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 1 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 quality and price point.
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ALEX
LEVEL 3 COLOURIST / STYLIST / VIVID SPECIALIST
Drawing inspiration from the creativity, connection and self-expression this industry allows, Alex has had a passion for hair and beauty from a young age. She moved to Vancouver from Alberta in 2014 to begin her education at the London School of Barbering, where that passion evolved into a deep and lasting love for the craft. Continuing her studies at the John Casablanca Institute for Hair, Art & Design, she launched her successful career five years ago with a focus on brunettes, blondes, colour corrections, vivid fashion colours, barbering and shag cuts. Alex moved to Victoria in the fall of 2024, wanting to be closer to family and explore the natural beauty of the island. When she’s not in studio, she is hiking, camping or relaxing on the beach. Call us to today to schedule your complimentary consult with Alex!
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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 five 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!
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CASANDRA
LEVEL 4 COLOURIST / STYLIST
Having dreamed all her life of being a hairstylist, Casandra has worked in the industry for 16 wonderful years. Trained at Aveda and originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, her love and passion for hair as led her to a reputation of excellence with her clientele. From flawless highlights, to effortless balayage, vibrant, rich colours, lived-in blonding, flawless blowouts and spa worthy scalp massages, her transformative styling, warmth, energy, and sincerity ensures she is an industry standout. As a dedicated mom, her son is her ultimate motivation, and if she’s not behind the chair in studio she is definitely with her family, at the gym, baking, or riding her Harley Davidson. Get to know Casandra today and we can promise, you’ll love her as much as we do!
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MEGAN
LEVEL 4 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 a highly sought after addition to 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!
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NINA
LEVEL 4 COLOURIST / STYLIST
Meet Nina! Coming from Toronto, she has worked for 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 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!
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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!
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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!
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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
SIDNEY
LASH SPECIALIST / FILLS AND LASH LIFTING AND TINTING
Sidney has worked in the lash industry for three years in studios across Victoria and Vancouver. Dedicated to evolving her techniques and learning from master lash techs she loves how lashes can enhance her client’s natural beauty and strives to provide relaxing, comfortable services. Lash naps are welcome! The perfect addition to your Saturday lineup, call us today to get to know Sidney and her amazing talent firsthand. When she’s not giving us the ultimate #lashgoals you can find her trying new restaurants or curled up with a good book.
IG @lashesbysidney
ALEXA
SPRAY TAN EXPERT AND FACIALIST
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. From premium spray tans to hydrabrasion facials, book with Alexa for the glowing, radiant skin you’ve always dreamed of.
IG @glow.kom