Karen Parsons
Owner and Creative Director

You could say I was born to own a beauty salon. In fact, that's where my parents first met. My mother Karen Parsons, my namesake, was a shampoo girl for her sister Elaine in the early 1960's at Erna and Yvette's Coiffures in Lakewood, Ohio. My mother didn't know it at the time, but Yvette was her future mother-in-law. She was set up on a blind date with my father while working at the salon. The rest is history!

When I was little, my grandmother and mother taught me almost everything I know about beauty. The rest I've learned on my own. Over the years, I've traveled the globe to continue my education and compete in numerous hair and make up competitions. I enjoy what I do and love making people feel and look their best.

That's why I've decided to follow in the footsteps of my mother and open my own salon. It's an adventure that I would like you to share with me. Please call, stop by or just hang out at The Hair and Face Lounge. Check out some original 60's Salon memorabilia as well as everything you need for today’s hair and face needs. I promise you, you will not be disappointed.

Maryam
Master Stylist

As an after school job, I worked as a receptionist at a salon in Cary, NC and went straight to cosmetology school as soon as I could. Once I became qualified, I was privileged to assist under hair guru, Karen Parsons, and further refined my foundation of great hair cuts and color. When Karen decided to open up The Hair and Face Lounge, I became her "right hand woman. During this, I fell in love with AVEDA. I developed a passion and expertise in hair color and I scored a job as an AVEDA Hair Color Educator after recognizing my talent. I have been able to assist for AVEDA's global educators, which has been a fun extension of being a hairstylist. The Lounge is my place to express my passion for beauty and fashion, and you will feel that when you are a guest in my chair. Schedule an appointment with me for a chance to experience a personalized service within an enthusiastic salon environment. Remember, it's a beautiful day at The Hair and Face Lounge!

Ashley Blum
Senior Stylist

On a network not yet developed in 1975, Ashley Blum was the star of a once, soon to be popular sitcom; The Braid E. Bunch. She then became the star operator of a trendy salon in Cary, NC. After mastering many modern magic tricks, like call waiting and e-mail, this sexy Capricorn is hip to hair as well. She is a graduate of the Aveda Institute in Chapel Hill and is an amazing stylist, and a wonderful addition to our family behind the chair!

Alli Taylor
Stylist

In July of 2010 I began my journey at The Lounge. Working alongside Karen just seemed right, seeing as she has been our family hair stylist since I was 2! Its been an enjoyable journey on my way to earning my chair next to the best hairstylists in Cary. As I followed in the footsteps of my peers I discovered my love and passion for AVEDA and I cant wait to have you in my chair!

Cooter
Greeter/Security

The fun begins with Cooter. Rescued from a life of farm living and dumpster diving, Cooter loves his job as The Lounges’ official greeter and head security guard. He is an all time favorite with everyone who paces though our doors. Only the occasional squirrel gets a rise out of him. Come see what everyone is talking about.