• Vanessa Holden

    Vanessa Holden-Founder-Stylist

    Vanessa, born and raised in a small northern town in Manitoba. She ventured her way to Ontario at the young age of eighteen wanting to pursue and prefect her craft in a “big city” of London Ontario. From competitions to magazine publishings Vanessa through herself into anything that would gain her experience in the field.

    Now located in rural Ridgetown and area. Vanessa, founder of Vanity Designs Salon brings 20 years of refined experience, Reowned of her hair mastery in lived-in colour and customizable blonding techiques!

    When Vanessa isn’t at the salon, you’ll find her with her three kids, spending time with her animals, or pouring love into her other passion project—Holden Villa Retreat, a local resort-style Airbnb!

  • Hannah Thompson

    Hannah Thompson-Hair Appentice

    This is Hannah, your go-to hair bestie!

    When you book with Hannah, you will receive 20% off your service!

    Hannah is an apprentice stylist with a love for good vibes, fun styles, and helping everyone leave the salon with a smile on their face!

    If Hannah isn’t at the Salon, you will catch her outside enjoying the sunshine with her favourite folks! Or, chillaxing with her cat Peter!

    Hannah is all about learning, growing, appreciating the little things in life, and making hair magic - one shared laugh at a time.

    Witty? Yep. Chill? For sure. Professional? Always - but never boring.

    Hannah looks forward to building her hairstyling career alongside Vanessa, and loves to learn new styles, cuts, and techniques! She really enjoys textured cuts, mullets, and fun colours, but overall enjoys everything to do with hairstyling!

    Whether you come in for a fresh trim or a bold new look, Hannah’s ready to help you rock it!


  • Avery Osborne

    Avery took an interest in makeup at a young age and has been experimenting and learning ever since.

    Avery finds joy in helping her clients feel confident, radiant and like the best version themselves!

    She’ll always be your ultimate hype girl - both before and after your makeup session! And if things ever get a little too quiet, you can count on her to lighten the mood with a joke or two.

    When Avery isn’t doing makeup, she’s usually found spending time with her family or immersed in her other passion- dance.

    While creating a beautiful bridal look, an everyday natural glam or something in between- Avery brings artistry, passion and precision to every face she touches.