING, BALAYAGE, HIGHLIGHTS, MULTI-DIMENSIONAL COLOR and precision HAIRCUTTING. Licensed in Cosmetology in 2012. Started with Faust in 2011.

Sundays 11-5 Downtown

Mondays 11-5 Soquel

Wednesdays 10-6 Downtown

Thursdays 10-6 Downtown

Fridays 11-5 Soquel

Saturdays 10-6 Downtown / Soquel

Hugo Fernandez is someone you seriously want doing your hair. Licensed in Cosmetology in 2016, he is our go-to stylist for UPDO’s and SPECIAL EVENT styling. His specialities include BALAYAGE, HIGHLIGHTS, COLOR CORRECTION services, EXTENSIONS, Precision HAIRCUTTING, and BARBERING. Hugo has been with Faust since 2018.

Tuesdays 10-6 Downtown

Wednesdays 10-6 Downtown

Thursdays 10-6 Soquel

Fridays 10-6 Soquel

Saturdays 10-6 Soquel

Emily has amassed a loyal clientele since joining the Faust staff five years ago.  Trained at the local Cosmo Factory, Emily is a proud Santa Cruz native.  Her hair cutting, highlight and styling services have garnered rave reviews and consistent rebooking.  A new mother to a couple of beautiful babies, we affectionately dote on her as one of our favorite Mamas.

Sundays 11-4 Downtown

Fridays 10-6 Downtown

Saturdays 10-6 Downtown

Amanda Wardein brings a wealth of experience to Faust Salon. Licensed for over 15 years, Amanda specializes in precision haircuts, balayage, highlights, and keratin treatments.

Sundays 10-4 Downtown

Tuesdays 10-6 Downtown

Fridays 10-6 Downtown

Saturdays 10-6 Downtown

Jenna Waddle, a talented hairstylist from Aptos, CA, is a dedicated professional with a passion for her craft. With a focus on haircutting, multidimensional color, lightening services, and extensions. Jenna brings a wealth of expertise to her clients at Faust. As a licensed stylist since 2022, and a graduate of the prestigious Cinta Aveda Institute, Jenna is committed to staying up to date with the latest trends and techniques in the industry. With her skillful hands and keen eye for detail, Jenna consistently delivers exceptional results, leaving her clients feeling confident and beautiful.

Rachel Marie is a passionate hairstylist with a deep love for creative color. Originally from Oregon, she made the move to Santa Cruz in 2023. Licensed in 2017, Rachel attended Phagans Cosmetology School in Bend. Her areas of expertise include vivid color, precision haircutting, highlights, balayage, and extensions. Rachels dedication to her craft and her commitment to staying up to date with the latest trends make her a great addition to our team.