Our Master Stylists in Nashville firmly stand behind the true meaning of OHANA—it means “family” in Hawaiian.
We strive to give every customer exactly the hairstyle they are looking to achieve, and we always offer free consultations for any questions you may have about any of our services. Our mission is to truly listen to each and every one of our clients’ wants and needs and do our best to fulfill them all. Every Stylist at Ohana loves meeting and working with new clients and helping to make them look and feel great when they walk out the door of Ohana Hair Salon.
Our hair stylists in Nashville love and embrace every aspect of the Hair and Makeup industry, as well as provide personalized advice and services to each of our customers. We don’t just cut hair, we design it! We take pride in everything we have ever done and do our best at making each and every client feel very welcome and comfortable in knowing that they will walk out of Ohana Hair Salon feeling beautiful. Having a staff that has worked in upscale hair salons and spas and top-rated photography studios, we bring years of experience and skill to Ohana.
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Carrie Holder, with a warm heart and a sunny spirit, likes to truly listen to her clients and understand exactly what it is they're looking for. She’s called the surrounding counties of Nashville her home her whole life. She graduated from The Beauty Institute in Brentwood, TN in 2008 and went through a 16 week training program at a Franklin hair salon and spa, being trained in Brazilian Blowout, Koleston Hair Color, Redken and Aveda Color and Hair care. Later moving to an upscale salon in Nashville in 2010, she was trained in TIGI Color and Haircare, and able to build her Brazilian Blowout Business, being one of the first 5 stylist in Nashville hands on certified to do this treatment, before opening the doors of her own Nashville hair salon, Ohana Hair Salon, on music row, in 2012, expanded to Midtown in 2016, Currently relocated in The Nations.
She's participated in a luncheon and a photo shoot with Go Red for Women and Heart Disease, A Prom Fashion Show Event with WSMV, has had 4 appearances on WSMV’s More at Midday, Donated Baskets for auction at events such as Miriam's Promise, Habitat For Humanity, Westie Rescue, Thistle Farms to name a few. Sponsored The Walk for Hydrocephalus and hike for the homeless in 2015, the Walk to Defeat ALS, Making Strides against Breast Cancer and has helped host Cut-A-Thons for March of Dimes and United Way. She loves the joy of meeting new people and the opportunity to make them look and feel great about themselves. Flowers, music, and photography make her smile. God, family, and friends are close in her heart. She’s had extensive training in Schwarzkopf Hair Color and has been a Schwarzkopf Stylist for 14 years. Specializing in Blonding, Extensions, Brazilian Blowouts, and precision cutting, Her true passion is color and she loves every aspect in the technical world of hair and all of its art. "Blessed are the hairstylists, for they bring out the beauty in others" |
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Leah,
A licensed cosmetologist with over 12 years of experience. Originally from Pennsylvania, she made a move to Maryland in 2015 before settling in Nashville in 2022. She’s so excited to explore a new, vibrant city and meet new people! When Leah is not at the salon, she loves to spend time with her two fur babies, Kevin and Lincoln. She also enjoys going to new restaurants and breweries and binge-watching reality tv shows. With a fun-loving and easy-going personality, Leah was naturally drawn to the beauty industry, driven by her desire to make a positive impact in people’s lives. She strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of her guests. Ensuring they feel, seen, heard, and accepted in her chair while leaving with beautiful hair (of course!) With hair as her canvas, Leah loves to push the limits of creativity by experimenting with bold and vivid colors. She also enjoys curating classic looks through color and precision haircuts utilizing modern techniques acquired through her commitment to continuing education. |
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Julz,
Hi, I’m Julz. While working at a full-service Hair Salon, I went to cosmetology school at Gavilan College in California and became a licensed Cosmetologist in 1998. In 2006, I opened my own Day Spa and Hair Salon in Cali. In 2019, I downsized to a single chair shop and in 2020, I moved to Tennessee. In November 2023, I found Ohana and joined the team. I still travel once a month back to my shop in Cali. I specialize in great length hair extensions, hot heads and seamless row extensions, Braiding, Crochet, and locs. I love to do all things hair. I also work part time in St. Thomas ER as a tech. I love helping those in need and making others happy. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my grandkids in Cali and my dog Chapo!! |
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Allison Akers,
Born and raised in a small town in south-central Alaska, she moved to Mississippi in pursuit of year-round sunshine and Mardi Gras balls. After graduating beauty school in Jackson, MS, relocated to the Mississippi gulf coast where she completed a year and a half apprenticeship under one of the most established salon owners in the area. With an extensive education in precision haircutting and endless hours of one-on-one classes she specializes in haircuts for the whole family. Having grown up with such a rustic childhood, she always dreamed of a career in something beautiful and glamorous, so naturally wedding, and special occasion styles quickly became another passion. Given her wild upbringing, and with love in her heart for all things glam and fashion, she sympathizes with women who want both lifestyles: beauty and glam & rustic and wild. This led to the belief that color techniques should never be more high maintenance than the client who’s going to wear them. Always paying close attention to detail, she loves baby-lights and micro foils, splashes of natural balayage, and gray coverage for all hair types. She relocated to Nashville during the 2021 holiday season with her two bad dogs, June and Bear and is looking forward to meeting new people and expanding her business opportunity in a larger city. |
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April Jackson,
Aloha! My name is April Jackson. I am a master-craft stylist with over 3 decades of experience. The first two decades of my career were spent training, working, and eventually owning my own salon in the Seattle, Washington area. It was there that I had the absolute honor and privilege of learning from who are now some of the “ Great Masters” of our beloved industry. I have studied over the years with different brands. My first lines were Matrix and Paul Mitchell, then on to Davines, Moroccan Oil, Redken, Pureology, and Color Proof. I was introduced to Alterna, Sunlights Balayage and most recently Keune color, and the Wilson Collective. In 2005, during my studies with the original Pureology, I started training with Phillip Wilson. He was Vidal Sassoon’s protégé for 25 years, and now the founder of Wilson Collective. He developed a method of compression haircutting that I immediately adopted and never looked back. Yes, I cut hair with 2 combs! Compression Cutting has allowed me to hone my craft in a very different way. I have never been one to think “inside the box” and I’ve defined my art with Fashion in mind, Function, and Integrity for all my guests. My passion for our craft began as a small child. I have had a pair of shears in my hand since I was 10 years old. Its an excellent and rewarding feeling to have the ability to create for, uplift and connect with people all in a days work. I abide by the phrase “love what you do, and do what you love” I recently moved to Nashville from Maui, Hawaii. My spare time interests include gardening, lots of house plants, and jewelry making. I also enjoy geology and going to a good gem and rock show! Of course, I’m a huge music lover, so I couldn’t have landed in a better place! I’m so incredibly excited to have landed at Ohana Hair Salon and look forward to creating nice hair for nice people. See you soon! Much Love and Aloha! – April |
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Mia Vessels,
Hello! My name is Mia! I am originally from Florida. I have been behind the chair for 3 years. I moved to Tennessee of April 2024. My passion is doing lived in and anything blondes!! I have a very laid-back easy-going personality and have a great passion for making people feel the best version of themselves when leaving my chair! In my free time I enjoy going on walks and hanging out with my cat, Casper! |
