Education and experience:
Graduated from Aveda institute Chapel Hill November 2009. Received awards including Beacon 2009, competing against cosmetology school students across the United States and she was one of the 100 students chosen. She attended NAHA (North American Hair Awards) in Las Vegas and also won makeup artist at the Aveda institute to compete for the Edwin Neil Full Potential Student Competition.
Specialties: Hair coloring and cutting.
Favorite Aveda product: Dry remedy oil
Fun fact: is Peruvian, Spaniard and Chinese.
Favorite hair trend: Balayage and textured bobs.
Education & Experience:
2017 Aveda Institute Graduate
Licensed since 2018
Specialties: I specialize in braids & blowouts, but I am also skilled all over with hair care & hair texture.
Favorite Aveda Product: My favorite Aveda product I use every day is Smooth Infusion nourishing creme (controls frizz)
Fun Fact: I enjoy cooking & all things of beauty
Educator
Education + Years of Experience:
Specialties:
Color, highlights, bobs
Favorite Aveda Product: Shampure line of products, great aroma
Fun Fact: Love playing with my dog
Education & Experience
Ashlei started her hair journey in 2001 and has been with Aveda since 2003. Certified Aveda color educator, certified in many types of hair extensions.
Specialties: hair color and hair extensions
Favorite Aveda Product:Speed of Light and Dry Shampoo (hard to choose just 1!)
Fun Fact: I LOVE Disney!!
Favorite Hair Trend: My favorite is whatever is most flattering to my client. Of course, I always love a pop of fun color!
Education & Experience:
Specialties:
Men’s cutting, women’s cutting (pixies, bobs, long layers), highlights, all colors, and special occasion hairstyles
Favorite Aveda Product:
Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair
Damage Remedy Masque
Dry Remedy Masque
Fun Fact: Avid fan of Marvel’s Avengers, attend many comicons/supercons
Franchise event & party planning, specifically children’s birthday parties
Favorite Hair Trend: Long bob
My personal passion and focus are in medical esthetics. I am dedicated to listening to my client’s needs, and I enjoy teaching them how to care for and love their skin.
My favorite Aveda product: Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Lotion
Fun Fact: I am a Fort Mill Native and I am a ‘Dog Mom’ to a German Shorthaired Pointer!
Britt Dion, Director of Education and Lead Stylist, began her career in 1999. In the years that followed a two year training program, she has combined theory and practice with hours of continuing education in preparation to lead the education program and stylists at Dolce Lusso. She has trained with the likes of Lupe Voss, Allen Ruiz, Jon Reyman, Peter Gray, Ray Civello & Antoinette Benders to name a few.
As a well-respected Aveda Hair Color Purefessional and Aveda Show Team Member, Britt is a Lead Stylist for New York City & London Fashion Weeks. There she has styled hair for fashion design greats as, Elie Tahari, Betsey Johnson, Brandon Maxwell, Nautica, Badgley Miscka, Christian Siriano and Tibi, to name a few.
Britt has been fortunate to work as an educator for Aveda since 2009. Most recently she was named North American Artistic Director of Hairstyling. In her new role, she will develop in-person educational classes and educational video content, collaborate on regional trend forecasting, and more.
Since 2014 she has been doing a Live Hair segment monthly for WCCB’s New Rising. As well as being an On Air Contributor for their Live broadcast. Britt has been Lead Stylist for the Carolina Panthers Cheerleaders for 15 seasons, and a stylist to celebrities.
Aveda Courses
Aveda Advanced Academy Courses
Industry Shows
Classes I have facilitated
At Dolce Lusso we have a several Educational Programs. Our Protégé Program is 30 weeks. Class is held every Monday. This
includes 12 cut, 12 color, and 6 styling classes. We also have a Continuing Education Program. These classes are held once a
month. These classes are in every domain and are more advanced. They are designed to keep our on the floor stylist up to date on
current trends as well as to sharpen their tools. As the Director of Education I am required to attend 80% of these and to facilitate 50% of them.
I am also Certified to teach are below as follows Aveda Classes. I have taught each class on various occasions.
Additional Professional Experience
New York Fashion Week S/S11- Sept ’10
New York City Fashion Week F/W11- Feb ’11
Fashion Democracy – May ’11– Lead Stylist
Fashions Night Out – Sept ’11 Charlotte
New York Fashion Week S/S12 – Sept ’11
Charlotte NC Fashion Week – Sept ’11 Charlotte – Lead Stylist
New York Fashion Week F/W12 – Feb. ’12
New York Fashion Week S/S13 – Sept ’12
AAU
New York Fashion Week F/W13 – Feb. 13
New York Fashion Week S/S14 – Sept ’13
New York Fashion Week F/W14 – Feb. ’14
AAU Graduation Show – May ’14 San Francisco
New York Fashion Week S/S15- Sept 14
Milan Fashion Week S/S15- Sept 14
New York Fashion Week F/W15 -Feb 15
Carolina Harerra Bridal Show – April ’15 NYC
New York Fashion Week S/S 16 – Sept. ’15
New York City Fashion week F/W 16 Feb ’16
New York City Fashion Week S/S 17 – Sept ’16
New York City Fashion Week F/W17 – Feb 17
London Fashion Week F/W17 – Feb 17
New York City Fashion Week S/S 18 – Sept ’17
London Fashion Week S/S18- Sept. ’17
New York Fashion Week F/W 18- Feb ’18
London Fashion Week F/W18 – Feb ’18
New York City Fashion Week S/S 19 – Sept ’18
London Fashion Week S/S19- Sept. ’18
New York Fashion Week F/W 19- Feb ’19
London Fashion Week F/W19 – Feb ’19
Education & Experience:
Graduated from the Aveda Institute Charlotte. Worked at Carmen Carmen Salon for three years
Specialties: I love doing blondes, bobs, men’s cuts, and updos and styling.
Favorite Aveda Product: Light Elements Smoothing Fluid
Fun Fact: I love to cook and bake!!
Education + Years of Experience
I attended the Aveda Institute Charlotte for 1 year and received 1 year in salon training through Dolce Lusso. I have 4 years of experience as a stylist. I continue my education to stay up-to-date with current styles.
Specialties:
I specialize in Color, Cuts, Extensions, Keratin treatments, & Special occasion styles.
Favorite Aveda Product: My favorite Aveda Product has to be the Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair. It adds a daily dose of protein to damaged hair while also protecting the hair from future heat damage.
Fun Fact: I was born and raised in Charlotte. I am married. I have a cat named Saoirse.
Favorite Hair Trend: My favorite hair trend is the Money Piece. It brightens you up around the face without changing your over-all hair color.
Education & experience:
I graduated from the Aveda Institute Charlotte in 2016, and then completed an Eight month training program through Dolce Lusso. I have also been apart of Dolce Lusso’s hair and makeup team for the Carolina Panthers TopCat cheerleaders for 2 seasons. My work has also been featured on Charlotte’s very own WCCB News.
Specialties: I specialize in Aveda makeup, but also enjoy Updos and styling as well as balayage!
Favorite Aveda Product: My favorite Aveda product(s) is a solid tie between the Be Curly Curl Enhancer, because it provides moisture and controls frizz while adding shine without weighing the hair down whether you’re wearing your natural curl or rocking a sleek blowout, and the Nourish-Mint Rehydrating Lip Glaze in the shade Raspberry Tea. It is the perfect Neutral for any hair color, eye color, and skin tone.
Fun fact: Aside from being an artist in the salon, I love to draw, paint, and play with clay!
Favorite makeup trend: My favorite makeup trend is a glow from within!!! I love a dewy look to keep the skin looking young and healthy!
Senior Stylist
Textured Hair Educator
Haircutting Educator
Jasmin Salley began her career in 2010. Her passion for working with all textures of hair has led her to teaching the textured hair and hair cutting courses for Dolce Lusso’s education program. Jasmin is a Senior Stylist that provides a complete list of services to clients including Advanced Hair Color, Advanced Haircutting, Relaxers, Natural Hair Care, Extensions, and Keratin Treatments. Jasmin has attended classes taught by Aveda educators such Lupe Voss, Jon Reyman, Tippi Shorter, and Jimmy Girgenti.
Interests and About Me
I was born in Florida and have lived in Charlotte for 12 years. I am a wife and mom of 3! I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, shopping, and traveling. As an educator and hair stylist, my goal is to make you feel comfortable, relaxed, educate you about your hair, and make sure you leave with a smile on your face!
Aveda Education Courses
Other Education Courses
Education & Experience:
Joy began her career in 2008 at the Aveda Institute of Chapel Hill. Once graduated she moved to Alabama and worked as a stylist in an Aveda Lifestyle salon for 6 years. After some time Joy wanted to expand her skills with Education. She then relocated to North Carolina to work as an educator at the Aveda Institute of Charlotte. After 3 years of shaping young students minds Joy was missing something. With the need of expanding her own craft Joy joined the Dolce Lusso team. Here she is combining her own skills behind the chair with her love for education.
Specialties:
Specialty styles
Corrective cut and color
Balayage and platinum blondes
Precision cutting
Favorite Aveda Product: Aveda Shampure Dry Shampoo
Fun Fact: Is a fan of Carolina Beach Music and The SHAG!
Education + Years of Experience:
Specialties:
Detailed bobs, pixies, and highlights (blondes)
Favorite Aveda Product: Hydrating Lotion
Fun Fact: Loves to travel
Education & Experience
In 1990 completed my Esthetics training from Catherine Hinds Institute in Boston, Ma. I worked at a Day Spa for over twenty years before relocating to Charlotte.
I have many years of advanced training. Received Xtreme lash certification in 2009.
Favorite Aveda product: Radiant Skin Refiner and Hydrating Treatment Lotion
Education & Experience
Paul Mitchell the School Charlotte graduate. Dolce Lusso protege graduate. Licensed since 2016.
Specialties: I’m certified in advance makeup. I really love to do blonding services, haircutting, makeup, and love to do a blow out any day!
Favorite Aveda Product: Thickening tonic
Fun Fact: I’m from Fort Mill, SC born and raised! I’m very family oriented, love to try new things and speak Spanish!
Experience & education:
Aveda institute
Licensed since 2016
Specialties: Blondes, balayage, extensions.
Favorite Aveda Product: Daily hair repair leave in conditioner
Fun Fact: Born and raised Charlotte NC!
Assistant Director of Education
Senior Educator
Education & Experience:
Michelle started her career in 2011. After gaining her Cosmetology license, she entered Dolce Lusso’s Training program. Upon completion she achieved her dream of working as a stylist on the floor. She has done so with much success as she now enjoys a full book of happy guests.
Michelle has always strived to elevate her craft. She does so by attending regular advanced education. She has trained under the likes of Jon Reyman, Lupe Voss, Ricardo Dinis, and Jimmy Girgenti to name a few. She has also been a permanent fixture in the Carolina Panther TopCat’s locker room for the past 7 seasons. There she helps lead a team of stylist in creating beautiful game day hair and makeup.
Her consistent drive and ambition has elevated her craft to new heights. As a senior educator Michelle now passes her love of education onto our up & coming stylist. She does so by supporting our education program and teaching the classes she once took herself. She enjoys sharing her passion for the industry with others.
Specialties: Custom Color, Balayage, Short hair Cuts, and she loves precision cutting.
Favorite Aveda Product: Dry Remedy Daily Hair Repair
Fun Fact: Michelle loves to pay it forward and give back to her community whenever she can.
Favorite Hair Trend: Short Blunt Bobs with waves
Education & Experience
Aveda Institute 2013, continued education
5 years at Dolce Lusso
Specialties: Male cuts, curly hair, undercuts, asymmetrical
Favorite Aveda Product: Confixor
I graduated from the Aveda Institute in Charlotte at the top of my class, and from Dolce’s protégé program. I am certified in extensions and keratin treatments. I love both color and cutting, and using both to create a look customized for each guest in my chair. I do have a special love for highlighting. Hair is a science and an art, and I truly appreciate both aspects fully. I love giving people a good experience, creating a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere, and taking care of each person in my chair all while using my creativity and skill.
Before I went to cosmetology school, I graduated from UNCC with a degree in Organizational Communication and a minor in Russian. I am a detail oriented person, and it is my personal mission to do the best job that I can in everything that I do.
Education and Experience
I grew up with a passion for hair, which led me to cosmetology school. I have been in the hair industry since 2001.
Specialties: I specialize in women and men’s cutting, styling, color and highlights. Above all I love the ability to help someone’s hair vision come to life.
Favorite Aveda Product: My favorite Aveda product is the Smooth Infusion Nourishing Styling Creme. It keeps hair moisturized and prevents frizz to keep your style looking amazing all day.
Fun Fact: I am married and have four awesome children. We love to watch the Panthers play and our game time superstition is that we all clap together right as the ball is getting kicked off.
Education & Experience:
Miller Motte Technical College, licensed since 2009
taught Cosmetology at the Aveda Institute in Charlotte for 3 years.
Specialties: Cutting and color (all over, highlights, balayage, corrections)
Favorite Aveda Product: Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair
Fun Fact: I have a love for teaching, taught horseback riding lessons for 10 years
