Meet Our Team
Owner, Stylist & Nail Technician
Stylist
Stylist
Junior Stylist
Dilia has been part of the industry since 1991 and with Pillars since 2014 after owning her own salon for 12 years.
She graduated from Vancouver Community College's hairdressing program.
Dilia's services include colouring, cutting, styling & perming.
Janet has been with Pillars since 2008 and part of the industry since 2009.
She graduated from the London School for nails and Vancouver Community College for hair.
Janet provides En Vogue and OPI gel nails and CND Shellac
nail services as well as colouring, cutting & styling for hair.
Janet has been managing Pillars since 2012 and in July
of 2017 became co-owner. She is constantly striving to bring new and current products and services into the Salon.
Valencia is a creative stylist who started at pillars to complete her work experience for school in may of 2021 and has been apart of the pillars team since April of 2022.
She completed her training through Ecolé Alpha secondary school in 2021.
Valencia offers hair services which include colouring, cutting, styling, perming and smoothing treatments.
Her favourites include blonding services and vivid colours!
Valencia is very passionate towards the industry and loves meeting new people! She enjoys creating a comfortable space where clients can leave feeling refreshed and confident!
@hairby.valencia on instagram
Brigita is a passionate Red Seal Hair stylist who has been at Pillars Salon since 2018. She completed her Level 1 training through the Youth-Train in Trades Program at Alpha Secondary School in 2019 and Level 2 at Vancouver Community College in 2020. Brigita is also continuing her education at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University.
Brigita offers colouring, cutting, styling and perming services. Her favorites include balayage and fun, fashion colours! She believes that everyone deserves to have good hair and it's always the right time to do something fun with your hair!
Check out her work @hairstyles_by_brigita on Instagram.
Stylist
Nitika joined Pillars in February 2020 and has been in the industry since 2016.
She ​graduated from Vancouver Community College's hairdressing program.
Nitika is a detail oriented stylist. She offers both men and women services. Nitika offers cutting, styling, coloring and smoothing services. Her specialties are precision cuts and balayage.
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Lily has been with Pillars from 2006-2010 and returned in 2013. She has been part of the industry since 2005.
Lily graduated from Joji's Hair Academy.
Lily offers cutting, colouring and styling and specializes in colour corrections, soft natural highlights, beautiful curls, and really funky colours.
Stylist
Lana has been at Pillars since 1991 and in the industry for over 30 years.
She graduated from the hairdressing program at Vancouver Community College, completed the advanced hairdressing program at the Martin Parson Academy in Toronto, as well as Raymond's Training Salon in
Vancouver.
Lana has certified advanced training from Toni and Guy in London, England and has completed classes on Ionic Japanese Straightening, Keratin Smoothing Systems,
Colour Training with L'oreal, Wella, Scruples, Veracrome
and Matrix.
Stylist
Morena joined Pillars in May of 2015 and has been in the industry since 2009.
She graduated from the London School with both hair styling and makeup certifications.
Morena makes several career investments to keep up with the latest trends. She also visualizes different hairstyles to suit each client she encounters.
Morena provides precision cutting for both men and women, as well as colouring and styling services, ombré, colour corrections, blowouts, fades, curly hair, flattops, and Keratin Treatment.
Stylist
Eyelash and Nail Technician
Eyelash and Nail Technician
Jana has been with Pillars since August 2019 and in the industry since 2014 after graduating from Blanche Macdonald.
Jana offers eyelash extensions, lash lifts, shellac and En Vogue gel nail services. Jana's attention to detail is incredible. She specializes in customized nail art.
Nail Technician
Brijal has been in the industry since 2019, delivering high-quality nail services while staying up with the latest technologies and trends. Originating from working on friends and family, she honed her skills through workshops with OPI professionals and courses from The Nail Box. What she values most in her role is the chance to express her artistic flair and continuously expand her knowledge. While she enjoys all aspects of nail care, her true passion lies in nail art, from intricate flowers to captivating 3D designs. She looks forward to sharing her creativity with you.
Nail Technician
Harmonia Experience Spa
Caitlin has been at Pillars and part of the industry since 2006.
She graduated from the London School in 2008.
Caitlin provides En Vogue gel nails, gel polish and Shellac services. Her specialty is applying En Vogue gel nails.
Parthena has been with Pillars since 2013 and has been a certified esthetician since 2000.
She is a B.C. Licensed Esthetician with an International Aesthetics Beauty Therapist Diploma and Clinical Esthetics Training (CIDESCO).
Parthena follows the latest industry breakthroughs and
keeps current with new products and procedures. She is also a certified Microblading technician.