ABOUT
MEET ASHLEY
FOUNDER, MASTER STYLIST & BEAUTY EDUCATOR
Ashley began her career in the beauty industry in 2005, building nearly two decades of experience as a stylist, colourist, and extension specialist. In 2019, she opened Lavish Beauty Lounge with the vision of creating a modern, welcoming space where clients receive high-quality, personalized beauty services rooted in professionalism and care.
Ashley is highly trained in lived-in blonding, dimensional color, hair extensions, curly hair cutting, and advanced styling techniques. Her commitment to ongoing education and technical excellence has made her a trusted stylist within the North Bay community.
"My goal has always been simple:
to create beauty that feels authentic, to teach with compassion, and to help women see themselves the way I see them; strong, radiant, and deserving of luxury."
As the founder of The Lavish Academy, Ashley is also a certified educator, offering workshops, online courses, and mentorship opportunities for stylists. She holds multiple professional certifications that allow her to officially certify students in hair extension methods and other advanced skill sets, supporting their growth and helping them elevate their career trajectory.
With her strong focus on education, client experience, and service quality, Ashley continues to lead Lavish Beauty Lounge forward as a destination for both exceptional beauty services and professional development.
Our Mission
To help women look and feel their best through luxurious, personalized beauty experiences.
Every appointment is rooted in kindness, artistry, and a commitment to nurturing the health and integrity of your hair, lashes, and overall beauty.
THE LAVISH EXPERIENCE
From the moment you step through our doors, our focus is on you- your goals, your comfort, and the little details that make a beauty service feel like self-care.
Here’s what you can expect at Lavish:
✨ A welcoming, uplifting atmosphere
✨ A slow, thoughtful consultation
✨ Honest recommendations rooted in hair health
✨ Customized color formulas and techniques
✨ Gentle, precise cutting for all textures
✨ Premium extensions blended to perfection
✨ Relaxing treatments and beauty add-ons
✨ Education on how to care for your hair at home
Every result we create is designed to grow gracefully, feel effortless, and soften your everyday routine.
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How It All Began
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2005
Ashley began her career in the beauty industry in Toronto. Her years behind the chair in the city shaped her passion for education, precision, and creating customized beauty experiences.
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2019
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2022
Ashley expanded her expertise through advanced training, earning multiple certifications that allow her to officially certify stylists in hair extensions and other advanced services, strengthening Lavish’s reputation as both a salon and a learning space.
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2025
Ashley continues to grow the brand with The Lavish Academy—offering workshops, online courses, and mentorship programs designed to support stylists in elevating their craft and building successful careers.
After moving to North Bay, Ashley opened Lavish Beauty Lounge, creating a modern, welcoming space dedicated to high-quality hair and beauty services. The salon quickly became known for blonding, extensions, and elevated client care.
THE LAVISH ACADEMY
BEAUTY EDUCATION FROM THE HEART
The Academy offers:
- Hands-on blonding workshops
- Extension installation courses
- Curl and texture education
- Online programs for flexibility
- One-on-one mentorship
- Business and branding coaching
- Certification opportunities
Each program is taught with warmth, clarity, and a genuine desire to help stylists rise in their careers.
Our Promise to you
Lavish Beauty Lounge is an inclusive space where every woman and every hair story is celebrated.
We embrace straight, wavy, curly, thick, fine, and textured hair with the same care and expertise.
Beauty looks different for everyone and we love honouring that.
We’re here to help you feel beautiful every single day, not just when you leave the salon.
Ready for Your Lavish Experience?
Your beauty journey deserves a space that feels warm, luxurious, and all about you.
Whether you’re ready for a fresh color, a soft blonde transformation, nourished curls, new extensions, or one of Ashley’s workshops — we can’t wait to welcome you.
