Kristina Maccaro

Kristina is a color specialist with 18 years of experience. She started her career in New York City and quickly began working at a top NYC hair salon where she trained to become the Color Specialist she is today. Since entering the industry in 2005, she has worked behind the chair, backstage at fashion week, supported editorial and ecommerce works, and educated other artists in the industry. In 2016, Kristina opened Love Lane Salon in the heart of Downtown Jersey City to help artists have the freedom to explore the creativity of their craft and the support of a community while still creating an atmosphere that felt relaxed and cool for clients. Now, Love Lane Salons has grown to two locations, a team of over 20, an education platform, and a podcast (In Hair We Trust).As an authority in hair care and beauty, she actively networks with other artists in the industry to create a community and share what she has learned along her career and entrepreneurial journey. Kristina also releases content featuring the best products on the market, instructional how-tos, and more for both professional hairstylists and clients. Her work has been featured on platforms, such as American Salon, Behind the Chair, Girlboss, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Brides.