Meet The Team
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Owner and Stylist
Valerie Stern
Valerie had a vision for the type of salon environment she wanted to create for herself and others, and thus The Strand Salon was beautifully curated. She was born and raised in La Crescenta and has been a working stylist for 18+ years. She is Vidal Sassoon trained, specializes in extensions, dimensional color and cutting. She loves providing custom color and looks for each of her clients that will catch anyone's eye while still being as low maintenance as possible.
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Stylist
Shay Friedman
Shay has been doing hair for 7 years and loves to stay up to date on trends. She is a well-rounded stylist whose expertise is blonding, foiliage and layered cuts. She excels in men's cuts and braiding for music festivals. She loves connecting with her clients and helping them achieve their hair goals.
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Stylist
Missy
Missy has been a dedicated stylist for 10 years, bringing passion and creativity to every client she serves. Known for her bubbly personality and listening skills, she has turned her love for hair into a thriving career. Specializing in dimensional color and styling, Missy is committed to bringing her clients’ visions to life, ensuring they leave feeling confident and glamorous. She goes above and beyond to create an unforgettable salon experience, making every visit enjoyable and transformative.
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Stylist
Maral
Hi, my name is Maral and I’ve been a hairstylist for 5 years, I absolutely love making clients feel their most confident and beautiful. I specialize in balayage, foiliage, blondes, lived-in color techniques, layered haircuts and extensions.
My passion lies in making people feel like the best version of themselves every time they sit in my chair. My goal is to deliver results that exceed your expectations! I can’t wait to work with you and create something uniquely yours!
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Charin Schrage
Charin has been working as a stylist for over 20 years! She has always loved working with clients and communicating thoroughly to achieve all their hair goals. She specializes in enhancing the natural beauty of the clients color, while maintaining the integrity of the hair. She continually takes educational classes to keep her techniques up to date. When it comes to hair cutting, she embraces her perfectionism, and loves the art of a precision cut. Some of her services include men’s and women’s haircuts, balayage, foiled highlights, and special occasion hairstyling.
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Lacey
Born and raised in the area, Lacey has been passionate about hair for as long as she can remember. With nearly 14 years of professional experience, her journey began in her grandmother’s salon, where she fell in love with the art of hairdressing. Today, Lacey combines that early inspiration with years of hands-on expertise to help clients look and feel their best.
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Gabi Stickar
Gabi Stickar is a nationally respected hair educator and seasoned stylist known for her expertise in precision cutting and natural, sustainable color. With years of experience and a true passion for the craft, Gabi approaches hair as an art form—one that is deeply personal and tailored to each individual.
She is known for her warm, approachable style and her commitment to helping clients feel confident and beautiful. Gabi believes that exceptional results come from understanding her clients’ unique needs, and she takes pride in delivering styles that enhance both their appearance and self-esteem.
Her career has been defined by a dedication to education, innovation, and genuine connection—values that continue to inspire her work behind the chair and beyond.
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