Asta Luster

Asta’s journey began in Lithuania, where her love for beauty and transformation first took root. After expanding her expertise in Germany working with multi-ethnic textures, she eventually found her home in Austin, Texas.

An award-winning stylist and Eufora International Educator, Asta founded Luster Hair Lounge to be more than a salon—it’s a home where artistry, wellness, and community come together. Guided by the values of Nurturing, Integrity, Growth, Authenticity, and Teamwork, she’s passionate about helping guests feel cared for and inspiring her team to grow personally and professionally.

Asta’s journey began in Lithuania, where her love for beauty and transformation first took root. After expanding her expertise in Germany working with multi-ethnic textures, she eventually found her home in Austin, Texas. Today, she is an award-winning stylist and Eufora International Educator who brings global experience and local heart to everything she does.

When Asta founded Luster Hair Lounge, her vision was clear: to create more than a salon—it’s a home where artistry, wellness, and community come together. Guided by the values of Nurturing, Integrity, Growth, Authenticity, and Teamwork, she is dedicated to building an environment where guests feel uplifted and cared for, and where stylists grow both personally and professionally.

For Asta, beauty is more than what happens in the chair—it’s about empowering others, creating meaningful connections, and helping people shine from the inside out.

Founder & Visionary

Cassandra has been a Licensed Cosmetologist since 1998 and is an American Board Certified Haircolor Specialist. Her passion for beauty began in childhood and evolved into a lifelong mission to help others feel confident and empowered.

She’s served as an Artistic Educator for professional brands and as a Cosmetology Educator at The Salon Professional Academy. Constantly learning and growing, Cassandra is dedicated to providing uplifting, high-quality beauty experiences.

When she’s not at the salon, you’ll find her at the gym, walking her dog, biking, or diving into a great book.


Cassandra has had a passion for beauty since childhood, beginning with playful afternoons exploring her mother’s makeup collection. By her teenage years, she was doing her friends’ nails and hair, determined to help them feel confident and beautiful. It was through these early experiences that she discovered her true calling—sharing her love of beauty to enhance others’ lives.

A Licensed Cosmetologist since 1998, Cassandra has dedicated her career to helping people feel their best, both emotionally and physically. She is an American Board Certified Haircolor Specialist (ABCH) and a former Artistic Educator for multiple professional brands. Her desire to grow and inspire others also led her to become a Cosmetology Educator at The Salon Professional Academy.

Cassandra is deeply committed to continuing education, always expanding her skills and staying at the forefront of the beauty industry. Whether she's behind the chair or in the classroom, her goal remains the same: to provide an exceptional beauty experience that uplifts and empowers.

Outside of the salon, you’ll likely find Cassandra at the gym, enjoying long walks with her dog, biking along scenic trails, or getting lost in a good book.

Cassandra Clerico

Luster Stylist, Educator, ABCH

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Chloe Carrera

Junior stylist

With a background in theatre and film, Chloe has been creating makeup and styling hair for most of her life. She has a special interest in period and culturally inspired looks, shaped by her experience as a dancer and actor.

When it was time for a career change, becoming a licensed stylist felt like a natural next step. Chloe is passionate about helping people feel confident and beautiful in their own skin and hair, and she’s excited to bring her creativity and care to the Luster Hair Lounge community.

With a background in theatre and film, Chloe has been creating makeup and styling hair for most of her life. She has a special interest in period and culturally inspired looks, shaped by her experience as a dancer and actor.

When it was time for a career change, becoming a licensed stylist felt like a natural next step. Chloe is passionate about helping people feel confident and beautiful in their own skin and hair, and she’s excited to bring her creativity and care to the Luster Hair Lounge community.

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Mau Salazar

Junior stylist

Mau believes there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to cut, color, or service. Every guest is unique, with their own style, hair texture, and personality.

Her mission is to help each guest feel truly seen, heard, and understood in their personal definition of beauty. Mau joined the beauty industry with the goal of helping people reconnect with their self-worth and confidence.

Helping others has always been her passion, and she loves witnessing the light and laughter return to her guests’ faces after time spent in her chair.

“We all still carry so much beauty within us — sometimes we just need a little help from a stylist to bring it out.” — Mau

Mau believes there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to cut, color, or service. Every guest is unique, with their own style, hair texture, and personality.

Her mission is to help each guest feel truly seen, heard, and understood in their personal definition of beauty. Mau joined the beauty industry with the goal of helping people reconnect with their self-worth and confidence.

Helping others has always been her passion, and she loves witnessing the light and laughter return to her guests’ faces after time spent in her chair.

“We all still carry so much beauty within us — sometimes we just need a little help from a stylist to bring it out.” — Mau