Meet Our Team

Ruthann Sletten 

HAir stylist/Owner

Ruth Ann originally moved to Southern California from South Dakota with the famous De’Cut Hair International Design Team assisting them with training, education in hair design and opening additional salons. Ruth Ann trained with Toni & Guy and Swartzkopf then honed her personal style and technique. 

In 2000, Ruth Ann made the difficult decision to close her award-winning Salon in the Santa Ynez Valley after 13 years of serving the elite Hollywood stars as her clients and move to Idaho. She had decided she wanted to be near her daughter and grandchildren.

When she arrived she went to work at the renowned Coeur d’Alene Resort & Spa. Ruth Ann used this time wisely by getting to know the locals and doing her demographics study. This research enabled her to design a fantastic salon and spa with great detail to provide the very best in all-around coiffure, cosmetics and spa treatments.

In July 2007, Ruth Ann partnered with Julie Lind to open Hayden Creek Salon & Spa. In less than five years after opening, Hayden Creek Salon & Spa was voted the best in North Idaho.

Ruth Ann is an expert in solving complex damaged hair problems, colors gone awry and home perms that did not go well. Ruth Ann is a master in hair cuts to complement and enhance your facial features. She has specialized in all aspects of hair design including Perms and Relaxing. She continues to educate herself by attending national spa & hair shows to gleam the latest styles, products and techniques.

She loves to mentor young stylists and encourages them to be the best of the best.

Ruth Ann feels lucky to get to do her job everyday as she loves meeting new people, kindling friendships, and making people look their best to feel good about themselves.  

Ruth Ann has over 30 years of excellent experience and has directed over 19 salons in her career.

Ruth Ann invites you to call or come in to discuss all your beauty needs…because it is all about you!

Julie Lind 

Hair stylist

Julie has been a hair Stylist for over 30 years. Her professional education and training began with Toni & Guy and include Pureology, Schwarzkopf, Redken and many others.

Julie truly believes she has the best career in the world! “I get to make people happy everyday. It is an absolute joy to get to know my wonderful clients and create the best look for them.”

Julie started her career as a Hair Stylist in California and then moved to North Idaho in 1996. Julie and Ruth Ann decided to open Hayden Creek Salon & Spa in July 2007.

Angelina Cardella

Hair Stylist

Angelina comes to us with 25 years of experience as a Hair Stylist where she perfected various skillsets and services. Her extensibility and loyalty to her clients has helped launch a fulfilling career.

She started her career in California where she was the Co-Owner and Manager of her own salon. In 2014, she moved to Northern Idaho where she is spreading her wings and building a great client base.

Among hair styling, Angelina loves fashion styling and makeup! These talents make her the perfect professional for any special occasions, especially weddings.


Amber Ruhlen

Hair stylist

Marci Ruhlen

Hair Stylist