Susan has been a hairstylist and makeup artist for over 25 years and has been living in Southern Oregon since 2002. She opened be cherished llc. in September of 2010. Susan was voted beside us in 2009, 2011 and 2015. Aveda's concept of "caring for the world we live in" aligns perfectly with Susan's personal philosophy is the people I love the most making a connection and discovering their unique beauty
My Passion for fine art and my love for the environment is the foundation for my hair artistry. From the Southwest to the Northwest I love to travel and spend time outdoors. I incorporate lessons I've learned from the road and nature's beauty into my art. Inspired by elements of design specialize in custom color highlights and dimensional color and precision cutting. Through all of my creations I find that sharing love and compassion with people is the most rewarding inexperience of all.
Katie has been doing nails in Ashland since 2007, prior to that, she worked in spas in northern Colorado. She grew up in Hawaii and at an early age her mother, a cosmetologist, introduced her to the industry and also Aveda products. Katie has a busy family that she adores caring for full time, however, she loves the peacefulness and creativity that doing nails gives her. "I love helping guests find a moment to relax while taking time to care for and beautify themselves.
Joy was born and raised in the beautiful Rogue Valley. She graduated in 2006 from Oregon Institute of Aesthetics and has been working with Aveda ever since. Joy’s love for people and the world of beauty has contributed to her success as an Aesthetician, It is her joy to see people leave relaxed with a smile, to take on the rest of their day.
Tess Kowalski Tess is originally from upstate New C York, after years of west coast travel, she has settled down in the beautiful Rouge Valley. Tess believes that skincare is healthcare. Her passion lies in educating others on how to best care for their unique skin, while providing a calming escape from the craziness of everyday life. As a new mom, she realizes how important self care can be for mental health and is honored to hold that space for others. Alongside skincare, Tess loves the world of makeup artistry. She uses it as a tool for her own self expression while teaching others how to cultivate their inner beauty and enhance it! When Tess isn't helping others achieve their skin care dreams, she is most likely out seeing live music, enjoying a local meal, or spending time with her beloved daughter and husband.
Emerald is a dedicated manager at Be Cherished who has always had a deep rooted connection with the beauty industry. With a love for both business and creativity, she thrives in a profession that allows her to express artistic vision while providing a safe, happy space for both the employees as well as all guests. Emerald has lived in Ashland her whole life and is grateful to live in such a wonderful community. When not in the salon, she enjoys exploring the stunning outdoors of Southern Oregon, trying new foods and having a laugh with friends and family.
Keira has been the friendly face at the front desk of our Aveda salon for the past two years. She loves being a small part of each guest's journey to feeling their best and takes pride in creating a warm, welcoming experience from the moment they walk in. On her days off, Keira enjoys spending time with her friends and family, getting outside whenever she can, and winding down with a good scary movie.
Rubee is our newest higher who dreams of traveling the world. She has always wanted to see new places and try new food from far away places for as long as she can remember. Rubee is from Ashland raised by a lovely family whom multiple have worked in the beauty industry. She is kind hearted, strong and is looking forward to learning new skills here at Be Cherished before she goes to cosmetology school.
