Meet The Team
OLIVIA
Stylist
a talented hairstylist proudly hailing from Ashe County. With a deep-rooted passion for hair artistry, she specializes in long hair balayage and lightening services, skillfully bringing clients’ visions to life with a flair for dimensional hair colors.
A true local, Liv combines a love for the community with a commitment to excellence in hairstyling. When not in the salon, she enjoys exploring new destinations, staying up-to-date with the latest trends, and indulging in reality television and TikTok.
At home, she is a devoted cat parent to two beloved felines, who love to snuggle. Liv is ready to meet you and take care of all your hair needs.
GINGER
Stylist
Ginger joins us here in the high country from Atlanta, Georgia. You will feel at ease in her chair with her talented skills and her knack for great conversation. When shes not baking up treats or buried in a good book, shes rewatching classics(self-described movie buff)
Services offered: blonding that pops, curly haircuts that celebrate natural texture, specialty braids (think cornrows or viking braids) and bold transformational colors
Certifications: Keratin Complex Certified, Master Cosmetologist, Olaplex Certified
Her favorite quote: you're gonna be ok!- Reservoir Dogs
HARLEY
Stylist
Harley is a fun loving stylist who enjoys all aspects of haircoloring & cutting. Her favorite look to create is lived-in natural looking hair color. Harley loves getting to know her clients and hearing about their hobbies & adventures. When a client is beaming with confidence after leaving her chair she is most fulfilled. In her freetime Harley enjoys reading books snuggled with her dog, watching true crime documemtaries & scary movies.
Services Offered: Blowouts, balayage, Coloring & Haircutting.
Classes attended: Fundamentals of haircutting with Bleu Studio
ALIVYA
Master Stylist - Haircutting Specialist
Alivya is a Master Stylist at Mane Habit Salon who is calm, peaceful and passionate about making guests feel included in the creative process. Alivya loves curating haircuts with precision and has a true passion & niche with curly hair textures.
When not in the salon, Alivya loves spending time with her family and friends. Her favourite scary movie is SCREAM and loves to talk about all things true crime.
Certifications: Bellami Extensions Certified, Updos with Industry Experts Kaizen Education.
Services offered:
Haircutting- pixie, medium, long; Clipper cuts- fades, Styling, Formal Updo
GALY
Master Stylist
Galy was raised in Boone and has grown her skill set with us at Mane Habit Salon after graduating from Artistic Academy in 2021. Galy is ready to serve guests with attention to detail & come up with a plan for your hair goals. She has completed training in cutting fundamentals to curate haircuts that are customised to your hair type, density, & texture. In her free time Galy loves to read and snuggle up with her cat.
ella habla español
Services offered:
Styling, Updo Styling, Haircolor, Haircutting, Facial Waxing, Keratin Treatments, color corrections
Certifications:
Keratin Complex, Olaplex, Fundamental Haircutting with Jesse Frye, Masters of Balayage
AMBER
Director of Education & Master Stylist
Amber is a Master Stylist & the Director of Education for Mane Habit Salon. Amber is passionate about educating her guests and fellow stylists. Amber loves to curate the best routine for client scalp care. She enjoys all aspects of haircoloring & welcomes the challenge of a color correction. Amber is one of our go-to makeup artists for weddings.
Amber is a self-proclaimed cat lady and foodie who loves to explore and travel.
Certifications:
Keratin Complex, Bellami Extensions Certified, Sunlights Balayage Specialist, Olaplex
SARAH
Master Stylist
Sarah is a high country native who is a graduate of CCC&TI Cosmetology in 2021. Sarah has an incredible talent for balayage, updos & make-up and is a certified Hair Extension & Lash Artist. Sarah has also attended a 2 day intensive haircutting class with industry legend Sally Rogerson Education. Her signature services include blonding & beach waves.
When she is not in the salon Sarah is working in healthcare while she pursues a career in Aesthetics Nursing.
Certifications:
Lash Technician Her Aura LLC., Bellami Extensions Certified
Services offered:
Haircolor, Blonding, Haircutting, styling Formal Updos, Makeup, Haircutting, Facial Waxing, Bellami Hair Extensions
ANNA
Front Desk
Anna is our front desk associate helping us serve our customers and coordinate schedules. Her sense of style & friendly smile keeps the salon a fun place to be. Anna is a Blowing Rock native who enjoys spending time with her little family.
LINDSEY
Salon Manager
Lindsey is our Salon Manager and wedding coordinator. Lindsey is a Blowing Rock native with 15+ years experience in customer service & retail. She is passionate about guest relations with customers and our community. Lindsey helps keep things running smoothly at Mane Habit Salon.
JEZABEL
Jezabel LeBatard
Owner. Master Stylist. Hair Nerd.
Jezabel is a Master Stylist and Owner of Mane Habit Salon. She is dedicated to serving her customers with an awesome experience and creating a supportive environment for her team where they can thrive. Jezabel is passionate about growing the next generation of hairstylist after 17+ years in the industry & has closed her books to new clients so she can focus on leading the team. Jezabel enjoys spending time with her large family. When she has a free moment she enjoys studying the Bible, watching documentaries & Creating Playlist to share music- its my love language!
Certificaions:
Perfectress Extensions Certified, American Board of Certified Haircolorist Summit Attendee, Bumble & Bumble University: Razor Cutting & Business
Sunlights Balayage Specialist, Bellami Extensions Specialist
Keratin Complex Certified, Sally Rogerson Texture Level 1