olive hill salon / Aveda & Kérastase 

Owner

Arlene

Arlene is a Master Stylist with over 20 years' experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the salon.  It has been a longtime goal of Arlene's to one day own a salon. 

Her vision is to provide exceptional service in a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. She values the connection Olive Hill has with the community and the salon's reputation for excellence. For Arlene, the key elements to Olive Hill's success are having a talented team of stylists and quality Aveda and Kerastase products. Arlene's passion for hair design is evident in her work and her work ethic. She is known for precision haircuts and rich custom color formulations.  Arlene particularly loves specialty and trending hair techniques like balayage, and she excels at haircuts for fine or thinning hair and curly hair. The ever-changing nature of the beauty industry pushes Arlene to grow as an artist, and to inspire her team to do the same. Arlene's ability to connect with clients is the basis for her success.  It is through these connections that she has built an impeccable reputation as a stylist.  As owner and stylist, Arlene takes pride in the satisfaction of each client and she motivates her team to exceed your expectations!

Cassie believes hair is the accessory we wear every day and one of the most defining elements of our appearance.  She strives to create unique styles that reflect each client’s personality and lifestyle.  For 

Stylist

Cassie

Cassie, the client relationship as a collaborative process and the consultation is key to designing the perfect look.  This personal connection is what inspired her to become a hairstylist.  She loves getting to know her clients and being in a community-based salon environment. After completing her cosmetology training, Cassie pursued advanced training in cut, coloring and product knowledge and especially loves working with Aveda. She appreciates the emphasis on natural botanical elements.  Cassie’s favorites are precision cuts, long layers, and rich multi-dimensional color.  Clients love her upbeat personality and personalized service. Cassie’s goal is to provide each client with the very best salon experience!

Celene

Stylist

Celene has over seven years of experience as a stylist and was drawn to the aesthetic aspects of the profession at a young age. For her, being a stylist is the art of accentuating natural beauty to make you look and feel your best.

She loves adapting the latest trends into styles that are easy to recreate at home.  For Celene, the consultation is key to providing excellent service.  She loves the collaborate aspect of her career, offering ideas and working together with clients to create a look that’s perfect for their face shape and hair type.  After completing her cosmetology training at the Design School of Cosmetology in Paso Robles and an apprenticeship, Celene opened her own salon, Bella Vita in King City. Several years later, she relocated to the Bay Area where she worked as a stylist at an Aveda salon in Burlingame.  Her expertise is in hair coloring and special occasion styling, especially  highlights, balayage and multi-dimensional all over color. Celene strives to stay at the forefront of her profession. She has augmented her skills with advanced cut and coloring classes at the Aveda Institute in San Francisco.  Whether your style is classic or trendy, Celene delivers amazing results!