Ashley Ready has had a passion for hair since she was young. She attended The Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology in Albany, NY and graduated in January 2010 at the top of her class. She furthered her education with Aveda when she joined the LUX team. One of Ashley’s specialties is blonde hair. She also has a creative way with extensions and natural nail art.

Even as a child hairstyling was something Sara was very passionate about. Having known what she wanted to do from a young age Sara got started at Ulster Boces and studied Cosmetology for two years and then passed the NYS Cosmetology exam. She then went on to work at LUX Hair Studio in April of 2009. Sara started at Lux as the receptionist /jr stylist/ assistant and worked her way up to Stylist 2. Already a little familiar with Aveda hair products she was excited to be part of a salon that is focused on education. She feels lucky to have had the opportunity to work under Francine Kolbinski owner of LUX Hair Studio and take so many great Aveda classes. Sara specializes in hair coloring, cutting and styling. She also has experience in facial waxing. Sara’s goal as a stylist is to always stay updated on current styles and trends.

Brian started his career after being inspired by his oldest brother who was a barber, now 15 years in the business he can’t imagine doing anything else. His creativity and passion for staying current and his general love for all things hair have given him sustainability in this industry. Balancing the art of cutting and coloring to enhance everyday styles, along with his talent for dramatic formal styles and makeup, he really can do it all. Brian specializes in hair extensions and can give most women the long hair of there dreams in just a few hours. Brian believes that education is the key to being the best and he is committed to never stop learning. Brian trained at Class Act 1 School of Cosmetology in the Midwest which prided themselves on a zero fail average. Even though it was hard they promised that he would thank them one day and after 15 yrs, the opportunity to work with amazing talent and scooping up some pretty terrific gigs he totally is!

Ariana is on her way to accomplishing her short and long term goals in the hair industry. She graduated from the ORLO school of hair design and cosmetology in November 2012. She specializes in enhancing a persons natural beauty, whether it be with color or a trendy cut. Between the clients she sees and the inspirations of working alongside the other seasoned stylists at LUX, Ariana views everyday as a new learning experience to add to the knowledge of this industry.

Originally from New York City, at a young age Julia became passionate about creating with her hands and being artistic. Every chance she had she was in the art studio. After trying her hand at graphic design in college she realized it just wasn’t for her. Julia then went off to Paul Mitchell the School Rhode Island for a 1500 hour cosmetology program . From there she has continued her education with a course in Minky’s Eyelash Extensions, an extensive course in DevaCurl through NYC’s Devachan Salon, she has been in the industry since 2008. Julia continues her education and is more passionate about her career and clients then ever.

Since Miranda was little she always knew she wanted to work in the hair industry. She grew up in Saugerties NY and she graduated from Saugerties High School in 2017. In school she was a three sport athlete. In her Junior year she started the Ulster Boces Cosmetology program, and graduated while being on the National Technicals Honors Society program. She joined the LUX team in February 2018 as an assistant to owner Francine and has been loving every moment since.

Ancolie loves to design a unique look for each and every client. Whether it be haircuts, color, extensions, updos, or makeup her passion lies in the details. She has been licensed since 2007 and has developed a love for the beauty industry. One of Ancolie’s specialties is Bridal. She has been creating hair and makeup looks for brides in the Hudson Valley for over 5 years. She loves to collaborate with brides to create their desired looks. Brides really appreciate her calm and collective demeanor on their wedding day. Ancolie loves to make people feel beautiful so they can conquer the world!