STYLIST’S BIOGRAPHIES
Harman, Owner
Harman began his career in the beauty industry as an apprentice in a Reston Town Center Salon. Today, he is the owner of Salon Alure, Purcellville, VA: a 1500 square foot Aveda Concept Salon and Spa.
Harman's road to success began in 1995, while working under the Danial Benzami owner of Le Shoppe, Va. After 5 years, Harman moved to Loudon County where within a year, the vision of owning his own salon began. His first venture was an intimate 300 square foot, four-chair salon in Middleburg, VA.
By his second anniversary; Harman had outgrown the original space. Fortunately, another space became available. Harman and his staff, which had doubled in the second year, moved into a 1500 square foot salon. Harman's ultimate dream to make a true family lifestyle salon became a reality, with the opening of his 1500 square foot salon spa at the East Main Street, Purcellville, VA.
Harman has 3 beautiful kids and lives with his family in Purcellville.
Manisha
Manisha, Harman’s wife, became a stylist because of the encouragement of her husband. She had studied and earned a degree in the computer industry, but as jobs in that market were so hard to come by, she took the alternate route and found her calling. After finishing cosmetology school she apprenticed at Elizabeth Arden and completed her time there just in time for the opening of the first Salon Alure. She especially enjoys challenging cuts, long or short, and coloring. Currently she is not on the floor, instead taking care of Salon accounting.
Rashmi
Rashmi is part of the family affair at Salon Alure. Harman, Rashmi’s brother–in–law and founder of Salon Alure, convinced her to take the plunge and study to become a stylist. She never thought that though she would take something that she did for fun as a child and do it for fun as an adult. Rashmi loves the technical aspects to being a stylist and thrives on learning more theory and implementing that in her work. She is precise with flair whether she is cutting or coloring.
Brenda
Brenda decided to pursue a career as a stylist because as she said "I have always liked it" Coming from a family of stylists one would suppose she would have had to. Hailing from El Salvador Brenda especially enjoys the challenges that face her everyday as she strives to provide excellent service though good communication and ever honing her skills. Brenda is especially well known for being very detail oriented in her work whether it is color or one of her fabulous up dos. Currently she is also pursuing a degree in communications, but being a stylist is her "back bone".
Eva
Eva has been a stylist for 25 years. Her start was in Mexico where for some time not only was she behind the chair, but a stylist instructor as well. Even with all her qualifications she continues to educate her self as a stylist. Eva strives to make her guests "happy". And that she does with her marvelous scalp massage. She makes each guest feel like they are her only guest and "does the most she can do" for each person.
Isabel
Isabel loves interacting with salon guests and loves Aveda. For five years she has been either in management at Aveda retail stores or salons. If you want to know anything pertaining to products, makeup application, or general "story telling" she will be more than happy to spend time with you.
Jessi
Jessi actually did not want to be a stylist. Her mother, Eva, had been giving her manikins to work on since she was a child. She had no interest until her best friends decided to study cosmetology. Not wanting to be separated she went ahead and started her schooling. During this time she came to Salon Alure as a support staff member. Not only did she discover that being a stylist came naturally to her, she discovered that she loved it. Jessie especially likes "making people feel good about them selves" and loves to see great change when she does makeovers.
Leidiana
Leidiana is an integral part of Salon Alure. She is the one who keeps things going smoothly for the stylists and guests alike. Currently she is pursuing expanding her knowledge as an apprentice. The things she loves about being on the team are learning the tips and tricks to the trade as well as working on the art of makeup application.
Olga
Olga’s first clients were her father and mother. As a little girl growing up in Colombia, Olga subjected her parents to various and many beauty treatments from facials to pedicures utilizing her mother’s beauty supplies. What was play became more serious as she furthered her education as an apprentice at her mother’s best friend’s salon. For ten years Olga has been helping people "show their best". Any of Olga’s guests will tell you that she will work on you until a beautiful result is achieved whether she is giving you a facial or working on your nails.
Taffaney
Taffeney started her path to becoming a stylist though her friend Tara Semak who introduced to obtaining her schooling as an apprentice. So after a year and a half of intense study at Jolie Laide she became a stylist. The smile of the guest when their hair is complete is what makes her love her job so much. "I enjoy making people happy". And that she does with masterful cuts colors and updos.
Youness
Youness is a hair stylist because his mother dreamed that he would become one. So according to his mother’s wish he trained in Morocco. Not many children do what their parents ask them, but it is this attitude that has made him a hit with his guests. Youness always tries to deliver when it comes to his guest’s wishes. He is a real people person and that is why he enjoys his career so much. You will get respectful honesty and diligent work with him.
