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Meet The Experts

Get to know the talented stylists at Elite Beauty. Each stylist brings a unique flair and expertise to our salon.

Book your appointment today to experience their magic!

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Amanda

Owner / Stylist

Amanda is a Master Stylist with over 19 years of experience. She has advanced training in color, specializing in a variety of blonding techniques. Amanda is also a precision cutter, using modern, flexible techniques tailored to each client. Additionally, she is skilled in extension transformations, creating stunning results. She values building strong connections with her clients and is dedicated to helping them achieve beautiful hair with elite care.

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Mandi

Stylist

With 21 years of experience, Mandi specializes in formal styles, extensions, haircuts, and color. Her passion for hairstyling began as a child, and she truly enjoys building connections with her clients while helping them look and feel their best. Outside of work, she loves attending concerts, weightlifting, and spending time with her family. She is a proud mom of two grown children, three bonus kids, and a grandma to seven—soon to be eight!

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Ashley C.

Stylist

With 16 years of experience in the hair industry, Ashley has been dedicated to helping clients feel beautiful inside and out. A proud local since 1994, Ashley specializes in blondes and dimensional color, bringing depth and vibrancy to every look. Her passion for her craft goes beyond technique; it’s about making each person who sits in her chair feel truly seen and appreciated. For Ashley, creating beauty is about joy, connection, and the happiness of helping others look and feel their best every day.

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Ashley S.

Stylist

Ashley Sparkman, a proud Fernandina native with 15+ years in the beauty industry, specializes in grey coverage, color corrections, keratin treatments, and more. A Paul Mitchell-educated stylist, she combines technical skill with a personalized approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Known for her calm and nurturing presence, Ashley creates a welcoming, peaceful space where clients feel heard and valued. Guided by her faith and dedication as a mother, she’s committed to providing not only a physical transformation but also a comforting escape that prioritizes health and well-being.

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Hannah

Stylist / Make-up Artist

Hannah is a licensed cosmetologist with over 10 years of experience. Originally from Alabama, she brings Southern charm and a down-to-earth approach to every appointment.

A devoted dog mom of two, Hannah specializes in dimensional color, grey blending, pixie cuts, and men’s grooming, delivering styles that are modern, flattering, and easy to maintain. Whether she’s crafting soft, blended highlights or sculpting a sharp, textured crop, she focuses on enhancing each client’s natural features and lifestyle.

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Riley

Stylist

Riley is a stylist with a lifelong passion for hair, specializing in creative color, lived-in blondes, and custom cuts. Growing up surrounded by the beauty industry, she developed a natural eye for detail and a love for helping clients feel confident and seen.

In the salon, Riley combines technical skill with a warm, easygoing approach, ensuring every guest feels comfortable and cared for. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family. She looks forward to welcoming new clients into her chair and creating looks that bring out their best.

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Heather

Stylist

With 14 years in the hair industry, Heather specializes in curly and long-layered haircuts, as well as rich color formulations. She believes that clear communication is essential to a successful appointment, ensuring clients feel heard and understood. Heather is dedicated to connecting personally with each client, building lasting relationships and friendships. Her top priority is hair health, carefully balancing what clients want with what their hair needs. When not behind the chair, Heather enjoys outdoor adventures with her children, exploring new places, singing karaoke, dancing, or enjoying live music at festivals.

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Kim

Stylist

Kim is a seasoned hairstylist with 16 years of expertise in creating stunning, natural-looking blondes. Specializing in techniques like baby lights, teasy lights, balayage, and lived-in color, she brings artistry to every strand. Kim’s passion lies in working with fine-textured hair, and she’s also skilled in Brazilian Blowouts, crafting smooth, effortlessly beautiful looks personalized for each client.

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Crystal

Stylist / Make-up Artist

With 8 years of experience, Crystal specializes in blonding, extensions, creative color, and special occasion hair and makeup. My passion for artistry shines through in everything I do, from runway shows at IMTA in LA and NY to Fashion Week in NYC. I love helping clients feel their best, whether it's through a fresh new look or a special event style.

When I'm not behind the chair or the makeup brush, you'll find me spending time with my kids, enjoying the outdoors, or traveling to new places.

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Susan

Stylist 

Susan is a seasoned stylist with over 40 years behind the chair, bringing experience, heart, and true Southern warmth to every client she serves. For her, doing hair has never just been about the cut or the color—it’s about the people. Her clients become family, and she treasures the relationships she’s built throughout her career.

Outside the salon, Susan loves spending time outdoors, boating, swimming, and socializing with the people she loves. Family is everything to her. She’s been happily married for nearly 38 years and is a proud new grandmother—her world now joyfully revolves around her grandson.

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Lisa

Receptionist

With 3 years of experience as a receptionist, Lisa is the friendly face who greets you with a smile and helps ensure your visit runs smoothly. She loves being part of the salon team and is always amazed by the incredible talent of our stylists and artists. Lisa’s warm and welcoming personality makes her the perfect first point of contact for all your booking and service inquiries.

When she’s not helping clients and keeping things organized, Lisa enjoys spending her free time at the beach, soaking up the sun and relaxing by the waves.

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