Tanya Rowsell
MASTER STYLIST
With over 17 years’ experience, Tanya is Red Seal certified and a Master Stylist. After completing her training and certification in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Tanya honed her skills working in Alberta before returning home to Nova Scotia.
At TONIC, Tanya combines her creativity with a passion for hair colouring, cutting, and extensions to create transformative styling experiences for her clients. With a deep love for her work, being a stylist is not just her job, it’s her passion. Tanya’s clients love her warmth and genuine caring personality. She values listening to her clients, and understanding their needs while creating looks that they love.
Megan Horsman
STYLIST
Megan is a talented stylist with an instinct and passion for bringing out each client’s inner beauty. Her attention to detail and flair for precision and perfectionism are what lead her to excel in the industry. She is dedicated to creating personalized experiences that best match each client’s needs.
Megan loves all areas of hairstyling, with a special focus on hair cutting. Short styles and ‘bobs’ are her favourite. She masters a wide range of styling and colour techniques including balayage highlights, volumized and smooth blowouts and beautifully blending natural colours. Her warm and friendly vibes are sure to make her clients feel comfortable and relaxed while in her chair.
Jocelyne Lessard
MASTER STYLIST
Jocelyne has wanted to be a hairstylist since the age of 5. She studied Cosmetology and graduated at age 19, then moved to Toronto where she worked under her mentor Dominic Sarracini. Jocelyne gained extensive experience working in Aveda salons in Wolfville and Halifax before moving to Montreal, where she worked in two high-end salons and built a clientele that included Romeo Saganash, Petter Solberg, Michael Raffl, and Thomas Mulcair.
Jocelyne loves to cut hair and excels in foil work. Her friendly presence, positive outlook and confidence are guaranteed to make you feel at ease.
Jocelyne has limited appointments as she works full time as a Booking Clerk in the Diagnostic Imaging Department at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. Pre-booking is recommended to ensure her availability on a day and time that work best for you.
We are grateful to have Jocelyne be such a valuable part of the TONIC team. Her expertise, professionalism and kindness are just a few things we love about her. We are looking forward to her growing alongside the TONIC team. Her clientele knows she offers a truly special one of a kind service that leaves you feeling nothing but the very best version of yourself.
Jessica Graves
PEDICURE SPECIALIST
Jessica graduated Nail Technology in 2013 and has been a Nail Educator since 2019. In addition to her specialty in nails, Jessica is also a Lash Technician. She truly loves creating beauty and wellness experiences that leave her clients feeling refreshed and transformed. Jessica excels at executing the perfect pedicure that accentuates what you want, combined with reflecting on your personality and truly matching your pedicure desires. She is passionate about unveiling the most feel-good experience that you can have, and that you deserve.
Jessica grew up in the Valley, and when not working with clients she enjoys spending time with her daughter, husband, and puppy. Jessica has a deep love of nature and the outdoors, and she’s in her element working alongside TONIC’s beautiful views.
Ashley Perry
PEDICURE SPECIALIST
Friendly, talented, warm and sincere are just a few words to describe Ashley. With a career in customer service that spans over 20 years, Ashley is dedicated to providing an experience to her clients that goes above and beyond. Ashley has a passion and flair for excellence, and delivers her services with meticulous detail, precision and a professional touch.
As an accomplished classical pianist, a skilled calligraphy artist, and the owner of a small leather crafting business, Ashley is constantly challenging herself and exploring new outlets to express her creativity. Starting her career as a Nail Tech at TONIC has given her that outlet, and it is evident in her work.
Providing a luxury spa service and offering a relaxing experience to her clients are Ashley’s top priorities at TONIC. She firmly believes that pampering yourself and self care are crucial to one’s overall well-being. Ashley has a naturally bubbly and outgoing personality, and she absolutely loves meeting new people. After your service with Ashley, you will leave the salon rejuvenated, polished & refreshed and feeling your absolute best!
Sasha Baxter
SALON OWNER & ENTREPRENEUR
Sasha is originally from the Annapolis Valley, and after a decade in Vancouver is grateful to call the Valley home again. Sasha holds degree in applied psychology and certification as a Processional Registered Counsellor. After a number years working in counselling and becoming mom to her son Liam, Sasha was motivated to expand her passion for helping and inspiring others by opening a women’s-only, all-fitness-level gym, the franchise 30 Minute Hit. It was during this experience that she realized how much she loved being a business owner, and offering a unique service where individuals felt good about themselves and could connect with others.
Building on that experience, Sasha established TONIC Salon in 2020 with one goal: to bring together a talented team of skilled professionals who are passionate about making their clients look and feel their very best. Sasha strives to cultivate a welcoming and positive environment at TONIC that provides the highest quality service while fostering ambition and growth in a fun atmosphere. Driven by passion, Sasha values connecting with clients and is dedicated to ensuring that every guest’s visit to TONIC is a truly exceptional experience.
Meg Graves
Reception
With a love for meeting new people, Meg always ensures that clients feel at home at Tonic. Originally from Coldbrook, Meg graduated from Central Kings before going on to complete NSCC’s Office Administration program. Meg enjoys helping to motivate and inspire people and brings that positive energy to all she does at Tonic.
Agnes Morine
Esthetician
Having grown up in Poland and Toronto, Agnes graduated from Bryan Collage as an esthetician. Specializing in facials, she has continued to expand her expertise with a focus on skincare and training in Quannessence Skincare & peels. Agnes enjoys being able to use her experience and expertise to help her clients feel better and more refreshed.
Allyson Minard
Master Esthetician
Allyson was born and raised in the Annapolis Valley and graduated from Maritime Beauty College with honours in 2012. Allyson specializes in Brazilian waxing and is trained in microblading by Heidi Ameila. She is passionate about skincare and facials and always enjoys the opportunity to share her knowledge and expertise. With a warm and energetic personality, Allyson loves helping others to feel good about themselves. She is married to the ‘yin’ to her ‘yang’, and a proud mother and stepmother who fondly loves her chihuahua and all her cats.
Bri Briggs
Esthetician
With an energetic personality and keen sense of humour, Bri loves the warm connections she is able to build with clients through her work at Tonic. Originally from Port Williams, she graduated from Halifax’s HDC in 2018 before returning to the valley where she feels most at home. Bri offers pedicures and manicures, with a specialization in gel nails and lashes. Her favourite part of her work is getting to know and listen to her clients while creating a fun and memorable salon experience. When not working, she’s often off adventuring outdoors, or cozy at home cuddling with her cats.
