Leslie Rutherford - Owner & Stylist

Hi! I am Leslie, the owner of HIDE Hair Lounge, a southwestern boutique hair salon located in charming midtown Ventura. I have worked in the industry for 25+ years and am still loving it. I am the former owner of Crush Salon & Dry Bar, and love what I do so much I chose to do it again! I’m excited for the journey of new ownership and cannot wait to have a heartfelt team behind me, ready to give the best experience to every guest who sits in our chairs.
I currently reside in Ojai with my three daughters on our small family farm. I am a lover of everything western and love country music, which has inspired the vision of HIDE. I can’t wait to welcome you to our new home🤍.

Kandiz Dunehew - Manager & Stylist

Hello! My name is Kandiz, and I have been a licensed cosmetologist since 2007. Doing hair has always been my passion even long before it became my career. Not only do I love the creativeness, but I love the relationships I am able to make with clients and making them feel confident and beautiful. In my free time you can find me spending time with my 12 year old son Carter, my family, friends, and of course my fur babies. For my pricing and policies please see my website at https://www.hairbykandiz.com/

We have been lucky enough to work together for over 17 years and consider each-other not only co-stylists but more than that, family! We hope to make HIDE a place where all of our guests feel welcome and at home!