Our Professional Team of Hair and Beauty Experts
Our experienced staff is committed to nothing short of excellence. We are proud members of the professional beauty industry, so we continually take part in educational opportunities that better our skills and allow us to master new techniques.
When you visit Dupré’s Salon & Day Spa or Tousle by Dupré’s, you will discover professionals that take great care in answering your questions and ensuring you feel confident when you leave.
Jay
Years of Experience: 20+
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Specialties: Hair Dreams Extensions & Volume Plus pieces, Great Lengths Extensions, as well as Fitting & Customizing Wigs. Working as a Colorist for over 20 years has prepared me for providing my guests with the best in Extension and Wig services. I use my Stylist training, combined with my Extension & Wig knowledge, to build amazing looks whether my guest is seeking length and volume, or a solution to hair loss.
Interests: Meditation, paddle boarding and of course learning new skills! In this industry, it is important to watch the trends and always stay up to date with your skills! I also teach weekly to my newer stylist assistants topics ranging from hair cutting to coloring to helping a guest select the right wig to ensure that even if a guest isn't sitting in my chair, I can be confident they are getting the best service available.
Matt
Years of Experience: 17
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Specialties: Hair cutting: I love long hair with layers, all kinds of bobs, and short pixie cuts. I also enjoy working with extensions to help create that perfect look whether it's a full round bob or long, sexy layers, I will use my experience & training to create it!
Favorite Products: Oribe for moisture & creating sleek, straight looks.
Interests: the beach, running, swimming, food, live music, shopping locally (love farmers markets!) and being creative.
I've been in the Virginia beach area for 13 years, originally from Richmond, and am happy to call this beautiful beach town home. I've received a bulk of my education from Bumble & Bumble and was a network educator for them for years. I've also had training from Nick Arrojo, Oribe, Patrick Cameron, Robert Cromeans, and Noah Hatton. This industry is my calling and every day behind the chair is a good day! Life is good!
Mara
Bridgette
Years of Experience: 15
Hometown: Buck Lake, Alberta, Canada
Specialties: Color, Foils, Haircuts and HairDreams Extensions & Volume Plus Pieces
Favorite Products: Gel Serum by Oribe and Maximista by Oribe. The gel serum provides great hold and shine while the Maximista offers huge volume; together they are simply amazing!
Interests: I have been in the industry for a long time. Continuing education is very important & a big part of my career. Staying up to date on the hottest trends and techniques allows me to offer my guests the best possible options for their look.
Whether you are seeking a simple haircut or a total transformation with color, cut and extensions, I am looking forward to our first appointment together!
Burcu
Jamie
Years of Experience: 16
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Specialties: Hair Dreams Extensions & Volume Plus pieces, Color, Bayalage Hair Painting, Curly Hair, Long Sexy Hair Styles
Interests: going to the beach with my children, singing, music
I enjoy creating new looks for people while working with their natural hair texture. I have trained in New York at the Bumble & bumble Academy and Redken NYC. I love creating natural, beautiful color. In my down time, I am a very devoted wife and a mother of two boys that are the joy of my life. I am constantly training and learning new techniques to keep myself up to date. I have done hair on-set for local music videos and movies that have appeared at the Sundance Festival. Dupre's has been the perfect outlet for me to showcase my talents, and I love working with other amazing stylists that I learn so much from daily.
Nancy Jean
Years of Experience: 8
Hometown: Suffolk, VA
Specialties: Blondes, High Lights, Long Hair cuts, Brazilian Blowout or Lasio Brand Hair Straightening
Favorite Products: Oribe Super Shine and Oribe Gel Serum
Interests: Running, relaxing poolside, spending time with my husband and family and attending church. I recently got a puppy and am head over heels in love!
I have trained at many local workshops as well as attended hair shows in NYC and the Redken Academy. One of my greatest strengths is my listening skills. Hair is a very personal thing and I want yours to be as amazing as you are. I look forward to meeting you!
Diane
Years of Experience: 15
Hometown: Virginia Beach
Specialties: Creative Color, Highlights, Baby Lights, Balayage, Brazilian Blowouts, and Shag Haircuts
Favorite Products: I love using Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream, Imperial Blowout, and Free Styler as well as R+Co Bleu Smooth and Seal.
Interests: I have always loved things that involve some sort of creativity. I'm married and a mom to 3 amazing kids. In my spare time, you can find me with my family. We do a lot of bike riding, camping, nature walk, and gardening. We have 2 crazy dogs and 2 lazy cats. I love to draw, paint and "make stuff". Last year I finished my first children's book and hope to make more! I really enjoy making people feel beautiful, and creating amazing hair! Hair is art, and you are my canvas.
Micah
Corey
Years of Experience: 7
Hometown: Virginia Beach
Specialties: I love highlighting and Brazilian Blowouts! The weather here can make smooth hair seem impossible but with Brazilian Blowouts, it can be done!
Favorite Products: Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray, Dry Texturizing. R+Co Bleu Smooth and Seal, Optical Illusion Smoothing Oil, Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner as well as the R+Co Television line.
Interests: Spending time with friends and family, and traveling are some of my favorite things to do. That, and playing with my two cats and saltwater fish tank. I am a huge animal lover and wish I could save them all! As a Hairstylist, I am mostly interested in using my talents to help people feel good about themselves. I enjoy listening to other people and hearing their stories while creating looks for them that fit their style and life.
Kristi
Years of Experience: 6
Hometown: North Carolina
Favorite Products: The entire Brazilian Blowout Line! I offer Brazilian Blowouts and when my clients come back for another service, I can totally tell from the feel of their hair if they have been using the Brazilian Blowout products. They work so well, and the proof is truly in the hair!
Specialties: I am trained to work with Great Lengths and HairDreams Extensions as well as fitting and maintaining wigs. As a colorist, I apply my knowledge to providing my guests with custom color for their natural hair, their extension hair or their wig hair. For my male clients, I offered placements and removal of our American Hairlines systems.
Interests: These days my main interest is in extensions and wigs. I work in Dupre's sister salon, Tousle by Dupres. It opened in December of 2016 and I have been spending most of my time growing this new business with Shop Owner Jay Dupre. Together, we have spent day after day creating beautiful looks with extensions and wigs. It is truly a labor of love and I am honored to meet and serve our amazing guests. When I do have free time, I enjoy my friends, family and indulge my very serious case of wanderlust! I love to travel and take every opportunity I can get. The more states and countries I can check off my list, the better!
Caitlin
Years of Experience: 3
Hometown: Virginia Beach
Specialties: Balayage, highlights and bobs! I have a short haircut now and am in love with bobs!
Favorite Products: SuperShine by Oribe and Signature Shampoo and Conditioner by Oribe. These work for just about any hair type and make a big difference in the health of the hair.
Interests: I am a huge animal lover! More then once I have adopted a rescue in need so they keep me pretty busy. When not behind the stylist chair, or snuggling my pets, I am at the beach. I am born and raised in VABCH and love nothing more then a super hot day in the sun!
Meghan
Ashley Harris
Years of Experience: 6
Specialties: Facials, Full Body Waxing, Brow Transformations, Eyelash/Eyebrow Tinting, Advanced Brazilian & Bikini Waxing as well as Eyelash Extensions.
Favorite Products: Osmosis Replenish, Polish, & Quench. SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector & Phloretin CF Gel.
Interests: My goal is to provide a quality service that will promote healthy skin, relaxation and overall well-being. I have a deep appreciation for serving an esthetic purpose in uncovering the genuine beauty of my guest's skin, which I believe to be a form of art. I'm passionate about my work and a committed to helping people look and feel good about themselves! When I am not busy beautifying guests, I am out there living life to the fullest! I love spending quality time with my family and friends, reading, walking and listening to the sounds of waves at the beach.
Natalie
Years of Experience: 7
Hometown: Norfolk, VA
Specialties: Deep Tissue and Sports Massage. While these are my specialties, my skills do not end there. I offer other modalities such as Reflexology, Hot Stone (my personal favorite!) and Swedish Massage.
Interests: In my downtime I like to work on my cars, bake fun looking cakes (I made a chicken shaped one just the other day!) or just relax with my family and cats.
I chose my path in Massage Therapy because I have always had a strong desire to care for and nurture others. Being able to assist you in achieving an improved state of physical of well-being is my goal and pleasure. Each massage is customized to fit your needs, with your goals in mind. Whether you are seeking to improve your athletic abilities, boost your immune system & circulation or just seeking relaxation, I will design your massage to best meet your needs.
Diana
Kayla
