Meet our work-family, the amazing team that makes up The Hair Lounge. We value an atmosphere of respect, individuality, creativity, teamwork, idea-sharing & problem solving. We pride ourselves on our passion for hair, our love for our craft & our commitment to our team and clients. We are each other’s best assets.

The Team

OWNER, STYLIST

Wendy
**Beautifying hair since:** 2004
**Opened the Hair Lounge:** 2008
**Training:** Marvel College
**My “Why” for doing hair:** I love building friendships behind the chair and am blessed with an amazing group of woman to be creative with (my hair family).
**Family:** 2 kids and 1 cat Toffee (Airdrie’s cutest cat 2020)
**Life outside of Hair:** On my spare time you can find me at the lake hanging with friends and family.
**Favourite Hair Request:** I love working with all hair types, cutting and colouring hair and trying new techniques.

STYLIST

Yola
**Beautifying hair since:** 2000
**Year started at HL:** 2020
**Training:** Winnipeg MB Cosmetology school
**My “Why” for doing hair:** “I enrolled in cosmetology school because of the art aspect in this industry. I love the creating process and the ability to connect with people on daily basis.”
**Family:** Husband, 1 Son, Dog = Kobe.
**Life outside of Hair:** “When I’m not working I’m learning how to ride a motorcycle and I spend a lot of time snowboarding, hiking, kayaking and just being active outdoors with my family.”
**Food Fave:** One of my favourite treats are the scones from Airdrie Cobb’s bread.
**Favourite Hair Request:** I like a nice new haircut and adding colour to a look.

STYLIST

Stephanie
**Beautifying hair since:** 2009
**Year started at HL:** 2019
**Training:** Delmar College
**My “Why” for doing hair:** “Giving someone a fresh cut and colour can make all the difference.”
**Family:** I have one amazing daughter and the coolest cat = Karl.
**Life outside of Hair:** “Outside of work I enjoy camping, camp fires, spending time with family and friends. I love to try and learn new things. I think laughter is the best medicine – so laugh often.
**Food Fave:** I love to support local restaurants.
**Favourite Hair Request:** I enjoy all cuts and colours. Giving someone a fresh cut and colour can make all the difference. My favourite hair treatment is Bumble oil.

STYLIST

Keli
**Beautifying hair since:** 2005
**Year started at HL:** 2022
**Training:** St. Lawrence College, Kingston Ontario
**My “Why” for doing hair:** I love connecting with clients and building friendships. Getting your hair done makes you feel incredible and I want to share that experience with others.
**Family:** I’ve been with my husband 8 years we have 2 dogs, I also have my Mom, Dad and 6 brothers.
**Life outside of Hair:** I play volleyball, rollerblade, and float the bow. I enjoy the gym, reading, and the dog park.
**Food Fave:** Italian
**Favourite Hair Request:** Men’s fades, baby lights, lived-in hair.

STYLIST

Celeste
**Beautifying hair since:** 2010
**Year started at HL:** 2022
**Training:** Marvel College 2010
**My “Why” for doing hair:** Making people feel beautiful from the inside out. I’ve always had a passion for anything regarding beauty, hair, make-up, or clothing. I love being creative and find it's a way to express myself.
**Family:** Son - Eisen + our mini petting zoo: Minoe, Magoo, Mixie (cats) Willow & Elle (hamster) Steve & Luna (birds)
**Life outside of Hair:** You’ll catch me either at the gym, making jewelry, listening to a podcast, cooking, having a bath, and spending time with my family.
**Food Fave:** Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo
**Favourite Hair Request:** Funky colors and blonde.

STYLIST

Ashley
**Beautifying hair since:** 2020
**Year started at HL:** 2020
**Training:** Delmar College
**My “Why” for doing hair:** “I decided to go to hair school because it’s a very creative job, and I enjoy the feeling of when people love their hair after you have done it. I love the personalization & creativity I can put into my work.”
**Family:** Pets = Chewy & Radar
**Life outside of Hair:** “My favourite things to do outside of hair are painting & skateboarding.”
**Food Fave:** Sorso
**Favourite Hair Request:** My fav is the fun fashion colors and lived-in blondes.

STYLIST

Rebeccah
**Beautifying hair since:** 2018
**Year started at HL:** 2024
**Training:** Marvel academy Red Deer AB
**My “Why” for doing hair:** I love making people feel beautiful and love the artistic ability it takes.
**Family:** Fiance-Cole, Pup-Luna, Kitty-Jinx
**Life outside of hair:** Planning my wedding, reading a million books, hanging with my fiance and pup.
**Food Fave:** Sushi & Pasta
**Favourite Hair Request:** Balayage, anything going lighter

STYLIST

Connie
**Beautifying hair since:** 1996
**Year started at HL:** 2024
**Training:** Delmer
**My “Why” for doing hair:** From a very young age I’ve always had a love and passion for hair and the beauty industry. Turning that love into a career has been the best thing ever. Making people feel their best selves has always kept that passion alive.
**Family:** Partner Melissa, 2 boys 15 & 9, cats, dogs, bird and fish
**Life outside of hair:** #momlife mostly :)
**Food Fave:** Steak Dinner…. mushrooms are a must. Add a lobster tail to the mix and I’m in heaven
**Favourite Hair Request:** Anything involving colors…. hair is my canvas to create beautiful art

APPRENTICE

Rachel
**Beautifying hair since:** 2022
**Year started at HL:** 2023
**Training:** NIWE Academy
**My “Why” for doing hair:** I love making people feel beautiful and confident
**Family:** My lovely Aussie pup Callie, my kitty Larry and corn snake Leo
**Life outside of Hair:** Catch me snuggled up with a blanket and some snacks binge watching crime documentary’s
**Food Fave:** Pizza
**Favourite Hair Request:** Long layered cuts and lived in colours

APPRENTICE

Candice
**Beautifying hair since:** 2022
**Year started at HL:** 2024
**Training:** Delmar
**My “Why” for doing hair:** Doing hair isn’t a job - it’s a passion. I love taking my artistic talents and using my creativity to make people feel like their most beautiful and authentic selfs.
**Family:** 1 Daughter - Skylah (7)
**Life outside of Hair:** I love Painting, any kind of art related or DIY projects, Gardening, yoga, being outside and spending time with my little girl!
**Food Fave:** Tenderloin, sushi and seafood.
**Favourite Hair Request:** I love balayage, lived in blondes, Anything colour related, up-dos and bouncy blow outs!

STYLIST

Naomi
**Beautifying hair since:** 2021
**Year started at HL:** 2024
**Training:** Delmar College
**My “Why” for doing hair:** I am a lover of personal expression, I think it’s important to help people transform into who they are or want to be through their look
**Family:** 11 siblings and 2 cats (Danzig and Churchill)
**Life outside of Hair:** I do modelling on the side, and I love hiking and reading
**Food Fave:** Spaghetti, Pickles and Energy Drinks
**Favourite Hair Request:** VividséFashion color, bleach and tones

OFFICE MANAGER

Dawn
**Year started at HL:** 2011
**My “Why” for working here:** “I love interacting with our wonderful clients and fun coworkers.”
**Family:** I have a husband, son, 1 dog = Clint, 2 cats = Thelma & Louise
**Life outside of Work:** “Outside of work I love playing hockey, camping, and hanging out with family & friends.”
**Food Fave:** Wings & Popcorn

RECEPTIONIST

Abby
**Year started at HL:** 2024
**My “Why” for working here:** I love talking to people and getting to know them. I’m also very excited to start hair school and make people feel beautiful
**Family:** My mom, my dad, and 6 siblings
**Life outside of Work:** I love trying new restaurants and hanging out with family/friends
**Food Fave:** .Pasta

Wendy

Yola

Stephanie

Keli

Celeste

Ashley

Rebeccah

Connie

Rachel

Candice

Naomi

Dawn

Abby