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Tiffany began her career as a stylist in 1997 and joined Gary Allen in 2002. A Virginia Beach native, Tiffany spends time going to soccer games with her kids, likes to travel and says she is ‘a foodie.’
Tiffany began her career as a stylist in 1997 and joined Gary Allen in 2002. A Virginia Beach native, Tiffany spends time going to soccer games with her kids, likes to travel and says she is ‘a foodie.’
Lisa started working as a stylist in 1985 and joined Gary Allen in 1997.  A native of Damariscotta, Maine, she likes traveling, gardening, reading, attending theater and live music performances and playing soccer with her family.
Lisa started working as a stylist in 1985 and joined Gary Allen in 1997.  A native of Damariscotta, Maine, she likes traveling, gardening, reading, attending theater and live music performances and playing soccer with her family.
Robby was a Fine Arts major at Virginia Commonwealth University before following his passion to pursue a career as a stylist. He is certified by Michael O’Rourke in haircutting. A native of Charlottesville, VA. Robby joined Gary Allen in 2000. He lives in Norfolk and enjoys spending time with his Doberman Rhett, reading, working out in his home gym, and cooking healthy meals.
Robby was a Fine Arts major at Virginia Commonwealth University before following his passion to pursue a career as a stylist. He is certified by Michael O’Rourke in haircutting. A native of Charlottesville, VA. Robby joined Gary Allen in 2000. He lives in Norfolk and enjoys spending time with his Doberman Rhett, reading, working out in his home gym, and cooking healthy meals.
Katy is a graduate of Rudy & Kelly Academy and has a Balayage certification. She joined Gary Allen in 2015. Katy likes to paint, swim, and spend time with her family.  Her hometown is Suffolk, VA.
Katy is a graduate of Rudy & Kelly Academy and has a Balayage certification. She joined Gary Allen in 2015. Katy likes to paint, swim, and spend time with her family.  Her hometown is Suffolk, VA.
Originally from Charlotte, NC, Kim joined Gary Allen in 2020, having started her career in 2000.  In her down time she enjoys camping, fishing, boating, and bonfires.
Originally from Charlotte, NC, Kim joined Gary Allen in 2020, having started her career in 2000.  In her down time she enjoys camping, fishing, boating, and bonfires.
Corinne began her hairstyling career in 1980 and joined Gary Allen in 1997.  She is a native of New York who likes to cook, create cheese boards, and drink wine.
Corinne began her hairstyling career in 1980 and joined Gary Allen in 1997.  She is a native of New York who likes to cook, create cheese boards, and drink wine.
Christopher began working in the field in 1996 and joined Gary Allen in 1998. Originally from Hanover, Pennsylvania, Christopher enjoys cooking, traveling, wine tastings, interior decorating, dining out, going to the beach and fishing during his free time.
Christopher began working in the field in 1996 and joined Gary Allen in 1998. Originally from Hanover, Pennsylvania, Christopher enjoys cooking, traveling, wine tastings, interior decorating, dining out, going to the beach and fishing during his free time.
Jamie graduated from Rudy & Kelly School of Hair Design in 1994 and joined Gary Allen in 2001. A Virginia Beach native, Jamie enjoys fishing, gardening, cooking, and fossil hunting.
Jamie graduated from Rudy & Kelly School of Hair Design in 1994 and joined Gary Allen in 2001. A Virginia Beach native, Jamie enjoys fishing, gardening, cooking, and fossil hunting.
Janice began her career in 1979 at Sally Perry Hair and Skin Care Clinic which later became Gary Allen Hair and Skin Care Centre. She has been a licensed stylist since 1980. When not working Janice enjoys family gatherings, boating, fishing, and lounging around her swimming pool.
Janice began her career in 1979 at Sally Perry Hair and Skin Care Clinic which later became Gary Allen Hair and Skin Care Centre. She has been a licensed stylist since 1980. When not working Janice enjoys family gatherings, boating, fishing, and lounging around her swimming pool.
Tim entered the field in 1992 and joined Gary Allen in 2002. He has lived in Southern California, Scotland, and London, England. When not at Gary Allen, his favorite thing to do is to travel the globe, “exploring the finest culture and cuisine that the world has to offer!”
Tim entered the field in 1992 and joined Gary Allen in 2002. He has lived in Southern California, Scotland, and London, England. When not at Gary Allen, his favorite thing to do is to travel the globe, “exploring the finest culture and cuisine that the world has to offer!”
A certified Cosmetologist, Alexis is also certified in Keratin, Brazilian Blowouts, and tape-in extensions. Alexis began in the field in 2015 and joined Gary Allen in 2016. Her hometown is Kill Devil Hills, NC. In addition to spending time with her family, Alexis likes to shop for plants, enjoys nature, and crafting.
A certified Cosmetologist, Alexis is also certified in Keratin, Brazilian Blowouts, and tape-in extensions. Alexis began in the field in 2015 and joined Gary Allen in 2016. Her hometown is Kill Devil Hills, NC. In addition to spending time with her family, Alexis likes to shop for plants, enjoys nature, and crafting.
Samantha joined Gary Allen in 2020. Born in Long Beach, California, Samantha maintains that, “home is where the heart is.” When she’s not at Gary Allen, Samantha has a myriad of activities she likes to do, including spending time with her family, traveling to national parks, camping, and having spa days.
Samantha joined Gary Allen in 2020. Born in Long Beach, California, Samantha maintains that, “home is where the heart is.” When she’s not at Gary Allen, Samantha has a myriad of activities she likes to do, including spending time with her family, traveling to national parks, camping, and having spa days.
Marybeth attended Rudy & Kelly Academy in 2018, joining Gary Allen in 2019. Marybeth’s hometown is Detroit, Michigan. She loves plant shopping, cleaning, and cooking. In fact, she’s currently perfecting her bread making and cookies. Marybeth is also “huge on puzzles” and calls herself a "book nerd." She enjoys spending time with her husband, her fur babies, and her friends.
Marybeth attended Rudy & Kelly Academy in 2018, joining Gary Allen in 2019. Marybeth’s hometown is Detroit, Michigan. She loves plant shopping, cleaning, and cooking. In fact, she’s currently perfecting her bread making and cookies. Marybeth is also “huge on puzzles” and calls herself a "book nerd." She enjoys spending time with her husband, her fur babies, and her friends.
Nathan joined Gary Allen in 2018 as an assistant and entered the apprentice program in 2021. He enjoys cooking, discovering new restaurants, binge-watching TV shows, and going to the beach on beautiful days.
Nathan joined Gary Allen in 2018 as an assistant and entered the apprentice program in 2021. He enjoys cooking, discovering new restaurants, binge-watching TV shows, and going to the beach on beautiful days.

Spa & Skin Care Specialists

Charmaine holds Cosmetology and Esthetician licenses. She began working in the field in 1991 and joined Gary Allen in 1997. Originally from St. George’s, Grenada, Charmaine enjoys working out and working in her yard during her free time.
Charmaine holds Cosmetology and Esthetician licenses. She began working in the field in 1991 and joined Gary Allen in 1997. Originally from St. George’s, Grenada, Charmaine enjoys working out and working in her yard during her free time.
Victoria specializes in providing relaxing, therapeutic pedicures. Originally from Lockport, New York, she joined Gary Allen in 1997. Victoria says she’s a foodie and a beach lover. She also enjoys growing orchids, gardening, swimming, and listening to podcasts.
Victoria specializes in providing relaxing, therapeutic pedicures. Originally from Lockport, New York, she joined Gary Allen in 1997. Victoria says she’s a foodie and a beach lover. She also enjoys growing orchids, gardening, swimming, and listening to podcasts.

Welcome Team

Garry has played a “behind the scenes” role at Gary Allen for over 30 years. In August 2020 he took on a more visible role focusing on business development and social media. When not at the salon he enjoys working out, cooking, and spending quality time with his husband, Gary Allen Riffe.
Garry has played a “behind the scenes” role at Gary Allen for over 30 years. In August 2020 he took on a more visible role focusing on business development and social media. When not at the salon he enjoys working out, cooking, and spending quality time with his husband, Gary Allen Riffe.
Sharon joined Gary Allen in June of 2016. In her role as salon manager she currently oversees administrative, accounting and human resource activities. In her “off” time she enjoys family activities, cooking and spending time with her new granddaughter.
Sharon joined Gary Allen in June of 2016. In her role as salon manager she currently oversees administrative, accounting and human resource activities. In her “off” time she enjoys family activities, cooking and spending time with her new granddaughter.
Ellen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh in her hometown. She joined Gary Allen in 2019. Ellen says she likes to spend time with her husband and boys, going to the beach, hiking, and reading.
Ellen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh in her hometown. She joined Gary Allen in 2019. Ellen says she likes to spend time with her husband and boys, going to the beach, hiking, and reading.
With such diverse experience as a homebuilder, developer, and nursing home administrator, Shelia joined Gary Allen in 2017. A New York native, Shelia takes advantage of what Virginia Beach offers, as she likes to kayak, paddleboard, swim, and walk her dog.
With such diverse experience as a homebuilder, developer, and nursing home administrator, Shelia joined Gary Allen in 2017. A New York native, Shelia takes advantage of what Virginia Beach offers, as she likes to kayak, paddleboard, swim, and walk her dog.
A Virginia Beach native, Abbey joined Gary Allen in 2003. When she’s not at the salon, she likes to garden, can, fish and hunt for fossils.
A Virginia Beach native, Abbey joined Gary Allen in 2003. When she’s not at the salon, she likes to garden, can, fish and hunt for fossils.
Melody joined Gary Allen as a receptionist in May 2021. She has been in the hair industry for more than 25 years, both working behind the chair as well as in a managing role. She enjoys spending time with her family and her two cats Bogey and Raven, as well as traveling with her husband.
Melody joined Gary Allen as a receptionist in May 2021. She has been in the hair industry for more than 25 years, both working behind the chair as well as in a managing role. She enjoys spending time with her family and her two cats Bogey and Raven, as well as traveling with her husband.