Get To Know Our Salon Specialists and Stylists
Traci
Owner
Traci believes that a great way to celebrate being human is to love the skin you're in. Making people feel beautiful is the thing she loves most about what she does. She finds working in the salon an opportunity to apply her natural gifts of being positive and supportive. She values the art of listening because she believes it always feels good to be heard. Being behind the chair is an outlet for her to be creative.
What does Traci wish:
That we would make it part of our lifestyle to put ourselves in another’s shoes.
Ashley
CEO
At the salon since its inception in 2012, Ashley shares the knowledge she gained over the years by serving as our Director of Education. In this role she has created our training program for all of our New Talent. What does Ashley love the most about what she does... “I love that I can connect with someone through my expression of color, cut and styling. I don’t see this as a job I see it as a canvas to problem solve and create art.” Just like her fictional icon, Daenerys Targaryen, she values trust and is intensely determined. We are glad she has found her creative home here.
Ashley’s Favorite Quote:
“It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be”- Albus Dumbledore
Mallory
Director of Operations
A commitment to precision and professionalism guides Mallory’s work at our salon. She loves creating different shapes and illusions within a haircut. Mallory enjoys mentoring the salon’s New Talent and sharing her knowledge. She prides herself on honesty, connecting with each client, and focusing on the client's desired outcome. Mallory also specializes in the "tape-in" extension technique, providing fullness and length while minimizing damage to the hair. She is certified in Easi Hair Extensions. What does she love to do when she is not creating incredible hair: “being with loved ones, traveling, essential oiling, gardening, journaling, reading and digging around in old bookstores, and Netflixing”.
What inspires Mallory:
Earth and Nature
Lindsey
Creative Director
Lindsey is a creative enthusiast and believes that great creative ideas can be universal and have the power to transcend cultures, markets and technologies. As the Creative Director of Traci Woodard Salon she has a passion to explore and find new ways to spark a connection between our clients and our brand that can truly resonate with them. This passion inspires Lindsey to challenge herself to work as a creative leader across the advertising landscape of Brand, Digital, Product and Traditional, with the goal of bringing storytelling, products and platforms together.
Family is everything to Lindsey. “My biggest passion in life is traveling with my Husband and exploring all of the different cultures of this World. And now we have a little one to take along with us too!”
Fun Fact about Lindsey: She loves to dance.
Victoria
Stylist/Lash Specialist
Victoria chose to work at our salon because our environment is collaborative, and like a home away from home. She loves working in a setting that pushes her to deepen her understanding of hair color and expand her capacity to make people’s hair more beautiful. Victoria loves styling hair for special occasions. One thing we all know about Victoria is she absolutely adores snuggling her puppy-Brody.
Fun fact about Victoria:
She loves frogs and bargain shopping
Chloe
Permanent Makeup Artist
Chloe loves beauty and loves being able to enhance people’s natural beauty. She also loves learning new things and problem-solving. Chloe enjoys the time she gets to spend with each client, and making them feel more confident than before! A fun fact about Chloe is she loves to crochet and macrame.
Brennan
Stylist/Lash Specialist
Brennan is our newest Junior stylist, and has been with us for over a year now. Brennan loves to help people feel even more beautiful and confident. Her favorite part of being a stylist is color. Her goal is to make the world a better place one client at a time. She also loves and is very passionate about it. Make-up for her is relaxing. She loves to learn and is always asking questions to further her knowledge. Brennan believes in always being your best self and living your life to the fullest. She loves being creative, traveling, and snuggling with her puppies!
Fun Facts: I'm left handed, but do most things with my right hand. I've cheered since I was 3 and started coaching at 16.
Melissa
Stylist
With a passion for the hair industry, Melissa started her journey at the Aveda institute in 2011. One of her highlights in her career was being a hairstylist to the New Orleans Saintsations for multiple years. She has continued her education by receiving certification in Vomor tape in extensions, and Babe hand tied extensions. Also, Melissa has worked with many different color lines to further her knowledge of the hair color world. She believes in this industry there is always room for growth and continuing education. One thing she admires about Traci Woodard Salon is the team environment, and family like atmosphere. Melissa enjoys the one on one time with each guest that sits in her chair, and getting to know them on a more personal level. In her free time, Melissa loves to spend it with her family and friends. She is also always ready to explore somewhere new.
Melissa guilty pleasure: Bravo TV
Favorite quote: ”The greatest thing you will ever learn, is to love and be loved in return.” -David Bowie
Vivian
Apprentice
Vivian became a part of the hair industry because she wants to boost self-confidence in people & loves to make everyone feel beautiful. With dedication, Vivian is inspired in many ways to express her creativity. She is always seeking to improve her skills as a professional & willing to overcome every challenge. The most important thing to her is connecting with clients & earning trust.
Quote: “You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see want happens.” -Mandy Hale
