In the Chair With Master Stylist Stephanie Lorino We had the opportunity to sit in with one of our talented stylists, Stephanie Lorino. We took a video of Stephanie working with her client where she totally transformed her look, giving her a fresh new balayage color! Stephanie is a certified Brazilian Blowout Specialist and she loves the satisfaction she gets from helping her clients achieve a more polished look and softer texture. Stephanie draws inspiration

Salon Suites Spotlights Local Artist Salon Suites is proud to spotlight Melissa Wise Gunn. Melissa attended the University of Alabama where she majored in art and art history. She is also a graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta with a degree in visual communications. For over 20 years, she has worked as a graphic designer while also exploring fine art. Melissa’s creative work in website development, multimedia presentation, animation, and banner ad design is backed by

Want to help support local artists? Salon Suites believes in supporting art. Salon Suites is excited to announce that we now have pieces of art up for sale. All of the original art pieces that are featured at Salon Suites are from local artists. The first location we will have local art on consignment at is our Colonnade location. We are hoping to expand to other locations soon. Support local artists with Salon Suites. Art is

Stephanie Lorino Salon was established at Salon Suites, Colonnade, in September 2014. After a desire for change, Stephanie made the move and hasn’t looked back. “I was ready for a more personal atmosphere. Low key and self sufficient.” But what is even better is that her clients haven’t looked back either. “Oh they love it. Oh my gosh they love it. Its never boring. There is such a good energy {at Salon Suites}. People love the

“It’s an environment where I can set my own pace, hours, prices and its a community still with people all around you. I have never been so happy with my career. I love coming to my own salon.” You can say that Bethany was keeping it all in the family when she made the move to owning her own independent salon with Salon Suites, Colonnade. Her step-mother, Dawna Watson, is a salon owner with Salon

“I was the girl in preschool that I always had hairspray in her hair. I would cry if my bangs weren’t perfect.” Don’t let Tori’s fresh face fool you, Tori is a tried and true beauty expert. Starting her training at the young age of 15 Tori has immersed herself in all things beauty and hair! Her mother had her cosmetology license but did not work as a stylist so little Tori was her mom’s

Devon Watson, owner of Devon Salon, began her career studying theater and received a bachelors degree from Jackson State University. She then channeled her creative energy as an apprentice for Parisian Master Stylist, David Sebbag, in Mountain Brook. Since beginning her professional beauty career in 2007, Devon has continued to expand her education. Trained under the Toni and Guy curriculum and then Aveda for 5 years she has made it a point to attend trainings

Colleen Russell, of Shear Love, is one of Salon Suites Vestavia Hills independent Salon Owners. She also was the first to be interviewed for the new Salon Suites, In the Spotlight blog! This being the first interview jitters are to be expected but not from Colleen. Ever the consummate professional, Colleen handled the interview process how she handles her clients: personably, friendly, and expertly. After being a regional manager of 4 salons, Colleen was looking