Our Team

Zane is a jack of all trades, and what’s more is he excels in his craft. Whether it’s men’s hair, balayage, custom Aveda color, or women’s haircuts he makes sure his clients leave his chair looking and feeling incredible. Zane is also certified to do Bellami extensions, a hair service that adds length and volume using natural human hair! He is a loving husband and father to a growing family. On his days off, you’ll find this top-level stylist working on his hobby farm that includes an expansive vegetable garden and fruit tree orchard.

Loves: Gardening, traveling, animals, family, health

With over 15+ years experience in Aveda Concept Salons, Angie has a passion for creating the perfect guest experience. Devoted to advance education in technical skills and an eye for flair, she strives to connect with clients who become more like family. Specializing in short cuts and fun trends, she offers consistency through communication.

Angie has received specialized training in razor and progressive cutting with a strong focus on texturizing in addition to many hours of aveda color classes.

Loves: Music, tattoos, traveling and spending time with her beautiful wife and spunky daughter.

Shantell started her journey in the professional beauty business over 23 years ago creating colors and styles that her clients rave about. She wanted to make people feel beautiful, so she became a hairstylist. She is approachable and easy to communicate with regarding your hair goals. She will always recommend what is achievable and what will look best with the hair canvas she is working with. She is fast and efficient with her cutting and coloring…with beautiful results.

Loves: Fun in the sun, lake days, beach days, spontaneous hiking & road trips with her husband and fur babies.

Allison grew up right here in Kennesaw, Ga. Even as a little girl Allison always knew she had a passion for hair. Always finding different ways to color and style her own hair. Now her dream has become a reality and she is on her way to becoming a proficient and experienced hairdresser.

Loves: Braves games, hiking, watching game of thrones, bonfires & live music

Education: Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy

Jeffrey

With over 32 years experience in the industry, Jeffrey has spent the last 21 years focused solely on the artistry and business of color. He has worked on 2 Aveda collections (Raw Beauty and Fusion collections). For 8 years as Technical Director at Neill Corp and 3 years as Creative Director of color for Aveda Canada. With a deep knowledge of the world of Hair Color, Jeffrey believes learning should be a mix of fun and practical knowledge that can be applied in everyday salon settings. Currently he resides in Atlanta and between teaching classes across North America he will be working behind the chair at Medalyn Salon.

Gretta was born and grew up in the USSR. At 18, she and her family moved to New York, where she lived for 22 years working in the fashion industry and accounting. She has always loved helping people look their best, so after settling down in Kennesaw, Georgia, she decided to pursue her dream job of hairstyling! Today, Gretta specializes in men’s and women’s cuts and colors, making sure to cater to each of her client’s unique style preferences and hair textures. She loves to shop; travel; spend time with friends and family; and, of course, create beautiful new looks that bring her clients joy!

Loves: Watching movies, shopping, spending time with her family and talking with friends. She always likes to try new things and when she has a chance to travel, she takes it.

Shelby has always had a love for hair and making people feel beauty. She loves all the different people and trends the industry has to offer and looks forward to making you feel incredible!

Education: Atlanta Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy

Loves: Pinterest, Fleetwood Mac, and candles, pumpkin spice, Halloween.

Brandi was born and raised in Georgia. She knew she wanted to do hair from a young age when she started cutting and coloring her Barbie dolls hair with markers. She has always loved the arts, whether it was theater, painting, dancing or hair. Brandies favorite thing about doing hair is the amazing transformations and joy that spa day can have.

Loves: Reality tv, video games, painting, drawing, watching movies, making people laugh, eating.

Education: Chattahoochee Technical College

Carrie Anne always knew she wanted to do hair ever since she was a little girl. She has been in the industry for a couple of years and has loved every second of it. She grew up in a small town in north GA and loves getting to know all of her clients. Carrie Anne specializes in dimensional color and blondes and can’t wait to meet you!

Education: Health and style institute

Enjoys: hiking, playing with my pup, kayaking, tik tok, Pinterest

Hi, I’m Karly!

I have been doing hair for seven years. I enjoy everything color and styling. I love this job because it gives the opportunity to be creative and meet people from many walks of life.

My goal is to make you feel comfortable and feel better than you did when you walked in our doors.

I love being a mama and spending time with family. We spent the last six years in Colorado where I found my love for the outdoors.

I enjoy anything plants/gardening, making jewelry and camping in new places.

I can’t wait to meet you and create a style you love

Madison was born and raised in Calhoun, Ga so spending time outdoors is a hobby that goes without being said. Others include: travel, music, spending time with friends and family, and of course, doing hair!

Her favorite services to perform are blonding and any type of styling, but truly the best part is sitting down and talking to YOU about what makes you feel beautiful and then making it a reality! She’s so excited to make your day Incredible!

Hey, I’m Lily!

I got into the hair industry because I wanted the opportunity to make women feel beautiful and empowered. I strive to make my guests feel comfortable and heard.

I graduated from the Aveda Institute in Atlanta in 2016. Blondes, lived-in color, and dimensional brunettes are my favorite looks to create.

When I’m not in the salon, I spend my time with friends and family, and of course my cats! I am a lover of Thai food, yoga, true crime, and I’m obsessed with Taylor Swift.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your hair goals!

Hannah was born and raised in Kennesaw Georgia. From the start she has always loved doing hair and making people feel their very best. Hannah loves doing fun and funky colors and helping people find unique ways to express themselves. From vibrant purple to seamless highlights, Hannah will discover the best look for you.

Loves: Traveling, astrology and connecting with others

Hey everyone! My name is AJ!

I am a Rising Talent at Medalyn. I will also be graduating with a marketing degree in May of 2023 from KSU! In my free time you can catch me reading a book, or eating, watching Netflix, and playing video games with my boyfriend! I discovered my love for hair after receiving the most amazing service at Medalyn. I felt so beautiful and confident, which inspired me to want to do the same for others! I can’t wait to meet you all in my chair! 🙂

Loves: family, my cat, traveling, Harry styles, musical theatre