About Us | The Crazy Beautiful Staff | Michelle Venter, Janae Yakel, Valerie Venter

about us
Val Valerie Venter - Stylist & Owner
What is one the craziest things you have ever done?
In my opinion, cliff diving! I’m not much of a daredevil and I was definitely terrified!
When have you felt the most beautiful?
When I am surrounded by my three beautiful children!

Valerie has been a stylist for eight years. Her cutting education has been with Toni & Guy, Aveda and Pivot Point. Color education with L’Oreal, Aveda and Redken. She has had the privilege to work at some amazing salons with some very talented stylists and has taken a lot from those experiences. She is passionate about this business, enjoys the relationships she has and will continue to develop with her clients.

Janae Janae Yakel - Stylist & Owner
What is the craziest thing you have ever worn?
A coconut bra & grass skirt for Halloween in Hawaii.
Where is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
St. John in the Virgin Islands. The water was picture perfect and so lush!

Janae has been a stylist for five years. Her education has been with Aveda, Redken, Goldwel, and Pivot Point. Janae absolutely loves and excels at doing any kind of color. She takes pleasure in her job and the time spent with all of her clients!

Michelle Venter - Esthetician & Owner
What is one of the craziest things you have ever done?
Once (years ago) after a big rain storm my friends and I took our 4 x 4 trucks and went 4-wheeling in a new construction site that was just recently grated to build houses on. It was a lot of fun and we got very muddy!
Where is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
The Cook Islands. It is paradise there! Perfectly clear water, white sand, flowers of all colors, delicious fish and wonderful people!

Michelle has been a licensed esthetician since 2007. She is certified and has had extensive training in microdermabrasion and is certified for chemical peels as well. She has attended many training sessions and skin care classes at the Sanitas Skin Care Institute. Michelle has a flair for making her clients feel comfortable and relaxed.

Sarah Sarah O’Leary – Stylist
What is one of the craziest things you have ever done?
I still can’t believe I paid money for this, but I went to a Vanilla Ice concert in 1998.
What makes a person beautiful?
Confidence!

Sarah’s education has been with Redken, Goldwell, L’Oreal, Pravana, Matrix and Bumble & Bumble. She loves the confidence that a great color and cut brings to her clients, she strives for their excited reaction by continuing to be educated in all of the latest styles and trends.

Jennifer Brown – Stylist
What is the craziest thing you have ever worn?
Tie-dye pants, moccasins, fly fishing vest, fish net, and an ear muffled hat.
When have you felt most beautiful?
The day I became a mother!

Jennifer has been doing hair for three years. She has color experience with Paul Mitchell, Schwarzkopf, Redken, Goldwell, Jean Alexander, and L’Oreal. Her cutting experience has been with Pivot Point, Toni & Guy, Paul Mitchell and Vidal Sassoon. She loves the creative aspect of being a stylist and being able to put a smile on her client’s faces.

alesha Alesha Rivera – Massage Therapist
Where is the craziest place you have ever been?
A little two lane mountain road, with no room for driving error, in the middle of El Tunque (rainforest in Puerto Rico). A semi had tried to make it up and couldn’t, so the line of cars we were in had to go in reverse back up the road so he could pass. No accidents – crazy!
What makes a person beautiful?
Their spirituality. The qualities a person instills in their personality makes them approachable and loveable.

Alesha has been a licencesed massage therapist since 2002. Some techniques she utilizes are Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Muscle Stretches, Neuromuscular Therapy, Pin & Stretch, and is certified in Prenatal Massage. Her clientele continues to grow because her focus is on relaxation and solving problems with the body. She enjoys life and loves to teach her clients to the same. Her ultimate massage is not to be missed!