Our Staff
| Holly Whitehurst | |
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As Co-Owner, Master Colorist and Master Stylist, Holly brings more to rain than just her 20+ years of education and experience. She brings a passion for excellence that exceeds most others. She has been trained by some of the industry’s best, including Geno Stampora, Sam Brocato, and Steve Katz; and is committed to bringing her stylists together with these educators in order that they stay current with the latest trends and technologies. Holly uses her creative abilities and refined technologies to create an individual and updated look for each of her guests without introducing drastic changes. |
| Heather Donahue | |
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Co-Owner, Expert Nail Technician and Make-up Artist, Heather brings more than 15 years of experience to the spa services side of rain. Heather specializes in unique “elegant glass” nail extensions, creating beautiful nails without the use of drills and cuticle cutting. Rejuvenating and therapeutic pedicures are given in a relaxing, state-of-the-art massage chair. Heather is also an experienced make-up artist and has had many years of bridal, photographic and image consulting. She is dedicated to bringing her guests an exceptional experience while continuing to abide by all government and health department standards. |
| Bree Cabrera | |
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Bree’s background as a Visual Arts student and her training with Eufora’s Strategic Solutions Academy allow her to provide unique hair services to all of her guests. As a Stylist, Colorist and Bridal Consultant, she can create fun, flirty and contemporary styles as well as classic, conservative ones. Bree has a passion for bringing the best custom cut and color to each guest. She also specializes in wedding and special occasion hairstyles and would love to help create a style for your special day. |
| Lori Conklin | |
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Senior Stylist and Colorist, Lori takes the time to get to know each of her guests and uses her 29 years of education and experience to create a distinctive look for them. Lori’s goal is to provide the perfect style, color and texture services for her guests while always treating them as someone special. |
| Tracy Robinson | |
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With over 20 years in the hair industry and as one of rain’s Master Stylists and Color Specialists, Tracy brings her experience together with her guests’ lifestyles to create an image that works best for them. She has studied under many of the industry’s top artists including The Doves, Robert Cromeans and Geno Stampora. Tracy is also trained and certified in the Brazilian Keratin Straightening Treatment. She is an advanced stylist who specializes in artistic cuts, colors and extreme texture razor cutting. |
| Stacey Scala | |
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Master Stylist and Color Specialist at rain, Stacey has been working in the hair industry for ten years. She is certified by Paul Mitchell in Los Angeles and by American Crew for Men in San Diego. Stacey combines her experience with the tools and techniques necessary to create a unique style for each of her guests, making them look and feel great. |
| Melanie Lancaster | |
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Melanie’s training under Yves Duriff and with Vidal Sassoon in New York has brought rain a Master Stylist and Color Specialist who can collaborate with her guests to give them the look they desire. Melanie also specializes in formal and bridal “updo” styles and can make you look fabulous for any occasion. |
| Sonia Jenkins | |
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Spanning over 20 years in the hair industry and two countries (the United Kingdom and the United States), Master Stylist and Color Specialist Sonia is proficient in the latest hairstyles. She has taken classes from some of the top names in the industry such as Redken, Schwarzkopf and Vidal Sassoon. Sonia is dedicated to giving her guests the most up-to-date look in both color and style. |
| Wilma Espallardo | |
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Wilma joined the rain staff while attending Heritage Institute, a Northern Virginia cosmetology school. As Junior Stylist and Colorist, she enjoys creating the latest exciting looks for each of her guests. Wilma is certified in Schwarzkopf coloring and specializes in styles for proms, weddings, and other formal occasions. Her enthusiasm for her craft brings great energy to her clientele. |
| Nikita Phillips | |
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Nikita grew up watching her mother’s hair styling abilities and carries on the skills for bringing out each guest’s natural beauty. Nikita enjoys doing ethnic hair and creating beautiful hair color. Certified in Schwarzkopf, she is committed to providing the best service for her guests while making them feel comfortable with open conversations and laughs. |









