Meet Vanessa! With over 10 years of experience, she continues to blossom into a creative stylist! From graduating top of of her class from Mario Tricoci University of Beauty, she is also a certified Aveda artist and Vomor Extenionist. Vanessa has strengthened her skill-set by mentoring others, extensive Aveda knowledge and fulfilling management roles. She continues her education at the Aveda institute and enrolls in classes every year because “education is the key to becoming the best artist you can be!” She enjoys attending the Aveda Congress Show in Minneapolis, the Hair and Beauty Show in Chicago, and fashion shows around the country to keep up with the latest hair trends and styles. Vanessa provides excellent customer service, professionalism, and actively listens to each guest’s needs. She is very passionate about customer satisfaction; she believes in not only providing you with knowledge and proper hair care at the salon, but also making sure you understand proper home self care. Vanessa strives to enhance your natural beauty, but most of all create a space for you to relax, unwind and let your beauty from within shine through. 

She began her journey at Ash and Willow in Spring 2019, and believes the salon is a true treasure. “It is great to be a part of a team that exudes such positivity, team unity, professionalism, and a work environment that is incredibly uplifting.”

A few words to describe Vanessa: hardworking, dedicated, loyal, wise, passionate and kind. As they say she is an “old soul.” 

When Vanessa is not working she loves visiting with her family and friends, home projects, traveling, shopping, and interior design and decorating. 

Quote: “I wanted to make people feel beautiful by enhancing their natural beauty, so I became a hairstylist!” “Love what you do, do what you love.”