Meet The Team
Cee Jae Torrez
Owner - Stylist
20+ Years Behind the Chair | Deep Listening | Precision Craft
Duran Torrez
Owner - Salon Business Systems
Salon Business Systems | Simplifying Services, Booking, and Revenue Flow
More About Cee Jae
I’ve never fit into one aesthetic — I’ve explored them all. From goth to minimalist, from loud to understated, fashion and self-expression have always been part of how I move through the world. Over time, I learned that beauty doesn’t need to be loud to be powerful.
My salon is calm, low-toxic, and sensory-aware — a private, one-on-one space where you can exhale. If you want more of my personality and day-to-day creative energy, follow along on Instagram.
My niche is HAIRCUTS
Haircuts are my foundation.
I specialize in:
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Precision short haircuts
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Razor + shear hybrid cutting (perfect for thick, heavy or long hair that needs internal layers and movement that does'nt make hair look shredded and wispy)
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Fine hair that needs body and movement
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Curly haircuts tailored to your real life (not a rigid method)
My approach is detailed, technical, and collaborative. I listen hard. I study your inspo photos. I refine until it feels spot on.
I also specialize in connecting with humans of all ages — so yes, bring the kids, the brothers, the cousins. I’m deeply family-oriented, and everyone in your circle deserves to feel seen and styled well.
Effortless Color & Simple Routines
If you want:
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Low-maintenance color
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Soft gray blending
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Lived-in, organic color, non-ammonia color + low toxic hair color.
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Hair that grows out beautifully
That’s my lane.
Simple routines. Clean, multifunctional haircare. Sustainable choices that actually serve you.
Because let’s be honest — we’ve all bought the pretty, flashy shit we didn’t need… and didn’t feel better after.
I’m tired of that. In this industry and everywhere I look.
I’m in it with you — as a consumer and as someone who carefully chooses what I place in your hands.
If it’s on my shelf, it earns its place.
Less noise.
More intention.
Better hair.
“To be nobody-but-yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else… — e. e. cummings
More About Duran
Helping Salon Owners Simplify, Structure, and Scale Their Business Systems
I work behind the scenes of salon businesses, focusing on the systems that actually drive revenue — not just marketing or aesthetics, but how everything connects.
At The Velvet Salon, I’ve built and refined a structure centered around clarity and true customer intent: simplifying service menus, aligning booking flows, and removing the friction that causes clients to hesitate or choose incorrectly. Most salons don’t have a traffic problem — they have a systems problem. When services are unclear, everything downstream breaks.
My work is focused on helping solopreneur stylists and small salon owners restructure their business so clients can easily understand what to book, move through the experience smoothly, and return consistently.
This isn’t about adding more. It’s about simplifying what’s already there and making it work.
If you’re looking to clean up your service menu, fix booking confusion, or build a stronger foundation for your salon, you can start with the systems I’ve built or reach out directly.