fabulous hair
adjective [ fab·u·lous \ˈfa-byə-ləs ] 1. almost impossible to believe; incredible 2. exceptionally good
adjective [ fab·u·lous \ˈfa-byə-ləs ] 1. almost impossible to believe; incredible 2. exceptionally good
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Megan Healy
owner/level 5 stylist Educational accomplishments: Redken symposium Vegas, Summit business program, TIGI hands on NYC, Sam villa hands on, Ruth Roche styling, In salon education, graduate from Gene Juarez
How many years have you been in the industry? 18 years How would you describe your personal style? I love to be trendy, but comfy too! Lipstick always helps me feel brighter and more put together! I always say when I found red lipstick, I found myself! What is your favorite thing about doing hair? I have always been inspired by the creativity of it all! I love making people feel good about themselves and making the change they need to love their hair again! I LOVE coloring and a sassy cut too! What inspired you to be a stylist? I always knew I would do something in a creative field….I had very supportive people in my life that let me do whatever I loved. I have always been inspired by fashion, arts and movies! Why luxe for style? Luxe for style is a dream come true for me. It’s my baby (well one of them) and I am one proud mama! This team and this salon have helped shape who I am and have become! |
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Shannon Devlin
level 5 stylist Educational accomplishments: In salon education, Redken symposium Vegas, Redken exchange NY, hands on sam villa, graduate
How many years have you been in the industry? 28 years What is your favorite quote? It’s rare to know someone who’s face is as beautiful as their heart. What is your guilty pleasure? Housewives of anything! What is one thing most people don’t know about you? I love to cook, and I am pretty decent at it! Where do you look for inspiration? Hair and fashion bloggers on Instagram. |
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Morgan Lane
level 4 stylist/education team/online booking available Educational accomplishments: Morgan Graduated from University of Phoenix with a bachelors degree in business management, Graduated from Gene Juarez Academy
How many years have you been in the industry? 15 years What is your favorite product right now? Redken dry shampoo What is your favorite quote? “You’re never fully dressed without a smile” How would you describe your personal style? Comfortable, versatile, and trendy. I like to be able to go from Work to the gym (or a hike, or a run), and then meet up with friends, without a suitcase of clothes and shoes! What is your favorite thing about doing hair? I really enjoy making people feel good about themselves. It’s amazing what a good cut/color, or even a genuine conversation can do to lift someone up. Why luxe for style? After moving across the country in early 2014, and traveling a lot in the past 3 years, Olympia kept calling me home, and I finally listened. Fate, or snow, brought Megan and I together at SEAtac airport, we chatted while waiting for our cancelled flights to rebook. I discovered she was hiring, and I was looking for a salon after just moving back from California. We exchanged numbers, and now, I’m here! This team of women feels like family already. I’m excited to be here! |
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Starr Elizabeth
level 5 stylist Educational accomplishments: L’Oréal Balayage Certification, Deva curl cutting certification, L’Oréal master cutting certification How many years have you been in the industry? 16 years What is your favorite product we carry right now? Redkens align with a dab of argon oil! It’s the perfect product cocktail! Where do you look for inspiration? My children! I became a mom at a really young age. I learned quickly what it means to put someone else’s needs before your own. Especially, my daughter. She is the strongest, most thoughtful kind young lady. She inspires me to look beyond what meets the eye, everyday! My boys, raising them to be kind, respectful, honest men. My sweet little granddaughters, they have my whole heart. What inspired you to be a stylist? I grew up in the salon from a really young age, I was dropping perm rods by the time I was 10, and folding towels after school, it’s all I have ever known. I started working as a receptionist in my early 20s at local salon. I loved watching how happy guests were, how excited they were to see their stylist. The change you could make in one persons day!! This industry is so massive, and it’s ever changing! It’s incredible to be a tiny piece of that! Why luxe for style? The culture. It’s real. The atmosphere. The laughter, the honesty, the amount of support of women supporting women! |
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Michelle Bryan
level 4 stylist/online booking available Educational accomplishments: Michelle graduated from Gene Juarez Academy in 2009. She was the recipient of the esteemed Gene Juarez Academy Award given to her for guest retention and excellence. In addition, she has also has extensive training in balayage, foliage, and designer color techniques. She also has an education and love for short hair styling, designing, and customizing color to fit each client. How many years have you been in the industry? 16 years What is one thing most people don’t know about you? I have traveled to over 15 countries and, I still have more to go! What is your guilty pleasure? WINE! How would you describe your personal style? I love rocking the short hair and I would consider my style to be classy and chic! What is your favorite thing about doing hair? Really, it’s the people that I get to serve. Over my 15+ years of experience I have grown to love my clients and create great relationships with them, and I love making them feel amazing day in and day out! |
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Millie Jenkins
level 2 stylist/online booking available Educational accomplishments: Millie attended summit salon academy in 2022 and is a recent graduate! She is certified with Bellami extensions for sew-in wefts, tape ins, I-tips and k-tips. She loves meeting new people and making people smile! Her passion for the industry show with her hard work and love for learning new things. What is your favorite Redken or Surface product right now? I’ve always been a fan of the Redken acidic bonding line but lately I’ve been obsessed with the surface blowout protective oil! What is your guilty pleasure? I’m always a sucker for McDonald’s French fries and a good true crime podcast! How would you describe your personal style? I would say my personal style is easy, get up and go! I love being casual but well put together! What is one thing most people don’t know about you? I lived in Australia for 3 years out of high school! What is your favorite thing about doing hair? I’ve always loved being creative and building relationships. doing hair has been a great outlet! It’s always changing, and you get to help people feel and look their best which is such a fun experience |
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Delaney Roy
level 2 stylist/online booking available Educational accomplishments: Delaney graduated from Centralia beauty college in 2020. She has continued to grow education in blonding, coloring and cutting with several different brands in the industry. She looks forward to growing even more at luxe! How many years have you been in the industry? 5 What's your favorite thing about doing hair? I LOVE making people feel beautiful and building strong relationships with my clients. What is your guilty pleasure? Carbs and true crime podcasts! What is one thing most people don’t know about you? I danced for 15 years! |
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Gabby Castillo
level 2 stylist/online booking available Educational accomplishments: Gabby graduated from Centralia beauty college in 2021! She is certified in tape ins and sew in extensions. She has also taken numerous classes with several brands in the industry for coloring, blonding and cutting! How many years have you been in the industry? 5 What is your guilty pleasure? Reality TV (especifically Real Housewives and Love Island) and some good food and sweet treats! What is one thing most people don’t know about you? That all my extended family live out of the country! I am 100% Panamanian and raised in a bilingual household. What inspired you to be a stylist? I grew up in a hair salon! I would tag along with my mom EVERY saturday basically my whole life! She would cut and color her hair or just do a shampoo and blowout! When I was finally old enough I would also do the same....Up until I decided to go to hair school after I graduated highschool! |
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Emalia Slagle
level 2 stylist/online booking available Educational accomplishments: Emalia joins us from Tennessee and is excited to be back in her hometown of Olympia! She grew up here, moved away, and is now she is BACK! Her specialties include lived-in color, gray coverage, and men's haircuts. Emalia holds both a barbering license and a cosmetology license, bringing a well-rounded skill set to our team. How many years have you been in the industry? 9 What is your guilty pleasure? Reality TV shows and coffee purchased from a drive through stand! What is one thing most people don’t know about you? I lived on a dairy farm for 3 years in my early adulthood! What is your favorite thing about doing hair? I love being the light in people’s day! Being a day maker is what makes doing hair amazing. I love the special bonds I have with my clients and helping them to feel beautiful is the cherry on top. Words to live by..... I would rather regret something I’ve done, than regret something I should’ve done when I had the chance. |
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Sara Wilson
level 1 stylist/online booking available Educational accomplishments: Sara graduated from beauty school in September 2023 and has been working through our apprentice program with the education team. She might look a little familiar as she was our receptionist a little over a year ago! Now she's back but she can do your hair! She has been studying, watching videos, taking classes and preparing to be her very best. Who is your style Icon? Phoebe Buffay because she is authentic and free! What is your favorite Redken or Surface product right now? I love Surface blowout memory foam! I use this on my fine hair at home and I love it to create amazing blowouts on my clients! Plus, it smells amazing too! What is your favorite thing about doing hair? I love getting to know new people and it is so rewarding to make my clients love their hair feel good about themselves! |
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Dena Barker
salon manager Dena has been with luxe for over 8 years! We are so lucky to have such an amazing hard working human! She will take care of anything you need and greet you with a smile!
What is your favorite quote? Be yourself, everyone else is already taken. Oscar Wilde What is your guilty pleasure? Anything outdoors: Paddle boarding, hiking, biking, kayaking, or tootsie rolls How would you describe your personal style? Casual and comfy What is one thing most people don’t know about you? I love haunted houses and scary movies Why luxe for style? Because awesome people work here! |
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Bevan Buchhaas
front desk Bevan brings a ton of customer service experience to our team, along with a genuine passion for helping others. She thrives on building connections and loves getting to know new faces each day! What is your guilty pleasure? Reading! Specifically, fantasy.. I love romance and fantasy books and would spend every day reading if I could! Obsessed with faeries, dragons and magic! Where do you look for inspiration in your life? I always look to the women around me. I am surrounded by so many amazing, strong and resilient women it’s very easy to look up to them and motivate myself. What’s something most people don’t know about you? I do reiki healing and astrology and have for years! Words to live by: Surrender and trust |