Our Team

“I’m privileged to work in an industry where one can make a true difference.”

Margo, Lava Hair’s owner, has been in the industry of making people look and feel gorgeous for over 20 years. She has trained all over the world with notables, including Vidal Sassoon, Rusk Academy, Paul Mitchell, and tops it off with Master Colourist credentials from Schwarzkopf. Margo is proud of her thriving boutique salon in the heart of Marda Loop, Calgary.

Women’s Cut: $85 +

Diana has been a stylist for over 20 years. As an international educator in hair cutting & colouring, she has traveled all over North America and Europe. Her personal education includes Vidal Sassoon Academy, Matrix Academy, and the Sebastian Academy. With an eye for the stars, you can add working on movie sets as a Stylist and Makeup Artist to her repertoire. Diana is proud of her achievements, winning the Contessa award for Alberta Hair Stylist of the Year and finalist for Canadian Men’s Hair Stylist of the year.

Women’s Cut: $85

Debora brings over 20 years of experience to our salon, from cutting and styling to bridal up-does to the newest trends in colour. She has developed her skills by training at many local and international academies, including Vidal Sassoon, Matrix, Bumble and Bumble, and Aveda. Driven by the needs of her clients and her own ambition, Debora is committed to perfecting her technique and artistry. She believes that making someone happy is one of the greatest rewards of being a Hair Stylist.

WEomen's Cut: $80

“I love working at Lava Hair and enjoy all the incredible relationships I have with my coworkers and clients”

When Krista is not busy with her family, beautiful dog Jasper, vacationing in Maui, and watching football, you can find her very busy behind the chair at Lava Hair. She has over 20 years of experience as a Hair Stylist and 15 years working all over Canada as an Educator for Matrix, teaching colour theory and new colouring techniques. She also enjoys taking educational courses herself and keeping up to date with the latest trends to keep her clients looking and feeling amazing. She specializes in everything hair from colour to cutting to bridal hairstyles.

Women’s Cut: $90

Mandy-Rose is a Hair Stylist with over 10 years of experience working in the beauty industry. She has completed countless courses and training in current techniques of colouring and cutting, with a main focus on balayage, curly hair, highlights/lowlights, and bridal hairstyles. Her speciality are blondes and bobs, but she is an extremely versatile Hair Stylist. Mandy-Rose also has experience working on photoshoots for a local entrepreneur and backstage at hair shows.

Women’s Cut: $80

“Having clients leave with a newfound confidence is what truly makes this career gratifying”

Her dedication to the industry can be proven by the beautiful hair that leaves the salon each and every day. With over 15 years in the hair industry, Holley has gone through extensive training with Matrix and Schwarzkopf in cutting and colouring techniques with a strong focus on highlighting. Having taken multiple classes to develop her knowledge and techniques in bridal hair and updos, she also has developed a strong passion for styling hair whether it’s just for a relaxed daily look or a classic wedding updo! Holley is also a certified Babe Extension Specialist helping clients achieve fuller, thicker, and longer hairstyles.

Women’s Cut: $75

Jessica has been a Hair Stylists for over 15 years and is fearless when it comes to her craft. At the beginning of her career, Jessica won the educational scholarship from Canadian Hairdresser magazine, which took her on various educational trips, including Vidal Sassoon academy in London, England. She is committed to sharing her gift of creativity with her clients, giving them current, edgy looks in both colouring and cutting.

Women's Cut $70

“It makes me the happiest going to work every day to do something I love, building friendships with my clients, and working at a wonderful salon with the greatest team.”

Viri is passionate about hair and helping people achieve a hairstyle that not only looks fabulous but works well for their lifestyle. She enjoys constant training and always keeping up to date with the latest trends in the
hair industry. She has found her niche in difficult colour transformations mastering the art of balayage and colour correction. Viri is also a Babe Extension Specialist, specializing in tape-in and hand-tied installations. She is energetic and always up for any challenge, awarded the best hair in the Modern Rocks the Runway Fantasy Hair & Makeup Competition in 2018.

Women’s Cut: $60

Jacy found her passion for the hair industry at a young age by watching her mother behind the chair. She loves to indulge herself in new information and staying on top of trends. She excels at colour and has extensive knowledge in extensions as a certified Babe Hair Extension Specialist. Her confidence behind the chair is obvious, Jacy’s communication and patience ensures she delivers the best she can for her clients.

Women’s Cut: $60

“There is no better feeling than doing what you love and making clients happy!”

Reko recently graduated from Delmar College of Hair and Esthetics and has blown us away with her ambition and new talent at Lava! Ever since she was a child, it was her dream to become a Hair Stylist and she finally made it into a reality. She is not afraid of a challenge and is an extremely fast learner. There are many parts of being a Hair Stylist that she enjoys, but her favourite part is styling and dressing hair.

Women’s Cut: $50

Alice comes to Lava Hair with over 10 years of marketing experience working in sales, graphic design, event planning, social media management, branding, and long-term strategic planning. Since graduating from Mount  Royal University with her BBA in Marketing, she has continued to develop her marketing skills working for a variety of small businesses in Calgary. Having a passion for the beauty industry herself and having the opportunity to be immersed in such a creative work environment, makes this role all the more exciting! She hopes to use her skill set to enhance all marketing initiatives at Lava Hair.

Darquyse has been a Hair Stylist for over 16 years and her passion for the industry is just as strong as when she started. Her favourite part of the job is to make people look and feel beautiful! She also enjoys working on fun and bright hair colours.

Whether your hair is curly, thick, fine, or straight, she has experience with all hair types!

Women’s Cut: $70