Jess Mitsch

Jess Mitsch is one of the creative anchors of Craft Collective Salon Group, celebrated for her exceptional eye for design, masterful technique, and the warm, welcoming energy she brings to every client experience. Her work is the perfect reflection of what Craft Collective stands for artistry, connection, and confidence. With years of experience and a natural ability to tailor each style to the person in her chair, Jess has become one of Pittsburgh’s most trusted stylists for clients who want to feel truly understood and beautifully transformed.

At Craft Collective Salon Group, Jess is known for her ability to craft looks that feel current yet timeless. She combines technical precision with intuitive artistry, ensuring that every haircut, color, or style looks natural, balanced, and suited to each client’s unique features. Her specialties include dimensional color, lived-in blondes, and perfectly layered cuts that move effortlessly. Whether she’s blending highlights, reshaping a classic bob, or creating a subtle tone adjustment, Jess’s work always feels intentional and elevated.

Her approach starts with a thoughtful consultation, where she listens closely to her clients’ goals and helps them define what kind of transformation they’re looking for. Jess believes collaboration is the foundation of great hair, and she takes pride in making sure every client feels heard. This attention to communication ensures that her guests always leave with a result that fits their personality, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences.

Clients often describe Jess as calm, genuine, and incredibly detail-oriented. She has a talent for putting people at ease and creating an atmosphere that feels both professional and personal. Many of her clients return year after year because of her consistency, precision, and ability to evolve their look over time. She’s not just a stylist she’s a partner in helping her clients feel confident in how they present themselves every day.

Within the Craft Collective Salon Group team, Jess plays an integral role in the salon’s collaborative culture. She’s passionate about continuing education and participates regularly in workshops and advanced training programs that keep her skills sharp and her creativity flowing. Her curiosity and dedication to growth inspire the stylists around her, contributing to the salon’s shared mission of excellence and innovation.

Her artistry is marked by subtlety and sophistication. Jess believes great hair should never compete with the person it should enhance them. Her color work features soft transitions, natural depth, and the kind of dimension that makes hair look healthy, effortless, and luminous. In her cutting, she focuses on creating shapes that move beautifully and require minimal styling to look polished. Her goal is always the same: to help clients feel like the best version of themselves.

Jess’s professionalism and artistry embody the Craft Collective philosophy of blending high-end service with authentic human connection. Every appointment with her is relaxed yet purposeful, creative yet controlled a balance that perfectly captures the spirit of the salon.