The Citrus Team
We’re a collective of passionate stylists committed not only to exceptional hair, but to creating an experience where you feel safe, supported, and understood. We believe when you feel seen and comfortable, the transformation goes far beyond the mirror.
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Extension Technician
Deidre is one of the most well-regarded extension masters in all of Canada. She has been certified with Great Lengths for more than 15 years and most recently with BELAMI and HOTHEADS Hair, with her chosen passion lying in working with fusion (keratin tip). Her artful blending of colours is unparalleled and her precise application combine to create the most flawless, beautiful hairstyles. Deidre has worked extensively in the film industry where she built a name for herself doing extensions for well-known actors and celebrities. Now she makes her home at Citrus where she enjoys the calm, relaxing environment. Her clients enjoy her professionalism, laid-back manner and willingness to go above and beyond to accommodate her clients and make sure they are over the moon with their new hair! Her own personal style includes vintage looks and old world glamour.
Level 5 Master Extensionist
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Level 5 Master Stylist/Extension Technician
Raana is known for her skill, warmth, and spiciness, bringing over 20 years of experience to each client. Her honesty, care, and meticulous approach make every appointment feel effortless and relaxed. Her perfectionist streak ensures every strand is exactly where it should be. Specializing in foil techniques, Raana excels in blonde, grey coverage, colour transformations, and corrections, achieving seamless balayage and natural highlights. Certified in Great Lengths and Bellami, she is an expert in all types of extensions with a keen eye for flawless colour matching. Her true passion lies in creating long, layered styles and blowouts that turn heads. Raana believes in delivering beautiful hair that fits any budget, offering everything from beachy waves to bridal styles. With her warmth and top-notch skills, you'll leave her chair with perfect hair and a smile. Fabulous locks and good vibes are her specialty!
Level 5 Master Stylist/Extensionist
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Level 5 Master Stylist/Educator
Meet Meaghan, your dedicated and meticulous Master Hair Stylist, committed to ensuring your absolute satisfaction throughout every step of your hair journey. Specializing in the art of colour correction, balayage, and cutting-edge foiling techniques, Meaghan is the architect of creating stunning, natural, bright and bold hair transformations. Meaghan's journey doesn't stop at the salon. She's an advocate for continuous learning. Her extensive advanced training includes Organic Colour Systems, Redken Shades EQ and Kevin Murphy COLOUR.ME. Recognized as a GOLD.KEY COLOUR EDUCATOR with Kevin Murphy, she sets industry standards and educates the next generation of stylists. When she's not perfecting her art, Meaghan enjoys embracing life's flavours through cooking and traveling. She relishes spending quality time with friends, creating unforgettable memories, and exploring the world through travel. With Meaghan, your hair journey isn't just an appointment; it's an experience. Allow her to unlock your hair's full potential and reveal its inner beauty. Book an appointment with Meaghan today and embark on a transformative adventure!
Level 5 Master Stylist/Educator
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Level 5 Master Stylist
Lora brings sophistication, expertise, and a dash of playful sass to every appointment, making her not just a stylist but an experience. With years of hands-on mastery, she’s a true artisan in the world of hair, specializing in blonding, balayage, highlights, colour corrections, precision cutting, and effortless styling. From subtle transformations to bold, show-stopping makeovers, Lora’s magic touch ensures you’ll leave her chair with a look that feels uniquely yours. Her signature is creating stunning, feminine, head-turning styles with perfectly placed highlights, vibrant hues, and cascading waves. A fashionista with an eye for detail, Lora stays ahead of the trends and knows exactly how to harmonize your hair with your personal style and the latest vibes in the fashion world. Whether you’re after a fresh, modern update or a classic, timeless elegance, Lora’s creative vision and warm personality will make you feel confident and radiant.
Level 5 Master Stylist
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Level 5 Master Stylist
Amanda’s bubbly personality, passion for hair, and artistic flair have allowed her to create beautiful hair and years of happy clients. She loves bright, beautiful blonde hues and thrills in every colour she creates. Balayage is her forte, and she is always refining her methods and learning new ones. Amanda trained at Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood, known for superior colouring skills, expertise in balayage, and celebrity clients. With this training, she excels as an ombre and balayage wizard. Amanda believes in understanding her clients’ needs to make them feel comfortable and confident. When you are with Amanda, you are instantly a friend and spending time with her is an experience. She is upbeat, engaging, and full of energy, bringing warmth and joy to every appointment. Her creativity and attention to detail ensure each look is tailored perfectly. Besides her work, Amanda enjoys travelling, exploring new experiences, and quality time with family.
Level 5 Master Stylist
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Level 5 Master Stylist
Starting her career at the age of 15 in Ireland, Kim comes from a family of hair fanatics. She has excelled in her profession in the 20+ years she has been honing her craft. She prides herself on executing the perfect cut and loves the dimension of precisely placed buttery blonde highlights or the luminous shine of chocolate brown tresses (yum!). Kim is a whiz at creating soft, sexy hair and her updo’s and evening styles are unrivaled! She has also embraced Organic Color Systems as her go-to line of permanent colour, for all those who are looking for more natural alternatives. This spunky gal will make sure she understands exactly what you want before she picks up her scissors or colour brush, so that you’re both on the same page. When she’s not at work, Kim enjoys being active, socializing and shopping!
Level 5 Master Stylist
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Level 5 Master Stylist/Educator
Gypsy is a perfectionist with a passion for precision, honed through her Vidal Sassoon training. She now shares that expertise as a haircutting educator at Citrus. Starting her career in 1999, she has been published twice in Latest Hairstyles magazine. Despite her own bold, wild style, Gypsy loves creating both conservative and edgy looks. She excels at cutting short and long hair for women and men alike, always shaping the hair to make at-home styling effortless. She enjoys soft balayage, grey coverage and blending, and is a strong advocate for treatments that keep hair healthy. Gypsy also loves educating clients on maintaining hair health, preventing color fading, and perfecting styling techniques. Her engaging, caring, and attentive personality makes every appointment fun and memorable. Outside the studio, Gypsy cherishes time with her husband, her parrots and dog, and is involved in humanitarian efforts.
Level 5 Master Stylist
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Level 5 Master Stylist
This fun-loving, feisty lady comes armed with a Red Seal Certification, which is the interprovincial standard of excellence in the skilled trades. She has a couple of decades of experience under her belt and can turn out amazing feats of colouring and cutting with her eyes closed (but she won't). Her loves include funky colours and dramatic makeovers, and her magic brush also paints up beautiful balayage masterpieces. Nicole has extensive training with all types of cuts...short, long, curly and everything in between. If you like puns, good dad jokes and laughs, you'll have a great time in her chair while she works her magic!
Level 5 Master Stylist
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Level 5 Master Stylist
Heather joined the Citrus Team straight from Kelowna where she worked at Chatters Hair Salon for almost 7 years. Her vast experience in cutting and all things colour , combined with her deep passion for her work, makes this chic but down-to-earth gal a fantastically gifted stylist! Heather loves working with colour, and can whip up a head of funky purple streaks just as easily as a gorgeous, laid-back mane of blonde ombre. Need a change but feel you’re stuck with a colour you don’t want? Heather performs colour-correction magic! If this gal can’t fix you nobody can! You’ll feel at ease with her playful, cheerful personality and magical hands…and, she gives incredible scalp massages that will make you drift away!! You will wake up in time to see how amazing you look. On her off days, this hair artist likes to play her guitars and sing until the cows come home.
Level 5 Master Stylist
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Level 5 Master Stylist
Inna joined Citrus at the end of 2019, bringing years of experience and a gentle, kind spirit that instantly puts clients at ease. Her thoughtful, caring approach and deep knowledge of hair make her a favorite with everyone who sits in her chair. Inna’s expertise shines in natural, sophisticated styles, including precise blunt cuts, elegant bobs, and soft, effortless colour that complements your features. Every client leaves feeling truly taken care of, thanks to her warm personality and attentive touch. With experience at some of the city’s top salons and a love for travel that eventually brought her to Citrus, Inna blends skill, heart, and experience in every appointment.
Level 5 Master Stylist
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Level 5 Master Stylist
Rupy is a passionate stylist with a love for all hair textures and a keen eye for both colouring and cutting. Whether it’s blonding, balayage, highlights, or vivid colours, Rupy brings creativity and precision to every style. As a curly-haired individual herself, she’s dedicated to helping clients embrace their natural hair and achieve their hair goals through thoughtful consultations and personalized plans.
Trained at Barbering Academy in Vancouver, Sassoon Academy in Toronto, and Suki’s Advanced Colour Academy, Rupy blends technical skill with a flair for creativity. She’s equally adept at precision cuts, from long layers and shaggy styles to short haircuts. Rupy’s barbering skills shine through in her love for fades and tapers, often practiced on her teenage son, who inspires her with each visit. Rupy’s approach is rooted in real talk and a commitment to continuous learning, ensuring every client leaves feeling confident and happy with their hair.
Level 5 Master Stylist
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Level 4 Advanced Stylist
Kat came to us in 2021 after moving around Canada for a few years. Starting out in Toronto, this soft-spoken lovely lady soon ventured to Vancouver where she started her hair career. An eagerness to learn and to understand her clients' needs keeps her in touch with hair and fashion trends. She loves everything to do with cutting and colouring, with an affinity for rich, dimensional brunettes and soft, natural blondes and balayage. Kat sees all her clients as future friends, and always takes the time to listen and get to know them. A soft touch, great conversation, and a friend who listens is what you can expect when you are lucky enough to land in Kat's chair for your hair experience. On her off days, she hikes, spends time with friends and family, including her cats, and playing ukelele.
Level 4 Advanced Stylist
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Level 4 Advanced Stylist
Aysia’s journey into beauty began with a foundation in movement and artistry. A lifelong dancer with certifications from The Acrobatic Arts and the Associates of International Dance Teachers, she spent five years teaching dance after high school before turning her creative focus to hairstyling. Her years on stage shaped her eye for detail and elegance, skills she now brings to every braid, style, and colour formula. While Aysia is known for her intricate braiding and polished finishes, it’s her colour work that truly sets her apart. Whether she’s painting seamless, sun-kissed balayage, formulating rich, multi-dimensional brunettes, or creating bold transformations, Aysia approaches every head of hair like a canvas. Her deep understanding of tone, placement, and contrast means her clients leave with colour that not only suits them perfectly, but grows out beautifully. Away from the salon, Aysia continues her interest in everything artistic and loves drawing and painting. A true artist.
Level 4 Advanced Stylist
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Level 3 Intermediate Stylist
Steph is a dynamic and talented stylist whose artistry shines through every strand she touches. A proud graduate of JCI Institute in 2021, Steph found her home at Citrus, where she quickly became known for her expertise in tackling even the most challenging color transformations. From flawless color corrections to perfectly blended highlights and seamless balayage, Steph’s skills are awe-inspiring. Her specialty? Mastering the unique beauty of Asian hair, effortlessly transitioning clients from deep, dark hues to stunning lighter tones. Steph’s heart skips a beat for bleach outs and ashy, blended tones, and she’s just as skilled at crafting sharp, precise men’s fades. Always striving for excellence, she’s now refining her updo game to help clients bring their wedding day visions to life. When she’s not working her magic at Citrus, Steph indulges her passion for all things food and quenches her wanderlust with globe-trotting adventures. Whether behind the chair or exploring the world, Steph is all about creating beauty, one masterpiece at a time.
Level 3 Intermediate Stylist
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Blowouts/Styling/Makeup
Meet Sammie, the ultimate chill vibe queen with a knack for making her clients feel like royalty. A true beauty alchemist, Sammie’s magic lies in her flawless makeup artistry, voluminous blowouts, and those irresistibly bouncy curls and effortless beachy waves that scream #hairgoals. Her journey began at the prestigious Blanche Macdonald Centre, where she honed her craft in global makeup artistry back in 2013. Sammie spent five years as a sought-after freelance makeup artist, perfecting bridal beauty, working with models on local photo shoots, and recently lending her talents to salon campaigns. Her passion for creating glamorously stunning looks is written in every stroke of her brush.
When she’s not working her magic at Citrus, Sammie enjoys life’s simple pleasures—catching up with friends and unwinding with a frosty Bellini in hand. Whether she’s on set or in the salon, Sammie’s mission is to make every client look and feel their absolute best.
Blowouts/Styling/Makeup
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Level 5 Master Stylist
Gauri joined the Citrus team in 2024 and quickly became part of the family! Her gentle, relaxed nature, playful humor, and engaging personality make every guest feel welcome and at ease from the moment they walk in. She has a natural way of connecting with people, turning each appointment into a fun, comfortable, and memorable experience.
As a Junior Level 2 stylist, Gauri is rapidly moving up the ranks, working closely with our Master stylists and seizing every opportunity to expand her skills. She approaches each service with curiosity and enthusiasm, constantly experimenting with new techniques and trends while maintaining the quality and precision that Citrus guests expect.
Though still early in her career, Gauri already has talents far beyond her years. Her specialties include playful colours and imaginative patterns, bringing her creativity to life in bold, unique looks. She’s equally adept at flawless blonde balayage, as well as rich, vibrant reds and deep brunettes, making her versatile for any style or mood.
With her talent, warmth, and growing popularity, Gauri is a rising star at Citrus. Every appointment with her is not only a chance to leave with beautiful hair but also a chance to enjoy her humor, energy, and infectious positivity. We suggest booking soon.her creativity and charm are quickly making her one of our most sought-after stylists.
Level 2 Junior Stylist
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Level 2 Junior Stylist
Yuka kicked off her career managing an apparel shop in Tokyo, where she learned the fine art of keeping things together while chaos unfolds. After a move to Canada she managed a restaurant for 4 years, becoming a master of customer service and fine-tuning her people skills. In 2022, she decided to switch gears and dive into hair styling…because, why not? Since then, Yuka has soaked up knowledge from our master stylists and quickly proven that her talent goes far beyond her junior status. She’s artistic, detail-oriented, and passionate about every cut, colour, and style she touches. She loves creating looks that make clients feel confident, cared for, and fabulous! She listens, connects, and makes each appointment feel easy, relaxed, and fun. Whether she’s perfecting a subtle balayage, blending grey, or crafting a bold new cut, she brings precision, creativity, and heart to her work. When she’s not at work, Yuka is hanging with her dog and cat, crushing video games, and probably eating something delicious with zero regrets.
Level 2 Junior Stylist
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Extensionist
Anya is one of our hair extensions experts and is proficient in Great Lengths, tape-in and microbead extensions. To add to her extension expertise and loving the look of all-over highlights, her foiling techniques enable her to conjure up a blonde head of perfectly placed highlights that shimmer and shine. She has worked in the film industry with celebrities, backstage at the Leo awards, styling at fashion and bridal shows, including Vancouver fashion week. Have a wedding coming up? Anya can whip up a fancy ‘do for your big day! Had a stressful day at work (or home!)? You will float out of the salon after your visit with this talented, easy-going, friendly gal and feel completely rejuvenated, pampered and years younger!
Level 5 Master Stylist/Extensionist
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Salon Manager
Molly is an energetic fireball that takes control at the front desk and makes sure that everyone feels taken care of when they walk in the door. You will find her happily greeting clients, answering phones and generally zipping around the salon like Wile E. Coyote pursuing Roadrunner. This feisty gal loves to take on new challenges and is always willing and eager to complete any task thrown her way. Working with the front desk team, she is one of the links in the chain that holds Citrus Salon together and keeps it running as smoothly as possible. She is super friendly and quickly has made friends with staff and clients. Feel free to have a chat with her as you head out the door!
Salon Manager
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Front Desk Management
Born and raised in Vancouver, Luna took a detour to Kelowna for university, where she majored in anthropology and minored in psychology at UBC Okanagan. With a deep fascination for people and human behavior, it was only natural that she gravitated toward customer service—especially in an industry she’s always loved: beauty!
She thrives in the energy of a woman-owned and operated salon, and is all about making the salon experience top-tier. Outside the salon, Luna’s world is a mix of creativity and cozy hobbies. She loves crocheting, gaming, binge-watching TV shows and anime, and perfecting her nail art.
Front Desk Management
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VP of Operations
Aaron joined the Citrus team in 2023 and has been steering the ship ever since—fortunately, with fewer icebergs and more smooth sailing. Armed with a Bachelor's Degree in Business from BCIT, he brings a strategic mindset, a passion for organization, and an impressive ability to keep everything running (mostly) according to plan.
As our operations director, Aaron juggles coordinating the team, refining processes, handling finances, and ensuring Citrus runs like a well-oiled machine. With him at the helm, the business has been able to pivot when needed, always with a clear direction and a steady hand. His knack for problem-solving, keeping chaos in check, and ensuring no detail goes unnoticed makes him an invaluable part of the team. Whether he’s streamlining operations or planning the next big move, Aaron keeps Citrus on course—with just the right amount of coffee and sarcasm to get the job done.
VP of Operations
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D.O.G.S.(Director of Guest Services)
Lily is a sweet, gentle furball who takes a low-key approach to her role as Director of Guest Services. While she may not always rush to the front to greet you (she prefers to play it cool), she’s quietly overseeing salon operations from her favorite cozy spot. Think of her as the strong, silent type—until you offer belly rubs. Then, suddenly, you’re her new best friend. When it comes to her fellow four-legged visitors, she’s all about rolling out the red carpet (or at least a friendly sniff). Her daily tasks include strategic napping, saying hello to, and accepting gentle admiration from those lucky enough to earn her trust. If you spot her lounging nearby, feel free to say hello—but don’t take it personally if she pretends she’s busy. She just likes to play hard-to-get at first.
D.O.G.S.(Director of Guest Services)
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VP of Operations
Antonella spent many years as a stylist before stepping away from the chair to focus on building her own vision. In 2010, Citrus Hair Salon was born with just six stylists and has since grown to a thriving team of 26 and counting. Drawing on her experiences in a variety of salons, Antonella knew she wanted to do things differently. Her goal has always been to create a space where diverse personalities can coexist in harmony, supporting one another and working together as a team. With a strong no-gossip, no-drama philosophy, stylists are free to focus on their craft and provide clients with the best possible experience. Sustainability is another cornerstone of her approach, from choosing eco-friendly, cruelty-free products to implementing an extensive recycling program that goes far beyond the city’s basic requirements. Ultimately, Antonella’s vision is simple: a healthy, happy salon from the inside out, where clients and team members alike feel cared for and inspired.
Owner