Wink Salon Asheville

Abby Jay

Associate Stylist/Deva Curl-aborator/Fashionista/Shopaholic

Abby is a free spirited North Carolina native whose passion for this industry is making her a standout stylist.  She was born to make you feel good and look good.  She’s from a huge family, she’s one of 9 siblings and her mom is a mechanic-how cool!  An artist at heart, Abby spends her free time with her family (of course), crafting, knitting, painting, and cooking….she’s unstoppable!

Christine DiBenedetto - Master Stylist

Co-owner/Designer/Mother/Motivator

Christine started her career as the chief stylist for her Barbie heads. Being voted best by the Mountain Xpress Readers’ poll over seven times is a testament to Christine’s loyal clientele and her ability to keep them feeling fresh while maintaining healthy hair. (more…)

Gilda Santiago - Master Stylist

Co-owner/Designer/Inspiration/Mother/Style Queen

With twenty-six years behind the chair, you can imagine she’s seen it all. Gilda began her career in the fifth grade by busting out some Dorothy Hamil and Farrah Fawcett cuts on her classmates. During high school you would find her in the bathroom creating new trendy cuts on her pals. (more…)

Sarah Onanian Keith-Business Manager/Super Woman

Business Manager/Super Woman

When we look back on life we’ll say that hiring this woman was one of the best things we ever did. This woman takes a minimum of 2000 steps a day. She is the mover and shaker of Wink, our resident Johnny-on-the-Spot. (more…)

Thea Fidler - Master Stylist

Stylist/Deva Curl-aborator/Music Enthusiast/Pin-Up Prima Donna

Thea is a Boston native who studied, free-lanced, and trained in throughout the New England region. She first called Asheville home in 2009, and found Wink in 2011. Her technique has been much influenced by her extensive Rusk, Redken, Paul Mitchell, and Deva training (more…)

Jordan Carlson

Deva Curl-aborator/Dad/KMS Technical Trainer/Cheese Head

Hailing from the north woods of Wisconsin, Jordan ended up in Asheville in 2011 by way of Jackson Hole and South Carolina. His love for the mountains is as pure as his passion for hair. With nine years of experience, Jordan has developed a style of funky, fearless exploration. (more…)

Theresa Sczudlo - Master Stylist

Stylist/Deva Inspired Advanced Stylist/Crossword Puzzle Junkie/Straight Shooter/Jack of all trades

A true Rochester, NY native who tells it like it is (whether you want to hear it or not), Theresa has made a home of Asheville since 2004. Her belief is that education is the life force of a great stylist, and her desire to never stop learning completely confirms her mantra. She began her training with advanced Vidal Sassoon techniques, (more…)

Sarah Newman - Master Stylist

Stylist/Deva Inspired Advanced Stylist/Eyebrow Aficionado/ The One-Stop-Shop

Born and raised in Chicago, Sarah made her way to our Appalachian mountains- Asheville specifically in 2008- propelling her to us soon after. She has eleven plus years under her belt as a stylist with six years of focus in Goldwell coloring, as well as a thorough foundation within the Deva phenomenon. (more…)

Krista Lundberg

Stylist/ Fashionista/Photographer/Deva Curl-aborator/Makeup Artist

Growing up in Connecticut, Krista studied Psychology and Elementary education prior to her artistic calling. A graduate of the esteemed Nick Arrojo Cosmetology School in Manhattan, Krista made her way to Asheville recently to put down “roots” and flourish in her new career.

This former teacher is not only a super hairstylist she also is a makeup artist certified by Chic Studios in Manhattan. Coloring has been her passion and she loves a good color challenge with meticulous focus in highlighting….and she just  loves the curls!

After work you’ll find Krista hiking on weekends, sipping red wine, taking photos, playing with her dog, Roxi, studying up on the latest fashions, jamming to some indie electronica music, mowing down some cheese, and doing pretty much anything with relation to Zack Galifianakis!

Jenna Fulmer

Stylist/Tomboy/Vintage Lover/Deva Curl-aborator/Makeup Artist

As a 3rd generation stylist Jenna knew at a young age she wanted to pursue a career
in hairdressing.

Her passion for this industry is so strong. Her cuts are clean and sophisticated with a dose of trendy flare. When it comes to hair one word comes to mind: healthy- that’s her philosophy.  At the moment education is her top priority having assisted under a Rusk educator and attending Vidal Sassoon cutting classes.  She also brings her skills as a bare essentials makeup artist to Wink.  Hiking, dancing, embracing her inner tomboy and outer girly girl are her mainstays.