REDKEN PRINCIPLE-BASED DESIGN
TOCCO MAGICO COLOR SPECIALIST
FRAMESI TRAINED IN DESIGN, COLOR & UPDOS
GLOBAL KERATIN CERTIFIED
AQUAGE TRAINED IN DESIGN & UPDOS
GUY TANG BALYAGE & COLOR TRAINED
MARTIN PARSONS UPDO MASTER CLASS
JENNY STREBE MASTER CLASS
AVEDA-CONCEPT TRAINED
Today, as a member of the fast-paced beauty industry, Melissa enjoys challenging herself to keep up with trends while "keeping it real" for her clients. From haircuts to highlights, texture manipulation to updos, Melissa can give you a look you've only dreamed of!
Melissa's passion for bridal hair has grown throughout the years as she caters to each bride to create a look that they envisioned for their special day. A consultation and trial ensures that the bride will have full confidence that Melissa will make them feel 100% confident.
"It's important that the overall experience is calm and worry-free and it's my job to help it run smoothly."
Melissa and her dear friend, Dena, opened Lavender in April of 2013. They hope to transform your typical salon experience into something that truly allows you to find escape and ultimate beauty. They want you to feel "at home".
Melissa resides in Cumming along with her husband, Clayton, and son, Carter. They have a love for their rescue dogs and enjoy watching Clemson football!
melenlow@aol.com
Dena Maxim
REDKEN & L'OREAL COLOR SPECIALIST
TONY & GUY CUTTING CERTIFIED
BIO-IONIC JAPANESE HAIR STRAIGHTENING SPECIALIST
CERTIFIED FOR GLOBAL KERATIN
UPDO ARTIST CERTIFIED THROUGH MARTIN PARSONS & AQUAGE
Dena has been in the hair industry over 20 years. It's about time she opened her own salon! Along with co-owner, Melissa Enlow, Dena welcomes you to Lavender Hair Salon & Shoppe.
Dena's technical expertise comes from years spent honing her craft. Her hair design, custom colors and beautiful styles show her experienced eye for detail. Understanding that no 2 heads of hair are alike, Dena has mastered the art of combining current, trendy styles with timeless techniques. Her excellent listening skills make her clients feel at home in her chair. Dena prides herself in making her clients' lives easier by giving them the confidence of a great cut, color and style along with the ability to recreate their look at home.
Dena and her husband, Chris, enjoy hiking and traveling the world together!
denaturk777@gmail.com
Debbie Barnett
TONY & GUY DESIGN TRAINED
PIVOT POINT DESIGN TRAINED
VIDAL SASSOON DESIGN TRAINED
FRAMESI COLOR TRAINED AND CERTIFIED
AVEDA COLOR TRAINED AND CERTIFIED
L'OREAL PROFESSIONAL INOA COLOR CERTIFIED
UPDO ARTIST TRAINED THROUGH KERASTASE FOR UPDOS AND FORMAL HAIRDRESSING
Debbie brings more than 30 years of beauty industry knowledge and know-how to the Lavender family. Known for diving into the current trends and staying on top of the latest in education and industry training, Debbie brings her best to every client.
Being a long-time friend of Lavender co-owner, Dena Turk, it did not take much convincing for Debbie to become part of the talented team at Lavender. Debbie enjoys working with her clients and providing them with looks that keep them true to themselves while staying modern and on-trend. Her continual training and growth allow her clients to become their best and turn heads when they leave her chair.
From creating shiny, natural and show-stopping color to designing formal hair for life's most memorable events, Debbie loves and is ready for it all!
debbiemcc@bellsouth.net
Taylor Turk Stovall
REDKEN
GUY TANG BALAYAGE & COLOR
GLOBAL KERATIN CERTIFIED
GINA BIANCA MASTER COLOR
COLOR MELT & OMBRE SPECIALIST
Taylor graduated with honors from Lanier Technical College as a Master Cosmetologist. She has followed alongside with her mom and has quite a talent! She specializes in natural color dimension as well as balayage. Taylor is constantly self-educating to master her craft and enjoys giving clients a natural lived in look or funky vivid tones! She loves getting to be creative everyday!
Taylor and her husband, Alex, enjoy the outdoors as well as playing with their puppy, Charlie!
Follow her work on Instagram: @taylorraeturk
taylorturk1990@gmail.com
Carol Bradley
REDKEN CERTIFIED
GOLDWELL CERTIFIED
VIDAL SASSOON TRAINED
Carol began her journey in the beauty industry in California then moved to Atlanta just over 10 years ago to continue bringing amazing looks to all her clients. She has truly enjoyed being a part of Lavender Salon since its beginning and looks forward to growing with it!
Always maintaining top training in the industry, Carol has learned under some of the best companies, including Redken and Vidal Sassoon. She enjoys bringing that knowledge to her clients, whether it be through a new cut, color or even the texture manipulation of straighteners or perms. If you have a look you would like to achieve, there is no doubt it can be accomplished in Carol's chair!
Please contact Carol personally for bookings at either (404) 863-7245 or carol.nguyen77@yahoo.com.
Lindsay Norman
TOCCO MAGICO COLOR SPECIALIST
CERTIFIED FOR GLOBAL KERATIN
MASTER COSMETOLOGIST DEGREE FROM EMPIRE
BARBERING CERTIFICATION FROM ROFFLER
Lindsay comes to Lavender after nearly 18 years in the beauty industry. From her beginnings as a salon assistant, to her apprentice training, then on to Empire and Roffler cosmetology academies, Lindsay has developed a lifetime of talent and expertise.
A North Atlanta native, Lindsay grew up in the Roswell / Alpharetta area and is so happy to be right at home with her clients at Lavender. She currently resides in Dunwoody with her husband, Hayne and her son, Grayson. Lindsay enjoys all aspects of the beauty industry but among her favorites is creating looks for clients that they can replicate at home. If you want to be taught how to look like you just stepped out of the salon every day then you need to be in Lindsay's chair.
lpainter33@gmail.com
Allison Rieck
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AVEDA COLOR EDUCATOR
AVEDA ADVANCED CUTTING
VIDAL SASSOON CUTTING
PAUL MITCHELL COLOR & CUTTING
L'ANZA COLOR & PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE
Originally from Michigan, Allison began her career at Fenton Academy of Cosmetology. She made Georgia her home around 10 years ago along with her husband, Kelly and two teen boys, Ethan and Banyan. They have two rescue dogs, Holly and Daisy and volunteer with Angels Among Us.
Allison is an avid concert goer, gardener and sports enthusiast. Her color expertise definitely shows through her work as an Aveda Color Educator. If you are are looking for an eclectic artist, Allison is your girl!
Please contact Allison personally for bookings at arthairdesigns.com
IG: @arthairdesigns
facebook.com/arthairdesigns
allisonrieck@gmail.com
Olivia Gray
REDKEN COLOR
GLOBAL KERATIN CERTIFIED
CLIOVE KERATIN CERTIFIED
CLASSIC EYELASH EXTENSION CERTIFIED
Olivia joins the Lavender Team as a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Cosmetology. Her specialties include make up application as well as classic eyelash extensions. If you get the chance to get a scalp massage from her, you may not leave! She has a magic touch!
Olivia enjoys camping and exploring the great outdoors. She is a born and raised Georgia girl and loves building her life in the peach state!
Olivia loves that her passion for beauty is her growing career!