Creating Your best Look
We are a passionate group of Beauty Professionals that get JOY out of serving others! We also have tons of fun in our Beauty Salon!
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!
Brooke Mullins- Hairstylist
Brooke is our weft extension specialist! If you want long hair the she is your girl! She takes her time and customizes each look to meet her guest's needs. Through the art of caring for the hair she has helped those with damaged hair regain beauty and strength all while having extensions in! Brooke created a home in Greensboro, her husband's home town, after moving around while he was in the service. They have a daughter and new baby boy who keep them very busy. She is also a very talented photographer, when she has the time! Brooke has a sweet spirit that was missed very much while on maternity leave!
Lauren Hanner- Hairstylist
Lauren was truly ment to be here at Meraki...Just ask her or Jenn how they found each other! She knew very quickly that hair was her passion and graduated early just to start beauty school. She has been very focused on growing her skills, and it shows! She is fantastic with color, cutting, and bonded extensions. She has grown into an amazing stylist and will continue to impress us with her maturity! She met the man she will marry at the age of 14 and it is like watching a story book romance. They will be getting married in 2023 and already have 4 fur-babies to watch after! Lauren brings a calm maturity to our team and is a true leader in the making!
Kameron Utterback- Hairstylist
Kameron is our singing stylist! She brings color and life to our team. She has a joyful spirit and something is wrong if she is not singing or dancing! She has a love for people and enjoys making people feel good about themselves. Her favorite thing to do is cutting and fashion colors, and it shows! She is surrounded at home with her boys, her step-dad, husband and son, even her dog is a boy! She secretly loves being the only girl at home and is truly happy just being with them...and getting tattoos! Her energy is contagious and she is always there to support our team, through the good and bad! She will even take you out for a good time if you need it!
Candy Tussey- Hairstylist
Candy has been in the industry for over ten years, and joined our team a few years ago. She specializes in color and truly enjoys meeting her clients needs and educating them on maintaining their unique look. Candy found a new love this year, her first grandchild! She has the honor of watching him a few days a week so that her daughter and son-in-law may 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
Becca is the newest addition to our team! Her desire to learn and positive attitude made her stand out in the interview. She has proven that she has what it takes to be a kick butt hairstylist and she is excited to start her career with the Meraki team! Becca and Lauren went to high school together and have fun working together. You can even find them hanging out along with their guys on the weekend! She was a much needed addition to the Meraki Team and we are so grateful we found each other...Thanks Lauren!
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.