DAN NGUYEN
Principal
Dan Nguyen’s style ranges from the romantic through the ultra-glamorous to the precise with a contemporary edge. Dan regularly travels to New York, Milan and Paris every season for Fashion Week. He regularly works on shows such as Balenciaga, Dior, Hermes, Chanel, Jacquemus, Valentino, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, The Row, Loewe, Alexander McQueen, Ralph Lauren, Isabel Marant, Armani Prive, Giorgio Armani, Chloe, Sacai, ROKH, Ports 1961, Khaite, Coach, Tory Burch, Giambattista Valli, Balmain, Missoni, Etro, Fendi among countless others.
Dan has also had the privilege of styling famous personalities including
Sarah McLachlan, Kirsten Dunst, Avril Lavigne, Elvis Costello, Anne Heche,
Dane Cook, Andy Samberg, Freida Pinto, Kirstin Kreuk, Bryce Dallas Howard,
James Tupper, Chris Lowell and Rob Lowe.
LINDA REFOSCO
Principal
In her over twenty years of salon experience, Linda Refosco has owned and managed two successful salons, mastered an astonishing range of styling and colouring techniques and accrued scores of devoted clients. For the past few seasons, Linda has styled the runways in Paris, Milan and New York, for such prestigious shows as Armani Prive, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo. For New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2018 Linda worked backstage for the Cinq a Sept, Chromat, The Blonds, Adam Selman as well as Woodhouse and R. Swiader for New York Men’s Day 2018.
Delivering style with impact – consistently unique while updated and classic – Linda’s fresh design sensibilities combined with her keen business acumen position Lure Salon™ as an industry leader and top destination for professional beauty services.
LISA MARIE READ
Premier Designer
Lisa Marie has a passion for colour, including immaculately placed highlights and expertly chosen hues. Subtle nuances guarantee a natural, organic look. Her comfort and ability with long hair shines through for you ladies with longer tresses! The pride that she takes in her attentiveness to clients is reflected in her 25 years of experience. Lisa Marie is a staff favorite; we are thrilled to have her upbeat personality and infectious laughter at LURE!
DEE KANE
Education Director
Dee brings with her to LURE many years of experience. Teaching and working for the Vidal Sassoon Academy and Salons has given her the expertise to work as LURE’s Education Director and Educator for R+Co. Dee is a regular session work Designer and has styled the runways of New York Fashion Week for Anna Sui, Todd Snyder, Joseph Abboud, Ernest Alexander, Timo Weiland, Chromat, Thomas Wylde, Kempner and The Blonds. Her creativity and originality is reflective of her years of editorial work. Her natural ease and confidence make her an excellent addition to our team.
VU NGUYEN
Premier Designer
Vu’s dedication to his craft has made him one of Vancouver’s fastest rising stars. Vu has worked on various editorial spreads including Essentials Magazine. He has travelled to New York for Fashion Week working on shows such as Timo Weiland, Sally Lapointe, Tim Coppens, Patrik Ervell, Fingers Crossed and The Blonds. Vu is a Master Colourist and loves to challenge himself through competitions. He was recently chosen as the One Shot winner from Behind The Chair, and in 2017 he was awarded Top Colourist in Canada in the Goldwell Color Zoom Competition. He then travelled to Spain to represent Canada where he placed 4th in the world. His sunny disposition makes for a relaxed and pleasant experience that will leave you feeling beautiful.
AMY N.
Premier Designer
Amy advanced her cutting techniques by attending Toni & Guy Academies in New York and Santa Monica. She had the opportunity to travel to New York Fashion Week where she worked backstage at Tim Coppens, Fingers Crossed, The Blonds, Gabriela Cadena and Gents fashion shows. Amy believes in having a solid foundation and has completed many Master Classes in colouring, cutting and styling. She is known in the salon for her beautiful and precise work. Her goal is to accentuate her clients’ best features through hair. She is a new mom, an avid foodie, world traveler and a Beyoncé superfan!
CEANNE CHOW
Premier Designer
Ceanne has mastered hair throughout the decades. With over 20 years of experience, her innovative sense of style and keen eye for fashion has made her a leader in creating and inspiring many new looks. This busy designer has owned her own successful salons and has mentored many talented designers. Ceanne has a fresh approach to color and specializes in creative placement. Her passion for continuously educating and training herself makes her a leader in our industry.
LEE JOINER
Senior Designer
Lee’s eccentric personality and love for the hair industry comes across in his work. LURE Salon provides the perfect surrounding for Lee to combine his passion for both hair and fashion. He has a strong eye for colouring and cutting hair and enjoys giving a sexy blowout. In his free time he enjoys time with friends and family and getting outdoors.
MICHELLE SHARMA
Associate Designer
Michelle has great patience and a meticulous eye for detail. She has diverse skills in cutting both men’s and women’s hair and has an intuitive flair with color, specializing in blonding techniques. Michelle has also trained at the Bellami Academy and is available for all of your hair extension needs!
SAM GROENEVELD Associate Designer
Sam’s passion for hair naturally translates into his creative styling and intricate braiding work. Being one of LURE’s young talents, it’s not unusual to catch Sam behind the scenes at New York, Milan and Paris Fashion weeks. He has worked on Fendi, Prada, Etro, Versace, Ports, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, The Row, Loewe, Valentino, Sacai, Alexander McQueen, Miu Miu, Michael Kors, Proenza Schouler, Coach, Tory Burch, and Ralph Lauren. He works regularly on editorial shoots where he flexes his creativity. He thrives in a hands-on environment and loves making his clients feel chic and beautiful. With his vivacious personality and great sense of humour, an hour in his chair is a guaranteed way to brighten your day.