About Us

Linsey has been with Valon since 2022. She graduated cosmetology school in 2015 and has done hair, waxing, and administrative work across the industry. She loves to attend classes to keep up with all trends, as the hair world changes constantly. Linsey appreciates all the different styles and techniques that make each hairdresser unique and is honored to be part of a team that encourages each other to be the best they can be.

TT (Tara) has been at Valon since 2006 and in the hair industry since 1996. She has watched and helped the salon grow from 7 employees to 30. As the assistant manager, she strives to make every guest experience a special one. She always takes the opportunity to join the Valon team at hair shows and educational classes to further her knowledge of the beauty industry. She feels fortunate to work with such talented artists every day and watch the work they create. She works to make Valon Salon & Spa the best it can be every day.

Katie joined the Valon front desk team in spring of 2022 as a newcomer to both the beauty industry and the Centreville area. Since coming to the salon, Katie has enjoyed learning about the hair business and loves getting to know all of Valon's guests, regulars and first-time visitors alike. In addition to coordinating the desk, Katie also stepped into the role of content manager at the start of 2023 and now handles Valon's social media and web presence.

Brady has been with Valon Salon & Spa since 2000 and in the hair industry since 1985. She has numerous certifications from many different companies. She has extensive experience with color and enjoys working with clients that would like more volume and texture. Brady loves the artistry of her profession. Her specialties include dimensional highlighting/all foiling techniques, corrective coloring, and textured hair cutting on all types of hair.

Dana has been a stylist for 40 years and has been at Valon Salon & Spa since 2005. She has been the salon education director for over 8 years, meaning she is in charge of training the apprentices in Valon Salon & Spa. Education is very important to Dana. To keep her skills up-to-date and see the latest trends, she attends many classes around the country. Her biggest accomplishment is achieving the Artist level in the Philp Pelusi Volumetric Haircutting System. Dana specializes in bobs and pixie cuts.

Jason has been working at Valon Salon & Spa since 2010 and has been in the industry since 1996. He has a passion for coloring and cutting. He truly enjoys having his clients leave with a smile on their faces and a pep in their step. Years of training alongside some of the top professionals in the industry have helped him hone his skills as a master stylist. He's also a former Paul Mitchell color instructor. He believes that “the integrity of my client’s hair is always my top priority.”

Kyra has been a licensed cosmetologist and a part of the industry since 2017. Even from a young age, she always had a passion for hair styling. After studying at Paul Mitchell and years of experience working behind the chair, she provides a wide variety of services. Kyra specializes in long hair, lived-in color, hair styling, and hair cuts. She loves meeting new clients and using her knowledge to ensure they feel comfortable and happy with their hair results.

Monica came to Valon as a stylist in 2022. She has been in the hair industry since she was 16, starting out as an assistant in her sister's salon in Colombia before going on to earn her cosmetology license. Monica is an American Board Certified Colorist and is also certified in cutting, extensions, and multiple straightening systems. She specializes in color services, specifically blonding, color corrections, and gray blending.

Tina started her career as a hairstylist in NYC in 1987, working under some of the best stylists in the country. She has been with Valon since 2002. She enjoys traveling around the country to further her education at national shows and academies and has even traveled internationally to Japan and Taiwan to learn specialized scalp treatments. She has also been invited to participate in fashion shows in NYC multiple times. Tina says, “Valon Salon & Spa is like no other salon. We work as a team, and it makes for such a great environment for our clients.”

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