Our Team

Founder & Celebrity Bridal Hairstylist

Riri Roya is the founder of Salon by Riri and a celebrity and luxury bridal hairstylist based in Orange County, California. Known for her timeless, sophisticated approach to bridal beauty, Riri has built her career around a simple philosophy: every bride should feel confident, beautiful and unforgettable on one of the most important days of her life.

With a reputation for exceptional service, artistry and attention to detail, Riri works with brides throughout the United States and internationally, including destination weddings across Europe. Her signature approach combines refined hairstyling with a highly personalized client experience, allowing each bride to feel like the most elevated version of herself.

Recognized as one of Orange County's leading bridal hairstylists and featured in luxury publications, Riri continues to expand her influence beyond the salon chair. She is passionate about mentoring and educating fellow hairstylists, sharing the lessons of hard work, consistency and authenticity that have shaped her own career.

Inspired by her mother's resilience, integrity and work ethic, Riri believes lasting success comes from continually learning, developing a signature style and delivering excellence with every client. Through Salon by Riri, her mission is to elevate bridal beauty through timeless artistry, luxury service and an experience brides will remember long after their wedding day.

Master Hair Artist

With more than 35 years of experience, Stella Mathiou is a Master Hair Artist whose work is defined by precision, refinement, and an unwavering commitment to personalized beauty.

Her expertise encompasses precision cutting, sophisticated styling, dimensional color, balayage, extensions, and elevated occasion looks. Each service is approached as a considered form of artistry—carefully tailored to the client’s features, hair texture, lifestyle, and individual sense of style.

From sculpted pixies and impeccably tailored bobs to fluid layers, luminous dimensional color, and polished red-carpet styling, Stella creates hair that feels both distinctive and effortlessly wearable. Her signature is found in the balance between technical mastery and intuitive design: every detail is intentional, yet the final result remains natural, elegant, and uniquely personal.

Stella began her career in Europe, refining her craft through training with esteemed industry academies including Toni & Guy, L’Oréal, and Llongueras. She later owned and operated her own salon for more than three decades, cultivating a reputation built on exceptional craftsmanship, continuous education, and a deeply personal approach to the art of hair.

Her international career has taken her from Europe to Washington, DC, and ultimately Orange County, California, where she brings together the discipline and sophistication of European technique with the effortless elegance of the California aesthetic.

Today, Stella is sought after for her ability to create beautifully considered looks that honor each client’s individuality. Every appointment is an intimate collaboration—an opportunity to refine, elevate, and reveal the most confident expression of one’s personal style.

European artistry meets California elegance.

Master Stylist

Mimi Pourvajdi is a master stylist with more than 30 years of experience behind the chair, bringing a wealth of knowledge, artistry and technical expertise to every client she serves.

Throughout her career, Mimi has developed a strong reputation for her mastery of hair color and European haircutting techniques, combining precision with a personalized approach to create styles that complement each client's individual features and lifestyle.

Her passion for the beauty industry extends beyond the salon. Mimi spent seven years teaching cosmetology at Saddleback College, where she shared her experience and expertise with aspiring professionals and helped prepare the next generation of stylists for successful careers.

With decades of hands-on experience as both a stylist and educator, Mimi continues to approach her craft with a dedication to exceptional service, continued learning and creating beautiful, timeless results for every client.

Master Color Hairstylist

Talitha Tima is a hairstylist with more than 15 years of experience serving clients throughout Orange County and Los Angeles. Specializing in transformative, customized hair color, she creates personalized looks designed to enhance each client's natural beauty, individual style and lifestyle.

Talitha believes exceptional hair begins with a genuine connection. She takes the time to understand each guest's vision, personality and hair goals, creating an experience that feels personal, thoughtful and collaborative.

From subtle, dimensional enhancements to complete color transformations, Talitha approaches every service with artistry, precision and attention to detail. Her goal is to create beautiful, effortless color that feels uniquely tailored to each client and leaves them feeling confident, polished and distinctly themselves.

Master Color Hairstylist

Lori Risse is an accomplished hairstylist, master colorist and hair extension specialist with more than 30 years of experience in the beauty industry. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for combining technical expertise, artistic vision and a highly personalized approach to every client she serves.

More than three decades behind the chair have given Lori an exceptional understanding of hair, from the nuances of color and texture to the techniques required to create beautiful, natural-looking extensions. As trends, products and techniques have evolved, Lori has continued to refine her craft, bringing together years of experience with a commitment to staying current and delivering results that feel modern, flattering and uniquely suited to each client.

At the heart of Lori's work is trust. She takes the time to understand each guest's lifestyle, personal style and hair goals before creating a customized look designed to enhance their natural beauty. Whether she is developing dimensional, expertly blended color, refreshing a signature style or creating added length and fullness through extensions, Lori approaches every service with precision, care and attention to detail.