FOUNDER & HEAD STYLIST

Angst co-founded her first venture Lynwood Studio (Ferndale, Michigan) in 2022. Valuing her ongoing growth, the Studio Vera founder has since studied under Edo Salon (San Francisco, CA), Sal Salcedo (Los Angeles, CA), Johnny Ramirez (Miami, FL), and Lo Wheeler Davis (Los Angeles, CA).

LICENSED STYLIST

New to Detroit from Southern California, Amanda infuses her relaxed, West Coast vibe into her approach to hair color. A balayage expert, she’s renowned for creating soft, sun-kissed highlights that mimic the natural glow of a summer spent outdoors. Amanda honed her freehand painting technique under the guidance of a top celebrity colorist in Los Angeles, perfecting her ability to craft effortlessly blended, dimensional color. She’s passionate about designing custom looks that align with your lifestyle and help bring your hair goals to life. She is available for appointments Wednesdays through Saturdays—book your session today!

LICENSED STYLIST

Henna began her journey in Denver, discovering her passion for helping clients feel beautiful while staying true to themselves. She prioritizes personalized consultations and specializes in razor cutting, precision cuts, men’s cuts, and lived-in color. Her passion for education and trends has broadened her talent to be expansive and versatile. She brought her talent to Detroit in 2020 and is focused on providing intentional and individualized services to each guest in her chair.  Henna is available for bookings Wednesday through Friday.

BRAID STYLIST

Abriana is a creative who explores braiding as a textile art form. Raised in Detroit and deeply inspired by its cultural richness, she offers more than a protective style — she specializes in editorial cornrow styles bringing an intentional, artful approach to her work. She is currently accepting appointments on Saturdays.

LICENSED ESTHETICIAN

Georgia Olson is a licensed esthetician based in Detroit, available for bookings at Studio Vera on Mondays and Wednesdays. With seven years of professional experience, including three years as an esthetics instructor, Georgia is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals—whether enhancing their skin, boosting confidence, or relieving stress. She is dedicated to delivering specialized and impactful treatments tailored to each guest's needs. Georgia’s expertise and love for skin, lashes, and brows shine through in every service she provides.

LICENSED ESTHETICIAN

Esther is a Makeup Artist and licensed Esthetician specializing in elevated natural makeup, brow styling, and lash enhancements. Drawn to the beauty industry from a young age, she has an innate talent for delivering beauty treatments that enhance her clients’ natural features. Her pursuit of esthetics allows her to offer services focused on brows, lashes, and skin. Certified in Claudia Odey Signature Brow Shaping and Lamination, as well as Elleebana Lash Lift, she also received advanced education and certifications from MAC Cosmetics. She is available for appointments Tuesday through Friday (and most Saturdays).

ASSISTANT

After six years in the fashion and textiles industry, Kelsey Craig has refocused her creativity on hair. She graduated from the Douglas J Aveda Institute in June 2024. Kelsey enjoys both easy-to-wear and edgy cuts, lived-in color, and color corrections, and looks forward to further refining her skills to offer her clients the very best. Establishing meaningful connections with her clients is important to Kelsey, and she enjoys helping people discover their best selves. Currently, Kelsey assists Kelsie Monday through Thursday and will be behind the chair starting next summer. Model opportunities are available on Fridays—reach out to learn more!

RECEPTIONIST

With a background in both film and floristry, Thalia brings a unique creative energy to the salon. Passionate about people and storytelling, she thrives on the daily interactions with our wonderful clients and loves being part of a vibrant, community-focused space. Always drawn to artistic industries, Thalia is excited to align her skills with the world of beauty and style. Whether greeting you at the door or helping schedule your next visit, she’s here to make your salon experience warm, seamless, and inspiring.