She's shaped careers, colored thousands of heads, and homeschooled three boys — all while perfecting the art of making every client feel truly seen. __
At Bob Steele Salon, we believe that great hair is only part of the story. The real magic happens in the relationship between a stylist and their client — and no one embodies that belief more than Amanda.
With 24 years in the hair industry, Amanda is the kind of stylist who makes you feel completely at home the moment you sit in her chair. She's warm, she's skilled, and she genuinely loves what she does. And after two decades, that passion hasn't faded one bit — if anything, it's only grown stronger. 🤍
"The relationships with the clients — especially the ones I've had for 20 years — keep me passionate," she shares. "Getting to be there for them, continuing to develop those relationships over the years — that's what it's all about for me."
What She Does Best
Amanda's specialty lives in the details. She works extensively with fine hair, precision cuts, and highlights — the kind of services that require not just technical skill, but an intuitive understanding of how hair behaves and what truly flatters a person. She approaches every client's hair as its own unique canvas, which is exactly why her clients trust her year after year.
When it comes to color, one technique she consistently reaches for is babylights. "It keeps the highlights soft at the hairline and grows out very gracefully," she explains. For anyone who wants a beautiful, natural-looking color that doesn't demand constant upkeep, babylights are her go-to recommendation — and honestly, once she walks you through it, you'll wonder why you hadn't tried it sooner. 💗
As for balancing complex appointments — cuts, color, double processes — Amanda runs her chair like a well-choreographed art form. "It's really become like clockwork," she says. "I can customize my schedule so that if someone truly needs that time, I make sure they have it." No rushing. No corners cut. Just focused, quality work from start to finish.
Her Tips for Low-Maintenance, High-Impact Hair
One of the most common things clients ask is how to look great without spending an hour getting ready every morning. Amanda has a clear answer, and it all comes down to choosing the right length and color technique for your hair type.
For cuts, she recommends going either longer with layers or shorter with a chin-length cut — and skipping the in-between. "Mid-length hair and bobs require a lot of work," she explains. "But longer hair with layers or a short chin-length cut will naturally have more minimal effort." For color, babylights are her top pick — soft, graceful, and low-maintenance by design.
It's the kind of honest, expert advice that only comes from someone who has truly seen it all — and cares enough to tell you the truth.
A Life Full of Learning, Love & Adventure
Outside the salon, Amanda's life is just as full and beautiful as the work she creates. She's a homeschooling mom to three boys, and together, they treat the whole world as their classroom. Last year, the family traveled to Italy and explored the ancient ruins of Pompeii. More recently, Amanda and her husband discovered the breathtaking coastline of Napa Valley.
"That's the part of homeschooling I love most," she says with a smile — "being able to study something and then actually take the boys there and experience it in person." It's that same sense of wonder and love of learning that she carries right back into the salon with her every single day. 🤍
When asked what inspires her outside of her career, her answer is simple and sincere: "Always learning, exploring, and traveling. Learning about new places and new people — that curiosity never really goes away."
What She's Most Proud Of
Ask Amanda what accomplishment she's most proud of, and she doesn't reach for a trophy or a title. She talks about consistency. About flexibility. About the joy of having built something she genuinely loves showing up to every day.
"Getting to have so much time at home, a job that is so fun and rewarding — and that instant gratification of making something beautiful," she reflects. "I'm proud of where I'm at and what we've built together here at the salon."
And for anyone thinking about becoming a stylist one day? She has this to offer: "Practice a lot, find a mentor you can truly watch and learn from, and stay humble. Be willing to try things over and over — it can take a long time, and that's okay."
That kind of wisdom only comes from someone who has genuinely lived the craft — and loved every moment of it. 💗
We are so grateful and proud to have Amanda as a cornerstone of the Bob Steele Salon family. If you've been searching for a stylist who will take the time to truly know your hair, understand your lifestyle, and make you feel completely at ease — she's exactly who you've been looking for.
Ready to experience Amanda's artistry for yourself?
Book your appointment with her today.
You deserve to leave feeling confident, refreshed, and truly valued. 🤍
And this is just the beginning. Our Stylist Spotlight Series is only getting started — we have so many more incredible artists on our team whose stories, talents, and passions we cannot wait to share with you. Stay tuned, because trust us, you won't want to miss who's coming next. 💗
