Born and Raised in Brazil, naturalized American. Came to America, with her American husband, and lived in Phoenix for a couple of years. Her husband’s work took them to Long Island, NY and Little Rock, AR where she studied cosmetology and then furthered her studies at Toni and Guy School in Dallas, TX. Lene worked at Dillard’s Salon in Little Rock and had the privilege to do haircuts for the Dillards family.
Continuing further studies, she accepted a job opportunity, as an assistant, for one of Little Rock’s premier hair stylist, Michael Thornberry. She had the honor of learning, hands on, the art and mastery of being an expert hair colorist and hair stylist for a year before she moved into her own stylist chair. She is a certified hair colorist with Alfaparf Milano hair color, an Italian high end color line, Brazilian Smoothing treatments, Brazilian Blowout and Keratin treatments.
Prior to Brazilian Blowout, Lene has 12 years experience with Brazilian type smoothing treatments in Brazil. Among her many hairstyling talents, hair coloring, long layers, short hair for women and men, Lene is definitely The Queen of Brazilian Blowout in New Mexico and Albuquerque.
Lene has received a Master Certificate for Brazilian Blowout, making her the only Master Stylist in Albuquerque as well as New Mexico as of August – 2013. We are very proud of Lene for achieving this certificate. Lene first arrived, with her family, in ABQ, NM, in 2008 and started working with Clinique where she abundantly learned skin care and make up; Moreover, she learned to appreciate every moment with her clients.
During her stay in Albuquerque, she was actively involved with the Albuquerque-Brazilian Community, which many of the members liked their hair styles done by Lene for her unique styles, specialized curly hair, wavy hair, and her ability to create the perfect natural blondes. Since the first stay in Albuquerque and after moving around a few more years with her husband’s work, Lene’s family decided to make Albuquerque their home. In 2011, Lene started working at Uniquely Elegant Salon October – 2011.
Lene’s favorite quote: A woman should have three things: A good pair of shoes, a great handbag, and a Fabulous Hairdresser! author unknown
Veronica has been in the beauty industry since 2008, starting with the Dior counter at Dillard’s in the Winrock Mall in Albuquerque. “Working for such an amazingly trend setting company helped me grow as an artist”. Customizing not only a skin care routine but showing the clients how to apply & share the benefits of the products is rewarding.
Currently, Veronica’s specialties are: Makeup, Braids, Updos, Highlights, Color, Brazilian Blowouts, Balayage.
She is certified for: Keratin treatments, Brazilian Blowout treatments, Alfaparf Milano (Italian high end hail color line) and eyelash extensions.
“Seeing my client’s expression of pure joy & excitement after the artwork is performed, is my greatest accomplishment”. “I'm a cosmetologist, because I get to create a look from head to toe. A stylist is able to create a look that we know our clients want & love”. “The beauty industry is always reinventing its self & I’m so grateful I have a front row set”!
Hello! My name is Alyson. I am an assistant stylist here at Uniquely Elegant Salon Spa. While in school I achieved best service dollar in one month, and hardest hustle award. My goals are to become a stylist here at Uniquely Elegant and I am pursuing advanced training in color and haircuts. Outside of the salon I am very family oriented and like to explore beautiful New Mexico.
Hi there, my name is Layla. I’m the Salon Coordinator here at Uniquely Elegant Salon Spa! I’m here to help make your booking experience as easy and smooth as possible. I also run our social media pages, offer special event makeup services, and take care of any wedding party scheduling or concerns!! My goal is to make sure all our clients have an amazing experience every time they visit us
My name is Jessica; I’m a hair stylist here at Uniquely Elegant Salon Spa. Prior to starting here, I attended both UNM and CNM, obtaining my bachelor’s in Exercise Science and my associates in Cosmetology. When I’m not at the salon, you can find me either playing video games, reviewing movies or in the gym.
After my first year with Uniquely Elegant, we were nominated: Top 5 Best Hair/Beauty Salons in the city of Albuquerque and I was so honored to have contributed to that title! I specialize in Hair Color, Updos, Makeup and Hair Highlights as well as being Brazilian Blowout certified. I’m ready to take on any of your hair concerns from modern day trends to classic styles and hairdos.
Hi my name is Samantha! I’ve been a hairstylist and color specialist here at Uniquely Elegant Salon & Spa for 3 years.
My passion for the beauty industry started when I was about 17; I took a cosmetology class while I attended high school and loved it. A few months after I graduated, I enrolled at the Aveda Institute of NM. I’ve now been in the cosmetology industry for 10 years! I would definitely describe myself as having an energetic personality, I love getting to know my clients and helping my clients feel relaxed and happy during their appointment and after too!
I really enjoy taking classes, they give me inspiration to have fun with color, hair cuts, style and new products. I then share this knowledge with my clients to inspire them too!
I am Brazilian Blowout certified. My personal favorite aspect of doing hair would be creating customized hair color! I love dimensional balayage, blond-ing as well as fun creative color block styles! I specialize in fashion colors! (bold, bright vivid tones, rainbow hair).
