MEET THE OWNER
VINI SMITH
Master stylist, owner, and CEO of two Hampton Roads salons - Hair Graphics and Salon Avanti - Vini Smith has over 27 years of experience exceeding guest expectations across all hair service requests, specializing in luxury smoothing treatments and natural hair coloring techniques, including grey coverage. Vini is one of the only local hair specialists certified to provide Chi Permanent Straightening services. As a busy business owner and team leader, guests can expect Vini's appointment availability may be more challenging than other qualified stylists on her team, although she does seek to serve new and existing guests as often as possible.
MEET THE HAIR GRAPHICS TEAM
MAKENZIE KARAM, HAIR STYLIST
Makenzie is an up-and-coming stylist who specializes in both curly hair and vivid colors. She not only loves educating her guests on their curl patterns but also on how best to style/maintain them. Whether it’s through a new color, cut, or style, she will have you re-falling in love with your natural curls.
MAGGIE CRIMMINS, HAIR STYLIST
Maggie is a stylist from Washington State who has a deep love for balayage, lived in color, and an overall personable experience. She loves to build positive professional relationships with her clients, and though she runs pretty high energy, can mellow down for those who want a more relaxing experience. Her biggest priority is to make each person walk out feeling like the best version of themselves and to create a safe space for all who sit in her chair.
TABITHA FELICIA, HAIR STYLIST
Tabitha has been a hairdresser since 2001. She has two adult children and four dogs, and she recently adopted a cat. She was born and raised in West Virginia. As the saying goes, you can take a girl out of the mountains, but you can't take the mountains out of the girl. She is a color specialist - lived in color, balayage, global color, and dimensional highlighting are her passions. She is skilled in all lengths and textures. She loves creative hairstyles. She strives to have open communication with her guests so that their needs and wants are met at each appointment. She is also understanding of quiet appointments so feel free to let her know if that suits you.
ASHLEY HYLAND, PROTÉGÉ
Ashley is an up-and-coming hairstylist from Oregon. She specializes in razor cuts and edgy, alternative styles. With a love for all hair colors, Ashley has a particular passion for vivid colors, block colors, and dramatic transformations. Known for creating a welcoming and inclusive space, Ashley offers silent appointments for those seeking a more peaceful experience. Always LGBTQ+ friendly, Ashley is committed to making every client feel comfortable, confident, and seen.
SAMANTHA CIMA, PROTÉGÉ
Sam loves embracing and enhancing her guests' natural hues, including gray transitions, and creating custom reds, coppers, and natural gingers! She also really enjoys doing alternative shaggy, mullet haircuts. Sam genuinely loves working with her clients - learning about them and what they love, making them feel comfortable, welcome, and cared for, and, of course, ensuring they leave feeling beautiful inside and out.
