
Jo Bernal
Owner & Stylist
Jo is a native from Brazil and moved to the United States in 2007 and received her citizenship in 2015. Jo has 13 years experience as a hair stylist and always knew in her heart that she wanted to open her own salon. On April 21, 2016 her dreams came true and Elegancia Salon opened its doors in Rockport, Texas; a small thriving artistic community located on the western side of the Gulf of Mexico, known for its recreational possibilities and mild weather. She has a strong belief in that “learning never ends” and is always seeking new opportunities to better herself while encouraging her stylists’ to do the same. When additional training opportunities arise Jo prefers to sign up and attend as a team so that everyone on the Elegancia team learns together, thus strengthening the bond and team building. Jo has has to pleasure of working along side and receiving training from many famous artists as well! She has had the honor of having her business be voted as the TOP salon in the coastal bend for the Local’s List 2022 and nominated again for the 3rd year in 2023. She has a vision for Elegancia Salon and can’t wait to share more with you as the expansion continues!

Kyla Mendiola
Stylist
Kyla moved to Rockport 13 years ago from Houston. She joined our team in 2017 after working 5 years at Aveda Salon. She specializes in modern cuts for men & women, balayage and color techniques, and creative fashion colors. Kyla’s ultimate goal is to inspire and guide individuals to follow their hair dreams. Kyla loves her career, not only for the artistic aspect but more so for her clients. She enjoys being able to have the chance to connect with you, making you feel beautiful on the inside, and enhance the beauty on the outside!
Kyla was voted as a top stylist for the coastal bend for The Bend Magazine’s The Local’s List!

Cierra Gonzales
Stylist
Cierra is originally from San Marcos and now resides in Rockport. She has been a stylist for 4 years now and has worked with Redken, Kevin Murphy, and Wella Color lines. Cierra’s goals are to grow as a stylist and always strive to learn new techniques to further her career. What she loves most about her job is meeting new people and how each person has their own personal style. She specializes in short hair and men’s cuts, balayage/highlights. She has perfected her skills with waxing, eyebrow sculpture, and eyebrow/eyelash tinting and has completed a powder brow certification and will soon be offering services with the addition. Cierra was also voted as a top 5 stylist in the coastal bend by The Local’s List!

Dominique Dees
Stylist
Dominique is a Rockport native and has been a stylist for 2 years. Dominique specializes in mens cuts, kids cuts, modern cuts, short hair, perms, and highlights. She joined Elegancia Salon in November 2022 and has been such a wonderful addition. Dominique has a joyful personality and truly makes work that much more fun! She’s married to her high school sweetheart and was blessed with two children. Dominique’s goal is to inspire others while making you feel confident and beautiful. She is ready to work her magic and take care of all your hair needs.

Gabie Gutierrez
Stylist
Gabie is our newest addition to Elegancia Salon and brings with her 8 years of experience. She is originally from George West and is a familiar face to so many in Rockport. Gabie specializes in blonding, balayage, foilyage, and women’s cuts.
Gabie is happily married to the love of her life and enjoys spending her days being pampered, on the beach, or working out!
Gabie is very passionate about her craft and brings so many good attributes to our salon.
What she loves most about being a stylist is being creative and inspiring others to achieve their desires. She is excited to make your hair dreams come to life!