Ashley is a recent graduate of The Salon Professional Academy & is beginning her career with Alure as an Associate Stylist. Originally from Hazard, KY, Ashley brings positivity & a shining smile each & every day. While working along side Stylist Justin Greer, Ashley will be furthering her knowledge of several product lines & honing her technical talents.

Graduating with the first class of licensed Estheticians in Kentucky, Ashley is an expert in waxing (including Brazilians & Boyzilians) & skin care. She is certified in waxing & microdermabrasion & is our expert in Xtreme Eyelash Extensions. Passionate about pampering people, Ashley is also a certified volunteer for the "Look Good...Feel Better" program, devoted to enriching the lives of cancer patients. She is extremely knowledgeable in the Bioelements skin care line & strives for instant results with her clients. Making a connection with her guests is important to Ashley & she will ensure your spa experience is top notch.

With 8 years experience as an Esthetician, Rachel focuses on the individual needs of our clients & customizes each service to your exact needs. A varied educational background, coupled with an outgoing & warm personality, helps Rachel ensure the highest levels of service to our clients. Her specialties include eyebrow shaping & relaxing facial treatments that allow her to interact with you to create the look you desire.

Marla is committed to caring for our clients & providing a calm, relaxing massage. Marla received her massage certification at Middle Tennessee State & is also a UK Alumni. With a degree in Exercise Science & Kinesiology, Marla has a rich understanding of the human body & uses that knowledge to focus on our guests' individual needs. She specializes in Trigger Point massage & can gauge immediate results for our guests.

Debbie brings over 9 years of experience as a nail technician & expertise with OPI products & acrylic nails to Alure. Originally from Danville, KY, Debbie is very down to earth & big on Southern Hospitality. She has a vast knowledge of OPI products & continues to educate herself on new techniques, new products, & advancements with acrylic nails. With a specialty in acrylics, Debbie ensures our clients have healthy, beautiful nails.

With 10 years experience as a Nail Technician, Ruthie is dedicated to delivering a relaxing, carefree experience for her clients. She most enjoys treating our clients with pedicures, because she believes that pampered feet are key to ensuring the rest of the body feels great. Specializing in OPI Axxium soak off lacquers, Ruthie can treat your hands to your favorite OPI colors in a longer lasting formula.

As the Salon Coordinator for Alure Salon and Day Spa, Kenneth has the responsibility to help each client enjoy their total salon and spa experience. Keeping our guests happy & excited to return to Alure is Kenneth's passion. Very simply, Kenneth is here for you.

Brooks has 2 years experience in our industry & is a recent graduate of our Associate Program. Brooks has a passion for color & can deliver incredible results from classic styles to extreme color. With a passion for helping our clients realize their beauty, Brooks ensures that our clients have an enjoyable experience.

Casey has been a stylist for 10 years and came to Alure in 2007 from the Bay Area of California. Casey brings a lot of experience, excitement, and knowledge to Alure. He has taken classes with Redken, Bumble and Bumble, Goldwell, Aquage and Alterna. Casey shares his knowledge of products & techniques with his clients because education is very important to him. He has a talent for utilizing facial shapes and colors to create a look that is simple for you to reproduce on your own. Are you wanting to try a new look? Casey enjoys helping you create a "new you" & will ensure that you can recreate your style at home.

A recent graduate of Alure's Associate program, Corey is beginning her career with us. Along with her education at Kauffman's (now The Salon Professional Academy) here in Lexington, she has grown her knowledge of the Redken product line during her training at Alure. Corey is careful to listen to the needs of her clients & is attentive to each person's individual needs.

Dave is a stylist with a passion for cutting & creating trendy looks. Using his education with cutting & coloring techniques from Redken & Farouk, Dave can create a new, flattering look for you. Not quite sure on a look? Using his high energy & creativity, Dave can offer advice on new or improved looks.

Desmond has 28 years of experience as a stylist & has an extensive knowledge base in his field. He trained at Vidal Sassoon in Los Angeles & has taken several advanced training classes with Tigi & Redken. Desmond continued his career by working as an educator for Graham Webb & Schwartzkoph. Desmond enjoys communicating with our clients & creating a relaxed atmosphere during your visit. He enjoys creating new looks using color & can compliment conservative or edgy styles.

Erika has a true passion for the beauty industry & enjoys drawing inspiration from her educational background. A true expert with formal hair design & color, Erika's work has been featured in Southern Bride Magazine & on the cover of Kentucky Bride Magazine. She enjoys connecting with clients by ensuring you are comfortable & you receive a look that meets your individual needs.

With over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry, Joanne has worked as a stylist in Detroit, Michigan as well as here in Lexington. She is very progressive & loves to use her creative techniques she has learned over the years. To keep her skills sharp, Joanne continues her education with Redken color training, recently attending the 2010 Redken Exchange & by experiencing new trends at the Chicago Beauty Show. Joanne can help you choose a look that works best with your lifestyle while still ensuring you look your best.

A Southeastern Kentucky native, Justin has worked in the beauty industry for over 6 years & is a trainer stylist for our Associate Program at Alure. Justin has had training with some top names in our industry, including Nick Arojo, The Doves & Ty Isobe & he is passionate about continuing his education at every opportunity to provide the best service to our clients. Justin has recently expanded his education by attending classes at the 2010 Redken Exchange in New York City. Always positive, smiling & full of energy, Justin has a true connection with each client he serves & always ensures their salon experience is enjoyable.

A stylist for 3 years, Katherine loves helping our clients figure out the best style for them. She has a passion for color & enjoys providing men's & women's haircuts. Always providing honest feedback, Katherine will ensure that you look your best while providing you with a relaxing experience.

Lana is beginning her career as a stylist with Alure after her recent graduation from our Associate Program. Originally from the country of Jordan, Lana relocated to the United States at age 18 & now calls Lexington home. Always professional & a self proclaimed perfectionist, Lana prides herself on her work & is always sure to listen to her client's needs. She is always eager to create the exact style you desire.

Mandy uses her 7 years of experience to help our clients create the look that is best for them. She enjoys color & loves to create a transformation in your look by adding color. With a true passion for Cosmetology, Mandy is energetic & an extremely good listener. She always ensures that her clients are extremely satisfied & that they are able to reproduce their look at home.

With 26 years of experience in the beauty industry, Marcus has worked & been educated on his craft at the Redken Exchange in New York City, as well as Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, & Indianapolis, where he worked for almost 15 years. As specialist in color correction & formal hair design, his work has been featured in Modern Bride, Southern Bride, & Kentucky Bride Magazines. Marcus has also had the pleasure to serve as a stylist to Chelsea Clinton when she visited Lexington. As a trainer stylist in our Associate Program, Marcus shares his love for his art with our newest stylists each day.

Lexington native, Nikki Paley, has 13 years experience as a stylist & color expert. Specializing in razor cutting & color correction, Nikki can help you create a classic look with a creative edge. Nikki has established herself as a leader in the beauty industry by becoming a certified educator for Nioxin as well as Bumble & Bumble. Nikki recently sharpened her skills as a stylist while attending classes at the 2010 Redken Exchange in New York City. As a trainer of new stylists at Alure, Nikki shares her excellent communication skills & passion for serving her clients with her Associate stylist & is helping to create new leaders in our salon.

Passionate about educating herself & our clients, Renna has a vast knowledge of her art. In her 30 years of experience, Renna has received advanced education in Chicago, New York, Atlanta & Miami. She is a former member of the State Styling Team, Board of Directors for the Kentucky Cosmetology Association & a competition winner in several Total Fashion competitions. She has also taken advanced courses with some top names in our industry, including Paul Mitchell & Martin Parsons. Renna believes that all services should be special & that helping our clients maintain their look is extremely important.

Stacy focuses on keeping hair healthy & ensuring that our clients can reproduce their look at home each day. Attending many classes related to her art over her 8 years in the industry, Stacy has a passion for hair & strives to create a fun & energetic experience for all of our clients. Though she is a professional, Stacy enjoys having fun at work & wants to ensure our clients are happy from start to finish & at home.

Teresa has 22 years of experience in the beauty industry, including specializing in hair replacement services while living in Nashville, TN. Teresa really enjoys creating smart & creative styles for both men & women. She continues to educate herself through Redken color classes, Farouk cutting classes & various other educational opportunities. Teresa enjoys helping our male & female clients look their best.