Stylists
Ashley
Elite Master Stylist
Ashley is an award winning stylist and the Educator in the Valentino's Advanced Academy.
Ashley has been a member of the Valentino's team since 2009 over which time she has travelled extensively to perfect her cutting techniques and she competes frequently in photoshoot competitions, most recently competing in Vienna as the 1st place winner for Global Zoom Canada.
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Some of Ashley's specialties include: Short Hair, Pixies, Bobs, Thick Hair, Long Hair, Funky Styles, Extensions, Barbering
Angela
Elite Master Dualist
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.
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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.
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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.
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She is a certified Bellamy extension specialist, specializing in K-tips, I-tips, beaded wefts, and tape-ins.
Extension specialist
Extension specialist
Elise
Elite Master Stylist
Elise graduated from Fiorio Beauty Academy in 2009. Elise had been working in downtown Toronto, mastering her cutting and styling skills, before joining our team in 2020. We are so excited to have her on our team! Elise is wonderful at connecting with people and creating the perfect #hairinspo look for her guests.
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Some of Elise's specialties include: Short Hair, Pixies, Bobs, Thick Hair, Long Hair, Conservative Looks
Liz
Elite Master Stylist
Liz is a fantastic stylist who loves working with each client to find the perfect style for their hair. Liz works part time at Valentino’s to have time with her 2 beautiful boys. Her ability to create different looks that reflect the clients' personalities make her an in-demand hair stylist. Her modern twist to a classy style gives her a wide variety of options for you to work with. Liz loves the finished product, and always has.
“I’ve always loved trying new things with my own hair and trying things out on my friends. I love helping people feel beautiful,” she says.
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Kayla
Master Stylist
Kayla has been in the hair industry since she was 18.
For 6 years, Kayla worked in downtown Toronto, and trained with prestigious schools including Vidal Sassoon and Toni and Guy, before returning to Valentino's.Kayla has an infectious passion for styling and for providing clients with the best possible look to suit them. Her bright and bubbly personality ensures clients are comfortable and relaxed while delivering a superlative salon experience to every individual that sits in her chair. Kayla is also certified and passionate about extensions!
Melanie
Elite Master Stylist
Melanie had been working downtown Toronto for 12 years before joining the Valentino's Family! Melanie is very passionate about education and throughout her career has continued to go on courses to enhance her skills and stay on top of current trends.
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Melanie has a calm and nurturing personality. Whether you are looking for a short funky style or long luxurious layers, Melanie is sure to have you feeling amazing when you leave her chair.
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Melanie's specialties include: Curly Hair, Extensions
Extension specialist
Extension specialist
Lauren (Lo)
Master Stylist
Lo loves making people feel amazing! She is extremely creative and loves doing all types of hair. Whether it is an upkeep on your current style, a complete makeover or a beautiful blow out, Lo is your go to girl!
Some of her specialties are fine hair, classic and conservative haircuts, blow outs, bobs and lobs!
Tonia
Senior Dualist
Tonia is a passionate and well-rounded hairstylist with several specialties including extensions, updo’s, perms and curly hair. Many refer to her as the “Blowout Queen” for her voluminous and polished finish to her styles.
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She has been in the industry for 6+ years and is also an Educator at Art & Technique Academy of Hair for the past 2 years. She loves to share her passion and expertise for the industry and pass it along to future hairstylists.
Tonia’s enthusiastic yet professional demeanor paired with her knowledge and expertise will leave you feeling your absolute best!
Extension specialist
Becca
Senior Stylist
Becca works with all types of clients and provides cuts for men, women, and children! She has a great rapport with all of her clients. She is a great listener and always strives for excellence. Becca believes in educating her clients about how to take care of their hair when at home. She teaches clients how to style their hair and which products will works best for their needs. Becca’s goal is to over-deliver when it comes to her client’s expectations.
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Book an appointment with Becca and you will leave with a fabulous hair cut and all the education you need to keep it that way!
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Rae
Master Stylist
Rae graduated from the Valentino’s Hairstyling Academy in 2017. She since has attended the Tony & Guy Classic course in NYC, and she also completed the Master Stylist course here in Toronto.
Rae loves working with thick and textured hair to make it manageable but also loves cutting shoulder length bobs, men’s cuts, round brush blowouts, giving volume, and beach waves. She provides both the Kerasilk Smoothing and De-Frizz service, in order to achieve maximum manageability.
Maryam
Master Dualist
Maryam has over 4 years experience in both colouring and cutting/styling.
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Maryam does it all! She loves balayage, highlights, long hair and updos but loves having variety in her day. She does a great blowdry and excells at short styles.
She loves seeing her clients transformation from start to finish, there's nothing better than a good makeover!
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Sara Longo
Master Stylist
Sara is an experienced master stylist who specializes in customizing wigs and hair pieces. She is well versed when it comes to hair care solutions and overall health. Sara has successfully graduated from Valentinos Advanced Academy. She loves making clients feel confident and beautiful!
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Megs
Junior 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.
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She loves doing gorgeous blowouts and kids haircuts! She loves to do fashion hair colour and long haircuts.
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Harmony
Junior 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.
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Harmony specializes in highlights, long hair, thick hair and conservative looks.
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Julia
Junior Dualist
Julia is our rising star known for her modern approach and effortlessly cool aesthetic. As a Junior Dualist, she brings fresh energy, a sharp sense of style, and a genuine love for helping clients discover looks that feel true to them. Julia combines creativity with attention to detail, always aiming to make people feel confident and seen. She's constantly evolving, staying ahead of trends while staying grounded in what makes style personal.
Lauren
Junior Stylist
Lauren is an up-and-coming talent in the world of styling. As a Junior Stylist, she brings a fresh, creative perspective to every look she curates. Lauren is dedicated to making each appointment a fun, confidence-boosting experience. Lauren is always learning, growing, and bringing her unique touch to the team.
Laura
Junior Stylist
Laura is a passionate Junior Hairstylist with a love for creating fresh, modern looks and is constantly learning and growing under the mentorship of our Master stylists. Known for her warm personality and attentive approach, Laura makes every appointment a comfortable and personalized experience. Whether it’s a bold transformation or a subtle refresh, she’s all about helping clients feel confident and leave the chair smiling.
Thomas
Senior 2 Dualist
With 14 years of experience behind the chair, Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every appointment. Whether he is cutting, styling, or coloring, his passion for creativity and commitment to excellence shines through. ), I believe in "Hairtegrity"—doing everything in my power to never damage a client's hair. Specializing in vivid colors and bouncy blow-outs, Thomas is the perfect fit for your hair care needs! ​
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Nicolette
Senior 2 Dualist
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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, her apprenticeship, along with multiple Goldwell education courses..
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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!
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