Katie Nava

Senior Stylist I have had a passion for all things hair since I can remember! I can’t ever get enough of this forever evolving industry. I am obsessed with all things color! I’ve been licensed going on 6 years now. Started my journey in Michigan where I was born and raised, then headed for Texas, where I was able to finish and get my license. From there followed my husband, who joined the army, to the desert of California! Spent a few years out there, had our beautiful son, took some amazing classes, learned a lot! From there we packed our things and headed to the East Coast, which brings my story to the land of the pines and I was lucky enough to find @exhale_asalon  and this beautiful team that I work with now! As I come up on my one year mark at this salon, I can already see how much I’ve grown and how much I’ve learned and I can’t wait to see what this next year has in store…and to see how much the industry will change! My goal is to make sure every client gets out of my chair falling in love with their hair. Whether it’s creating custom balayage looks, color transformations or looking for a new haircut to better suit your needs. Certified in: Color, design cuts

Anna Wilbur

Senior Artist I’m originally from Cincinnati Ohio and have been doing hair for 12 years. I love being in the hair industry for so many reasons. I love coloring and cutting someone’s hair to create the perfect look for them, while taking into consideration maintenance and personal preferences. I also love doing updos. It’s a nice change up in my schedule. Doing hair is more than a job to me; it is my passion, it’s a creative outlet that gives me my own place to escape to. Which is really important when you are a mom of two girls! Certified in: Brazilian Blowout

Lorna Lassiter

Master Artist I have been in the industry for 30+ years! My specialty cuts include razor cuts, all hair types and textures. I also love color and Brazilian Blowouts. Certified in: Brazilian Blowout

Kerri Gooch Blue

Master Stylist 14 years in the industry and always seeking continuing education in haircutting, color techniques, and up styling. Color is my passion! Very seasoned in wedding styles and experienced on-location wedding parties. I love to create and I love when my clients leave the salon confident in their look!  Certified in: Brazilian Blowout

Sam McBride

Master Stylist With a resume boasting some of the biggest names in the industry, Sam prides herself on taking the techniques she’s learned from traveling the world and applying that special “Sam McBride” touch. With her exponentially large vocabulary of cutting edge hair designing skills, and unique coloring techniques, you will leave the salon feeling like a new person! Sam is a Nationally Certified Keune Educator, a Certified Keune Colorist. Among all of her accomplishments, her biggest one yet is making her clients feel and look their best. So, Exhale…. your hair is in good hands.

Jessica Lopez

 Junior Stylist I was born and raised in North Carolina and completed the Cosmetology program at Sandhills Community College. I want to keep continuing my education to grow as a stylist. Being a stylist gives me the opportunity to express myself through my clients’ hair. My top priority is to make my clients’ time with me pleasant and relaxing. I want to give my clients a professional solution to make each and everyone of them feel fabulous!  

Brianna 

 Master Stylist Brianna trained at the Aveda Institute in Philadelphia PA.  Having spent part of her life in Philly and NC, she considers herself a city girl with small town roots. A dichotomy that has played out well in her career. She has had the pleasure of traveling internationally and experiencing different cultures.  This international exposure has influenced her styling.  Ultimately, respecting the role style plays in expressing ourselves.  A preference for natural beauty products aligns with tapping into the natural beauty each of us possess.

Brianna’s 11 years of experience, including teaching at the Aveda Institute, have cultivated her salon strengths to include any hair service and hair texture in both men and women.  Understanding variations in hair physiology allows her to work with clients on an individual basis to create a desired look that aligns with one’s lifestyle and self-expression.  Some of her specialties include blonding, balayage and fun fashion colors.

Outside of work, Brianna balances her life by enjoying spending time with her 3 sisters, hiking, cooking, a bit of a reality TV geek, and being with her canine fur-baby.