STAFF

Laney has been in the hair industry for over 20 years. She specializes in women's razor and textured short cuts, gray coverage/blending and hair makeovers!

Laney was voted Lexington Life's 2018 "Best Hairstylist". Her previous co-owned salon, The Magnolia Salon with Candice West, was voted "Best Salon of Lexington" twice.

 Laney has worked on-stage with Tabatha Coffey at Premier Orlando hair show, has had models featured by L’anza Haircare, Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide, and numerous other online publications.

She has trained nationwide with celebrity stylists including Nick Arrojo of What Not to Wear, Kim Vo of Shear Genius, North American Stylist of the Year, Britt Dion, Beth Minardi, Sam Villa, Candy Shaw, and numerous world-wide, industry-leading companies including Aveda.

Laney lives in Lexington with her husband, Dwayne, her sons, Ethan and Luke, bonus son, Jayden, and pups, Millie (pug) & Charlotte (rescue) When not at the salon, she enjoys traveling, theatre, photography, thrifting, and spending time with her children.

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Candice is a 2003 graduate of Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Piedmont Technical College. She specializes in women's color and cutting.

Candice previously owned award-winning The Magnolia Salon and was a 2018 Top 3 finalist for "Best Hairstylist" in Lexington Life Magazine!  She enjoys traveling to hair shows, participating  classes, and learning up to date styles. Some of her favorite hair shows have been Fashion Focus  in Charlotte, Premier in Orlando, International Beauty Show in New York. She has taken classes with many celebrity hairstylists including Roy Peters, Nick Arrojo, Geno Stampora, Francisco Villa, Martin Parsons, and many more. 

She lives in Batesburg with her husband, Adam and 2 sons, Peyton and Preston. When she is not busy at the salon, she is spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, shopping, church, and traveling.    

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Dawn grew up in West Columbia and graduated from Columbia Beauty School. She has over 18 years of experience in the salon and specializes in dimensional color (calling all redheads!)

Dawn is certified in Aveda color and serves as the salon's Director of Education & Aveda Ambassador. She trained under Carmen Cartona at Carmen! Carmen! Salon in her early career.

Dawn now lives in Lexington with her husband Paul, and their 5 children, Trey, Caden, Hannah, Hailey, and Gracelynn, and their dog, Bear. When she's not in the salon, Dawn enjoys traveling with her family.

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Coye brings over 20 years of experience to our salon specializing in short & curly hair, razor cutting, and women's color.. She is passionate about hair health and preserving the integrity of hair while delivering Pinterest-worthy results! 

Coye is formally trained with Aveda, as well as Schwarzkopf, Phytologie and Bumble and bumble with whom she became a network educator in NYC. She enjoys staying up-to-date on salon-industry culture and trends, while staying true to Aveda’s more gentle approach to hair dressing. 

Coye is a previous salon owner, having appeared with Laney onstage with Tabatha Coffee at Premier Orlando. She also works as a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker. Coye lives in West Columbia with her husband, Chay, and their “crazy” blue-heelers, Randy & Ruby.

Bridgett is our freshest talent and has mastered the latest coloring trends and techniques! She graduated from Paul Mitchell - Columbia and completed her apprenticeship under a local master colorist. Bridgett specializes in coloring longer hair, from blondes to vivids, balayage, and is passionate about (and certified in) Maria Rose tape-in extensions. She considers herself positive, creative and energetic!

Bridgett lives in Prosperity with her son, Jace. She is excited to work and grow in Lexington! 

As a 3rd generation stylist, Amanda has been licensed over 20 years but around the salon industry all of her life. She specializes in color, specifically blondes, color blending and gray coverage. She has trained over the years with Pivot Point Academy for hair design and cutting and also at Redken 5th Avenue in New York City as a Certified Colorist.

Amanda has come back to her passion in the salon a few days a week as she is also a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker. Amanda and her husband Ron live in Lexington with their 2 boys and 2 dogs. They enjoy staying active between kid’s sports, traveling and spending time with family and friends.  

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Carol is the friendly face at the front desk that will greet you Tu-Th at Milk & Honey Fine Salon!  

Carol is a native Chicagoan who relocated to Lexington in 2021.  She left behind a career in performance improvement consulting and joined MHFS as the receptionist. Carol is a longtime Aveda connoisseur and will be happy to help with your product selection. 

Carol lives in Lexington with her husband, Mauricio, their chihuahua fur baby, Catalina, and kitties Simon and Felix.  She enjoys trips back to Chicago, meeting new people, fitness, and indulging in reality television.

Deb is the friendly face at the front desk that will greet you Friday & Saturdays at MHFS! 

She moved from Minnesota in 2006 to be near family and to leave the cold winters. Previously in her career, she was a clothing buyer and worked in sales. 

Deb is excited to be a part of our salon, referring to it as "positive and professional". She enjoys time with her family, camping, reading, traveling and golf; and lives in Lexington with her husband, Richard.