Welcome to Avenson Salon and Boutique! We are excited to have you as our guest! We work with our clients to find the style or wellness service that is best for you! We offer a full service Salon that focuses on the integrity of customer service, the services we provide and the personal care of our guests.
owner . stylist . color & cut specialist
Melissa has been creatively doing hair in Iowa City for over 15+ years. Six of which, she worked with Aveda, becoming a certified trainer and educator. She has had extensive training with hair. Specializing in color, cuts, formal designs and hair care. She is always seeking farther education and updated techniques to bring into the salon.
As the Salon's owner, Melissa will always focus on customer service. Listening to each guests needs, providing education on styling within the service, along with helpful product recommendations for at home care. She has enjoyed creating a welcoming, friendly, relaxing environment.
Melissa is always excited to further her education, in 2016 she attended the advanced KM education conference in Las Vegas!
Licensed
Cosmetologist . Color Specialist
Emily is a licensed Cosmetologist originally from Northern Iowa. She attended the Salon Professional Academy here in Iowa City during which she discovered her love for the area and all it's career opportunities! Always looking forward to growing her talent, Emily has already taken many advanced classes and is always excited for the next chance to be creative! She looks forward to meeting new people, helping them feel positive and most importantly, showing her guests how beautiful they really are.
Licensed
Cosmetologist . Stylist
Jessica has over 15+ years experience as a professional Hair Designer, 7 of which working and educated with Aveda. She truly enjoys enhancing natural beauty with hair color and creating a haircut that can be recreated at home and color that can be easily maintained.
Licensed
Cosmetologist . Stylist
Amy is a licensed cosmetologist from local Iowa city. She has always had a passion for hair and the beauty industry. Her love for the arts lets Amy creatively personalize every service whether it be hair color, haircuts, or formal styles. She is enthusiastic about new haircut and color trends and techniques!
Amy is always excited to further her education, in 2016 she attended the advanced KM education conference in Las Vegas!
Licensed
Cosmetologist . Stylist
Lili has a passion for creating. She enjoys giving her guests lasting results that make them feel their most beautiful.
Lili is inspired by nature, travel and photography.
Lili is always excited to further her education, in 2016 she attended the advanced KM education conference in Las Vegas!
Licensed
Cosmetologist . color specialist . Stylist
Kaity, Originally from West Liberty, Iowa, Kaity has found her place here in Iowa City! With a large and ever growing clientele, she is always eager to take classes that keep her excited to create, up-to-date, techniques and continued quality customer service! As a color specialist she aims to achieve beautiful lasting color that best suites your hair requests!