PUFF Team
Our team is at the heart of what makes Puff Apothecary what it is! Get to know the individuals whose true desire is to keep your hair glowing and growing while making every visit warm and welcoming.
We'd love to expand our team with another passionate person so click here for open positions and apply today!
asha parson
SALON COORDINATOR
Asha Parson received her cosmetology license in 2012 graduating from Upper Valley CTC in Piqua. As the oldest of five she developed a passion for doing hair when she started helping her mother with her sibling’s hair. Asha found her lane in natural hair after doing the big chop herself. Asha is excited about joining the Puff team where she can continue to grow as a stylist while helping others see the beauty in their natural hair.
SPECIALITY • LOCS, BRAIDING & PROTECTIVE STYLING
Dana Graham
BOUTIQUE COORDINATOR
Dana Graham is a Dayton native who is a multi-disciplinary creative with a focus in theatre arts. She is the Founder + Creative Director of Scripted in Black, a multi-disciplinary creative collective. She loves being a part of the Puff family and is super excited to dive into a new leadership role as Boutique Coordinator, and continue exploring her passion for natural hair and skin care. She is also excited to encourage other women to embrace their natural hair journey!
Jacqui Martin
ADVANCED STYLIST
Jacqui Martin has over 20 years in and around the Beauty industry. As a licensed Advanced Cosmetologist, Jacqui has worked behind the chair, in the office, and in the classroom. She has worked in all aspects of the industry as a hairstylist, manicurist and esthetician. She regularly attends classes online and all over the United States. Jacqui’s unique skill set has allowed her to train and educate new artists entering the industry and empower those that have been in it for a while. Jacqui is a Dayton, OH native and a decorated Army Veteran. She is a daughter, wife, and mom of two.
SPECIALITY • CURL DEFINITION & HENNA HAIR TREATMENT
Bethany “bee” Ramsey
OWNER
Bethany Ramsey, a Dayton native, who went natural over a decade ago. While she enjoyed the years embracing her hair and learning about ingredients, she always missed beauty salons as a place for community. She always imagined a space focused on natural hair that would encourage a similar connection. After starting only the boutique, customers quickly encouraged her to add a salon. With lots of support from her family and friends, securing a grant, assembling an amazing team, finding the perfect space in the Oregon District and renovating that space…Puff Apothecary is now a natural hair boutique AND salon that offers products AND hair styling services for natural hair with an emphasis on good vibes and community. She enjoys writing for Puff Post, reading history books, making Dayton a more inclusive place, and going on adventures with her family.