With her impeccable styling work seen on runways, celebrities, and editorial photo shoots; Britt Dion is one of the most sought-after stylists within the Aveda network. A lead and supporting stylist at New York, London, and Milan FashionWeeks, Dion has been a part of the teams behind looks for top designers including Elie Tahari, Carolina Harerra, Nautica,Badgley Mischka, Brandon Maxwell, Phillip Lim, and more. Based in North Carolina at Dolce Lusso salon, as the  Director of Education for their five locations where she leads with passion and heart. Dion, has more than twenty years’ experience behind the chair, and is a truly multi-faceted artist. In addition to being a talented stylist, she is an Aveda Purefessional educator for hair color, and an on-air talent, providing expert beauty commentary during live broadcasts. Dion is often featured in publications including Allure, Real Simple, Byrdie & Women’s Health to name a few. As North America Artistic Director, Styling,Dion will teach advanced styling courses across North America, develop educational  curriculum and visual content, collaborate on regional trend forecasting, and much more

I started my hair journey in 2001 and have been with AVEDA since 2003.  I am Certified as an AVEDA color educator,  

Specialties:

• Color 
• Certified Bellami Hair Extension Professional

Hi! My name is Alisa and I am senior stylist. I started my journey at The AVEDA Institute of Charlotte where I graduated in 2012. I shortly after started my career at Dolce Lusso in 2013. I am also certified in many types of hair extensions. 

Specialties:

• Color
• Highlights
• Cutting 

Hi, my name is Stefany Shannon and I am a senior stylist at Dolce Lusso Salon and Spa. I love making everyone dream look come true. I am also a trainer and mentor for new and upcoming stylists in our protege program   When I’m not behind the chair I love spending time with my family! 

Specialties:

• AVEDA Hair Color Purefessional 
• Certified Bellami Hair Extension Professional 
• Certified in Keratin Treatments 

Instagram @styledbysummerrain

Hi, my name is Summer, and I am a senior stylist at Dolce Lusso.

I am a lover of all things curly hair. 

Specialties

• cutting
• coloring 
• styling curly hair
• Natural Dimensional Color
• Long Layered Haircuts 

I graduated from AVEDA institute of Chapel Hill in 2009. I later received awards including Beacon (2009), competing against cosmetology school students across the United States and I was one of the 100 students chosen. I 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:

• Color
• Highlights
• Cutting 

Hi, My name is Mitch and I am a senior stylist at Dolce Lusso. 

Specialties:

• Mens Cuts
• Color
• Highlights

I attended the AVEDA Institute Charlotte for 1 year and received 1 year in salon training through Dolce Lusso. I have been licensed cosmetologist since 2014. I continue my education to stay up-to-date with current styles.  

Specialties:

• Color & Cuts
• Certified Bellami Hair Extension Professional
• Keratin
• Special occasion styles.

I graduated from the AVEDA Institute Charlotte in 2016. I was 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:

• AVEDA makeup, 
• Updos 
• Styling 
• Balayage!
• Certified Bellami Hair Extension Professional

Instagram @christellebarretthair

Hey! My name is Christelle Barrett and I’m a senior stylist and a Charlotte native!

I graduated from the AVEDA Institute in Charlotte in 2015 and I have worked in the industry for over 8 years. Outside the salon, I love spending time with my adorable puppy and my beautiful baby girl. 

Specialties:

• Keratin treatments
• Certified Bellami extension professional
• Blonding 
• Layered cuts 

Instagram: Madelyncltstylist

Hi! My name is Madelyn Miller and I have been a stylist with Dolce Lusso Salon since graduating from the AVEDA institute in Charlotte back in 2017. I’m a senior stylist as well as our Bellami Hair extension educator. I look forward to have you in my chair!

Specialized in: 

• Certified Bellami extension professional
• Blonding, balayage, any lived in color.
• I work with all hair types, I truly take pride in the quality of health in my clients hair. 
• Keratin complex certified 

Instagram @hairbytherealoliviapope

I graduated from the AVEDA Institute in Charlotte at the top of my class. Hair is a science and an art, and I truly appreciate both aspects fully. I speak hair, so you don’t have to. Each head of hair is truly unique. I love to fully customize dimension and texture while providing the longest lasting grow out possible.

Specialties:

• Highlights
• Color & Cuts
• Keratin
• Certified Bellami Hair Extension Professional

I attended Empire beauty school in 2017 and received me license in 2018.  Fun fact about me is that I love too cook!

Specialties:

• Balayage 
• Natural hair blow outs
• Fashion colors

Instagram @hairbyalainaleigh!

With 4 years of experience, I specialize in color, highlights, and extensions, creating vibrant, personalized looks that enhance my clients' natural beauty. While I don’t specialize in short haircuts, I love working with long, layered styles and cuts. My passion lies in helping you leave the salon feeling confident and refreshed with beautiful, dimensional color. I always strive to provide professional, friendly service tailored to your needs.

Please feel free to message me with any questions on my instagram 

Specialties:

• Highlighting
• Fashion colors
• Keratin Treatments

Hi, i'm Allison. I am a passionate Charlotte-based hairstylist with a flair for transforming thick locks into stunning styles. I am known for my precision and creativity, I like to bring a fresh perspective to every client. Beyond the salon, you'll find me immersed in a good book, blending artistic inspiration with a love for literature.

Specialties:

• Cuts with lots of shape and movement
• Soft lived in color
• Curly/ wavy cuts and styling

Hi! I'm Patty, I graduated from the AVEDA Institute in 2020. Some of my favorite hair styles right now are a sharp bob, balayage with money pieces, and color blocking!

Specialties:

• Highlights
• Balayage

My name is Kim Hawkins. I am originally from Queens, NY, but I've called Charlotte my home since 2006. In May 2022 I received my cosmetology license and have been passionate about hair ever since.

Specialties:

• Layered haircuts
• Highlights
• Keratin Treatments
• Coloring
• Balayage

Instagram @jazzy_ _ stylist

Hi! My name is Jazz, I am a junior stylist at Dolce Lusso. I look forward to meeting all of you.

Specialties:

• Cuts & colors
• Bellami Hair Extensions Certified 
• Fashion/Vibrant colors
• Keratin Treatments