Curl Specialist/Master Stylist

Milly

As our Curl Specialist at Thrive Milly has over 15 year’s experience in the industry. Milly loves transforming people’s relationships with their hair and natural textures. Her passion and knowledge for curly hair allows her to create beautiful shapes, and her clients always leave educated on how to care and maintain their curls at home.
Milly has trained and lived all over the country and recently moved to BC from Newfoundland. Although Milly specializes in curls, she welcomes all services and textures to her chair. Milly is a positive, inclusive light in the salon, she is down to earth and always game for anything.

Milly's Specialties include curly and wavy hair, creative cutting and gray blending.

Currently on medical leave

Miranda

Miranda has been a hairstylist for just over three years, specializing in bright blondes, lived-in colors, and modern balayage techniques. Her goal is to help each client achieve their hair dreams with customizable techniques while keeping hair health a priority. Miranda creates a relaxing, stress-free environment where clients feel comfortable and confident. She’s always happy to answer questions and ensure transparency, so every client leaves her chair feeling their best.
Outside the salon, Miranda is passionate about fashion, design, and outdoor activities like surfing and hiking. She stays active through fitness and loves traveling. Miranda also enjoys connecting with her clients and building meaningful relationships.

Miranda's Specialties include blonding, balayage, and lived-in colors. 

Salon Owner/Master Stylist

Cheri

The leading force behind the team at Thrive, Cheri has been behind the chair for over 20 years. With a passion for educating and empowering other stylists, she has created a team-based supportive, safe and healthy environment at Thrive Eco Salon. Cheri‘s strives to change the stereotypical industry standards by doing things differently, creating a healthy and happy environment for the team and guests of Thrive through sustainable business practices and non or low toxic beauty products. 
Cheri's experience ranges from working on TV and movie sets, runway shows, and for many years in a fast paced high end Vancouver Salon. She has trained all over the US and Canada, is an efficient hairstylist who welcomes anyone and everyone to her chair.

Cheri's Specialties include transformational cuts and colors, specifically short haircutting and highlighting.

Junior Stylist

Alex

One of Thrive's junior stylist, Alex has a passion for creating custom cuts, colours and styles to make you feel like your best self. She believes in holding a safe and comfortable space in her chair for all, whether you're feeling chatty or just want to relax with a good book or podcast while she works her magic.

When not at the salon, you can find Alex hiking, at the river or curled up on the couch watching a movie. Some of her favourite things to do behind the chair include:

Alex's Specialties include modern and textured haircuts, updos, braids and festival hair.

Lead Stylist

Mary

As one of Thrive‘s blonding specialists, Mary loves all transformational colors, color corrections, and achieving the perfect blonde tone for her clients. Mary does everything with intention; she is a fast and efficient stylist and is always happy to work within anyone’s budget. With 15+ years experience she is confident, and always knows how to achieve the best results.
Mary is often found out in nature, hiking, reading, or practicing yoga. She is all about self improvement, better understanding herself and her clients in a non-judge mental way. Mary is fun, a little wild at heart and always laughing.

Mary's Specialties include color corrections, blonding, and modern hair cutting.

Currently on Maternity Leave

Mabel

Mabel’s desire as a hairdresser is to bring more mindfulness into everyday practices in the salon. An advocate for mental health; she holds a safe place in her chair that's grounded with positivity, trust and true connection. She wants for all people to feel welcome and at home, no matter what they are dealing with personally.
“Together we can clear space for new energy by releasing tension during quality services and leaving with a new refreshing feel.”

Mabel's Specialties include razor cuts, reds and gingers, balayage, and extensions.

Junior Stylist

Fiona

Fiona is a well-rounded Stylist and Extension expert at Thrive, passionate about custom blonding, dimensional colors, and non-damaging, and lightweight extensions. With her keen eye for detail, she brings out the best in every client, ensuring their hair beautifully reflects their unique style and lifestyle.
As a young and dedicated stylist, Fiona has a natural talent that shines through her work. She placed 1st in the SkillsTrade Competition and went on to compete at the regional level, showcasing her commitment to excellence in her craft.
Fiona’s warm and fun personality transforms every appointment into a memorable experience. 

Senior Stylist

Suzanne

After years as a stay at home mom raising her three beautiful daughters, Suzanne is pursuing her lifelong passion for hairdressing at Thrive Eco Salon. From a young age, Suzanne dreamed of becoming a hairdresser, and she especially loves haircutting, blonding transformations and rich brunettes. Whether you're looking for a new cut, foils or an all over color, Suzanne is dedicated to crafting a look that’s uniquely yours. 
When she's not behind the chair you can find her outdoors - hiking, fishing or camping with her family. 

Suzanne's specialties include grey blending, efficient and impactful foil work, and transformational haircutting.

Senior Stylist

Mercedes

Whether you're in need of a fresh color, a cut that fits your style, or a blowout that actually lasts, she’s got you covered. As a curly girl herself, Mercedes is currently training under Milly to master curly hair techniques, and she’s ready to help with everything from frizz control to curly hair routines. From glossy brunettes to blondes, reds, and coppers, she promises you’ll leave feeling like your best self.
Mercedes loves cutting, lived-in colors, and glossy brunettes. Known for her friendly and approachable nature, she makes every client feel relaxed and confident .
When she’s not behind the chair, Mercedes enjoys a good book, photography, crafting, or catching up with friends at a local sushi restaurant. She’s a true social butterfly and is always excited to meet new clients and make them feel at home.

Salon Coordinator

Elyse