Our Team
This hand picked, diverse and experienced group bring a wide range of skills and have all interviewed extensively to be part of Heartbreaker.
Deandra Vaughn
OWNER
Deandra started hair in 1994 – and after graduating from Jojis in Vancouver at the top of her class – she's worked in salons all over Vancouver. She was born and raised in East Van and has a decade of professional experience there. Heartbreaker would not have been possible without help and support from this community.
Whitney Robinson
SALON COORDINATOR
Whitney is a salon coordinator and manager extraordinaire. She keeps the ship running smoothly and on course with her meticulous and expeditious manner. As Deandra’s right hand woman, she continues to help make Heartbreaker a great place work and it would't be the same without her.
Melissa Majeran
Senior Stylist
Melissa graduated in 1999 from the Marvel Hair academy in Kelowna and since 2011 has been one of Heartbreaker's original stylists. She has furthered her education with advanced classes with Davines, Wella and Vidal Sassoon and is a Davines Salon Ambassador. She has an affinity for colour and KeraStraight smoothing treatments.
Candice Bartlett
Senior Stylist
Candice graduated in 2006 at John Casablanca’s in Vancouver, and has since worked at some of the city's top salons. She outsources creative cutting and colouring classes, with regular in salon training to keep her skills in tune. Candice is inspired by subtle natural colours that warrant sun-kissed, velvety, and multidimensional looks.
Sarah Jane Taylor
Senior Stylist
Sarah Jane graduated from Blanche MacDonald here in Vancouver in 2009 and loves doing romantic, retro and classic hair. She strives to make fine hair look fuller and will make any occasion dreamier with an updo to suit. Sarah Jane can give you anything you desire. She is innovative, meticulous and darkly romantic.
Stephanie Hoehn
Senior Stylist
Steph graduated her hair program in Windsor, Ontario in 2002 and has furthered her education with Davines, Bumble & Bumble, Oribe, and TIGI and is also a Davines Salon Ambassador. Steph is all about the consultation; she loves to find out your wants and needs, and uses that to achieve a fabulous look.
Kimiko Stella
Senior Stylist
Kimiko graduated at John Casablancas in 2009 and has continued her training continuously since, including attending Sassoon UK in 2012. She is a lover of colour corrections and is all about “you being you”. Her dynamic personality will leave you at ease in her chair and with a style you'll love.
Suzie Klimack
Senior Stylist
Suzie graduated in 2004, in Edmonton, Alberta. She has done advance training with Toni and Guy, Vidal Sassoon, Schwarzkopf Professional, and Aveda. Her style lends primarily to classic and natural looks, however, she enjoys working with her clients to find the best look for their lifestyle and hair type.
Elisabeth English
Senior Stylist
Elisabeth has over 15 years experience in the hairdressing industry, beginning her career in Vancouver and spending close to a decade working in LA before returning home. With a equal passion for cutting and coloring, she builds a foundation of trust, consistency and creativity with clients.
Heidi Lapin
Stylist
Heidi has been doing hair professionally for 5 years and gained her education through apprenticeships in Edmonton and Montreal. She has also continued her education by taking classes in advanced techniques through Davines, Matrix and Aveda. She is also a favorite among our kid clientele!
Nikita Prosser
Junior Stylist
Nikita started doing hair professionally October 2013. She attended John Casablancas Institute and was awarded with the overall achievement award upon graduation. She is a lover of trendy, comfortable and funky styling, doing ombres/color melts, fun colors, and all sorts of blondes.
Hawkins & Esteban
Woof
Hawkins, an original member of our team, has been breaking hearts and warming laps since day one. A true working dog, she is dedicated to making salon clients feel comfortable and at home as they transition into new looks. Esteban is Hawkins' assistant, co-client-lap-cozi and official salon greeter.
Certified Green Circle Salon
Last year alone Heartbreaker prevented over
450
of waste from going into landfills and entering eco-systems.
we make it all happen with:
Hair
Most of our hair is processed into hair-booms for oil spill clean up efforts. Other uses include University studies in using human hair for sustainable building techniques, organic agricultural practices and experimental medical applications.
Plastics
Plastics are sent to plants that take salon-specific waste and therefore have a tolerance for some chemical and hair product residue. The plastics are processed and made into new consumer products like stationary and playground equipment.
Chemicals
Stored in a facility until processing plant minimums are reached, the chemicals are then broken down with a complex process that removes the water and salts before the remaining material can be incinerated, used in fuel sources, or other repurposing.
Metals
Through a specialized process at a local facility, metal waste is decontaminated of bleach and colour residue. This leaves clean aluminum and steel that can be recycled into new consumer products like bicycle frames and playground equipment.
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