Melody has always had a passion for style and fashion and moved to Kelowna to pursue her dream of becoming a hairstylist. In 2012, Melody completed her cosmetology certification at Marvel College. She then started her career off by apprenticing and worked as a hairstylist for 3 years. Melody took a break from hair to raise her son and then returned as a hairstylist in 2022 more passionate than ever. Melody has also updated her skills by attending L'Oréal Professionnel Portfolio Artistic Training, advanced classes for foilayage, balayage and haircutting, along with product knowledge training through Kérastase and Oribe. 

Melody desires to maintain the health and integrity of hair and believes in educating her guests on how to take care of their hair beyond the chair. She also takes pride in achieving her guests hair goals and creating a positive salon experience for everyone.

Meet our Curl Queen, Sydney! Sydney is a huge advocate for hair health, and will never risk the integrity of anyone's hair. As someone with curly hair, she specializes in helping her fellow wavy/curly tribe feel their best! She looooves creating all hair colors, especially blondes! Syd aims to create the most effortlessly beautiful version of her clients! She understands that time in her chair is your self care time, and wants it to be exceptional whether it's quiet time, or chatting. 

When Sydney isn't behind the chair, you can find her gardening, working out at the gym, or cuddling with her many pets!  

Raydell has over 25 years of experience working, living, and learning every aspect of the hair industry, all while living abroad in Europe, the Caribbean, and across Canada! She has instructed at hair academies, educated for one of the largest hair color companies, and ran her own salon educating young and seasoned stylists. Raydell has also worked in TV, Film, and Theatre! She specializes in hair coloring, cutting, curly hair, ethnic hair, and special events hair. Raydell makes her education a top priority, as styles are ever changing. It's her mission to give her clients the best care possible!  

Originally from Salmon Arm, Bessie started her hair journey in 2021, moving a province over to study at MC College in Calgary! While enrolled, Bessie fell in love with the art of hair. Finding fulfilment in the hands on work, problem solving, and relationships built while behind the chair. After graduating, she returned to the Okanagan Valley to start her career at NV Studio. Outside of the salon, you can find Bessie browsing Kelowna's best thrift stores, spending time by the lake, or playing with her two cats, Dante & Dewberry!

Meet our blonde beauty, Lana! Lana grew up in Saskatchewan and made her way to Kelowna and has been with NV since we opened our doors in 2017! With 20 years of experience, Lana takes pride in her education and has taken cutting, color, up-do and hair extensions classes with Aveda. Her areas of expertise are bridal hair, extensions, woman's cuts, and colors! Lana's goal is to create beautiful, natural, looking, healthy hair!

When Lana isn't doing hair, she is most likely at the BMX track or at the hockey rink with her kids!

Meet our Esthetician, Nicki! Nicki is a born and raised Kelowna girl and doesn't plan on leaving anytime soon! She has worked with skincare lines such as Bernard Cassier, Comfort Zone, Serene, HydroPeptide, La Biosthetique & Institut'DERmed. Nicki is also certified in multiple advanced skincare services such as Micro-needling, Nano Needling, Chemical Peels, IPL, & Laser Hair Removal. Nicki is now focusing on beauty enhancement services such as lashes, waxing, tinting, and relaxation facials!

When Nicki isn't at the Studio, you can find her hanging with her Fiancé, spending time with her family, decorating her home, or cuddling with her two cats, Patrick & Wanda!