Owners, Virginia Ricketts, Hillary Reid, and Jeremy Isaac of Salon AjAVi have created an exotic getaway where you can feel like you are vacationing in style, but without the long flights, expensive hotels and the strain to your bank account. Imagine walking into an environment where there are tropical palms and bright, island colors to calm your soul and set a mood for relaxation. The moment you walk through the door to this island retreat, you leave your world of stress and worry behind. Island ambience, mixed with nouveau décor, captures your imagination: Here, you will find yourself refreshed and anxious to greet the day. You’ve been working hard and you deserve a secluded, island break.
In May, 2004, Virginia, Jeremy, and Hillary opened Salon AjAVi. Virginia’s two partners also just happen to be her children!! Virginia came to Bellevue 12 years ago from southern California bringing her multi-talented family with her. Virginia began her career 20 years ago as a Nail Tech in the salon industry specializing in Fiberglass and Acrylic Nails, Manicures and Pedicures. Now, in addition to owning the salon, Virginia also has her certification as a Licensed Cosmetologist and she has an impressive list of happy, devoted clients. Virginia, Hillary, and Jeremy love working together and this synergy of familial love, mutual respect and multi-talent is obvious to even the most casual observer.
| Jeremy Isaac, son and partner, lived in California and Hawaii for a few years, giving him a diversified approach to his clients’ needs. His studies at Pivot Point Haircutting Academy in Chicago, allows Jeremy to bring his unique style and personality to Salon AjAVi, helping to |
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give it the youthful looks and vitality of today. He is a certified Hair Cutting specialist and has appeared several times doing makeovers on FOX Mornings. Also added to his many talents is Hair Extension artist.
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Hillary Reid, daughter and partner, is also from California and Hawaii. Hillary brings her own unique talents to the salon, specializing as a Loreal Professionnel Certified Color |
Educator and Hair Extension artist. Studying in New York taught Hillary the very latest color techniques.
| With their L’Oreal Professionnel Hair Color line, Salon AjAVi offers a unique system…a Color Bar that |
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lets the client participate and watch as the stylists blend their personal color choice to exact specifications. Then the client can watch a movie on a large, flat-panel TV, have a hand massage, or check e-mail using the available wireless network while their new color develops.
Because of this warm, congenial family partnership, they have been able to draw other splendid, artistic talents to round out their services:
Becky Martin, their receptionist, welcomes the clients with a bright smile and makes everyone feel at home. The clients know they can rely on her to make their appointments accurately and she makes customer service her priority. Becky has competed the apprenticeship program, and has become the newest member of their ever-growing stylist team.
Salon AjAVi’s name was actually devised from the owners putting their initials together (and rearranged them). Virginia, Hillary, and Jeremy have assembled a talented array of artists who are happy to put together just the right style, color, and cut and they all strive to make you feel pampered, adored and alive. |
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