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LaRee
@serenehairspa
@serene_laree
Owner • Master Stylist • Spa Professional
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With over 20 years of experience in the salon and spa industry, LaRee is the visionary behind Serene Hair Studio & Spa. After more than a decade working in a local spa environment, she founded Serene with the goal of creating a space rooted in kindness, integrity, education, and laid-back luxury.
LaRee specializes in precision cutting, hair loss solutions, lived in color, extension services, and is licensed across all service areas offered at Serene. Passionate about continued education, she is constantly seeking advanced training and new techniques to elevate both guest experience and industry standards within the region.
Under her leadership, Serene has grown into an award-winning salon and spa recognized locally for excellence in hair, nails, skincare, massage, and guest experience.
Outside the salon, LaRee enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and spending time in coffee shops developing new ideas and opportunities for Serene’s continued growth.
Darla
@serene_darla
Hairstylist • Head Spa Specialist • Director of Education
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With nearly two decades of experience behind the chair, Darla brings knowledge, creativity, and a passion for guest care to every appointment. She specializes in blonding, dimensional color, head spa services, skincare treatments, and natural nail services, creating results that support both beauty and overall wellness.
As Serene Hair Studio & Spa’s Director of Education, Darla plays an integral role in mentoring and supporting team growth through ongoing training and hands-on education.
Outside the salon, Darla enjoys time with her family, traveling, and finding moments of relaxation through books, coffee, and self-care.
Rachel
@serene_rachelnicole
Hairstylist • Nail Artist • Director of Employee Engagement
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With over nine years in the cosmetology industry, Rachel is known for her vibrant personality, creativity, and ability to help guests express themselves with confidence. She specializes in blonding, lived-in color, fantasy colors, and artistic nail designs, creating customized looks that reflect each guest’s unique style.
In addition to working behind the chair, Rachel serves as Serene Hair Studio & Spa’s Director of Employee Engagement AKA FUN! Helping foster the positive, welcoming culture that makes Serene feel like home for both guests and team members.
Outside the salon, Rachel loves traveling, quick beach getaways, and bringing fun, energy, and positivity wherever she goes.
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Olivia (Livi)
@serene_livi
Hairstylist & Esthetician
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Livi has had a passion for beauty from a young age, leading her to pursue her cosmetology education at Butler Beauty Academy, where she became a licensed cosmetologist in 2024. Since joining the Serene team, she continues to grow her skills while creating a welcoming and personalized experience for every guest.
She specializes in custom color, styling services, and relaxing facial treatments, helping guests feel refreshed, confident, and cared for both inside and out.
Outside the salon, Livi enjoys road trips, sunny days, discovering new coffee shops, and spending time with her fiancé Logan & her dog, Addy.
Leeza
@Serene_Leeza
Hairstylist • Nail Artist • Director of Social Media
Leeza is a hairstylist and nail artist known for her creative eye and attention to detail. She specializes in structured gel manicures, custom nail art, blonding, and lived-in color for medium to long hair, creating looks that feel effortless and uniquely personalized to each guest.
In addition to working behind the chair, Leeza serves as Serene Hair Studio & Spa’s Director of Social Media, helping showcase the artistry and culture behind the Serene experience.
Outside the salon, Leeza enjoys fitness, travel, and wellness practices that inspire her creative and intuitive approach to beauty.
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Licensed Massage Therapist
With over 15 years of experience, Lori is dedicated to helping guests feel relief, relaxation, and renewed balance through therapeutic massage. Her passion for bodywork began after personally experiencing the healing benefits of massage therapy, inspiring her to help others feel better in their everyday lives.
She specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, cupping, and prenatal massage, customizing each session to support pain relief, mobility, and overall wellness.
Lori’s intuitive and supportive approach focuses on creating a calming experience that helps guests restore both body and mind.
Licensed Massage Therapist • Head Spa Specialist
With over 30 years of experience in therapeutic massage, Rene brings deep knowledge, skill, and a calming presence to every service. She specializes in deep tissue, Swedish, hot stone, prenatal, neuromuscular, and Graston technique massage, as well as restorative head spa treatments designed to promote relaxation, recovery, and overall wellness.
Rene is passionate about continued education and tailoring each session to meet her guests’ individual needs, creating an experience focused on both healing and renewal.
Outside the spa, Rene enjoys staying active outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and loved ones.