meet our team
“WHEN I WAS LITTLE I WOULD BEG MY MOM TO TAKE ME TO WORK WITH HER AT THE SALON. I HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH THIS INDUSTRY SINCE KINDERGARTEN.” |
ashley sinclair | co-ownerAshley trained at Aveda Fredericks Institute in Cincinnati and from there landed a stint at Five Seasons Country Club where she assisted Kim Harper. After one year of assisting and another six months working behind the chair, she agreed to sign on with Kim when the latter opened Kim Harper Salon & Spa in Mason. There, Ashley honed her skills at cutting, styling and coloring until, eleven years and many loyal clients later, she opened her own salon, East Main, in June of 2016. “Gail (my mom) and I decided to start our own business,” she says. “We had been looking into it for about 4 years before we decided on our location.” That location, in the heart of downtown Mason, has been bustling ever since.
FAVORITE SALON TECHNIQUE Creating a shape with a haircut FAVORITE FOOD Ice cream (mint chocolate chip) BEST VACATION Sailing around the British Virgin Islands for 10 days MOST DEFINING MOMENT Finishing Ironman Florida and opening East Main with my mom FAVORITE MOVIE HEARTTHROB Robert Buckley CELEBRITY YOU'D MOST LIKE TO STYLE Kesha. I think she would be fun CELEBRITY YOU'D LEAST LIKE TO STYLE I would be open to doing any movie star’s hair. I love a good challenge! |
“THERE’S NOTHING MORE REWARDING THAN MAKING SOMEONE FEEL MORE BEAUTIFUL OR BETTER ABOUT HERSELF THAN WHEN |
gail sinclair | co-ownerGail has been in the salon business for over 40 years.
She loves mentoring her daughter Ashley and the other stylists at the salon. “I love every part of the business,” she says, “but the best part is running a business with Ashley. It makes me smile when I think of what we started with just a year ago.” FAVORITE FOOD Pizza FAVORITE COLOR Black BEST VACATION The British Virgin Islands FAVORITE MOVIE HEARTTHROB I don’t have one, but Tim McGraw is very cute CELEBRITY YOU'D MOST LIKE TO STYLE Jennifer Lawrence. She just seems real. Maybe her tripping makes me feel that way? She is beautiful and can pull off short or long hair. MOST DEFINING MOMENT When we were actually able to open the salon on the date we chose. |
“I LOVE GETTING TO KNOW EACH |
lauren abrams | stylistLauren attended the Aveda Institute in Cincinnati where she graduated with a cosmetology license in 2007. For nine years she worked as both a hairstylist and manager of a salon carrying Aveda and Davines hair care products. She has extensive experience in balayage (a color method) and hair cutting techniques. Lauren is also one of the newest on staff at East Main.
To read more about Lauren click here. FAVORITE SALON TECHNIQUE Balayage. I love that you can customize it to each client. FAVORITE FOOD S’mores BEST VACATION When my husband and I got engaged in Key West. MOST DEFINING MOMENT Having my kids. I knew life would never be the same. FAVORITE MOVIE HEARTTHROB Ryan Gosling. I can’t help it. I love him. CELEBRITY YOU'D MOST LIKE TO STYLE Bruce Willis (just kidding!) Julianne Hough. She always has great style with awesome color. CELEBRITY YOU'D LEAST LIKE TO STYLE Britney Spears. Ever since she shaved her head it’s never been the same. You can always see her extensions. It’s just bad. |
“ I LOVE WORKING WITH HAIR AND WITH PEOPLE. MY CLIENTS HAVE BECOME MY FRIENDS, AND I LOVE HOW TRENDS ARE ALWAYS CHANGING SO I'M CONSTANTLY LEARNING." |
liesl brown | stylistFAVORITE SALON TECHNIQUE
Any color technique, especially balayage FAVORITE FOOD pizza FAVORITE COLOR blue BEST VACATION Any beach, like Maui or Destin, FL MOST DEFINING MOMENT The birth of my 5 children FAVORITE MOVIE HEARTTHROB Ryan Reynolds (at least he's not young enough to be my kid!) WORST NIGHTMARE SITUATION Anything involving spiders CELEBRITY YOU'D MOST LIKE TO STYLE Reese Witherspoon so I could have a conversation with her. CELEBRITY YOU'D LEAST LIKE TO STYLE Hope Solo, the Olympic soccer player. She doesn't seem very nice. |
“I LOVE DOING FUN AND BEAUTIFUL COLOR AS WELL AS FINISHING HAIR WITH A BEAUTIFUL CUT TO COMPLIMENT!" |
tara cecil | stylistTara has worked in the styling buisness as a preferred stylist for over 10 years. Her experience includes exclusive salons such as Aveda and Paul Mitchell giving her exposure and training among some of the very best styling techniques, color systems and salon products.
Tara has recently accomplished a personal dream by coming to east Main Salon as a self-employed stylist, owning and growing her buisness practice. She prides herself in customer satisfaction, ensuring that everyone leaves feeling great about their cut, color or new style! When Tara is not serving clients, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, two little cuties, and extended family. If you are looking for a stylist that delivers the best, without loosing the personal touch, Tara would love to book with you today! FAVORITE SALON TECHNIQUE Eye brow waxing FAVORITE FOODS spaghetti, cheese pizza and salmon! FAVORITE COLORS pink and teal |
“I’VE BEEN DOING HAIR FOR 15 YEARS AND I'VE ALWAYS SAID IT'S BEEN APPARENT MY WHOLE LIFE IT WAS |
fran johnson | stylistIn high school, Fran would cut her own hair. When her mom took her to the salon to get it “fixed,” the hairstylist would say she had a natural talent and should think about cutting hair. She loved the idea of being a hairstylist but didn’t make the decision to go that route until her senior year. She toured the Aveda Institute and trained there following high school.
Many of her clients have very thick hair and have been going to her for years. “I remove the bulk/thickness,” she says, “so their hair is more manageable for them to work with and style on a daily basis.” FAVORITE FOOD Mac N Cheese! FAVORITE COLOR Light blue BEST VACATION Sailing in the British Virgin Islands MOST DEFINING MOMENT Giving birth to my son FAVORITE MOVIE HEARTTHROB Hugh Jackman WORST NIGHTMARE Being under attack by zombies CELEBRITY YOU'D MOST LIKE TO STYLE I would be honored to do Jennifer Lawrence's hair because she's freaking hilarious and seems as down to earth as possible. CELEBRITY YOU'D LEAST LIKE TO STYLE Mariah Carey. From what I’ve heard, she's as high maintenance as they come! |
“I LOVE EVERY PART OF BEING A HAIRSTYLIST. THE CREATIVE SIDE, LEARNING ABOUT PEOPLE, BUILDING |
elizabeth kordenbrock | stylistElizabeth has been in the hair industry for over eight years. She started by assisting highly-trained stylists who’d been in the business for over two decades. For the past eight years, she’s honed her craft. Cuts, color, updos, extensions, and Keratin treatments are all part of her repertoire. “I’ve been fortunate to attend classes by Paul Mitchell and Davines stylists and by celebrity hairstylist David Lopez,” she said.
Her passion all started back when she was six and took scissors to her American Girl doll. “Needless to say my mother wasn't very pleased, but after practicing on many more dolls, myself, and my gutsy grandma, I felt like I’d found my niche. It’s pretty cool to say that this many years later, I am still living my dream, so a big thanks to my clients and family who have stood by me.” FAVORITE SALON TECHNIQUE Halo cutting and sombre FAVORITE FOOD soft pretzels and cheese FAVORITE COLOR black and pink BEST VACATION Trip to California and Las Vegas with my family (right before us kids got married) MOST DEFINING MOMENT When I moved to East Main Salon and Spa to run my own chair CELEBRITY YOU'D MOST LIKE TO STYLE Blake Lively and Demi Lovato CELEBRITY YOU'D LEAST LIKE TO STYLE Naomi Campbell |
“I ENJOY TAKING MY CLIENTS ON A JOURNEY THAT WILL ALLEVIATE STRESS, REDUCE PAIN AND |
cari mayer | massage therapistCari has been a massage therapist for a decade, helping her clients relax and unwind on the table as she applies an intuitive system of massage. This includes an integrated combination of Swedish, deep tissue and point therapy massage, as well as myofascial and connective tissue release. With the help of the body’s own natural healing abilities, she ushers clients toward balance,
well-being and intense relaxation. Cari creates a soothing environment for her clients from start to finish, so every session is a lasting experience that endures long after the appointment. FAVORITE MASSAGE TYPE Myofascial release FAVORITE FOOD Mexican FAVORITE COLOR Purple BEST VACATION Disney Cruise MOST DEFINING MOMENT My twins being born FAVORITE MOVIE HEARTTHROB Justin Theroux WORST SITUATION Shopping on Black Friday CELEBRITY YOU'D MOST LIKE TO MASSAGE Mila Kunis. It seems like she’d have good energy CELEBRITY YOU'D LEAST LIKE TO MASSAGE Dwayne Johnson. Too much work! |
“LOVE YOURSELF BECAUSE BEAUTY COMES FROM THE INSIDE OUT. LET THE BEAUTY OF WHAT YOU LOVE BE WHAT YOU DO." |
kathy moeller | estheticianKathy has been a licensed Esthetician for 21 years and has a passion for helping her client’s look and feel their best.
Her specialties include full body waxing, heavenly facials and airbrushed makeup. She is dedicated to using only the finest organic, environment friendly products and is thrilled to have Grace Green Beauty skin care available now! Kathy’s expertise allows her to delicately cater to all skin types. She is certified in Elleebana Lash Lift and Tint and receives rave reviews on this long lasting beauty secret. Schedule an appointment today for a rejuvenating relaxing service! FAVORITE SPA TECHNIQUE Providing a therapeutic relaxation experience through Ayurvedic massage, acupressure and essential oils FAVORITE FOOD Crab legs FAVORITE COLOR pink BEST VACATION Paris, France MOST DEFINING MOMENT Becoming a nana to my first grand baby FAVORITE MOVIE HEARTTHROB Elvis WORST NIGHTMARE Waxing off someone's eyebrows! CELEBRITY YOU'D MOST LIKE TO WORK WITH Madonna CELEBRITY YOU'D LEAST LIKE TO WORK WITH Marilyn Manson |
“I STRIVE FOR THE LONG TERM. I WANT TO BE MY CLIENTS' FRIEND THROUGHOUT THEIR HAIR JOURNEY." |
stevie-rae poston | stylistStevie-Rae (who’s quick to point out she’s not named after Stevie Ray Vaughan) loves doing hair. It’s something she’s always known she wanted to do. She’ll tackle anything from a disconnected rainbow haircut to a chic long balayage. “I’m very talkative and creative and love doing hair,” she says. “I’m new to the area (she’s from Northern Ohio) but my start here has been great so far.”
FAVORITE FOOD Spaghetti FAVORITE COLOR Anything glittery BEST VACATION Las Vegas MOST DEFINING MOMENT Starting at East Main Salon CELEBRITY YOU'D MOST LIKE TO STYLE Jeremy Allen White from Shameless because his hair is awesome! CELEBRITY YOU'D LEAST LIKE TO STYLE Howie Mandel because well, he has no hair. |
“I NEVER EXPECTED THE GREATEST REWARD WOULD BE LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS I HAVE FORMED WITH MY CLIENTS." |
courtney roberts | stylistCourtney, a seasoned stylist, has been in the industry for 13 years. A graduate of the Aveda Fredrics Institute in Cincinnati, Courtney went on to assist at a premiere Aveda salon that allowed her to develop her skill and expand her creativity.
For the next 12 years, she was devoted to building her clientele and the relationships that came with it. Courtney thinks of her clients as not only friends, but an extension of her family. Courtney is a mother of two and she resides in Lebanon. When she is not behind the chair you will find her spending time with family and friends or boating on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky. |
"I HAVE LOVED DOING HAIR SINCE I WASA LITTLE GIRL. I LOVE MAKING PEOPLE FEEL AND LOOK BEAUTIFUL." |
claudia smith | stylistClaudia grew up in Miami where she received her salon training and is licensed in Florida, California and Ohio. She’s been doing hair for many years and adores her clients. “Some of them have been coming to me for almost twenty years,” she says.
Claudia has two children, both into music. “Garret, (16) is into weight lifting and Ian (13) just started Lacrosse.” Claudia herself enjoys singing and sung in a band in the ‘90’s, mostly Pop and R&B. “Whenever I get the chance to get back up on stage, I usually take it. It’s so much fun to re-live a little bit of my past.” When she’s not at the salon, she also paints, draws and loves to decorate. But that’s not all, she’s also very active. “I recently got back into yoga which makes feel great.” FAVORITE SALON TECHNIQUE I have always liked doing updos, highlights as well as some of the newer techniques. FAVORITE FOOD Italian FAVORITE COLORS Purple/blue BEST VACATION Anywhere with a beach MOST DEFINING MOMENT Having kids! FAVORITE MOVIE HEARTTHROB Richard Gere CELEBRITY YOU'D MOST LIKE TO STYLE Gigi Hadid, and Taylor Swift |
