Meet Our Team
Kari Williams - Owner/Stylist
Services: Haircuts, Colors, Hair Extensions, Nails, and Facial Waxing
Kari has over 30 years of experience in the cosmetology industry. Her areas of expertise include short haircutting, multi-dimensional highlighting, and hair extensions. She has also provided styling services for local pageant contestants, including the former Miss Minnesota. Outside of her professional practice, Kari enjoys golfing and engaging in various activities with her adult children.
Gina Vinge - Owner/Stylist
Services: All hair services (Excluding Perms), Nails, Eyelash Extensions, Lash Lifts & Tints, Hair Extensions, and Facial Waxing
With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Gina brings a deep passion and dedication to her craft. Five years ago, she proudly took over the salon from her mother, Deb, alongside her business partner, Kari, continuing a legacy of exceptional service and care. Gina offers a wide range of services and is committed to helping clients look and feel their best. Outside of her professional practice, Gina enjoys spending quality time with her family—supporting her sons at their sporting events, cooking, entertaining, and cherishing moments with her new grandbaby.
Deb Pellow - Independent Hair Stylist
Services: Haircuts, Shampoo Styles, Facial Waxing, Colors, and Perms
Deb is the former owner and although she retired from that part of the business, she still enjoys being behind the chair. She specializes in all services that she provides with a focus on haircuts, perms, and color. She has many loyal clients and cherishes every one of them. Deb enjoys making her clients feel the best they can about themselves. When she is away from the chair, Deb likes to be with her family; watching her grandkids play baseball, football, and dance.
Kari Kraker - Independent Hairstylist
Services: Haircuts, Color, Foils and Facial Waxing
Kari has been behind the chair for 30+ years. She enjoys taking the time to get to know each guest in her chair while also helping them figure out new styles. Kari specializes in foils, color, and haircuts. She thoroughly enjoys her job and the beauty industry. When Kari is not at work, she enjoys kayaking, bike riding, hiking, and hanging out with family and friends.
Anita Zimmerman - Stylist
Services: Haircuts, Colors, Perms, Roller Sets and Facial Waxing
With over 55 years of experience behind the chair, Anita is a seasoned professional who has built lasting relationships with a loyal clientele throughout her career. She specializes in perms and takes great pride in serving mature women with warmth, care, and expertise. When she's not at the salon, Anita enjoys camping, traveling, and embracing the great outdoors.
Shayla Olson - Stylist
Services: Haircuts, Colors, Clipper Cuts, Facial Waxing, Eyelash Extensions, Lash Lifts & Tints, Nails (No gel), and Updos
Shayla is a dedicated stylist with over three years of experience in the beauty industry. She specializes in haircuts, color services, special occasion updos, and eyelash extensions. Passionate about her craft, Shayla is committed to helping every client look and feel their absolute best. Outside the salon, Shayla enjoys swing dancing, attending live concerts, and spending time outdoors soaking up the sun.
Liz Reif - Independent Stylist
Services: Haircuts, Clipper Cuts, Colors, Foils and Perms
Liz has been a stylist for 42 years. Her specialties include haircuts and hair colors. She enjoys getting to know her clients and making them feel special. Liz loves to laugh! Outside of work, Liz loves to spend time with her family, gardening, and traveling.
Cheryl Kersey - Independent Stylist
Services: Haircuts, Foils, Colors, Shampoo Styles, Facial Waxing and Perms
Cheryl has been doing hair for over 50 years. She is the former owner of Lavender Lane Salon and has many loyal clients that have been coming to her for much of her career. Cheryl favors color services most of all. She strives to listen and give each client what they want. Outside of the salon, Cheryl likes to spend time gardening and reading.
Debbie Mills - Independent Stylist
Services: Haircuts, Colors, Foils, Shampoo Styles and Perms
Debbie is a seasoned stylist with many years behind the chair. She specializes in coloring, foils, perms and haircuts. Debbie very much still loves this profession after all the years and hearing people’s stories. When Debbie isn’t behind the chair, she can be found spending time with family and enjoying outside activities such as biking, paddle boarding, and gardening.
Alisha Aimutis - Independent Stylist
Services: Haircuts, Colors, Foils, Balayage, Clipper Cuts, and Facial Waxing
Alisha has been doing hair for 18 years. Her favorite service to provide is color including balayage and foiling. In 2019, Alisha was voted “Best Stylist/Colorist” in the New Brighton area. She loves what she does behind the chair while also creating relationships with all of her clients. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts, camping, golfing, playing bean bags, and hanging out with friends.
Leslie Drewianka - Independent Stylist
Services: Haircuts, Foils, Colors, Clipper Cuts, and Facial Waxing
Leslie is a seasoned stylist with a passion for continuing education. She specializes in helping people with fine hair and in razor techniques. Leslie enjoys being creative behind the chair while also paying close attention to the small details for the desired end result of each client. In her free time, Leslie loves to see and explore the city but has developed a great love for the country life.
Angelica White - Stylist
Services: Haircuts (Excluding Clipper Cuts), Customized Lived-In Colors, Balayage, Hand-tied Hair Extensions, Brow Lamination, Facial and Body Waxing
Angelica is new to the area but brings years of experience to the salon industry. She has been working behind the chair since 2020. specializing in lived-in colors, blonding, and extension services while staying current with the latest hair trends. In addition, Angelica offers facial and body waxing services. She is passionate about building lasting relationships with each guest, ensuring a personalized and comfortable experience. You can view her portfolio and connect with her on Instagram and Facebook at Captured Beauty by Angelica.
With most stylists being independent, we are not using online scheduling at this time. Please call the salon to book your appointment and our front desk team will make sure you are matched to the stylist that best meets your needs.
Kathy Smith - Front Desk Coordinator
Kathy has been working at the salon for about 6 months, but has been a client for over 20 years! She tends to be the one on the other end of the phone when clients call our salon. Outside of work, Kathy enjoys fishing, golfing, gardening, playing cards, and hanging out with her husband and 2 sons.
Sandy Rand - Front Desk Support
Sandy has been helping and working at the front desk a few days a week for 3.5 years. She loves to chat with the guests that call the salon, as well as the ones that come in. In her free time, she spends her time reading, going to the cabin, walking, lunch with her girl friends, and hanging out with family.
Lucia Braith - Front Desk Support
Lucia has been working as part of our front desk team for a little over a year. She tends to be here in the evenings to help around the salon. In Lucia’s free time away from work, she likes to spend time with her friends, going on walks on a nice day, and playing with her cats.