Designers
Kate Lagueux-Dever
Kate has been in the beauty industry since 2003. She was a traveling platform artist & educator for RUSK from 2004-2009. In January of 2006, Kate zealously opened Onyx Hair Studio to provide her hometown of Roanoke with exceptional salon service and experiences with a first class team of stylists that she continually teaches and mentors. Kate is a genuine, confident, well-rounded master stylist with excellent communication skills & a specialty in custom hair coloring. She is truly passionate about her craft and it definitely shows through her vibrant and positive attitude.
Hena Sharples
Hena loves creating beautiful blondes. She is also very talented at special occasion makeup and braids/updos. Her quirky and fun personality always makes for a good experience! Hena is currently in esthetician school as well, to further her education on skin care. Hena has been at Onyx since January 2018.
Lauren Wilson
Lauren is our bright shining joy at the front desk! You won’t mistake her excitement and positivity with anyone else! She is our head receptionist, office manager, social media creator… she literally does all the things! We absolutely love her laugh and genuine bubbly & hospitable nature and we bet you will, too!! Lauren is now offering spray tans, fairy hair, and permanent jewelry! Lauren has been at Onyx since March 2021.
Katy Warren
Katy started her training apprenticeship journey in 2009. She is a curl whisperer with natural curly hair herself. She also enjoys doing color, special event hair/makeup, keratin complex smoothing services and much more! If you are looking for a kind, creative personable stylist with a positive bubbly personality. Katy may be the one for you! Katy has been an Onyx since November 2023.
Jeanet Moore
Jeanet is a graduate of The Paul Mitchell School as of February 2023! Jeanet loves doing natural hair colors, haircuts, and special event makeup. Her technique and communication skills are far beyond her experience. Jeanet is genuinely personable and she can't wait to see you in her chair! Jeanet has been at Onyx since December 2022.
Melyssa Taylor
Melyssa moved to Roanoke from New Jersey and has placed her roots in Onyx. We admire her eccentric style and artistic brain. She has a super positive, fun personality that you will absolutely enjoy. Melyssa is super talented at custom colors, vivids, and makeup! If you are looking for a true artist, she's the one for you. Melyssa has been at Onyx since January 2022.