
About Us
Empowering you to feel like the best version of you
Shear Grace Salon is here to elevate your hair experience. You deserve the hair of your dreams. Whether it's a precise new cut, a customized dimensional color, or hair extensions to create the hair you've always wanted, we are here for it!

Our Story
Stephanie opened Shear Grace Salon in 2017 in a small 2 person space. We have since expanded into our newly remodeled location downtown Benton in 2021. You will love the welcoming and relaxing atmophere at our salon. We love to cater to our guests and have you leave feeling like the best version of yourself.

Stephanie McManus
Owner/Stylist/Extension Specialist
Meet Stephanie McManus, your trusted expert with over 20 years of experience in providing exceptional color services and innovative solutions for hair thinning and loss. As a certified nutrition coach, she takes a holistic approach, evaluating your health and discussing nutrition potential medical tests to identify the root causes of your hair concerns. Stephanie is passionate about offering extensions and hair toppers that enhance your confidence as you work towards restoring the hair you love. With her extensive certifications in various extension methods, she is committed to helping you achieve your desired look.

Angie Southerland
Stylist
Meet Angie Southerland, a licensed stylist with a passion for creating stunning looks since 2013. Specializing in stacked bobs and babylights, she takes pride in transforming her guests' hair and lives through her expert smoothing treatments. Angie believes every visit should feel like a pampering experience, which is why she treats each guest to her signature scalp and neck massage. Come experience the magic for yourself!

Courtney Kassel
Stylist
Meet Courtney Kassel, a licensed hairstylist since 2003 and a true curly hair expert. Specializing in Diva Curl products, she brings her experience in all hair types and coloring techniques, including stunning blonding. Whether you're looking for everyday styles or a breathtaking wedding hairstyle, Courtney is dedicated to making you look and feel your best. Discover the magic of beautiful hair with Courtney today!

Melissa Villalpando
Stylist
Meet Melissa Villapando (Mel V), a seasoned hairstylist with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Originally from Southern California, she is dedicated to delivering luxury cuts and colors, with a specialty in blonding, color, and precision cuts. Melissa has had the pleasure of working with clients across California, Texas, and now Arkansas. She is excited to collaborate with you to turn your hair dreams into reality!

Shiloh Sweet
Stylist
✨ Meet Shiloh Sweet ✨
Shiloh is a dedicated stylist passionate about creating confidence through beautiful color and seamless extensions. She loves helping each guest feel radiant and refreshed, whether it’s enhancing natural dimension, brightening blondes, or adding fullness and length. Beyond the salon, Shiloh enjoys exploring the outdoors and cherishing time with family and friends. Her happy place is wherever she can bring joy, create smiles, and make others feel their best.

Shalee Mohan
Assistant/Stylist
✨ Introducing Shalee ✨
Shalee is a blonde specialist and extension artist focused on lived-in, dimensional color that grows out soft and natural. She keeps her work low-maintenance while still making an impact, whether it’s a subtle brightening or a full transformation. She also offers extensions for added length and fullness, always customized to blend seamlessly and feel natural. Hair health and long-lasting results are always a priority, with a focus on color that looks just as good weeks later as it does the day of the appointment.

Mallorie Scott
Assistant/Stylist
✨ Introducing Mallorie ✨
Mallorie is a new and passionate hairstylist beginning her journey at Shear Grace Salon. She enjoys working with both men’s and women’s cuts, from clean, classic styles to soft, lived-in looks. Mallorie also offers coloring services including all-over color, root touch-ups, and dimensional color, and she loves helping clients find a look that fits their lifestyle. She’s especially known for creating a relaxing, personalized experience—complete with soothing head massages.
When she’s not in the salon, Mallorie enjoys cooking and trying new recipes, spending quality time with family and friends, being with her golden retrievers, and getting outside whenever she can.

Jessica Hill
Stylist
✨ Meet Jessica Hill ✨​
With 25 years behind the chair and a passion for helping people feel confident and beautiful, Jessica is excited to begin this next chapter with Shear Grace Salon. Since starting her career in 2001, she has built a reputation for creativity, connection, and personalized service.
Jessica specializes in lived-in color, grey coverage and blending, Brazilian blowouts, and customized styles designed to help every guest feel like the best version of themselves. Her goal is to create a relaxing, welcoming experience where clients feel comfortable and confident from the moment they sit in her chair.
When she’s not behind the chair, Jessica enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, shopping, and organizing everything in sight.