Colourists
Alexis
Elite Master Colourist/Salon Director
Alexis worked in downtown Toronto for almost 20 years before joining the Valentino's Team.
She loves meeting and connecting with new people.
Alexis believes in the power of a great consultation to understand your hair goals and give you the hair of your dreams!
Alexis is the Colour Educator for the Valentino's Advanced Academy, teaching the newest generation of colourists how to perfect their skills and give their clients the best possible service.
Some of Alexis's specialties include: Blondes, Highlights, and Balayage
Angela
Elite Master Dualist
Extension specialist
Angela is a hair artist with extensive knowledge and passion for creating unique looks for all of her guests. With over 15 years working in Toronto's hair industry, she has a deep understanding of the importance of personalizing each guest's unique look.
She takes her time to get to know each person's hair and face structure, striving to make everyone look their absolute best. She is a passionate, dedicated, and devoted hair artist with a genuine interest in satisfying everyone to make them feel beautiful and confident.
She specializes in the art of precision cutting, detailed styling, long thick hair, short classic bobs, short pixie cuts, and conservative everyday looks. She specializes in highlights, natural looks, and conservative looks.
Steph
Elite Master Colourist
“Sunshine Steph” has an infectious personality - clients love sitting in her chair because she can always put a smile on their faces. She works with a wide variety of styles and types of hair to create both funky and natural looks. Steph was a Top 10 Finalist in the 2012 & 2015 North American Intercoiffure Nouveau Cut & Colour Competition!
Some of Steph’s specialties include: Fashion Colours, and Reds
Tiffany
Master Colourist
Tiffany has completed extensive training through Valentino's Advanced Academy, Goldwell Kao Acaemy, and Masters of Balayage. Her styles range from soft and natural, to fun and on trend. Tiffany is easy going and is full of passion and patience.
Some of Tiffany's specialties include: Natural looks, Balayage, Blondes, Colour Corrections.
Ashley Mercedes
EliteMaster Colourist
“I’m a Victoria’s Secret Angel…type of Colourist. If it’s on that runway, it’s a colour I’d love to do.”
Mercedes Ashley does a wide variety from classic to creative. Whether it be a big change or just enhancing your current style, she’ll listen to your needs and wants for your hair. She will use her knowledge to educate you on how to maintain your colour and how to keep your hair healthy.
Some of Mercedes Aslhey’s specialties include: Blondes, Ombre/Balayage, Highlights, and Natural Looks
Allie
Master Colourist
Allie is passionate about colour. She is easy to connect with and loves to customize colour services to suit your personality.
Her goal is to make every client leave the salon feeling confident and looking like the most beautiful version of themselves. Allie has had extensive training through Valentino’s Academy, Goldwell Academy and has also travelled to NYC to learn the latest trends. She loves suggesting new creative looks!
Harmony
Studio Dualist
Harmony graduated from the Durham Hairstylist Academy in 2020. Since then she has been perfecting her skills in both colour and cutting. She is currently enrolled in the Valentino's Advanced Academy.
Harmony specializes in highlights, long hair, thick hair and conservative looks.
Megs
Senior Dualist
Megs is a bright & bubbly addition to our team of young talent! She graduated from the Georgian College Hairstyling Program in 2021.
Megs is currently enrolled in the Valentino's Advanced Academy where she has perfecting her skills in hair cutting and is working on colour.
She loves doing gorgeous blowouts and kids haircuts! She loves to do fashion hair colour and long haircuts.
Kaylee
Senior Dualist
Kaylee Cochrane is a licensed hairstylist with over nine years of experience in luxury salon environments. She specializes in customized highlights, advanced blonding techniques, and dimensional colour, with a strong focus on maintaining the health and integrity of the hair.
Known for her attention to detail and polished, seamless results, Kaylee is passionate about creating a personalized experience for every guest. Her expertise also includes professional makeup application, facial waxing, and product education. With a commitment to continued growth and elevated service, Kaylee brings both skill and care to every appointment.
Jayla
Junior Dualist
Jayla is a Junior Dualist with a passion for creating beautiful blondes, bold vivid colours, and polished finishes. She loves bringing each guest’s vision to life through customized colour services that feel fresh, vibrant, and completely personalized.
She also loves a great blowout and takes pride in creating smooth, bouncy, long-lasting styles that complete the look. With her positive energy, attention to detail, and growing expertise, Jayla is focused on making every appointment an enjoyable experience and helping each guest leave feeling confident and refreshed.
Cadey
Junior Dualist
Cadey is a Junior Dualist with a passion for creating bright, beautiful blondes and soft, dimensional colour. She specializes in baby highlights, balayage, and customized blonding services designed to enhance each guest’s natural beauty while maintaining the health and integrity of the hair.
She also loves finishing every look with a smooth, polished blowout that leaves the hair feeling fresh, bouncy, and effortlessly styled. Cadey brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to every appointment and is focused on creating a relaxed, welcoming experience while helping each guest leave the salon feeling confident and refreshed.
Nicole
Elite Master Colourist
Nicole is a colour ninja with over 20 years experience working here at Valentino’s. Bring Nicole an inspiration photo, or she can give you suggestions that will suit your features and lifestyle – she has strong consultation skills.
Some of Nicole’s specialties include: Blondes, Classic Looks, Ombre/Balayage, Creative Colouring, Makeovers, and Perms
Nicolette
Senior 2 Dualist
Nicolette is a passionate hairstylist that has been in the industry for over five years. She is a graduate from Marca College Hair & Esthetics and has successfully completed the Valentino’s Advanced Academy, , along with multiple Goldwell education courses.
Whether it be a huge transformation or just a simple colour refresh, her skill set along with her charming personality will have you leaving the salon feeling priceless!
Maryam
Elite Master Dualist
Maryam brings over 10 years of professional experience and a true passion for hair artistry to our salon. She is known for her beautiful balayage work and her ability to create soft, elegant styles that enhance each client’s natural beauty. With a strong eye for detail, Maryam carefully considers face shape, hair texture, and lifestyle to design looks that are both flattering and easy to maintain.
She also enjoys creating fun, vibrant colors for clients who want something bold and expressive, as well as precision short haircuts that highlight facial features. For special occasions, Maryam specializes in elegant updos and event styling, ensuring every client feels polished and confident.
Her goal is always to provide a personalized experience where clients feel heard, comfortable, and excited about their transformation.
Miguel
Master Dualist
With 18 years of experience in the hair industry, Miguel brings a refined blend of skill, creativity and precision to every service. Specializing in both barbering and blonding, he’s known for delivering clean, detailed cuts and expertly customized blondes. Miguel’s passion for his craft and commitment to client satisfaction make him a trusted go-to for timeless styles and trend-forward transformations. Welcome to the team!
Victoria
Senior Dualist
Victoria is a stylist with 18 years of experience behind the chair, specializing in dimensional colour and modern, personalized hair design. She loves creating everything from rich brunettes and vibrant reds to lived-in blondes, brondes, and creative colour transformations — always with a focus on healthy, shiny hair and seamless dimension.
Alongside colour work, Victoria enjoys precision haircutting, voluminous layered styles, textured short haircuts, barbering, and men’s cuts. Passionate about continued education and evolving trends, she is always looking to refine her skills and bring her guests the latest techniques while creating a welcoming, comfortable experience in her chair.
Jacelyn
Studio Colourist
With a passion for creating natural-looking hair, Jacelyn specialize in blended blondes and lived-in balayage. With 3 years of experience, Jacelyn's goal is to make her clients hair dreams come true while maintaining the integrity of the hair. Whether you're looking for soft, sun-kissed highlights or a seamless transition to a bright blonde, Jacelyn will have you leaving the salon feeling your best!
Yanna
Master Dualist
Curly Specialist
Yanna is a highly experienced stylist and colour technician with over 35 years in the industry. She specializes in curly hair, blonde transformations, and personalized, texture-focused looks designed to complement each guest’s individual hair type and style.
As a multicultural hair specialist, Yanna brings extensive knowledge and experience working with a wide range of hair types and textures. She is also a sought-after wedding and event stylist, known for creating polished, beautiful styles that leave her guests feeling confident for every special occasion.
Maddy
Senior Dualist
Maddy is a Senior 1 Dualist with over six years of experience in the hair industry. She has a passion for creating beautiful blondes, vibrant vivid colours, and personalized looks that leave her clients feeling confident and their absolute best.
For Maddy, a great appointment is about more than just beautiful hair. She is committed to creating a positive, relaxing, and enjoyable experience for every guest, making sure they feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they sit in her chair to the moment they leave.
Diana
Senior Dualist
Diana is a creative and client-focused hairstylist with over nine years of international experience across Canada, Europe, and Russia. She is known for her precision in both men’s and women’s haircuts, as well as her expertise in balayage, blonding, and advanced colour techniques.
Blending creativity with strong technical skill, Diana creates personalized looks designed to complement each guest’s individual style. Her experience also includes Fashion Week and editorial styling, reflecting her passion for innovation, artistry, and creating polished, confidence-boosting results.