Meet Our Team
Our Service Providers desire to help you best express your personal style and reflect your innate beauty.
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Alicia Taylor
OWNER
With over 30 years of experience in salon services, salon management and customer relationship management; I am a Beauty and Wellness professional who understands an exceptional customer experience that starts with listening to the customer and delivering the best combination of services and products to realize each individual vision.
• 1992 Alameda Beauty College California
• Over 25 Years Advanced Education & Work Experience With AVEDA
• Private Training with Horst Rechelbacher – Founder of AVEDA & Intelligent Nutrients
• AVEDA, Vidal Sassoon & Toni and Guy Cutting Techniques
• AVEDA & Toni and Guy Color Techniques
• Great Lengths Certified (Hair Extensions)
• L’Oreal Professional Educated
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Karly
AESTHETICIAN | CREATIVE DESIGNER
JAPANESE HEAD SPA TECHNICIANHello! My name is Karly and I am a licensed cosmetologist with 30 years experience in Hair coloring, Hair cutting, Natural textured hair, and aesthetics. I am creative and passionate about my craft, I have pursued continuing education throughout my career.
I hold certificates in dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, eyelash extensions and removal, chemical peels, hair extensions, and keratin treatments. Prior to Ravissante Salon and Spa, I have spent the last 20 years as an educator in the beauty industry, and love to see other passions and knowledge grow. I offer a wide range of services from Hair color to corrective coloring, wedding and event styling, cut, coloring and natural texture styling, chemical straightening services, skin care and waxing. I look forward to serving all your beauty needs.
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Rachel
STYLIST | BARBER | EDUCATOR
JAPANESE HEAD SPA TECHNICIANRachel is a hairstylist who’s been working behind the chair for eight years. She loves cutting hair specifically shags, textured hair, and working with clients on their growth journey! She also loves working with hair color and specializes in blonding. Rachel is Brazilian blowout certified and loves working with hair of all textures from coily to straight. She has trained hundreds of students new to this industry and loves the science behind hair. She cares about empowering her clients and giving everyone in a chair a safe and positive experience. She can’t wait to get to know you and to start your next journey to achieve your hair care goals together!
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Melisa
STYLIST
JAPANESE HEAD SPA TECHNICIANMelisa is a licensed cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience helping people feel confident, inspired, and beautiful. While calling Colorado Springs home for the past 25 years, she grew up in the Chicago area and likes to bring little bit of Midwest heart and mountain soul into everything she does.
Hairstyling is more than just a career for Melisa — it’s a creative collaboration. She loves connecting with clients, hearing their stories, and working together to create a look that feels authentically you. Whether it’s a fresh color, a new cut, or a simple refresh, her goal is to make you feel your best.
When she’s not behind the chair, you’ll usually find Melisa enjoying time with her two beautiful children and puppy, Mr. Bingley. She also loves hiking Colorado’s beautiful trails, getting lost in a good book, listening to great music, and never says no to a good slice of pizza.
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Mike
SENIOR STYLIST
JAPANESE HEAD SPA TECHNICIANMike began his hair career in 1983, North Jersey, under the influence of the vibrant New Your City fashion scene. Mike later relocated to Northern California where he perfected the craft. Mike simultaneously took classes and taught classes alongside the best hairdressers. Education has always been the cornerstone of Mike’s career. He has trained hundreds of haircutter’s hands and thousands of hair color classes along the West coast. Mike won national acclaim five years in a row as a hair color educator and was a test evaluator with the American Board of Certified Hair Color of the most elite hair colorists in the country. Mike moved to Colorado to enjoy the quality of life while still enjoying his love of hair.
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Miranda
BARBER | STYLIST | LASH ARTIST
JAPANESE HEAD SPA TECHNICIANMiranda (a.k.a., Mira) is a Licensed Barber and Cosmetologist, having spent the majority of her time in the field focusing on catering to a diverse clientele making sure everyone feels not just welcome, but cherished. She loves all things beauty and especially wellness, so whether you’re looking for luscious hair or a healthy scalp Miranda would be happy to help! As a professional, she values continued education and has made it a priority to get additional certifications as well as attend classes to stay on track with this ever changing industry.
In her free time, Miranda loves to explore nature, play video games, and read — which she believes you can always learn something new through while enjoying the journey.