I have loved doing hair my entire life. Ever since I was a young girl, I would do hair on my Barbie dolls, family and friends. My family was in the field of cosmetics and photography when I was growing up, so I was raised on how to make somebody look and feel better. After high school, I went to cosmetology school and fell even more in love with becoming a stylist. I’ve even traveled to places like St. Louis and discovered the hair show culture there, and it inspired me even further. There was nothing better than having that one-on-one conversation with somebody and finding out a little bit about their life and learning that what they have on the inside can be presented on the outside with their hair.
Opening a salon has always been a dream of mine. I started working at a local hair salon and set the goal for myself to always have one of my own — and I finally did it! I chose the name VANSTONE in remembrance of my late grandfather. His name was Van Buren and has always been inspirational in my life. My son is also named after him, so to have my salon named after two important figures in my life is so special to me.
I feel like my salon would not be here today without my faith. I have Isaiah 41:10’s words on our graffiti wall. It reads, “I will lift you with my righteous right hand. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” When I had this building, the numbers “4” and “1” and “X” (10) were already etched into the wall. I didn’t pick those numbers; they were already there! This assured me that I was born to do this.
I know that I want to reach and help people feel good about themselves through my salon. I want them to get an experience and a little bit of happiness when they may have things in their life that aren’t always good. I want people to feel like a rockstar with us! I want men to also have the same feeling that us women have. Men should feel and look good too!
I am certified in:
- Sam Villa
- Hairdreams Hair Extensions
- Brazillian Blowout
- Hotheads Extensions
- Redken Color Specialist
My services include:
- Women’s Haircut
- Men’s Haircut
- Full Colour
- Balayage
- Blow Dry and Style
- Shadow Root
- Special Occasion Hair
I wouldn’t change my journey for the world, and I hope you join me on this continuing journey!
