The Slayground @ New Image
Team
Ari Kupukaa
Founder of The Slayground and your go-to for intuitive beauty rooted in transformation. I blend technical precision with energy work, creating looks that align with your essence—not just the trend. Whether it’s lashes, hair, brows, or full-body rituals, every service is customized to meet both your aesthetic and energetic needs. I don’t just make people look good—I help them feel powerful, present, and unapologetically themselves. This version of me is the one most clients already know: intentional, creative, and fully in flow during standard salon hours. If your schedule doesn’t fit the usual, you can always book with Ari After Hours—same magic, just after dark.
Ari After Hours
Same slay, different schedule. Ari After Hours is your go-to for beauty services outside of regular business hours—designed for clients who need flexibility without sacrificing quality. This alter ego is still me, Ari, but booked exclusively for evenings, Sundays, and Mondays. Services are the same as what I offer during regular business hours, just with a time-based fee added to reflect the extra convenience and extended availability. Think of it as luxe beauty on your time—whether you work late, live in chaos, or just want to slay when the moon’s up. ⚠️ Booking with Ari After Hours means you're booking outside my normal hours, so after-hours fees will automatically apply to the original cost of your selected service.
Mikayla Foster
Mikayla is a licensed cosmetologist with her business license and shop license, and a proud graduate of Paul Mitchell’s Cosmetology Program (Class of 2024) 🌙✨. She runs her own independent hair business here at New Image Salon, but part-time, she steps into The Slayground to assist Ari—learning, growing, and helping us create pure Magick 🔮💫. You’ll spot Mikayla during our bigger blonding sessions 🌞, hair extension appointments 🪄, major color transformations 🌈, and color corrections 🌟. She’s here to help us cut down service times by prepping trays and shampoo stations with the perfect tools, products, and treatments ✨🫧, assisting with blow drys 💨, and keeping the service flow seamless—all while shadowing and soaking up as much knowledge as she can for her own artistry 🌌🪞.