
Beautytenders
The Beauty boss

Samantha Sharpless
Owner of VIVO Beauty Bar
Mentor Hair Beautytender
Passionate . Driven. Chic.
Sami's true passion for beauty started when she was a young girl going to the hair salon with her aunt. She loved every aspect of the salon and would make up excuses to return - so starting beauty school at age 15 was a no-brainer for her. Fast forward over 16 years later, her passion for this industry has only grown and flourished since. When she's not at VIVO with her #beautygang, you'll either find her traveling the country with AQUA Hair Extensions - sharing her knowledge with other industry professionals, playing ball with her diva pup Lucca (yes, you better bet she's a total diva), or getting her workout on at the gym.
The 'front of house' beautytenders

Amanda Sharpless
Salon & bridal coordinator
bridal makeup
Kindhearted. Food Lover. Humble.
Fueled every morning by coffee and Kane Brown, you will find Amanda's smiling face welcoming you to VIVO Beauty Bar. She has always had a love for helping others, which led her to a degree in hospitality management. She loves getting dolled up and loves all things beauty. On her off days, you'll find Amanda in lounge clothes, watching Netflix eating pizza and ice cream with her fur baby Willow, shopping for bargains, or exploring new places.

Molly Leech
Guest Services
coordinator
Intuitive. Passionate. Stylish.
Molly has loved every minute of her 12 years in the beauty industry. Making people feel good is what she's always loved most about this career. Though she's no longer behind the chair she still enjoys taking care of clients over the phone. On her days off she loves hiking with her husband and their two aussies, spending time with her sister or tackling her latest DIY project.

Lauren Glass
Salon Success
director
Devoted. Visionary. Flourishing.
Ever since middle school, Lauren has known she wanted to be in the beauty industry. She went to cosmetology school during high school at Maplewood Career Center and graduated with her license! After a few years, Lauren fell in love with waxing and nails. She absolutely loves body waxing and doing fun nail art! When she is not at VIVO, you can find her with her puppy, Fezco, thrifting with friends, and watching movies. Lauren is dedicated to making sure your experience is safe, comfortable, and luxurious!
The beautytenders

Emily Torrance
Mentor Hair Beautytender
+ Bridal Hair
Bubbly. Glam. Driven.
Emily knew since she was 10, that she wanted to be a hairdresser. Getting her hair done in a salon made her feel beautiful and more confident. She dreamt of being in the beauty industry, to give people that same feeling of confidence. Emily decided to join the cosmetology program at her high school and quickly fell in love with the industry. 19 years later she’s just as passionate for the beauty industry as she was on day one. Her favorite services are highlighting, balayage, haircuts and short or long hairstyles! When not at VIVO, Emily enjoys spending time with her three kids and three dogs. Her house is busy and loud all the time and she wouldn’t want it any other way!

David Donelson Cobourn
Mentor Hair Beautytender
+ Bridal Hair
Iconic. Ambitious. Musically Driven.
David has always loved how creative someone could be with their look! Whether it be with their hair, makeup or even style--he has always been attracted to the idea of beauty. Beauty means something different to everyone and he absolutely loves to make that definition a reality!

Allison Gillespie
Mentor Hair Beautytender
Bridal Hair + Makeup
Aquarius. Open-minded. Attentive.
Allison has had a passion for all things beauty before she could even remember! At 16 years old, she enrolled in cosmetology school through her high school becoming licensed in 2013. Despite hardships, Allison’s love for the industry prevailed and she knew she wanted to nurture this passion for the rest of time. She loves that there are endless things to learn and always new heights to reach. Conversing with so many walks of life helps to keep her humble and educated. When she’s not at VIVO, she’s spending quality time with her family, especially her two kids. She has a love for animals, ice cream, reality TV, caffeine, astrology, crafts and asking questions. She’s been with VIVO since 2019 and really resonates with the culture that we cultivate. She loves creating art with her fellow artists and giving clients a way to treat themselves while protecting the planet.

Audrianna Todaro
Advanced Nail
+ Lash Beautytender
Bold. Imaginative. Creative.
Audrianna always had an artsy and creative side to her but never knew how to make a career out of It. Her mother has been in the industry for 30 years, so she’s watched her mother do hair her whole life. She now realizes how much of impact it had on her. In high school she started doing her own nails and makeup and shortly after, started practicing on friends. By the age of 20 she decided she wanted to go to cosmetology school and graduated from Paul Mitchell at the end of 2022. Shortly after, she started her career at VIVO as a Beautytender in Training in nails, lashes, hair and makeup. When she is not at VIVO, you can find her with her boyfriend, friends and family or sleeping in!

Alana Casto
Advanced Hair, Nail + Lash Beautytender
Bridal Hair + Makeup
Bubbly. Creative. Passionate.
Alana has been surrounded by the beauty industry since she was born as her mom was a hair stylist for 25 years. Now, she is following in her footsteps. Alana attended Kent State, majoring in education, before realizing her true passion was in cosmetology. It was an easy decision to make the switch--even with the fears of changing career paths. Alana graduated from Portage Lakes Career Center where she learned many techniques such as coloring, cutting and styling. Alana’s favorite services are highlighting, extensions and nails! She never fails to make her clients laugh with her bubbly personality. Book with her today for an amazing beauty bar experience!

Avery Burns
Advanced Nail
Beautytender
Passionate. Creative. Ambitious.
Avery has had the passion for beauty since she was little. Whether it's painting her own nails or her friends and family! She started her beauty career at Cuyahoga Falls High School obtaining her Cosmetology license in 2022. Avery loves all things nails including cuticle care, nail art, and learning new techniques. In Avery's free time you can find her hanging out with family and friends, crafting, or shopping! Book with her today for a great experience here at VIVO!

Kayley Babb
Advanced Nail
Beautytender
Easygoing. Genuine. Passionate.
Kayley knew from a young age she wanted to be a part of the beauty industry. While doing hair and makeup drove her to start cosmetology school at Cuyahoga Falls high school, she discovered her love for nails during this time. Kayley’s passion for nails has grown since being in the industry and learning more techniques. She specializes in artificial nails and nail art.

Jaida Heminger
Advanced Skin + Lash Beautytender
Bridal Makeup
Kindhearted. Confident. Driven.
Jaida has always gravitated towards all things Beauty. This industry came extremely easily for her. Jaida attended Portage Lakes Career center to become a licensed esthetician while working as a Certified M.A.C Makeup Artist. During this time, her craft became the most important thing to her. She loves creating relationships with her clients and making them feel their absolute best. Jaida specializes in the art of makeup, brows, lashes, and facials. When she is not at VIVO, you can find her sitting on her back porch with her family or getting something good to eat!

Michelle Zeit
Advanced Skin + Lash Beautytender
Bridal makeup
Passionate. Travel Enthusiast. Animal Lover.
Michelle is the esthetics beautytender at VIVO! She has been exercising her skills as an artist since she has been able to hold a pencil or brush in her hand. While being a life-long artist, the last 5 years have been dedicated to the beauty industry. During her time in the industry, she studied at Brown Aveda in advanced esthetics and became a MAC trained and certified makeup artist. She has worked on everything from movie sets to fashion shoots to runways and weddings. Now you can find her here at the VIVO Beauty Bar! "Makeup, skin care and aesthetic education are my passions. Let’s get ready together XOXO."

Lauren Roberts
Advanced Hair Beautytender
+ Bridal Hair
Intuitive. Passionate. Stylish.
From the time Lauren could hold a brush, she was trying to style and braid her family and friends’ hair. Loving all things creative, artistic and soulful, Laur grew up doing creative writing, arts and crafts, loving fashion, and excited about providing hair, nail, and makeup services. While in high school, she earned her Cosmetology License. Working through high school in the service industry, a separate internship and for 3 years in a salon, she has learned how to listen and assist her clients, making them feel heard and treated with enhancing their natural beauty. Laur specializes in blonding, long layering, bridal hair, and custom color. When not working in her dream job as a stylist, she enjoys time with family and friends, eating good food, and relaxing with a good series. Lauren is thrilled to join the VIVO team to assist others in seeing their inner and outer beauty.

Angelina Cilitti
New talent Hair
+ lash Beautytender
Thoughtful. Courageous. Lively.
Angelina has always loved beauty since she was a child. From first learning how to use makeup, then to hair, she always knew her passion was going to be in the beauty industry. She graduated from The Portage Lakes Career Center where she became passionate with the concept of helping others feel more confident about themselves. Angelina wants to empower others through beauty. She has developed a love for blonding and lived in color. When she is not at VIVO, you can probably find her fishing, shopping, going to concerts, and most importantly spending time with her friends and family.

Alyssa Wyant
Advanced Hair Beautytender
Bridal Hair
Witty. Artistic. Driven.
With over 7 years of experience in the hair industry, Lyss is a creative hair artist known for blending artistry along with her wit and humor. Fueled by iced coffee and inspired by classic dad rock, she strives to craft stunning transformations that reflect each client’s unique personality. When she's not behind the chair, she's at home spending quality time with her two toy Australian shepherds (Foxy & Atreides) and her amazing boyfriend (Tom). She enjoys nature and spends her summers hiking and exploring as much nature as she possibly can. Super down-to-earth and passionate, she believes every head of hair is a canvas waiting to become a masterpiece-it’s always about making people look and feel their absolute best while keeping things fun and authentic, let’s take your appearance higher!!

Autumn Burkett
Advanced Hair
Beautytender
Adventurous, Creative, Charismatic
I started my journey in the cosmetology industry in 2009. It honestly didn’t begin as a true passion but once I found my place i couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I truly love what I do. While following my career I had 3 beautiful daughters that are the biggest blessing to my life and motivate me everyday. Coffee is key for my busy lifestyle! My hobbies consist of cooking , concerts, outdoor activities and sporting events.

Mae Kongyindee
HAir + Nail
Beautytender-in-Training
Humble. Energetic. Kindhearted.
Mae is someone who is free spirited and has been described as someone who is very extroverted and warm! She loves to live in the moment and to introduce new styles to herself and those around her! A few facts about Mae that others find interesting is how she can talk to anyone about anything, she loves to go on hikes and she absolutely lives for fun nights with her friends! Mae attended and graduated from Paul Mitchell Cosmetology after attending for fifteen hundred hours! With the knowledge and experience she has gained from her education and career path, she is looking forward to working with and getting to know everyone!

Lucca + Willow
Beautytender Boss Pups
Aww-dorable. Sophisticated. Glamorous.
You will find these princesses welcoming you to the Beauty Bar every time you step through our front doors! Willow loves to be anywhere her mom (our salon coordinator Amanda) is and Lucca's favorite spot to lay is in the second wash bar chair. You can find them most days lounging in the sun when the garage door is open or taking a nap on the rug under the table! They both love to play with their toys and they love treats—but like most everyone nowadays, they have food allergies. So please don’t feed them any treats or human food because they will get an upset belly. We love having these sweet fur-babies at the bar and we hope seeing them brightens everyone’s day!