welcome to Buzzkill
welcome to Buzzkill
Founded in 2019 by Hayley Abner, Buzzkill is a laid back and inclusive salon located a few minutes from downtown Cincinnati in historic Newport, Kentucky.
The unique space is big, bright, and offers genderless services using nontoxic products. With a passion for creativity, the salon is a safe and welcoming environment for vivid colors, intricate + lived-in cuts, and everything in between.
Meet our team
Hayley Owner/Stylist
Hayley has been doing hair professionally since graduating from Aveda Fredric’s Institute in 2012. Her skill set includes a diverse range of intricate haircuts on all hair types — From shags, mullets, pixie cuts, and bangs to platinum colors and vivids. Hayley also pursued her interest in barbering and graduated from Cincinnati School of Barbering & Hair Design in 2017. She specializes in creating styles that are as unique as the client, with a focus on nontoxic products.
Lance Stylist
Lance started doing hair professionally in 2015 after he graduated from Aveda Fredric’s Institute. He’s been an independent contractor at Buzzkill since we opened in 2019. Lance specializes in lived-in color and haircuts, blonding, and all things natural. He loves building close relationships with his clients, who always leave his chair with a new best friend and great hair.
Megan Massage Therapist
Megan has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2017 after completing her Massage Therapy Certification at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Myrtle Beach, SC. She continued her career in a rehabilitation environment as an LMT in a chiropractic office, where she gained experience and knowledge of how healing massage can be. Megan has a range of techniques she utilizes, and she always customizes each treatment for each client’s needs.
Ashley Stylist
Ashley has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2018 and joined Buzzkill as an independent contractor in the Fall of 2024. She specializes in balayage and blonding services as well as low maintenance haircuts. Her primary focus is ensuring that clients feel educated, confident and understood.