TALENT

Every detail at Avenue 42 is shaped by the artists.

Each of our stylists, makeup artists and bridal team bring their own mastery in their craft, but what really sets them apart is how they make you feel… seen, understood and cared for.

This is the team behind the connection, the confidence, the effortless beauty our clients come for.

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  • Natalie is the founder and lead makeup artist behind Avenue 42, known for her ability to make clients feel effortlessly themselves. After discovering her true passion in beauty, she built Avenue 42 into a go-to destination for elevated, personal artistry.

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  • With over two decades of experience, Meriel is a seasoned stylist specializing in curly cutting and precision cuts. Raised as a military brat, she developed a deep appreciation for adaptability, travel, and connecting with people from all walks of life…values that shape her thoughtful approach behind the chair. Blending technical mastery with genuine connection, Meriel creates personalized looks that honor each client’s individual style.

  • Ariella has been a licensed hairstylist since 2006 and is a proud Oribe Signature stylist.

    She specializes in rich color, smooth Brazilian Blowouts, and hair extensions, delivering confidence-boosting results with a warm, upbeat approach. Known for her welcoming energy and easy conversation, Ariella creates an experience that feels both fun and polished. Outside the salon, she enjoys sports and shopping.

  • With over 20 years of experience, Becky is a makeup artist and valued member of the Avenue 42 Bridal team. She loves working closely with brides throughout the entire process, from the initial booking and trial to the final moments before walking down the aisle. While bridal hair and makeup are her primary focus, she also styles clients for branding shoots and headshots.

    Becky’s signature style is soft, polished glam that enhances natural beauty. She feels grateful to do what she loves and to help clients feel confident and radiant during life’s most meaningful moments.

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  • With over a decade in the beauty industry, Breona has refined the art of enhancing natural features while honoring each client’s unique style. Her work blends creativity, precision, and intention, ensuring every client leaves feeling confident and genuinely seen.

    Known for her refined eye and attention to detail, she specializes in hairstyling and professional makeup for everything from timeless bridal glam to modern everyday beauty. She listens closely to each client’s vision and brings it to life with skill and care.

    Her passion grows with every person she meets because for her, beauty is more than appearance; it’s confidence, expression, and connection.

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  • Emily has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2008, specializing in bridal hair and makeup as well as men’s and women’s cutting. She brings a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to every service, always aiming to help each client look and feel their absolute best.

  • With 13 years of experience in the beauty industry, Chancellar has established a reputation as expert in hair artistry. Specializing in lived-in color, ultra blondes and extensions, he brings a unique blend of technical skill and artistic vision to each client. Chancellar has had the privilege of training and working alongside some of the best stylists worldwide, continuously honing his craft. Known for his keen eye for style and curation, Chancellar is dedicated to creating custom looks that enhance the natural beauty of his clients while staying on-trend and helping them feel their most confident.

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  • With 10 years of experience, Jane specializes in lived-in dimensional color, advanced color corrections, and bridal hair and makeup. Her work blends technical expertise with a modern, natural aesthetic, ensuring every client leaves feeling confident and like the best version of themselves. Outside the salon, she’s inspired by photography, archery, and Dungeons & Dragon; creative outlets that fuel her artistry and attention to detail.

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  • Krista is a seasoned makeup artist with over 12 years of experience at Avenue 42 , known for her creativity, attention to detail, and ability to enhance natural beauty. After attending cosmetology school six years ago, she has spent the last three years thriving behind the chair as a hairstylist.

    She specializes in lived-in blondes, dimensional and blended brunettes, and custom fashion color. Every client gives her the opportunity to blend artistry with technique, creating looks that feel effortless and uniquely tailored.

    Outside the salon, Krista is a devoted mom to two daughters and has been happily married for 15 years. Her creativity extends into gardening, painting, and designing pieces for her jewelry line…art forms that continue to inspire her work and the warmth she brings to each client experience.

  • Kristen brings an intuitive, creative approach to hair, specializing in lived-in color, blended blondes, and expressive transformations. A former Miss Pinup RVA, her background in vintage beauty informs her love for old Hollywood glamour, classic styling, and elegant updos for weddings and special events.

    She is also known for bold fantasy color. From vivid reds, blues, and purples to color melts, oil slicks, and rainbow techniques. Pulp Riot trained and a longtime Keune color specialist, Kristen creates a calm, welcoming experience where clients feel at ease, restored, and confidently aligned with their most authentic selves.

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  • Jesika is a hairstylist with 11 years of experience, specializing in lived-in color and tailored cuts. She’s passionate about helping clients feel pretty, confident, and genuinely cared for. Outside the salon, she enjoys painting, spending time with her husband, and relaxing with their two cats. Family means everything to her, and she brings that same warmth and connection into every client experience.

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  • Mallori is a bridal hair stylist and extension specialist with a passion for helping women feel beautiful and confident. A devoted mom to her sweet mini-me, she finds daily inspiration in motherhood. When she’s not behind the chair, she enjoys time with her daughter, exploring local coffee shops, or searching for new records. Mallori is known for creating soft, effortless styles that help women look and feel their best.

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  • McKinley is a makeup artist at Avenue 24, specializing in soft, romantic bridal looks that help clients feel like the best version of themselves. Her love for makeup began in childhood, long before she knew it would become her career. Since joining the Avenue 24 team in March, she has felt deeply supported and inspired by the talented artists around her.

    She creates looks for weddings, photoshoots, and special events, bringing a warm, attentive approach to every client. Outside the salon, McKinley spends her time with friends and family, who keep her grounded and fuel her creativity. Being part of life’s meaningful moments is an honor she never takes for granted, and she’s grateful to do what she loves each day.

  • With over 13 years of professional experience, Melanie is a hairstylist specializing in blonding, lived-in balayage, and wedding and special-event styling. Known for her warm personality and creative eye, she’s dedicated to helping each guest feel effortlessly beautiful and confident.

    Whether she’s crafting a seamless blonde blend or creating the perfect bridal look, Melanie loves connecting with clients over favorite shows, wine, cocktails, and life’s many milestones. In her chair, clients can always expect great conversation, genuine care, and gorgeous hair.

  • Richard Thomas is a blonding specialist, heavy-music lifer, and Muay Thai coach. Three worlds that shouldn’t fit, yet come together seamlessly when he’s behind the chair. For 16 years, he has shaped Richmond hair with the same bold, intentional energy he’s brought to metal since 2001. His blondes are known for depth, contrast, and movement, color that demands attention.

    Outside the salon, Richard trains fighters in Muay Thai, a discipline he’s lived since 2008, where creativity, precision, and growth stay non-negotiable.

    Hair. Music. Fight culture. It’s all one identity and clients walk away carrying a piece of it.

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  • Stephanie Merino is a hairstylist with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to helping clients feel confident and beautiful. As both a colorist and stylist, she brings a well-rounded skill set to every service, with a strong passion for cutting and styling.

    A curl specialist trained in a wide range of curl patterns and textures, Stephanie focuses on creating personalized, wearable looks that highlight each client’s natural beauty.

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  • With 25 years of experience, Sarah is a master stylist known for precision haircuts, advanced color, and polished, camera-ready styling. She specializes in gray transitions, lived-in balayage, high-impact blondes, vibrant reds, rich brunettes, and premium smoothing treatments. Her expertise also extends to sophisticated event and bridal hair.

    Clients trust Sarah for her technical mastery and her confident, highly personalized approach. She tailors every style to the individual, earning loyalty that spans decades. Her work reflects a commitment to confidence, luxury, and timeless beauty.

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  • Erin is currently an apprentice at Avenue 42, passionate about growing her skills and learning from an experienced, supportive team. She loves helping clients feel confident and excited about their hair.

    Outside the salon, she spends most of her time with her rescue dog, Duffy, her constant companion and source of joy. Whether on long walks or exploring new parks, the two are always up for an adventure.

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