Meet Team SASS.

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    Sophia Avera

    Owner / Stylist

    Sophia has 20+ years of experience behind the chair, and as a National Educator / Partner with L’Oreal’s Soho and LA academies. She is fueled by creativity and the challenge of exceeding each client’s expectations and is thrilled to be realizing her dream by opening SASS salon. Sophia is best known for hair that grows out well, whether it is hair color, haircuts, or hair extensions.

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    Tessa Basler

    Esthetician

    Tessa started her skincare journey in college when her acne didn’t respond to medical dermatology. She’s now a Licensed Esthetician with 14+ years of experience, specializing in dermaplaning, chemical peels, and customized facials.

    Tessa’s relaxing, soothing touch helps her clients reach their full skin care potential. She stays current with the latest technologies in skin care at Esthetics Association Florida.

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    Justine McMullen

    Stylist

    Justine graduated from Paul Mitchell the School, and has been in the beauty industry for about 10 years. She has experience working in New York City and Las Vegas, and will be continuing her professional journey at SASS salon. Behind the chair, she is passionate about hair extensions, vivids, and corrective color. When Justine is not in the salon, she will usually be rock climbing or practicing Lyra.

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    Emily Havemann

    Stylist

    Emily is a Paul Mitchell the School Alum, who came to Florida after growing up in the suburbs of Chicago.

    She brings some of that midwest thoughtfulness to each of her clients. Her favorite services are vibrant coloring and balayage.

    Emily looks forward to the opportunity to earn your business.

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    Madison Gavin

    Stylist

    Madison recently moved from Georgia to live her dream of being closer to the coast. She is an alum of the ESANI Paul Mitchell School and University of Georgia with fifteen years of salon experience. Her Motto is hair should be fun, not fussy!

    She truly believes everyone has amazing hair and loves educating her clients about techniques and products to help them achieve their hair goals.

    Madison has a passion for blondes, natural color enhancement, and classic styles. She loves the laidback vibe of the beach and provides solid foundations in cut and color, so her clients can enjoy lower maintenance hair.

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    Marcello Emanuele

    Stylist

    Marcello brings and infectious enthusiasm to the team which couldn’t be more on brand for SASS. His energy is only matched by his professionalism and skill behind the chair. He loves extension work, foiling and giving the lived in color look. When he’s not in the Salon you’ll find him walking his dog, or enjoying our amazing beaches.

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    Ashley Salazar

    Stylist

    Ashley is a Native Floridian and graduate of The University of North Florida. Her passion for the beauty industry has lead her to a career with SASS. She has an infectious enthusiasm for the industry which elevates everyone around her. Her goal is to enhance each guest’s confidence in order to allow not only their outer (but more importantly their inner) beauty to show.

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  • Katie Riechers

    Stylist

    Katie is a California girl who recently left her career as a boat stewardess. Her bright personality and light-hearted conversation are some of her many great traits.

    Men’s cuts, blow dries, and smoothing treatments are just a few the great services she offers.

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  • Amonda Vancura

    Stylist

    Amonda grew up all over the Western USA from Hawaii, Southern Cal, and Arizona. Her international flare comes in part from her time in Mexico City. She started young as stylist by doing her families hair as a teen to making her passion her profession.

    Amonda finds magic in anything from a subtle change to gentle maintenance or fully transforming her clients. Her love for color formulation aka Chemistry further helps her create hair magic.

    When not behind the chair she stays busy by herding her brood of 3. Preferably doing so on one of our beautiful local beaches.

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    Marcie Manna

    Stylist

    Marcie is new to JAX and SASS and just recently moved from Omaha, Nebraska. She is married and has 4 children and is so looking forward to enjoying the beach!

    Marcie has been a stylist for 23 years. She has a very strong educational background that includes being a national educator for Amplify Hair Extensions. She specializes in hair loss for both men and women, as well as extensions.

    Her goal for all clients is to introduce solutions for all hair needs!

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    Kenny Avera

    Owner / President

    Kenny’s background in business development and gift for building relationships is instrumental to the success of SASS salon. His focus in those areas along with an entrepreneurial spirit guides SASS through the many challenges small businesses face in an ever-changing world.

    He looks forward to meeting you whenever your visit to SASS coincides with one of his cameo appearances as a product expert or Director of First Impressions.

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