What we Do
HAIR SERVICES
Hair is our passion, and our passion shows on every client that walks out of our doors. Through ongoing education, our stylists stay up to date on the latest cut and color styles and techniques to bring you the looks you want.
LASH EXTENSIONS
Who would not want to wake up to a flawless set of semi-permanent eye lash extensions every day?! Our lash artists give you a customized look thatch be timeless to dramatic and everything in between!
Body Waxing
Waxing Brows to Legs and everything in between! Our Esthetician uses hard wax to remove any unwanted hair and cares for the skin throughout the process! You are sent home hair free and with the proper know how to maintain the softness and not get those pesky ingrown hairs. You will actually look forward to your next visit!
WHO WE ARE
Jennifer Thomas- Owner & Hairstylist
I’ve been loving this industry for 24 years. I love the fact that I get to be creative and make people feel good about themselves all in a days work. Being a salon owner was never my dream but after years of working for others I wanted to create a work environment that supported creativity, had a true team environment, and ultimately had a relaxed sophistication about it. While I still enjoy seeing guests I have found a new love for guiding and mentoring my salon family. Through this experience I have grown exponentially and look forward to the future for our salon.
My life does not stop after I leave the salon for the day. I was fortunate enough to marry the love of my life and we have three boys, and two dogs, to keep life interesting! We don’t get much spare time, however we love to laugh and are all happiest on the beach or watching a movie!
I feel so blessed to have such amazing women to share my workday with and precious boys to go home to. My heart is truly full!
Karen McMicheal- Front Desk Coordinator
We found a true gem when Karen joined the team! She is the most friendly and kind person that you will meet! She does a fantastic keeping our day moving and making everyone feel right at home! When she is outside of the salon you will probably find her shopping, most likely at TJMaxx, or on Smith Mountain Lake with a hat and diet coke. Her awesome personal style is a constant topic of the salon and we all want her to be our personal shopper. Karen is a wife of forever and mother to two daughters, who we have watched grow up into lovely young ladies. She is the center of the salon and we all adore her so much!
Kelly Ferguson- Hairstylist
Anyone who has sat in her chair knows how truly amazing she is! Not only can she do beautiful hair but her spirit is perfection! She has worked along side of Jenn in several salons over a 20 year span (yes, they started doing hair at 10, lol). They attended and taught many educational events and truly love working together. Kelly has two precious daughters with whom she is devoted to. When not at the salon or being a mom, Kelly is very involved with her church. She pours her heart into people and reminds us all what being a good human is all about!
Candy Tussey- Hairstylist
Candy has been in the industry for over ten years, and joined our team a few years ago. Candy loves COLOR! When you are in Candy's chair she listens to your challenges and desires with your hair & works hard to achieve your desired look. She enjoys educating her guests on styling & maintaining their unique look. When Candy is not at the salon you can find her with her grandson, who she has the pleasure to keep while mom & dad work. She has been married for over twenty years and has two Labrador retrievers at home to keep her busy. Candy loves her growing family and we love that she joined the Meraki team after years of knowing her!
Emily Schmitz- Esthetician
Emily is our in-house lash and waxing expert! No matter what service you are receiving, Emily makes you feel very comfortable throughout your service and educates you on caring for your lashes or skin when you leave. Her thought for detail began while she was a medical assistant, something she enjoyed for ten plus years. Needing a change after raising her two daughters, Emily decided to go into the beauty industry. She feel in love with the transformation that lashes give to a guest and the rest was history! Emily enjoys spending time with her youngest daughter (while she is still at home )and her french bulldog, Frankie. From her first day at Meraki we all knew that she was meant to be a part of our team! She is talented and hard working. She also gives every guest the time and attention they deserve making them feel more beautiful when they leave!
Rebecca Conrad- Hairstylist
Rebecca, a North Carolina native, started her career at Meraki several years ago. She decided to go to Cosmetology school after years of dance hair and makeup. Becca always takes the time to listen to her clients and help them achieve their desired look. Becca is a certified Kevin Murphy Session Stylist and she has a passion for all hair color! When not at the salon you will most likely find her lounging by a pool or shopping.
Emma Alderman- Hairstylist
Youth is something Emma gets a lot of grief for in the salon, while she hasn't been on this earth for as long as some, her youth is her advantage! She is energetic and passionate for all things hair and doesn't run away from a challenge. Along with Rebecca, Emma is a Kevin Murphy Session Stylist and plans to per-sue more ventures with the brand. Emma loves blonding and lived-in color, she does great men's cuts as well! When not at work you will find her socializing with friends and family and no doubt her brother Ethan will be with her.
Our Story
Meraki salon was founded with a simple goal in mind: to provide high-quality beauty services to our clients in a welcoming and relaxing environment. Since our founding, we have built a loyal following of clients who trust us to help them look and feel their best.
We are a team of Beauty Pros that uplift and encourage one another to be the best version of ourselves. We share a love for making people feel beautiful and like to laugh and sing along the way!