Ashley Whited is a Licensed Esthetician that specializes in non-toxic skincare and skin rejuvenation. She is also the proud owner of Solasta.

Ashley graduated Douglas J Aveda in 2017, and has dedicated extra time to further her education since. 

Her approach to skincare and skin conditions is holistic, meaning that she treats the skin as a “whole”. She looks beyond the skin, taking into consideration both internal and external symptoms such as stress, diet and hormonal changes. After getting to know a client and doing a thorough skin analysis, she formulates a combination of topical ingredients for both the skin treatment as well as home care. External factors and lifestyle changes will be discussed as skin cannot heal without first healing the body.

Ashley also takes client safety and well-being with forethought and has spent extra time to maintain certain certifications in these areas, such as:

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• Milady Training- RISE Certification in Client Safety and Well-Being

(Practical infection control, domestic abuse awareness, and human trafficking awareness)

• Shear Haven Domestic Violence Certified

• Barbacide COVID-19 Certified

• Barbacide Sanitation and Disinfection Certified

• National CPR Foundation Certified in Bloodborne Pathogens

 (Infectious disease control)

 Ashley is also in good standing with ASCP (Associated Skincare Professionals) and has other certifications in professional skincare brands such as OSEA, SKIN SCRIPT RX and HALE AND HUSH.

 Ashley takes great pride in serving clients of all ages throughout West Michigan. As she continues to grow her clientele, she continues to grow personal relationships with all her clients.

In her spare time, she finds much joy in motherhood and raising alpacas in her small hometown with her husband and daughters.

Creative, versatile, and passionate about her craft, Desirae has established herself as a professional wax specialist, natural lash and lash extension technician.  Desirae knew early on that her future goals would be centered around helping people feel confident about themselves. Desirae graduated high school with her cosmetology license in 2016 and has been continuing her education ever since. Desirae did freelance makeup for both Smashbox Cosmetics and Benefit Cosmetics between 2018-2020. In 2020 she took the leap of becoming an independent contractor, perfected her waxing skills with Farra Julian, and Lash services with The Lash Professional. She also became Barbacide certified.  In 2022 she became a certified classic lash extension specialist through Kami Hill,  founder of Pure Lash and Beauty. 

She continues to practice and perfect her craft and loves seeing clients amazed with their results.

With over 15 years of cosmetology experience, Lauren’s specialties include Brazilian Blowouts, balayage color, & special occasion hair. She loves keeping up with the newest techniques and trends in Redken color, her color line of choice. Lauren was trained in 2010 for Brazilian Blowouts, making her one of the most experienced stylists in the area for this service. She believes special occasions should look exceptional, which is why her passions include formal hair with onsite services available.

Rachel is a Lash Artist, Brow Artist, Waxing + Sugaring Technician, and Permanent Jewelry Artist.  She is a mom to a teen boy and fraternal twins who is also obsessed with crochet, and loves to craft + thrift.

Licenses + Certificates

Cosmetology License, 2013

Brow Shaping Certified, 2016

Classic Lash Certified, 2019

Volume Lash Certified, 2020

Katie is a graduated from the Everest Institute  in Massage Therapy and has been practicing massage since 2015. Katie believes in the bodys ability to heal itself, as long as we listen to its needs. She believes recieving massage can help nourish our body, mind, and spirit connection, which in return can benefit our relationship with ourselves and everyone around us. 

While Katie prefers giving full body sessions, she believes in tailoring massages  to the clients  needs and time restraints, providing TLC to the areas  needed most. 

Katie has a full spa background, but has also worked in athletic centers and chiropractors offices, Giving her a range of expertise. 

Katie is trained in Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, prenatal, ashiatsu, and hot stone massage.  

2016 Cupping Certification  from ICTA 

2019 Ashiatsu Certificatin from Deep Feet Therapy

Mj is a licensed cosmetologist who has a passion for nails and hair. Anything from crazy nail art to beautiful blondes. She loves not only creating new looks but also loves creating confidence in everyone who sits in her chair. She spends her free time learning as much about the industry as possible. She is always  learning and trying out new products or techniques to find the best for her clients.

Tori is a recent licensed cosmetologist and Douglas J Aveda graduate with a passion for vivd color and cool haircuts. 

Introvert with extrovert tendencies. Fully embraces the geriatric portion of "Geriatric Millennial" with a love of reading, naps and all things yarn related. Love watching the talented humans I've gotten to work with over the last 4 years in salons create art in their crafts... gives me a hit of homemade serotonin and dopamine. I am the loud environment when it comes to cheering on my friends, nieces and nephews, child and their teammates. Top tier hug giver. 

Veronica will be attending Douglas J Aveda in fall 2024. She is passionate about skincare and growing in the beauty industry. She is excited to make a difference and help people with their skincare journey. You will see her helping out at front desk Monday evenings.