Our Professional Staff

Brian Hearn - Owner

Brian graduated from the Institute of Creative Enhancement in 2003. Since then, he has continually persued his passion through learning, growing, and keeping up with the latest fashion and style trends.

Brian utilizes both Redken and Wella color systems. He enjoys creating flawlessly natural, dimensional color, as well as bright, boldly saturated hues. He is an expert in textured haircuts and beautiful blow-outs. Brian is a well-rounded stylist who is not afraid to take on any challenge.

Dana Hearn - Owner

Dana pursued cosmetology at the Florida Beauty Academy in 2009. Previously, she received an Associate’s Degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale in 2005, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Central Florida in 2003.

Dana operates with both Wella and Redken color lines. She is a well rounded, “jack of all trades” stylist. Her specialities include dimensional color and soft balayages. Her favorite part about doing hair is the creativity aspect, and the ability to make people feel and look better.

“I cut a killer bob, and have created some unforgettable red-heads.”~ Dana

Armand Jaho - Owner

Armand is Co-Owner of Velvet Lab and an experienced hairdresser with over 20 years in the business. Previously worked at Snobz, Pizazz, and Safari Salon. Educated in Redken and TIGI. Specializes in Redken Color.

Nicole Manzi

Nicole graduated from The Institute of Creative Enhancement in 2000, and has been doing hair for 19 years. Her specialties include texture cuts, color corrections, and fantasy color, as well as a makeup artist for 10 years. Nicole uses a wide variety of color lines some including redken, Wella, and Joico, after assessing your hair she will pick what line would be the best fit for your desired look. She loves working with women, making them feel beautiful inside and out.

“I am a mom of 3 awesome kids and 4 fur babies. I love to watch Hallmark movies, cross stitch, and baking with my daughter!”

Adam Lawrence

Adam attended the Institute of Creative Enhancement in 2002. Adam uses schwarzkopf and Redken when creating all of his looks involving color. His specialties include blondes, highlights, and dry cutting.

Adam says that cutting and coloring hair is the best job in the world, and that he loves to make people feel and look different.

"I turned down Magic Mike, book with Adam for a good time."~ Adam

Tricia Kaldawy

Tricia studied at Paul Mitchell, and graduated from cosmetology school in New York, employed as an educator for 5 years for Paul Mitchell, and has been doing hair for 20+ years. She uses Kenra hair line while creating her specialties looks including texturing, cutting, and color. Tricia loves making people feel and look their very best.

"As stylists, we have the power to impact people in a positive manner daily inside and out. I love creating the complete looks, using cut, color, makeup...the whole package. ". ~ Tricia



Dolly Park

Dolly graduated from Advanced Hair Design in 2000. She has been learning and creating behind the chair ever since. Being a well rounded stylist specializing in hair color. She utilizes Kuehne and Redken color. Dolly is especially excited to introduce breakthrough technology in hair color. Chromatics 4D, an ammonia free permanent hair color.

"I feel so fortunate to love what I do and the most rewarding part is helping my guests feel and look their very best." ~ Dolly



Bobby Castillo

Bobby Attended the International Academy of Hair Design, and graduated in 2004. He specializes in men’s barbering, skin fades, hair texturing, and both men and women cuts. He utilizes Wella and Koleston when coloring hair.

Bobby loves the fact that he can transform a person into pure confidence.

“I'm really good at Karaoke” ~Bobby



Klodian Pasku

Klodian was born in Albania, but spent most of his formative years in Italy. It was there that he learned to appreciate art and all things beautiful. In 2007, he moved to the states, looking for more career fulfillment.

Klodi attended the Florida Beauty Academy in 2010, where he focused his creativity into all things hair. Klodian is trained in Redken colors and Keratin Complex smoothing systems. He continues ongoing education, through classes and trade shows, to perfect his craft.



Kristina Blocher

Kristina was born and raised in Orlando Florida. She attended Paul Mitchell the School Orlando in 2009. Kristina is passionate about creating hair designed for each client that sits in her chair. Since working behind the chair she has furthered her education keeping up with the latest trends and hair care products using Redkin, Wella, and Keratin Systems. Dimensional blondes, rich colors, and amazing styles.

Kristina loves making people feel and look beautiful through their hair. Book an appointment today and get hair designed that you’ve always wanted.



Kelly Mocorro

Kelly graduated from the Institute of Creative Enhancement in 2004. She specializes in Coloring, foiling, cutting, and styling. She uses Redken and Wella hair color line. Kelly loves doing hair, and being able to make people feel good about themselves.

“I love that I get to be creative and do something different with every client.” ~Kelly



Jennifer Gardner

Jennifer attended the Institute of Creative Enhancement in 2003. She specializes in Natural coloring and Highlighting, while using Redken and Wella color systems, as well as Coppola Keratin Express for her Keratin treatments.

Jennifer Loves that her Career is flexible in allowing her to balance work and being a mom.

“I love my clients!” ~Jennifer



Chris Wonder

Chris graduated from Vincennes Indiana Beauty School, and has been doing hair for 30+ years. She specializes in Highlighting, color, Hair Extensions, Hair cutting, and Special Occasion updos, while utilizing Keratin Complex for a her Keratin services.

Chris decided to do hair because she enjoys making people beautiful.

“I love to run and I am happy everyday.” ~Chris



Diane Hamann

Diane Graduated from Bruno’s Beauty Academy in Toronto, Canada. She has extensive experience as a Master Stylist; both Domestic and International. She works with Matrix, Joico, Redken color, Keratin complex and Bio Ionic Hair products.

Diane enjoys meeting new clients, and making a difference in her clients hair color, cuts, and styles.

“I love traveling, cooking, and visiting with friends on my days off.” ~Diane



Carole Collins

Carole graduated in 1990 from Giovanni Hair School in New Jersey. Her specialities include: Color, Color corrections, Precision Hair cuts, Balayage, and Highlighting all done with Redken Color system, and Coppola Smoothing treatment for all of her Keratin treatments. Carole enjoys spending time with her two rescue puppies, and her husband of 15 years.

“I’ve enjoyed working alongside my very talented and inspirational stylist over the past 30 years. I have had amazing opportunities to do television and magazine work, and thoroughly enjoy participating in promotional venues and charity causes.”~ Carole

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Kristin Becker

Kristin attended Daytona State, and graduated in 2015. She specializes in Keratin Brazilian Blowouts, and color. She uses Rdken hair color line and Brazialian Blowout for all of her services. Kristin loves doing hair, and spending time with her family.

“My passion has always been hair and making people smile while feeling good about themselves.”



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Leandra Funk

Leandra Graduated from the Beyond Institute in 2017, and has been doing hair ever since. She enjoys creating Blondes, Balayage, Vivid colors, and special event hairstyles. While using Wella and Redken color lines, as well as Naturia Natural Keratin, and Coppola Keratin Complex for her Keratin treatments.

Leandra found her passion for hair through assisting. Her favorite part of her job is how she is able to change someone's confidence with a great cut and color.



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Tana Gunnick

Tana Graduated from the Polaris Institute in Cleveland, Ohio in 2008. Her specialties include Highlights, Balayage, color melts, fantasy colors, and loves working with blondes. She uses Matrix, Redken, and Wella for her color and Naturia Natural Keratin for her Keratin treatments.

Tana is very passionate about creating new looks for people anywhere from color to a new haircut. Her favorite part of doing hair is the interaction she gets with her clients, especially when they can unwind, have a good time and leave looking their best.

“I love Tacos, Cats, and I plan to be on the show Survivor one day.”



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Mirnesa Hukeljic

Mirnesa Attended The Hair Design Institute, graduated in 2014, and studied cosmetology in Europe. She specializes in Balayage, Highlighting, Blondes, and Color. She uses Redken color line, Brazillian Blowout, and Naturia Natural Keratin.

Mirnesa loves making people beautiful and confident, as well as letting her creative side show.

“I love to travel in my free time. I am from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and I moved to America 15 years ago.”



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Tathiana Neal

Tathiana went to The Academy of Professional Career. Her specialties include Hair Extensions, Balayage, highlights, and color. For all of her colors she uses Schwarzkopf and Redken, as well as Keratin Complex for all of her keratin treatments.

Tathiana decided to do hair to be able to put her creativity into her job.

“I really enjoy my clients, and salon life. I do speak spanish, and I make amazing Empanadas.”



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Angela Keen

Angela graduated from Hair Design Institute in 2014, and has been doing hair ever since. Her specialties include Baby lights, Balayage, Color. Great lengths Thermal and Cold Fusion, Great lengths Bell.



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Brittany Penhaligon Petrillo

Brittany graduated from Paul Mitchell in 2012. She uses Redken color when creating her color looks, as well as Brazillian Blowout for all of her Keratin treatments.

Brittany loves being able to change someone's look with a new color and cut.



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Andie Swanson

Andie graduated from Dayton state college cosmetology school in 2018. She specializes in Styling updo’s, Blondes, Balayage, Highlights, and Wedding/ Special event Hair and Makeup. She uses Redken and Wella for all of her color services, and Keratin complex for all of her Keratin treatments.

Andie loves making her clients feel good about themselves, and giving them a place to come to feel special.

“I am a natural RedHead that loves the beach.”