About Us

Stylebar was created by two lifelong best friends and entrepreneurs.
Starting as Idaho‘s first exclusive blow dry bar, it has now been voted best salon in Bonner County for 10 years running. We are passionate about what we do, offering the best luxury hair and skin needs at our beautiful Sandpoint salon.

Our Mission Statement

There is no better feeling than to make someone look and feel beautiful.

From Sarah

When I moved back to my hometown in 2010, I knew I wanted to create a true luxury salon experience here in North Idaho. My lifelong friend, Sara Dalebout shared my vision and became the driving force behind my first blow dry bar located in Coeur d’Alene. Since then, I have created Stylebar here in Sandpoint with a wonderful team of talented professionals.

Helping people feel good about themselves doing what I love is extremely rewarding. I look forward to seeing you soon at Stylebar!

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Meet The Team

Sarah Merli

Owner, Senior Stylist

Sarah is the owner of Stylebar beauty bar and former owner of the first blow dry bar in CDA, with 25 years of hair styling under her belt. A perfect blend of Idaho & California, she has lived in both places on and off during her life. She opened Stylebar CDA in 2013 and then in 2015 opened Stylebar beauty bar in Sandpoint. What she loves most about what she does is the relationships she builds with her clients and making them look and feel beautiful. When she is not in the salon, you can find her spending time with her family and friends, mountain biking, skiing, boating or anything else that has to do with nature.

Katey Fogarty

Senior Stylist, Blonding Specialist

With over 11 years in the beauty industry, Katey is a dedicated cosmetologist who transforms her passion into empowering experiences for her clients. She believes in the profound impact of beauty services on self-esteem and strives to make every individual feel confident and radiant. Her commitment to personalized care ensures that each client receives not only a customized look but also a boost in how they feel about themselves.

Maria Villelli

Senior Stylist

Maria comes to us from Newport Beach, California where she has been a salon owner and a stylist for over 30 years. Her specialty is natural looking highlights, but her true source of joy comes from leaving people better than she found them, inside and out.

Sabrina Herzberg

Senior Stylist

Sabrina is a California native and has been in the industry for 20 years. She is a former Goldwell educator and salon owner. Sabrina loves to pay attention to detail, she listens to her client's needs and always makes them look and feel amazing! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and the great outdoors.

Jenn McNeley

Senior Stylist

With over 16 years of experience in the hair industry, I specialize in color. My passion lies in creating natural, lived-in looks for both blondes and brunettes. My goal is to enhance my clients' beauty with seamless, effortless color that grows out beautifully. Whether you're looking for a subtle refresh or a transformative change, I'm here to bring your vision to life!

Meghan Seib

Stylist

This talented girl has been in the beauty business for just over a year. She specializes in blonde and color. What she enjoys most about what she does is interacting and getting to know her clients. When she is not working, she loves to be outside hiking, hunting and camping. She also enjoys woodworking and spending time with her friends, family, and loyal dog.

Amy Hagelberg

Stylist

Amy has been a professional hairstylist since 2016, specializing in blondes and haircutting. Coming from Denver, Colorado, she moved here four years ago and has been dedicated to helping clients achieve their perfect look with expert techniques and personalized care. Passionate about staying up to date with the latest trends, Amy ensures every client leaves her chair feeling confident and beautiful. When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her dogs and her new baby traveling and exploring nature or baking something delicious!

Laura Cole

Stylist

Laura is passionate about making people feel beautiful and confident. With just over a year of experience in the industry, she loves meeting new clients and helping them achieve their perfect look. Laura’s goal is to create a welcoming and enjoyable salon experience.
When she’s not behind the chair, Laura enjoys exploring the outdoors through hiking, biking, and snowboarding. She cherishes time with her husband and their three boys, embracing every adventure life has to offer.

Natasha Owens

Stylist

Natasha, a Sandpoint native, has spent the past decade living in various states. After serving in the military, she followed her passion and embarked on a career in the beauty industry. With a deep love for hair, she finds joy in helping others look and feel their best for any occasion. When she's not at work, Natasha cherishes spending quality time with her daughter.

Skye Kuprienko

Aesthetician

Skye is a licensed aesthetician in Idaho and Washington with over 8 years of experience. She has worked at Stylebar for over 6 years and she absolutely loves her clients and what she does. She enjoys making them happy and pampering them as much as she can. She offers facials, wedding makeup, waxing and everything lashes. When she is not working she enjoys photography and spending time with her family.