Artist Bios
Holly Ridge
Amber - Stylist
Amber was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina and has had a love for hair and makeup for as long as she can remember. She graduated from Coastal Carolina Community College and is proud to continue her career on our team. Amber is passionate about creating customized color, specializing in dimensional blonding and enhancing naturally curly hair. She is dedicated to helping each client achieve their hair goals while ensuring they leave her chair feeling confident, refreshed, and beautiful. Amber cannot wait to welcome you in and bring your hair dreams to life.
Kaylee - Stylist
Kaylee started her journey at Lavish in 2019 as a receptionist and fell in love with the beauty industry. She worked her way through cosmetology school at Cape Fear Community College, earned her license in 2023, and stayed with Lavish until life took her to New Jersey in 2024. Now that she’s home again, she couldn’t be more excited to return to the place where it all began. Kaylee loves creating beautiful blondes, seamless layers, bouncy blowouts, vibrant color, and glam styles for any event. Outside the salon, she’s happiest at the beach with her little boy by her side.
Haylee - Stylist
Haylee is an enthusiastic, charismatic stylist with a true passion for hair color. She specializes in creating dimensional, lived-in blondes and seamless grey blending. While color is her specialty, she loves all aspects of the craft and is dedicated to delivering beautiful, customized results for every guest in her chair. She proudly calls Sneads Ferry her home, as she has lived here for most of her life. Haylee is a graduate of Coastal Carolina Community College and has been a valued part of our team ever since.
Ashtyn - Junior Stylist
Ashtyn is a talented young stylist from Sneads Ferry and a recent graduate of Coastal Carolina Community College. She is proud to begin her career with the team at Lavish Hair & Spa and is excited to grow withing such a supportive and inspiring enviornment. When she is not behind the chair, you can find Ashtyn enjoying beach days and time out on the boat. She specializes in blonding, lived-in color, and dimensional looks that are natural, low maintence, and thoughtfully customized to each guest. Passionate about continuing her education, Ashtyn is dedicated to refining her craft and delivering beautiful, confidence boosting results to every client she serves.
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Mackenzie - Salon Coordinator
Mackenzie is originally from California having moved here 7 years ago. She has been working at Lavish for just shy of 4 years and helps keep everyone on track. Mackenzie is dedicated to providing exceptional service for all of our clientele. When she is not assisting clients, managing schedules, taking phone calls, or tending to our boutique she loves to shop and enjoy the beach. Her dream is to go to medical school and become a surgeon but takes stride in being apart of a team who's goal is to improve confidence and inspire beauty. Mackenzie is committed to creating a welcoming and memorable experience for every guest that walks through our door.
Jada - Esthetician
Jada is a North Carolina native and has been a valued member of our team for 7 years. In 2023, she advanced from Salon Coordinator to Licensed Esthetician, turning her passion into a profession. After graduating from Cape Fear Community College, Jada was eager to begin her career and quickly discovered her love for eyebrows, eyelashes, facials, and advanced skincare services; specialties she proudly brings to our salon. She believes skincare is no longer a luxury, but a necessity in today's beauty industry. With a dedication to continued growth and client care, Jada is passionate about delivering results driven services while helping every client feel confident and radiant, inside and out.
Carah - Stylist
Carah is a hair extension and color specialist known for seamless, natural-looking results. She is trained in the tape-in, blue light, and K-Tip methods. Carah customizes each installation for comfort, longevity, and an effortless blend. Originally from the area, she has spent the last 4 years behind the chair at Lavish Hair & Spa refining her craft and building lasting relationships with her clients. She is also known for dimensional, lived-in color, including soft blonding and seamless grey blending, designed to enhance the natural pattern and grow out beautifully, leaving every client feeling elevated and refreshed.
Joy - Salon Coordinator
Joy, originally from Louisville, Kentucky, recently retired with her husband and moved to North Carolina. She spent almost 25 years working in the retail industry with Party City before joining an AVEDA salon prior to moving here. On her days off, Joy likes to spend her time on the boat with her husband soaking up the sun. Joy has a passion for customer service and enjoys assisting clients when it comes to making appointments, answering questions, and anything else you may need. So much so, you can hear her enthusiasm and kindness through the phone when you call in.
Sharon - Master Stylist
Sharon is a Master Stylist with over 20 years of experience behind the chair. Her commitment to ongoing education keeps her at the top of her craft and ahead of industry trends. Through advanced training with AVEDA, Sharon stays current in the latest cutting, coloring, and styling techniques. She is a certified colorist and holds multiple certifications in professional smoothing treatments. Sharon also specializes in cutting naturally curly hair and is certified in the DevaCurl cutting technique, allowing her to expertly shape and enhance curls with precision. As a former salon owner and seasoned stylist, Sharon believed understanding every facet of the industry is essential to delivering exceptional servce. Her goal with every guest is to create timeless, beautifully textured styles tailored to their individuality and lifestyle.
Brooke - Master Stylist
Brooke kicked off her cosmetology career in 2012 with an apprenticeship in sunny Southern California. She has done hair from coast to coast, settling here in North Carolina. Brooke loves doing all things color, from bright blondes to dimensional balayage, to edgy haircuts or formal styles for those special occasions. She is known for her amazing blow dries and great services. Brooke cannot wait to see you in her chair!
Kelly - Master Stylist/ Salon Owner
Kelly began her cosmetology career in 1988 and earned her Cosmetology Instructor license in 2004, further deepening her commitment to the beauty industry. While supporting a military career for 29 years, she had the opportunity to work in prestigious salons, spas, cosmetic counters, and cosmetology schools across Washington, DC; Arizona; Washington State; California; North Carolina; Germany; and Virginia. Allowing her to gain a wealth of experience and perspective along the way. Now happily settled in North Carolina, Kelly is honored to serve Holly Ridge and the surrounding communities. Her passion for excellence led her to open an AVEDA Exclusive Salon. Kelly specializes in custom color, dimensional highlighting, precision cutting, and polished styling. With decades of experience and a heart for serving others, she is committed to helping every guest look and feel their absolute best.