Stylist

@beauty_by_kattt

Kat has a passion for both hair and makeup. She loves to do all kinds of makeup, whether glam or natural. She enjoys doing makeup for special occasions, such as weddings or proms. Kat also specializing in custom colors. Whether it’s going darker than your current color or lighter and brighter, she is your girl. She has training from assisting Mary as well as the left brain group, behind the chair, & R & Co. Kat enjoys creating special looks curated for each client. When Kat isn’t working you can find her chilling at the lake or hanging out with family.

Stylist

@mandyhair_styles

Amanda is a North Carolina native. She graduated from CCCC with an associates degree in Arts. Amanda’s favorite service is highlights, whether it’s on blondes, brunettes, or darker that’s her forté. Amanda wants you to leave the salon feeling fresh and renewed. Amanda can take your hair from feeling flat and lifeless to lively and dimensional. When not at the salon Amanda enjoys spending time with family and her dogs, Pip and Willow.

Owner, Stylist

@missmary_hair

Mary is both the owner and a hairstylist here at Lavish Beauty Lounge. Mary had been doing hair in Chapel Hill for ten years before opening her own salon in 2018. After a couple of semesters as a nursing student, Mary discovered that hair was her true passion. Mary enjoys creating lived-in color using balayage, hair painting techniques, and gray blending. She is also certified in JZ styles extensions. She has had extensive continuing education, taking classes with Bumble and bumble, The Left Brain Group, Oribe, Whittemore House,V76, R+Co, JZ Styles, and L’Oréal. Mary has also been an educator within the salon. Mary also works with an assistant who is highly trained and she trust so there will more than likely be more than one person working on your hair. She loves to make every client feel special, whether it's their first visit or they have been coming to her years! Mary is also a mother to 2 children and 2 fur babies. When not in the salon you could find Mary shopping for the latest trends in fashion or makeup.

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@pclaytonscuts

Payton is originally from Hillsborough NC, and graduated from ACC with an associates in Arts. Payton's favorite services include blonding and lived in color. She has an orange cat named Bug and a dachshund named Bear. Currently Payton enjoys thrifting and crafting in her free time. When she isn't in the salon she can be found hanging out with her family or planning her future wedding.

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@hairbyehudson

Emerson is a North Carolina native who was born in Durham and raised in Wilmington. She graduated from Cape Fear Community College in 2020 and moved back to the area to be closer to her sisters and niece.

Her favorite services include highlights and lived-in color, with a focus on natural-looking blondes and dimensional brunettes. Her goal is always to create hair that looks effortless, grows out well, and fits each client’s lifestyle.

Outside of the salon, Emerson loves to read and watch reality tv but spends most of her time with her fiancé, Josh, and their four cats!

salon coordinator / content creator

salon coordinator / content creator

Stylist, Assistant

@hair.by_carissalynn