Our Team

Meet Our Ho‘ala Team Members!

Our goal for Ho‘ala Salon & Spa is to have a healthy and happy place for people to work and where guests will receive the best experience.

 

Michael and Liticia.

About Michael and Lititia…. Owner of Hoala Salon & Spa.

 

 

 

 

 

General Manager

Robin


Robin, General Manager

 

Our Salon Team

BlancaBlanca

Blanca is an Elite Stylist with 25 years of experience – 9 of them with Aveda – and she’s still loving every minute! “I have a passion for cuts and color, customizing each style for a refreshing and modern look,” says Blanca. She keeps fit due to her love of exercise, and enjoys reading and cooking authentic Mexican dishes. Blanca also owns a salon in Mexico.

 

DianaDiana

Diana has 12 years of experience in the industry, working in New York, California, Minnesota, and Hawai‘i. She loves to help people look their best, so they feel their best! Diana’s work has been inspired by fashion, and her travels around the world. On her days off, Diana enjoys all outdoor activities, such as running and swimming, and she also loves yoga and cooking.

MasamiMasami

Originally from Tokyo, Masami has 30 years of experience in Japan, New York, and Honolulu. He is highly skilled in cutting, permanent waves, and straight perms. He is bilingual, serving English- and Japanese-speaking guests. In his spare time, Masami enjoys reading books and golfing.

 

YongYong

Yong has many years of experience with Aveda. She dedicated her life to the art and craft of hair, and, along the way, had great mentors who shared their knowledge. “I’m just trying to do the same thing with others,” says Yong. Her specialties are cuts, color, hair extensions, and straight perms. Yong graduated from Hollywood Beauty College, and also studied at Vidal Sassoon Academy in New York and Minneapolis. Yong’s hobbies are yoga, hiking, ice skating, drawing and healthy cooking.

EmiEmi

Emi

SummerSummer

Summer was graduated from Toni and Guy in 2018. She is a hairstylist that started her career assisting and eventually turned into an entrepreneur for two years. Summer specializes in highlights and making people feel beautiful. She moved from California to Hawaii and is licensed in both states.

JessicaJessica

ScottyScotty

Scotty began his hair and beauty journey 30 years ago in Michigan. Scotty has been an Aveda Educator and enthusiast since 1988. Scotty is a precision cutter that has years of training and experience with multicultural and multi texture hair. Scotty loves to make his guests feel beautiful and be confident.

LexiLexi

Lexi has 3 years of experience in the hair industry, starting her journey at the Aveda Institute in Phoenix Arizona. She joined our team in November 2021 working in both Guest Relations and in the salon. She loves to do color services and says her goal for every guest is to help them feel like the best version of themself!

CorieCorie

MikaMika

Mika has 12 years of experience as a hair dresser and graduated from Matsumoto Beauty School in Japan. Mika specializes in haircuts that are customized for a persons face shape. She really enjoys creating hair styles with texture and face framing. Mika’s goal for every service, is to create a happy and smiling guest.

HiroHiro

Hiro has over 20 years of experience in Japan, Thailand, and Honolulu. For him doing hair is a craft where he can express his creativity. He loves doing haircuts and all kinds of color. Outside of work he enjoys Meditating, Cooking, Music, Traveling, Photography, and Swimming. Hiro is Bilingual, fluent in Japanese.

AgustoAgusto

Augusto is a graduate Of Paul Mitchell School Honolulu with 15+ years behind the chair. He loves doing all kinds of hair color and perming. Working at Ho’ala feels like a relaxed yet elevated atmosphere for him. Outside of work he enjoys performing drag and burlesque, traveling, trying different foods, and exploring astrology.

Social media handle – @fryricenothair

DeijaDeija

Deija is a Hairstylist and Nail Technician. She Graduated from Paul Mitchell School Honolulu and has 8+ years of experience. She specializes in curly and textured hair, and loves doing creative color and dimensional blonding. She loves the friendly work environment at Ho’ala as well as meeting new people from around the world. In her free time she enjoys making music, spending time with family, and going to the beach.

Our Spa Team

HeidiHeidi

Heidi is a native to Hawai’i and has been in the beauty industry for over 30 years. She started at a luxury spa, working with many exclusive skincare lines, before joining Aveda in 2000. She loves the fact that Aveda is primarily plant based and has been around long before “going green” became a trend. Heidi has been trained extensively with the Aveda product line and is one of the trainers at Ho’ala. She had the privilege of visiting the Aveda Institute and Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Outside of work, Heidi enjoys drinking coffee, hanging out on the North Shore or driving around our beautiful island with her family, then drinking more coffee!

LaniLani

Lani has 3 years of experience as an aesthetician. She attended Honolulu Community College’s Beauty & Cosmetology Program, and trained with Aveda. She enjoys making her guests feel and look better. She loves that her job allows her to help people and give them a moment to relax and rejuvenate. Lani enjoys spending time at the beach with her family, and
lying in her hammock reading a fashion magazine.

TerriTerri

Terri has been a massage therapist for over 10 years. The decision to choose this career path stemmed from her lifelong fascination with the human body and its functions. “I strive to give our spa guests an experience that benefits both the mind and body at the same time,” she says. She thoroughly enjoys working in the nurturing, calm atmosphere of Ho‘ala, which also nurtures her artistic soul. Terri has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, and loves to paint and draw whenever time permits!

LauraLaura

Laura, Massage Therapist

JudithJudith

Judith is a Licensed Massage Therapist, and has 8 years of massage experience working in Hawai‘i. She really feels good about making her guests feel better, and enjoys interacting with all of the people she meets. Judith loves reading and watching funny movies.

StephanieStephanie

Stephanie began her training in Massage Therapy at the Massage School of Queensland in Australia, over ten years ago. After moving to Hawaii she continued her education through the Massage Therapy program at Kapiolani Community College. While there she focused on fine-tuning her massage technique and attained her Hawaii Massage License. With many years of training she prides herself on honing in on each person’s unique personal preferences and needs. Her favorite part of her job is meeting new people and helping others by providing relaxation through massage therapy. In her free time Stephanie enjoys the water, surfing and swimming. She has a passion for running and hiking and when visiting home, Canada, she loves snowboarding.

KristenKristen

Kristen has over 13 years of experience in massage therapy. She has practiced in Portland, Oregon as well as on our neighbor island of Kauai. Kristen enjoys helping others through massage feel as fully relaxed and vibrant as they can be. She says her work has been inspired by “educating clients with individual tools that carry lasting results far beyond my massages.”

MasakoMasako

Masako

SatokoSatoko

Esthetician and Nail Artist. Satoko has 8 years of experience working in a spa. Before working in Hawai‘i, she also received training in ultra-stylish and hip Harajuku in Tokyo. “I love what I do!” exclaims the always smiling Satoko. “Providing the best services & greatest experience at our salon is my passion!”
Satoko says that she truly believes that service has to come from the heart. She commits herself to doing her best for each guest she meets. In Japanese, this philosophy is call “ichigoichie,” and she lives by it. Satoko really appreciates all her guests’ support and warm friendship. In her free time, Satoko enjoys cooking & reading books.

MiyukiMiyuki

Miyuki

JennyJenny

Jenny is a seasoned massage therapist licensed in Hawaii with over 30 years of experience. She practices multiple techniques tailored to your therapeutic needs. Her desire is to provide you with a premium healing experience, exceptional service, and attention to detail. Relax. Indulge yourself with a luxurious massage under the care of a dedicated professional who concentrates on your needs. You deserve the very best!

Our Nail Team

MegumiMegumi

Megumi has over 6 years of experience in the nail salon. She pays great attention to detail, and likes to deliver serenity to each of her guests. She can see them relax a great deal between the time they meet, and when she is done, and that gives Megumi a great deal of happiness. On her days off, Megumi enjoys relaxing and watching TV.

SatokoSatoko

Esthetician and Nail Artist. Satoko has 8 years of experience working in a spa. Before working in Hawai‘i, she also received training in ultra-stylish and hip Harajuku in Tokyo. “I love what I do!” exclaims the always smiling Satoko. “Providing the best services & greatest experience at our salon is my passion!”
Satoko says that she truly believes that service has to come from the heart. She commits herself to doing her best for each guest she meets. In Japanese, this philosophy is call “ichigoichie,” and she lives by it. Satoko really appreciates all her guests’ support and warm friendship. In her free time, Satoko enjoys cooking & reading books.

KimKim

Kim

TinaTina

Tina

TinaSasi

Sasi, Nail Artist