Ashley Whited is a Licensed Esthetician and owner of Solasta Spa Salon + Wellness in West Michigan, specializing in acne and barrier repair. A 2017 graduate of Douglas J Aveda Institute, Ashley has continued to advance her education with a holistic approach to skin health—treating the skin as a reflection of internal and external balance. She looks beyond surface symptoms, considering factors like stress, hormones, lifestyle and diet, and creates customized treatment plans using professional-grade topical ingredients and approachable lifestyle guidance.

Ashley is committed to client safety and professional excellence, holding certifications in sanitation, infection control, holistic esthetics through Botnia Skincare, and domestic violence awareness. She is a proud member of ASCP and the National Coalition of Estheticians.

Outside the treatment room, Ashley enjoys motherhood, nature, and raising alpacas with her husband and daughters in their small hometown.

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 16  years of cosmetology experience, Lauren’s specialties include Brazilian Blowouts, balayage color,  sew-in extensions & 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.

Veronica is a licensed esthetician and proud graduate of Douglas J Aveda Institute.
Passionate about skincare and self-care, she offers customized facials, lash enhancements, and full-body waxing services tailored to each client's unique needs. With a strong foundation in Aveda's holistic approach to beauty and wellness, Veronica is committed to helping clients look and feel their best in every appointment. As she begins her career, she's excited to continue learning and growing in the ever-evolving world of esthetics.

Alyson is a licensed cosmetologist with a deep passion for the beauty industry.
She specializes in color services, with a particular love for creating lived-in blonde looks. Alyson is dedicated to helping each client feel confident and beautiful by bringing their hair goals to life. As a newer professional in the field, she is eager to expand her knowledge through ongoing education and by exploring new color techniques and product lines. Outside of the salon, Alyson enjoys reading and spending time with her beloved (and adorably chubby) cat, Bruce.
 

Kenzie has been surrounded by the beauty industry for as long as she can remember. Growing up with a mom who is a hairstylist, she developed a love for hair at an early age. Working alongside her mom allowed her to build her skills, gain hands-on experience, and discover a passion for helping others feel confident through beautiful hair.

A graduate of Empire Beauty School, Kenzie specializes in blondes, dimensional color, and creating customized looks that enhance each client’s natural beauty. She is passionate about helping every guest leave her chair feeling confident, refreshed, and like the best version of themselves.

When she’s not behind the chair, you’ll likely find her at the gym, grabbing coffee, spending time with friends and family, watching reality TV, or finding fresh inspiration on Pinterest. She believes in balancing self-care with hard work and strives to create a welcoming, judgment-free experience where every client feels comfortable and cared for.

Meet Kaylie! After spending a few years as a stay-at-home mom, Kaylie decided it was time to follow her passion for the beauty industry. She attended Empire Beauty School and became a licensed cosmetologist in October 2025.

Kaylie loves all things blonding, color, extensions, and bridal hair. She’s certified in Cinderella Hair Extensions and Norvell Core Sunless Tanning, and has also completed additional education in blonding, color, haircutting, and bridal styling.

For Kaylie, being behind the chair is about more than just great hair. She loves getting to know her clients, helping them feel comfortable, and creating looks that make them feel confident and beautiful. As a mom herself, she knows how important it is to have a little time to yourself—and she wants her chair to be a place where you can relax, feel taken care of, and leave feeling like your best self.