Jared Oldre
MASTER STYLIST – OWNER
Jared is a native to the Asheville area and has grown up similarly to this city.
His skill set with hair has grown in diversity and in elegance as well as his love for the trade. He has continued to seek out education and training to hone and improve his mastery of hair and to be able to keep his clients looking their best.
His energy is only surpassed by his desire to give his clients an enjoyable experience and a beautiful style.
Jared loves spending his time outside the salon with his wife and 4 children, riding BMX bikes, or plowing down a snowy mountain on a snowboard.
Yuliya Griffis
MASTER STYLIST
Yuliya is what you might call a hair wizard. She is outgoing, fun, and creative and is absolutely amazing at creating fantastic hair!
Yuliya is great at catering to her clients needs and making sure that their vision is her masterpiece.
Yuliya is great at catering to her clients needs and making sure that their vision is her masterpiece.
As a stylist for 17 years, she has endeavored to stay current with both hair and fashion directions and education through many of today’s top beauty industry trendsetters such as Goldwell and Schwarzkopf.
Perfection is Yuliya’s only acceptable standard when it comes to hairdressing. She will undoubtedly accomplish any look you are going for. Whether you’re looking for soft and sleek or bold and brilliant, Yuliya Griffis is the stylist you want by your side!
Jeremy Leifheit
MASTER STYLIST
Coming from Atlanta with over 27 years of salon experience, Jeremy brings an array of technical influences and creativity to the chair. His roots in the hair industry began with strong fundamentals taught by some of the original Vidal Sassoon team members. Jeremy’s education spans several different techniques of color, cut, and up hair designs, which he blends together to create his own unique style that he enjoys sharing with others. He spent ten years as an educator for L’Oreal Professional and is bringing those experiences, travel, influences, and training back to where he feels at home. Designing a shape and color that suits your look and lifestyle is always a priority. Outside the salon, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his family outdoors and can be found on the local mountain bike trails.
Kimberlee Klein
MASTER STYLIST
Our only stylist from California, brings a voluminous background of cuts, colors and 22 years of experience to our salon. As a L’Oréal Professional Color educator and a Tigi Ambassador who’s Tigi Academy work focused on cuts and color, Kim can channel her passion for hair to create the style and color you need. Kim is Brazilian Blowout and Hotheads hair extension certified. If that’s not enough, Kim worked under a Master Barber for three years honing her skills in men’s cuts and color.
Kim’s specializes in: Long Hair, Short Hair, any Drastic Change that you need to make and Balayage, Blonding, Punk Colors, and Corrective Color to complete the look.
Away from work, Kim loves spending time with her husband, two children and two dogs.
Photography and rescuing vintage furniture are two of Kim’s hobbies that are usually followed by some Pinot Noir.
Photography and rescuing vintage furniture are two of Kim’s hobbies that are usually followed by some Pinot Noir.
Caitlin Shope
SENIOR STYLIST
Caitlin is outgoing, fun, and always eager to create beautiful classics or keep it fresh with the current trends! She always endeavors to provide the best experience for every client, every time. Caitlin has five years of experience behind the chair and has continued with training and education to hone her skills and to learn the latest techniques. When Caitlin is not working she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Being an Asheville native, she loves the outdoors and takes weekend trips to the beach! She also enjoys reading books and learning new makeup and hairstyles trends on her own.
Jordan Vincent
SENIOR STYLIST
Hailing from a farm in Illinois, Jordan brings with her a hard work ethic, 8 years experience in the industry, and licensure in 3 states. Her personal motto is “if you can imagine it, you can create it.” Whether you’re looking for a subtle change or an extreme makeover, Jordan will know how to give you the look you want.
Jordan possesses a genuine passion for people which enables her to communicate with each client and transform their individual vision into reality. She is great at listening to your wants and needs to make sure you’re getting exactly what you’re expecting.
Forever the creative soul, Jordan utilizes her spare time expressing herself through a wide variety of interests, such as painting and cooking. She also enjoys spending quiet evenings at home with her cat, Floyd, as well as exploring Asheville and tasting all the craft beer this city has to offer.
Melissa Crooms
JUNIOR STYLIST
Melissa is a junior stylist that apprenticed intensely with our master stylists and we are so lucky to have her on board! She has wonderful talent and eye for perfection. Melissa excelled in cosmetology school and graduated in 2012 at a school in Southern California. She is an Asheville native and was excited to return home. She has been working in the hair industry the past four years. Hair care is her passion, and she finds satisfaction in making each client feel great when they leave her chair. Melissa served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was able to travel all over the world. She carries that same work ethic and drive now. In her downtime, she enjoys walking at local parks and enjoying live music with her husband Chris.
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