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TT (Tara) has been at Valon since 2006 and in the hair industry since 1996. She has watched and helped the salon grow from 7 employees to 30. As the assistant manager, she strives to make every guest experience a special one. She always takes the opportunity to join the Valon team at hair shows and educational classes to further her knowledge of the beauty industry. She feels fortunate to work with such talented artists every day and watch the work they create. She works to make Valon Salon & Spa the best it can be every day.

Katie joined the Valon front desk team in spring of 2022 as a newcomer to both the beauty industry and the Centreville area. Since coming to the salon, Katie has enjoyed learning about the hair business and loves getting to know all of Valon's guests, regulars and first-time visitors alike. In addition to coordinating the desk, Katie also stepped into the role of content manager at the start of 2023 and now handles Valon's social media and web presence.

Brady has been with Valon Salon & Spa since 2000 and in the hair industry since 1985. She has numerous certifications from many different companies. She has extensive experience with color and enjoys working with clients that would like more volume and texture. Brady loves the artistry of her profession. Her specialties include dimensional highlighting/all foiling techniques, corrective coloring, and textured hair cutting on all types of hair.

Dana has been a stylist for 40 years and has been at Valon Salon & Spa since 2005. She has been the salon education director for over 8 years, meaning she is in charge of training the apprentices in Valon Salon & Spa. Education is very important to Dana. To keep her skills up-to-date and see the latest trends, she attends many classes around the country. Her biggest accomplishment is achieving the Artist level in the Philp Pelusi Volumetric Haircutting System. Dana specializes in bobs and pixie cuts.

Haemi joined the Valon team in 2022 and has been in the hair industry for over 10 years. She enjoys working on all hair types, textures, and lengths while specializing in fantasy colors and creative cuts. Her goal for every visit is for her clients to feel comfortable, happy, and accepted in her chair.  She highly values educating her clients on how to maintain their hair colors and styles at home so that they always feel as fabulous as the day they leave the salon.

Jiyon has been at Valon Salon & Spa since 2001. She grew up watching her mom style hair and dreamed about making people feel beautiful and happy. She's had a passion for hair and beauty her whole life. She has mastered a wide range of hair techniques, including hair cutting, hair straightening, and dimensional coloring, and she is also certified in Brazilian Blowouts. She continues her education to stay up-to-date on all the latest trends so that she can give clients the look they want. She places a high value on listening to her clients, understanding their needs, and respecting their hair. She ensures her clients will love their hair when they leave her chair.

Kayla started at Valon in 2021. Deciding to attend beauty school was one of the easiest decisions of her life. She started her journey into the hair industry at age 19 when she began attending Paul Mitchell Academy, working for two years as an assistant while taking classes. She soon graduated in July 2020, acquired her license, and began her career as a stylist at Valon Salon & Spa!

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Tina started her career as a hairstylist in NYC in 1987, working under some of the best stylists in the country. She has been with Valon since 2002. She enjoys traveling around the country to further her education at national shows and academies and has even traveled internationally to Japan and Taiwan to learn specialized scalp treatments. She has also been invited to participate in fashion shows in NYC multiple times. Tina says, “Valon Salon & Spa is like no other salon. We work as a team, and it makes for such a great environment for our clients.”

Vickie has been at Valon since 2010. Vickie believes, “It’s a salon strong on training, customer service and great teamwork”. She specializes in doing fine hair.She loves doing perms, colors, and giving her clients a new look. Vickie is a former salon owner and has been in the industry for over 40 years.

Elizabeth has worked at Valon Salon since 2007. Valon has been a place that has taught her how to not only pamper our clients, but to give them an overall amazing experience. She has received certifications from Philip Pelusi, Nioxin Scalp Therapy, It’s a 10, Joico Shiatsu Scalp treatments, and attends many customer service classes. She believes that she is granted the opportunity to turn someone’s day around. She always maintains a positive attitude and tries her best to make our guests feel that they are her number one priority.

Claudia is from Bolivia and has been a massage therapist since 2009. Claudia's philosophy is to treat each client as a unique person and to ensure they get the full Valon experience. She is always happy to help her clients improve areas of their body that cause discomfort. She specializes in pressure point massages that help ease pain, improve sleep, strengthen circulation, and eliminate toxins.

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Mare has been at Valon since 2015 and has been a Master Esthetician since 2013. She attends ongoing training at the International Dermal Institute. She is a certified Dermalogica Specialist, and her specialties include facials, peels, and microdermabrasions. Mare is dedicated to each client and enjoys helping them achieve the healthiest looking skin possible. She has worked with all skin types from acne, to aging, to the most sensitive skin types. She enjoys sharing her knowledge for long term, beautiful, healthy, glowing skin.