julie
Julie started her beauty education at Marvel (the beauty school, not super hero academy) in 2006. This opened her eyes to the many facets within the beauty industry. She then took the makeup program at Blanche MacDonald in 2008, and sculpted nail art by En Vogue Nails in 2008. She started hair at John Casablanca in 2010, and the rest is history. Julie likes to keep her craft fresh by taking classes from Aveda, Vidal Sassoon, and Bumble and bumble.
Julie can do it all! Whether you are looking for a makeover or just a trim, Julie is great at a variety of styles, including pixie cuts, textured hair, soft subtle layers, precision, razor cuts, and fine to thick hair. She loves doing natural-looking highlights, and helping you cover, blend, or embrace those greys!
You will find Julie in the salon Wednesdays through Saturdays chatting about great restaurants, road trips in the Winnebago, and her cute little dog Chad.
liz
Liz grew up in Kitsilano and can give you great advice on where to go for food, wine, and shopping (all of which she is very passionate about).
Liz started her beauty education at Blanche MacDonald in 1999, and hair at Vancouver Community College in 2003. She is a true believer in education to stay fresh and on top of ever-evolving hair trends. She has taken countless classes with Aveda, Vidal Sassoon, and Bumble and bumble.
Liz is a fountain of knowledge and experience, highly skilled in precision cuts, short cuts, shags and textured haircuts. She will give you expert advice and recommendations for any hair type or concern. Fine hair? Liz can give great advice on styling tips and the right products to help.
You will find Liz in the salon Tuesdays through Saturdays chatting about wine, food, travel, health, and family.
gretchen
***Gretchen is currently on extended maternity leave and not accepting appointments***
Gretchen started working in a salon in 2003, and quickly discovered a keen interest in the world of hair colour. Taking classes to hone her skills in colour, Gretchen has spent almost 20 years specializing in the art of hair colouring. She moved to Vancouver in 2005, and was quickly hired by the Aveda Academy. With brief thoughts of pursuing an educator role at Aveda, Gretchen knew that her love for the work was in being behind the chair. She has worked at salons in downtown Vancouver ever since.
Gretchen excels at perfectly placed foils, and loves doing natural highlights, grey blending, fashion colours, and perms. She is loving that more and more people are embracing their natural texture. And don't worry - if you don’t happen to have it naturally, Gretchen's perms make no one the wiser! Turns out perms aren’t just for the ‘80s!
You will find Gretchen in the salon Tuesday, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays chatting mostly about her two dogs, Frankie and Johnny, the garden, or being out in nature.