Meg has been a hair stylist for eight years. After graduating from cosmetology and esthetics school at Idaho State University, she worked at the trendy Body Essence Salon and Spa, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she further developed hair styling and coloring techniques. In 2002, Meg relocated to the East Coast, settling in Richmond, Virginia, where she worked at Nesbit Salon and Spa, The Bouffant Palace (Aveda Concept Salon), and Salon Del Sol (Aveda Lifestyle Salon). Her passion for continuing education was evident as she pursued many courses in hair design and color techniques with Aveda and Bumble and Bumble. While in Richmond, Meg also completed training as a massage therapist, to gain a more thorough knowledge of the spa industry.
In 2007, Meg, with her husband and daughter, relocated to Anchorage. After years of dreaming, planning and saving, the pieces finally came together as Meg Allen Salon and Spa took form. On April 2, 2008 Meg Allen Salon opened for business, and the salon is quickly building a talented staff, loyal clientele and outstanding reputation for high fashion, unique décor, and beautiful results.
In addition to her background in the salon and spa industry, Meg is owner and designer of the successful Meg Allen jewelry line. Her work is carried in several chic fashion boutiques in Richmond, Virginia and Park City, Utah. In 2006 her jewelry line was featured at the upscale Nicole Miller retail stores in Richmond, Virginia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since arriving in Anchorage, she has acquired three new accounts (Blush Boutique, Plain Jane Consignment, and Modern Dwellers Chocolate Lounge).
Meg is dedicated to the beauty and fashion industry, and loves making people beautiful. She looks forward to meeting you and making your beauty and fashion dreams come true!
Ashley is originally from the "wine country” of Ukiah, California where she was exposed to "easy living", which made the transition to Anchorage an easy one. She enjoys the change of scenery and loves the "right at home" feeling she gets from the people here. Ashley pursued a career as a hairstylist because she loves making people feel good and look beautiful. She graduated from the Gary Manuel Aveda Institute in Seattle were she learned the tools needed to customized her design approach to match each clients’ needs and wants. She also brings a fresh outlook to life, and her high energy is demonstrated daily in her personal and professional interactions. Ashley was drawn to Meg Allen Salon because of their devotion to continuing education and for upholding high standards of beauty, health and fashion. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Chelsey was raised in Aurora, Colorado but now loves calling Anchorage home. She has worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist for two years, and has enjoyed every minute of it. Chelsey loves the Alaska land and experiencing everything it has to offer. She believes that beauty comes from an overall health within each individual, and that every person has the capacity to become great. She is dedicated to educating people on this power within them. "I'm excited to be able to harmonize my passion for therapeutic touch with the Aveda experience for the guests of Meg Allen Salon.
