Meet the Founders
Ben Barnes
Experience: 28 years
With 28 years of training and experience, Ben Barnes remains deeply passionate about the hair industry and is constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and skills. He is dedicated to staying at the forefront of the field, consistently mastering new techniques, styles, trends, products, and tools to provide the best possible service to his clients. Alongside his brother Michael, Ben co-created and patented the Singletrack Board, a groundbreaking tool that has revolutionized the hair color industry. He finds immense joy in presenting, teaching, and marketing this innovation to fellow professionals. When not behind the chair, Ben leads an active and adventurous life — yoga, snowboarding, dirt biking, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, surfing, reading, golfing, and adventure traveling.
Portfolio: @offcamberstudios
Contact: Call or text (480) 205-4460
Michael Barnes
Experience: 22 years
Michael Barnes has lived in Scottsdale for 25 years and has been specializing in cutting and coloring hair for over 22 years. His goal is to bring up-to-date styles and techniques to every client he serves. Alongside his brother Ben, Michael is co-inventor of the world's first patented hair color board — the Singletrack Board — and is committed to the most up-to-date techniques and latest education to help clients achieve their best look.
When not behind the chair, Michael enjoys being an active part of both the Scottsdale and Crested Butte communities.
Contact: Call or text (480) 559-5812
Team Members Scottsdale
Meet the Team — Scottsdale
Alec Bancroft
Alec trained at Paul Mitchell accredited schools and completed a year-long apprenticeship under Ben Barnes at Off Camber Studios. He got into hairstyling out of a desire to make people feel better about themselves, combined with a strong drive for artistry and creativity. Alec is ambitious about his craft and passionate about learning everything he can about the industry and upcoming trends.
Portfolio: @hair_by_bancroft
Contact: Call or text (602) 617-6977
Wayne Beresford
Experience: 20 years
Wayne brings 20 years of experience in the hair industry, performing men's and women's cuts and color as well as Brazilian Blowouts. Outside the salon, Wayne is passionate about downhill mountain biking and anything fast on two wheels.
Contact: Call or text (623) 280-3377
Mya Griffin
Mya has lived in Arizona for about 3 years and completed an apprenticeship under Alec Bancroft at Off Camber Studios. She has had a passion for hair since she was young and loves making people feel good about themselves. Mya specializes in blonding, coloring, cutting, and blowouts, and stays current with the latest hair trends. Her goal as a stylist is to make your hair reflect your personality and help you feel like your best self.
Portfolio: @hairr.by.mya
Contact: Call or text (661) 713-8324
Marcus Murphy
Marcus graduated from The Studio Academy of Beauty in Chandler and has been extensively trained in haircuts and color under master stylist Ben Barnes. A Gilbert, Arizona native, Marcus has been a client of Ben and Mike's for 12 years before being inspired to pursue hair himself — and he hasn't looked back. He has a particular love for haircuts, drawn to the way hair transforms and takes shape until it's sculpted into a masterpiece.
Contact: Call or text (480) 298-0705
Aidan Johnson
Bio coming soon.
Ben Barnes
Experience: 28 years
Ben Barnes is deeply passionate about the hair industry and constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and skills. Dedicated to staying at the forefront of new techniques, styles, trends, products, and tools, Ben brings 28 years of experience to every client. Alongside his brother Michael, Ben co-created and patented the Singletrack Board, a groundbreaking tool that has revolutionized the hair color industry. Presenting, teaching, and marketing this innovation brings him immense joy.
When not behind the chair, Ben enjoys yoga, snowboarding, dirt biking, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, surfing, reading, golf, and adventure traveling.
Portfolio: @offcamberstudios
Contact: Call or text (480) 205-4460
Team Members Crested Butte
Meet the Team — Crested Butte
Michael Barnes
Experience: 22 years+
Michael Barnes has lived in Scottsdale for 25 years and has been specializing in cutting and coloring hair for over 22 years. His goal is to bring up-to-date styles and techniques to every client he serves. Alongside his brother Ben, Michael is co-inventor of the world's first patented hair color board — the Singletrack Board — and is committed to the most current techniques and education to help clients achieve their best look.
Contact: Call or text (480) 559-5812
Ben Barnes
Experience: 28 years
Ben Barnes is deeply passionate about the hair industry and constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and skills. Dedicated to staying at the forefront of new techniques, styles, trends, products, and tools, Ben brings 28 years of experience to every client. Alongside his brother Michael, Ben co-created and patented the Singletrack Board, a groundbreaking tool that has revolutionized the hair color industry. Presenting, teaching, and marketing this innovation brings him immense joy.
When not behind the chair, Ben enjoys yoga, snowboarding, dirt biking, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, surfing, reading, golf, and adventure traveling.
Portfolio: @offcamberstudios
Contact: Call or text (480) 205-4460
Paige Grable
Bio coming soon.