The Mirage Las Vegas - Kim Vō Salon
Staff

Liz Gardner
Liz Gardner is the General Manager at The Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas. She began her career in the beauty industry about 5 years ago when she decided to take her own personal interest in beauty and business and combine them. She joined The Kim Vō Salon in 2010 and proclaims that she is happiest when working hands on with staff and customers. With an expertise in customer service and a passion for all things beauty, Liz has never been more satisfied as she is working for Kim Vō.

Tony Auvinet
Tony Auvinet is the Artistic Director at The Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas. Tony chose to pursue the hair industry at the age of 16 after seeing the boost women had with a change of their appearance and soon began his training in Marseilles, France. He joined Kim Vō Salon over two years ago and specializes in cutting (especially layers) and creating entire new looks for clients - transforming them with the right color and haircut. For the past 18 years, Tony has done hair around the world including France, China, London and all over the US and has worked his magic on some of Hollywood's favorite faces. He has been featured on the platform of dozens of hair shows, - but the ultimate high for him is still seeing every client leave happy.

Alejandro Cosano
Alejandro Cosano is the Senior Colorist at The Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas. One of Alejandro's specialties is Balayage highlighting. He is originally from Venezuela and is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian. Alejandro chose to pursue hair color over 10 years ago when a friend encouraged him, noting that it would be a perfect fit for his passionate personality and precise habits. He completed his education at Southern Nevada Cosmetology University. Alejandro joined Kim Vō over three years ago and states that it was his ultimate career high. In his spare time, Alejandro is an avid athlete - participating in snowboarding, mountain biking and weightlifting.

Christie Sanders
Christie Sanders is the Training and Extension Specialist at The Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas. Christie is known for her expertise in color and extensions. She attended Normandy Cosmetology in Cleveland, Ohio and started doing hair as soon as she was legally allowed to hold a pair of scissors. By the time she was 17, she graduated with her cosmetology license. Christie trained with Matrix and L'Oréal platform artists and joined the Kim Vō Salon almost four years ago. During her 16 years in the industry, she has worked with many high-profile guests and celebrities, however Christie's favorite career highlights include working onstage with Kim Vō at hair shows, where she gets to showcase some of her most creative work. She is trained by the best and will make heads turn whatever the occasion!

Paula Salaga
Paula Salaga is a Senior Stylist at The Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas. She attended The Academy of Hair Design over 14 years ago. She specializes in Updo's and styling and loves making people "feel good." One of her career highs was working as the Styling Director for Macy's fashion shows. She is always aware of the new trends and styles and loves to learn new methods. In her free time she enjoys working out and spending time with her family.

Raynelle Lamonica
Raynelle Lamonica is a Senior Stylist & Extension Specialist at The Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas. She began doing hair for her friends in high school 10 years ago and knew it was what she wanted to do. Raynelle graduated from Euphoria Institute and her career high was when she had the opportunity to style hair on set for American Idol contestants. She is one of the original Kim Vō stylists, opening The Kim Vō Salon in 2008. Raynelle enjoys cutting and styling, but especially loves the transformation that takes place when she does extensions. In her free time she enjoys bike riding and kickboxing.

Yvon Racine
Yvon Racine is a Senior Stylist at The Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas. Originally from Burlington, Vermont, Yvon began doing hair in 1977. He was inspired by the trips with his mother to the beauty salon and wanted to be able to transform women's appearances to leave them radiant and confident. He is an original member of The Kim Vō Salon, opening the salon over three years ago. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, there isn't anything that Yvon can't do. He performs all services including haircuts, blowouts, up do's, color and perms.

Romina Costa
Romina Costa is a Senior Stylist, Extension Specialist and Makeup artist at The Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas. She began doing hair and makeup for neighborhood kids when she was 12 years old and after graduating college in 2004, she decided to go to beauty school. She graduated from Aveda Institute over six years ago and has worked at three of the five Kim Vō Salons since. One of her career highs was filming a styling how-to segment on "Good Day L.A." One of Romina's goals is to become an educator and eventually have clientele in California and Nevada.

Hayley Taylor
Hayley Taylor is a Stylist at The Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas. Hayley specializes in Styling and blow-outs and confesses that her career high was becoming a stylist at The Kim Vō Salon. She attended Aveda Institute and has had the opportunity to have hands on training with Kim from the moment she graduated. In her free time she enjoys shopping and interior decorating.

Brad Hogarth
Barber at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Brad graduated from John Westly Barber School and has served clients in the industry for 11 years. His first experience with barbering was on the sets of movies, and he eventually transformed himself into a full-time barber. Brad has dreams of owning his own barbershop, and he spends his free time with his cats and pet monkeys.

Brianna Thomas
Make-up artist and brow specialist at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Brianna attended Aveda Institute and has been perfecting her skills for six years. Brianna joined Kim Vō over two years ago and has had the opportunity to work for many celebrities and major events. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, cooking, reading, working out and traveling.

Lavey Ortiz
Make-up artist and brow specialist at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Lavey graduated from Academy of Hair Design over ten years ago and has had the opportunity to work with many celebrities and award shows. She is in love with old Hollywood glamour and has a dream to one day own a one-screen movie theater. In her spare time you can catch her at the gym or hiking.

Lisa Lee Greco
Nail Director at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Lisa graduated from Southern Nevada University of Cosmetology and has been perfecting her passion for 26 years. She joined the Kim Vō Salon over three years ago and enjoys working for a highly reputable salon. Lisa has a long list of celebrity clients and enjoys servicing people from all over the world. In her free time you can find her gardening or dancing the night away.

Valerie Blum
Nail Technician at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Valerie graduated from Southern Nevada University of Cosmetology. Having an interest in nails since she was a youth, she decided to pursue a career as a nail technician more than 14 years ago. Her specializations include silk wraps and gel nails and she loves to make people feel good. Valerie enjoys four-wheeling and barbequing with family and friends in her free time.

Nikki Bui
Nail Technician at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Nikki is originally from California and made a decision to relocate to Las Vegas to join the Kim Vō team after being inspired by Kim's success in the industry. She has been crafted her skills over the 22 years of being a nail technician and enjoys being in the service industry.

Mary Lee Reifer
Nail Technician at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Mary Lee graduated from Rollers Beauty School over 8 years ago and has been with Kim Vō Salon for about three years. She is known for being energetic and spunky, while fulfilling all her client's needs. In her free time she enjoys scrapbooking, reading and trying new foods.

Diane Rose
Nail Technician at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Diane graduated from Academy of Hair Design about 15 years ago and has been with Kim Vō Salon for over three years. Diane has a passion for the beauty industry and especially enjoys acrylics and gel nails. In her free time she enjoys doing arts and crafts such as jewelry making and beading.

Cassie Woodard
Nail Technician at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Cassie graduated from Marinello Beauty School six years ago and loves making people feel beautiful. She especially loves to perform acrylic and gel nails. In her free time she enjoys time with her two little girls.

Lisa Phan
Nail Technician at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Lisa graduated from Pacific Beauty College and has been practicing for about 11 years. Her family's business drew her into the industry and she has found it to be a very rewarding profession. She is known for her extreme attention to detail, which makes her very highly skilled in artistic nail designs.

Gabriela Rodriguez
Nail Technician at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Gabriela graduated from Marinello Beauty School six years ago. She specializes in Gel manicures and pedicures and is known for being very precise and thorough with her clients. In her free time she enjoys going to the gym and reading, and would eventually love to run a marathon.

Lynn Tran
Nail Technician at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Lynn was inspired by her mother and has been devoted to doing nails for the past 6 years. She specializes in acrylics and gel manicures and is described as precise and efficient. Lynn strives for success in everything she does and enjoys to travel, cook and decorate.

Joanne Vinelli
Joanne Vinelli is the Lead Stylist Assistant at The Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas. She graduated from Aveda Institute in New Jersey over two years ago. Shortly after graduating, she moved to Las Vegas, joined The Kim Vō Salon, and has had the opportunity to learn directly from Kim as his assistant. One of her career highs was doing styling for a bridal show on the Oxygen Network. She would love to eventually work behind the scenes in the fashion world. In her free time she enjoys yoga, traveling and dancing.

Alaina Lenzen
Stylist Assistant and Receptionist at the Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Alaina graduated from Pivot Point International in Chicago and joined the Kim Vō team shortly after relocating to Las Vegas. She has been in the beauty industry for eight years and plans to continue to work with industry leaders. Alaina enjoys spending time outdoors in her free time.

Emilee Turknett
Receptionist at The Kim Vō Salon, Las Vegas, Emilee has worked in the beauty industry for about ten years and loves the business and people involved in the salon atmosphere. She is a graduate from Euphoria Beauty School and a licensed esthetician with dreams of someday becoming a make-up artist. She enjoys hiking, snowboarding, running, reading and attending concerts.