our sTUDIO company houses aN INCREDIBLE TEAM OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS SPECIALIZING in HAIR, BEAUTY, SKIN AND BRIDAL SERVICES. WITH DEDICATION, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND AN ELEVATED, WELCOMING SPACE our focus is on you AND ACHIEVING YOUR ULTIMATE HAIR AND BEAUTY GOALS. MEET THE TEAM BELOW AND BOOK TODAY TO GET TO KNOW US IN PERSON!
HAIR TEAM
EMILY
LEVEL 2 COLOURIST / STYLIST
Born and raised in Victoria, hair has always been a source of interest and joy for Emily. After several years studying to become a teacher, she knew her true calling was behind the chair, and pursuing her dream, completed the Academy of Excellence stylist education in the summer of 2024. Launching her career at Heartwood, she worked as an associate under the mentorship of our senior stylist Lindsay, quickly developing her talent, and honing her industry skills. With incredible instincts for technique and client experience, Emily is unbelievably sweet, dedicated to the details, and ready to welcome you in for a weekly blowout, freshening haircut, lightening or solid colour service. When she’s not living her dream in salon, you’ll find her cooking, horseback riding or skiing. Book with Emily today for the ideal combination of talent, and kindness.
IG @hairbyemilynewman
DEVAN
LEVEL 2 COLOURIST / STYLIST / HAIR EXTENSION SPECIALIST
Devan started her professional life in the healthcare field, before graduating from the Vancouver Island University Hairstylist Foundation program. Driven to a career in the hair and beauty industry, she is a Bellami certified hair extension artist, and brings to Heartwood a background in textured hair specialization. Devan has experience with coily hair types up to a 4c pattern and loves cutting, shaping and caring for curls. Her passion for massive hair transformations has further fueled her reputation for creating supportive connections with her clients, and she is a bright light of style and skill on the team. She also offers braiding and dreadlock maintenance by consultation. Outside of the studio Devan is a local girl, close with friends, and mom to a beautiful eight year old daughter.
IG @hairbydevanyyj
LAURA-ASHLEY
LEVEL 4 COLOURIST / STYLIST
Known for her incredible nature, kindness, and welcoming approach, Laura-Ashley is always sunny and always ready to take on her client’s hair goals. Unbelievably easy to talk to and collaborate with, her warmth and skill creates the foundation for a relaxing and comfortable experience on every visit. With six years in the industry, she specializes in blondes, brunettes and reds, focused on adding the perfect cut and styling to set off the colour work. Her greatest passion as a stylist comes from empowering confidence in her clients, and bonding over the flow of conversation. Laura-Ashley is one of five kids, born and raised in Victoria, and welcoming new clients now!
IG @laura.ashleyartistry
NINA
LEVEL 5 COLOURIST / STYLIST
Meet Nina! Coming from Toronto, she has worked for more than fifteen years as a stylist, having trained in top cosmopolitan salons with a strong focus on colour and cutting. Nina loves creating looks that are suited to a client’s lifestyle and enhance their individual features. From an effortless, beachy balayage ,to whimsical pink pixies, curly shags, curtain bangs, mullets and French girl bobs, Nina’s undeniable warmth, passion for her clients, and commitment to creating the perfectly customized look ensure you will have an amazing experience. In her spare time, Nina loves writing, music, fine art, astrology and tarot, vegan food, fitness and wellness. Book today for the best hair you’ve ever had!
IG @hairbyninaarson
MARLEE
LEVEL 5 COLOURIST / STYLIST
Destined to be a hairstylist, Marlee’s friends and family knew it was her fate from a young age - she took cosmetology classes in school and began dyeing her own hair, and her friends’ hair at just 14. It continues to be that genuine love for her career, and her clients, that sets her apart in the industry. She values each guest with a caring and attentive approach to detail, ensuring everyone in her chair feels seen, and heard. Colour and cut transformations, colour corrections, curly and textured cuts, blondes, coppers, vivids and more, Marlee is inspired by the challenge, creative and intellectual process, and individuality of each service. Outside of the studio, she loves cooking, reading, training in martial arts, biking and travelling, and her beloved cat Juju. Schedule your next visit with Marlee!
IG @marmarthesuperstar
MEGAN
LEVEL 5 COLOURIST / STYLIST / EXTENSION SPECIALIST / EVENT & BRIDAL SPECIALIST
Originally from Alberta, Megan made the move to Vancouver in 2017 to complete the Hair Pro program at Blanche Macdonald. Following graduation, she moved to Calgary to complete her Journeyman Hairstylist Certificate, before returning to BC to continue her passion as a stylist. Megan’s signature soft and natural balayage techniques, sew in weft extensions, immaculate wedding and event looks, and sweet, genuine approach have made her highly sought after on the Heartwood team. She is passionate about building confidence for her clients through promoting their healthiest hair yet. In her free time she enjoys going to the gym, and exploring new coffee shops. Book Megs for your next visit!
IG @megs_beautyxo
MELISSA
LEVEL 5 COLOURIST / STYLIST / EVENT & BRIDAL SPECIALIST
With twenty five years experience, Melissa brings an extraordinary polish and expertise to all of her bookings. Having graduated from hair school in 1999, she has been active and dedicated to the industry ever since. She trained with Aveda for five years, working on all of their seasonal collections, and has travelled and worked globally; training in both Paris and Germany with LA BIOSTHETIQUE on advanced cutting techniques. Specializing in colouring, mature hair, women’s and men’s cutting, as well as flawless wedding and event hair, Melissa is the ultimate hair professional, highly efficient and extremely effective in her work. Now accepting new clients, we can’t wait to introduce you!
IG @innerharbourhair
LINDSAY
LEVEL 5 COLOURIST / STYLIST / EVENT & BRIDAL SPECIALIST
Lindsay has been in the industry for fifteen years and is best known for her incredible range of skills and confidence behind the chair. With a well established reputation, she has worked in multiple cities, from Banff, to Saskatoon and Victoria, and is a Kevin Murphy Gold Key Educator. Whether blending soft highlights, taking on a bold colour, enhancing your natural hair texture, or creating your dream wedding and event hair, Lindsay is ready to bring her energy and her talent to every client and every booking. She draws inspiration from fashion, art and music, loves singing and was even a featured vocalist in a Motown tribute band. Call today to book with Lindsay!
IG @newleafstyles
BEAUTY TEAM
ALYSSA
LASH SPECIALIST / MICROBLADING / BROW LAMINATIONS AND TINTING
Meet Alyssa! Passionate about all things beauty, Alyssa brings four years experience and a range of skills to her career with Heartwood. Consistently developing her portfolio and expertise, she specializes in mega volume lash extensions, brow laminations, and now offers microblading! Her attention to detail, ability to create a customized look to enhance your natural features, and warm, wonderful personality ensure her guests leave looking and feeling their best. Book in to see Alyssa for the lashes and brows of your dreams!
IG @alyssa_at_heartwood
ALEXA
SPRAY TAN EXPERT
Heartwood’s official glow queen, Alexa is your radiant beauty expert and guaranteed new best friend! A former Olympian, her amazing energy, personalized commitment to each client, and love for her work keep her in rave reviews. Alexa’s approach is designed to promote her guest’s maximum comfort, empower confidence and have you looking and feeling your best. Whether you’re heading off on vacation, attending or hosting an event, or just feeling the need for self-care and a flawless base, book with Alexa for the glowing, radiant skin you’ve always dreamed of.
IG @glo.nakedd