Meg Puryear

Meg Puryear (She/Her)

Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Meg brings a little pop-punk energy and a whole lot of creativity to everything she does behind the chair. With a background rooted in intricate, artistic design and inspiration pulled from icons like Rob Rietveld, she approaches barbering like an art form—detailed, expressive, and never boring.

Meg specializes in creative, customized looks and thrives on the kind of work that lets her push boundaries and think outside the box. Her proudest career moment so far? Taking home her first major competition win—proof that her eye for design and dedication to her craft don’t go unnoticed.

For Meg, it’s not just about the hair—it’s about the connection. She values building real relationships with her clients, creating a space where people feel comfortable, confident, and like they’re hanging out with an old friend. Because at the end of the day, great hair is important—but feeling like your best self is everything.

When she’s not at the salon, you’ll find her playing guitar, writing music, or blasting pop punk on the way to work with a black coffee in hand. Her version of self-care includes staying active, meditating, and keeping life balanced (with maybe a little chaos sprinkled in).

She chose Helmet after discovering it online and instantly feeling like she’d found her people—and after one visit, it felt like home.

Fun facts: she can wiggle her ears, lives for an obscure pop culture reference no one else gets, and if she had to pick an animal alter ego… she’s going with a sugar glider—small, fast, and just a little unexpected.