Carole Bain

Position – salon owner/head stylist

Carole has over 15 years experience in the hairdressing industry. She was trained in Edinburgh and there she gained knowledge and inspiration from working in a team of very creative stylists. Throughout her career she has perfected her cutting, colouring and styling techniques with extensive training courses in London, Scotland and Sydney Australia. She worked in Sydney for a number of years before returning to work in Aviemore, and more recently as the head stylist for a salon in Inverness . She believes in keeping up to date through on- going training, and providing a complete salon experience from the consultation, to home hair care advice.

If you want a younger, cutting edge look or something more classic clients can be assured of leaving the salon completely satisfied when booking in with her.

Carole opened The Retreat in Aviemore May 2010 .

Karen Vanzetta

Position – Senior Stylist

Karen started hairdressing at the age of 16, and now has over 20 years experience in the hairdressing industry. She has gained her knowledge and experience working in salons in Inverness (Ralf Crook hairdressing) and also previously in Aviemore for a short time. Karen is very approachable and provides a quality hair cut or colour, she is a stylist you can rely on to make you leave the salon happy and satisfied.

Karen is a good all round hairdresser that you can depend on to give you the look you desire..

Sarah Cameron

Position – Senior Stylist

Sarah started hairdressing at the age 15 and has 9 years experience in the hairdressing industry. She is a very talented young stylist. Sarah gained her hairdressing qualification in Inverness and then moved to Glasgow where she attended 6 months intensive training in the Rainbow Room academy. It was this training that has given her grounding to become very skilled in her profession. She is an enthusiastic stylist keen to develop her talents and provide an expert salon experience.

If you require a young, funky look or just someone who will really listen to your hairdressing needs, Sarah is the girl for you..

Laura Haggarty

Position – Stylist

Our recently promoted, enthusiastic and talented member of the team.  Laura has completed her hairdressing qualification at Inverness college, she has attended  Wella creative cutting and colouring courses  in Edinburgh, Elgin and Inverness.  She loves to colour hair and has perfected her cutting  techniques through constant  training.  She is a very talented young hairdresser and a valued addition to the team.

Look out for the next top stylist!