The Hilt Salon Stylist

The Hilt Salon prides itself on providing its clientele with quality styling, haircuts, color, treatments and retexturizing services, all without
compromising it's down to earth vibe. Each stylist has their own areas of expertise and their reach within the beauty world is expansive.

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Trayce Griffin

Please call 803-285-5678 to book
 

Founder/Stylist

Trayce has poured herself into creating a one-of-a-kind salon experience for her clients. Her true love of customized hair color and prides herself in bringing her clients' inner beauty to the surface.

  • 26+ years in the industry
  • Graduated from South Eastern School of Cosmotology in Charlotte and the Institute of Cosmotology in Killeen, Texas.
  • Goldwell Master Colorist
  • Master Certified in Pravana Color
  • Bellami (4 Type) Extension Certified
  • Part of MTV Music Awards Stylist Team (2013)
  • Part of Odette Silva's Global Fashion Week team - New York, Milan, Paris & London (2024)
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Jeff Grolemund

 

Junior Stylist

Making connections is what it is all about for Jeff. Nothing thrills him more than making clients feel beautiful and building lifelong friendships. 

  • Joined The Hilt team in November 2023.
  • Completed his education at Guti Premier Beauty and Wellness Academy (May 2015)
  • Certified in: Framesi Italian Style Cut/Color/Styling, Pivot Point Salonability Cut/Color/Styling
  • Matrix Certified Colorist
  • Barbicide Certified
  • Farouk Certified Colorist
  • Milady Professional Educator
  • HairTalk Extension Certified
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Chelsie Carter

 

Junior Stylist

Making people feel comfortable is what Chelsie strives for.  

  • Joined The Hilt team in June of 2023, bringing years of experience behind the chair.
  • Graduated from Paul Mitchell of Charlotte
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Ashton Eudy

 

Junior Stylist

  • Joined The Hilt Team in April of 2023
  • Completed her education at the Lancaster High Career Center for Cosmetology (May 2023)
  • Bellami (4 Type) Extension Certified
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Creighton Smith

 

Junior Stylist

Making connections is what it is all about for Creighton. Nothing thrills her more than making clients feel beautiful and building lifelong friendships.

  • Joined The Hilt team in September 2023
  • Completed her education at Paul Mitchell of Columbia
  • Bellami (4 Type) Extension Certified
  • Offers lash and brow services and spray tans in addition to hair
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Carlee Steele

 

Independent Stylist

Exceeding her client’s “Hair Dreams” is what is all about for stylist, Carlee!

  • Over 9 years of experience
  • Completed her education at during high school
  • Goldwell Master Colorist 
  • Bellami (4 Type) Extension Certified
  • Schwarzkopf Professional completing her Blonde Me certification through Behind The Chair University.
  • Specializes in cutting short hairstyle
  • Thrives on creating custom colorizations and blonding
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Karlie Hinson

 

Independent Stylist

Building relationships with clients that go beyond the "chair" is what drives the talented stylist, Karlie.

  • Graduated from Lancaster High Career Center for Cosmetology
  • Over 7 years in the industry with 5 behind the chair
  • Specializes in blondes
  • Brazilian Blowout Certified
  • Donna Bella hand-tied extensions Certified
  • Bellami (4 Type) Extension Certified
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Paula Evans

 

Independent Stylist

  • Joined The Hilt in March of 2023.
  • Seasoned Stylist with over 18 years in the beauty industry. 
  • Previous salon owner and holds licenses in both South Carolina and North Carolina.
  • Certified in Goldwell color application
  • Specializes in Razor cuts
  • Enjoys curl enhancement (aka perms) services
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Ally McManus

 

Independent Stylist

Making connections is what it is all about for Ally. Nothing thrills her more than making clients feel beautiful and building lifelong friendships. 

  • Joined The Hilt team in June of 2021, one of the first proteges of Trayce.
  • Completed her education at the Lancaster High Career Center for Cosmetology (May 2023)
  • Bellami (4 Type) Extension Certified
  • Loves blonding and dimensional color services
  • Offers wedding and special event packages for hair/makeup
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Regan Cameron

Lead Apprentice

Regan is currently attending Kenneth Schuler School in Rock Hill.

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Peyton Kennington

Salon Apprentice

Peyton is currently attending Kenneth Schuler School in Rock Hill.

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Beth Ussery

Client Conceirge