Meet your instructor

Trisha Cruz

Trish Cruz is a vibrant force in hairstyling with 15 years under her belt. Starting with an eye-opening internship under Ricardo Rojas, she quickly found her groove, even styling the locks of Sonja Morgan from ‘New York City Housewives’ and working magic behind the scenes for Free People. This whirlwind of experiences sparked a love affair with color, prompting Cruz to hone her skills with industry giants like Johnny Ramirez, Marie Robinson, and Sally Hershberger. Now, she’s all about setting trends in hair contour, lived-in looks, blonding, and bronding, not to mention being a wizard with tape-in extensions. And she’s not stopping there—with plans to dive into sew-in’s and keratin tips, Cruz is always on the move.

But let’s get personal—Cruz is a proud “Nuyorican” from NYC's Lower East Side, blending city vibes with Puerto Rican flair. This mix has crafted a charismatic, down-to-earth, fun-loving gal with an eye for beauty and a playlist as eclectic as her background, hopping from rancheras and salsa to reggaeton and hip hop. Her Nuyorican accent? Just part of her charm. Trish Cruz isn’t just about hair; she’s about bringing her whole self to the table, and that table is as colorful and inviting as her work.

Testimonials

Esmerelda C.

Starting off, Trish, who has been my hairstylist for many years is absolutely amazing in every aspect. Her energy is contagious, she's a hair integrity expert, and never fails to steer you in the wrong direction. She stands firm to her hair values and is truly an expert at what she does which is the main reason why I am still loyal to her till this day. If you ever decide to book her, then just know that you will leave feeling super refreshed and will gain a boost of confidence about yourself. For instance yesterday I was scheduled for a hair trimming appointment with her and I kid you not I left the salon feeling like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders let alone confident. Words can't describe how thankful I am to have someone trustworthy that I can go to who truly values me as her client and genuinely cares about the integrity, health, and beauty of my hair. If you are reading this, thank you so much Trish for everything that you do! You are an angel!! Xoxo - EC
Jenny N.

Description goeI've had the best experience here with Trish! We put in tape in extensions prior to my wedding in November, which was my first extension experience. They were beautiful, looked natural, and gave my hair the body and fullness I was hoping for. I've been getting them reinstalled (in addition to getting my hair colored) since then and have had no issues - they even survived a sweaty, window 2.5-week safari in Africa for my honeymoon. Love love love!s here
Daisy B.

DescriptionThad the pleasure of getting my hair done by Trish, and I must say it was an incredible experience from start to finish! not only is trish exceptionally talented, but she also have a keen eye for detail and a genuine passion for their craft. Also taught the face frame technique to palms salon! Every time I go see Trish from the moment I walk into the salon, I feel welcome and valued as her client of 10+ yrs, Trish takes time to listen to my preferences and offers valuable suggestions based on her experience. as always the end results exceeded my expectation. I can't recommend her enough!
Allyx B.

Absolutely blown away by Trisha! She is a hair magician-- transforming my sad, damaged and outdated hair-- into a work of art. A rare talent and an expert at her craft. She has an eye for beauty and melding colors together. She is also an incredibly wonderful person! After 2 years of searching for a good stylist, I am so grateful to have found her!
Muna A.

Trish has been doing my hair for a little over 3 years now. When I first started seeing her she was making my blonde hair dreams come true but recently l've decided to go back to brunette and she killed it like always!!
Trish does an amazing job every time I come in to get my hair done she goes above and beyond. 10/10
recommend coming to palms salon and to see Trish as your stylist!! She's sweet and truly cares about your hair integrity and makes sure you always leave happy and with healthy hair!!
Karen M.

Trish was amazing!! She was very attentive to detail and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. Gave me what I wanted and more. Will definitely be back!!
Judith C.

I am very pleased that I followed the expert advice of stylist Trish Cruz. I told her my hair felt frizzy, dry and dull. She recommended the professional keratin treatment as a great way to nourish, maintain and protect my hair. She also suggested the correct products that I should use at home to continue building the integrity of my hair strands and prevent breakage. I carefully followed her instructions and my hair has been soft, smooth and has movement. I love the results and my curls are still bouncy and frizz free.