About

Darren Wood is a native Portlander, former PSU Viking, Eagle Scout, and community leader. Darren is driven and passionate about helping develop people. With a strong belief in constantly learning and evolving, Darren is always looking to better his best and see the best in others. Darren’s personal mission statement:

“To live life to its fullest, by leading, and serving as a guide for others to obtain lifelong success while promoting healthy core family, social, and political values; proving that anything is possible in life if you are willing to work hard for it.”

As a young girl, 22 Changes entered her life when she would watch stylists through the window while her mother enjoyed the bead shop next door. It was only natural that after completing school in 2018, she chose to make 22 Changes her home and completed her associate program under Regina Davidson.

She has grown her focuses on all color services specializing in blonding, vivids, and custom reds, and is certified in Bellami extensions. You will always see her with a few extra hands and smiles while she is behind the chair, giving you a Beyoncé experience as she is also an associate trainer.

She loves her job because she has the privilege of connecting with people and helping them see their unique beauty while maintaining the healthy integrity of each client’s hair.

Kelleigh is passionate about educating her guests about why she is using a particular technique or product and is happy to answer any questions her guests have. She has spent time focusing on continuing her education and guiding the next generation within the salon through her roles as the Director of Stylists and Director of Education.

Kelleigh’s passion for the salon goes beyond the chair. You will often see her involved with various projects throughout the salon, ultimately leading to her becoming a co-owner in 2022.

Outside of work, you can always find Kelleigh with her family. Family is Kelleigh’s core and loves adventuring to new places, kayaking, rock hunting, or sitting on a beach. She’s always looking for a new tomorrow with her family!

 
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Being a N.W native, Regina likes to camp, hike, and explore the beaches and mountains. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends in which they are a big part of her life.

Regina also has spent a portion of her life as a naval reservist, where she had the opportunity to travel and experience different parts of the world and enjoy many different cultures.

She has a passion for the industry to educate and grow people. She has been at 22 Changes since ’94 but temporarily took a break for 7 years to work as a cosmetologist educator in southern Oregon just before coming back to 22 Changes.

Regina specializes in multi-dimensional color and perming/relaxing. Her true passion is playing the mad chemist. She also loves to create hair transformations to show off her client’s inner beauty.

Regina looks forward to welcoming you into her chair!

 
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Crystal was born and raised in Wisconsin and is a diehard Green Bay Packers fan. She has a husband, and her son and family are everything to her. She loves traveling to find new adventures and is always on the go! She also enjoys camping with friends and family. Crystal joined 22 Changes in 1999 and worked as an educator/salon manager and full-time stylist behind the chair. She left for about 8 years and has returned to work alongside her bestie Regina again.

Crystal is an educator who is passionate about training the new associates entering our profession and loves watching them grow. She loves doing perms and working with curly hair. She is very skilled at shorter haircuts as well. If you like multi-dimensional color, she is your gal!

She would love to see you in her chair!

 
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Lillie believes serving others is a privilege. With nearly 40 years of experience designing hair, she is passionate about paying it forward.

Lillie also enjoys helping train new stylists and supporting salon companies as a Summit Salon Business Consultant.

When Lillie isn’t working or traveling, you can find her at a farmer’s market or live music event.

 
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Jay found their passion for hair styling from all the fun hairstyles of punk bands they grew up listening to. Jay loves that they can help clients express themselves in a way that feels true and fun! Shags, mullets, and vivid colors are just some of the services Jay specializes in.

Don’t let the edginess fool you, they also have a strong knowledge of the fundamentals of hairstyling. This allows them to create precision cuts and custom colors as well! Making a safe and fun place for clients to be themselves, is what keeps Jay motivated.

Come hang out with Jay! You’ll laugh, you’ll try something new, and you’ll love it!

 
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Tari came to 22 changes after previously owning Salon Deluge. She is a lifelong resident of Vancouver with strong ties to the community she has extensive styling experience. Her love of all things hair has led her on a journey.

From an education focus, she taught for Matrix Essentials, ultimately holding the full-time position as Oregon Educational Consultant and working alongside platform artists for hair shows. Learning has been a passion early in her career.

She was trained in many major hair color lines. She enjoys designing a color and curl journey, taking clients into new colors and styles, or removing color as clients transition to their natural colors. Color Corrections lead the discussion on best hair integrity and shine.

When not at the salon Tari enjoys being near water. Whether it’s down at the river, out at the beach, or in area lakes, they offer a variety of activities from paddle boarding, hiking, and sailing or just enjoying all the Northwest has to offer. Her boyfriend Phil and her dog Sasha are planning to discover new adventures from camping and travel to live music and music festivals.

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Hello! Cassidy has worked at 22 Changes Salon & Spa since 2018. She specializes in all things blonding such as highlights, babylights, and balayage! She also loves a good blunt bob from time to time.

In Cassidy’s free time she loves to be in the sun paddle boarding, swimming, and hanging out with friends and family. She is also a frequent concert go-er! Music soothes the soul.

She has recently taken the Bellami master extensions class as well as many cut/color classes throughout her years here at 22 Changes Salon. Cassidy is so excited to see you all in her chair soon!

 
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Whitney is a Licensed Cosmetologist and has been with 22 Changes for 3 years. She’s Certified in Bellami Hair Extensions, a Wedding Hair and Makeup Up Artist, an FX Makeup Artist, a Perm Lover and adores creating real-life anime hair for her clients.

When she’s not slaying hair behind the chair, she can be found frolicking through the woods on random adventures, going on road trips with her husband and friends, or laughing with friends while playing Dungeons and Dragons.

 
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Abbey Thomas was born and raised in Northwest Indiana and moved to Vancouver in 2018 to pursue her career. She attended Aveda Institute Vancouver in 2018 and then immediately joined 22 Changes Salon in 2020.

Abbey is a color specialist who is extremely passionate about hair care and loves to connect with her guests of all ages. She believes that the key to achieving the look you want is having healthy hair. She is constantly providing education for her guests so they can properly take care of their hair at home. She loves to create dimensional color, vivid hair, and low-maintenance looks for her guests!

When Abbey is not at work, she is most likely scoping out the foodie scene in the Vancouver/Portland area, drinking coffee, or spending time with her furbaby and significant other. She’s always looking for her next adventure whether it’s taking a day trip or going to visit her family.

 
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Amani is a Portland/Vancouver native who refers to herself as “your local #HotMama”. She is the mother of a rambunctious little boy and very much a family person. For as long as she can remember she’s always been obsessed with everything glitz and glam.

She’s a curly hair girl who grew up being turned away from every salon she ever walked into because of her hair texture. Because of this, she decided to learn how to do her own hair at the age of seven. This inspired her to take things into her own hands and live by her own beauty standards as she grew up.

In high school, she began doing hair for friends and family and later realized how much she had fallen in love with taking care of others by helping them feel more confident. This led her to go to school for cosmetology so she could learn to care for all hair types. Her drive is to make everyone feel understood and welcome in her chair.

She has now been doing hair professionally for 2 years and specializes in textured hair services, blonding, color transformations, makeup and is certified in Bellami extensions.

She can’t wait to get to know you and see you in her chair!

 
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Ryan was born in Portland Oregon and grew up in Vancouver Washington. She spent a year living in Southern California where she worked at Disneyland Park, playing the role of Tinkerbell. Being involved in the acting industry inspired Ryan to do Cosmetology. She has since then fallen in love with doing hair and is certified in Bellami extensions.

She loves to do color, blonding and vivids the most, but is simply motivated by meeting her clients’ dream hair goals. She is passionate about building strong relationships with her clients at the same time as providing beautiful hair results.

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Kya may have only been professionally styling hair since 2020, but hair has been her passion since a very young age, finding anyone and everyone to braid and style. Ironically her youngest of 3 children won’t even let her put a clip or ponytail in! Kya loves being a hairstylist because of the way it makes her clients feel! She adores making them feel beautiful and spoiled. Most will say she’s especially good at putting you to sleep with a scalp massage at the bowl.

Empowering guests with the knowledge to help reach their hair goals at home, and in the salon, is a focus for Kya. She wants to help you get to your dream color and maintain the health of your hair! Kya has fun living it up with blonding, color vivids, dimension, blowouts, and styling.

On her days off, you can find her outside with her family, restoring her vintage trailer, sewing, in the gym or taking naps.

 
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Meet Angela, a dedicated member of our team who embarked on her professional journey with us as an associate fresh out of beauty school. Angela’s passion for connecting with diverse individuals and helping them feel beautiful makes her an invaluable asset to our salon.

Hailing from Nebraska and raised in Beaverton, Oregon, Angela’s path eventually led her to Vancouver, where she has become an integral part of our salon community. Her multicultural background contributes to her ability to connect with clients from various walks of life, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

With a heart that beats for nature and plants, Angela’s enthusiasm for the green world adds a refreshing touch to her approach. She’s also an avid true crime enthusiast and cherishes quality time spent with her family.

Angela’s journey in the beauty industry was fortified by her education at the Aveda Institute Portland, grounding her in the field. A spirited Sagittarius, she readily embraces new challenges with her adventurous nature. Beyond her hairstyling prowess, Angela is a devoted musician and singer, having nurtured her musical talents from her early choir days to a remarkable achievement as a Teen Idol finalist, leading to a memorable mini-tour across Oregon and Washington at just 16 years old.

Central to Angela’s life is her daughter, who fuels her motivation to exemplify that dreams can be achieved through dedication and enthusiasm. This commitment is palpable in both her personal and professional life, reflecting her determination to pave a brighter path for her daughter’s future.

With Angela’s genuine care, diverse talents, and dedication to uplifting others, you can trust her to provide you with a personalized and transformative experience. Her commitment to connecting hearts through beauty will leave you feeling not only outwardly radiant but also uplifted from within.

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Ava’s journey in the world of hairstyling began as an intern with her school. Impressed by her experience, she expressed her desire to stay and become a stylist. After obtaining her license, Ava joined our team, working alongside Crystal.

What Ava loves most about her work is the ability to make people feel great about themselves through their hair. Seeing the positive impact her hairstyling has on her clients’ self-confidence brings her fulfillment.

Ava’s intrigue lies in hair color corrections, a field she finds captivating and continually seeks to enhance her expertise within. Her dedication and talent have shone through in SkillsUSA state competitions, securing her second place for Washington state—an accolade that underscores her commitment and skill in her craft.

Raised in the southern Washington area and educated at Cascadia Technical Academy, Ava maintains a strong connection to her roots, which influences her approach to hairstyling. She cherishes her community and the experiences that have shaped her into the stylist she is today.

With Ava’s talent, passion, and dedication, she strives to provide exceptional service to her clients. She believes in the power of hairstyling to boost self-esteem and enhance individuals’ overall well-being. Trust Ava to bring out your best self through her skills and commitment to making you feel great about yourself.

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Meet Madi, a talented color specialist who joined 22 Changes right after graduating from beauty school earlier this year. With a passion for blonding and color, Madi brings creativity and expertise to every client’s hair transformation.

Born and raised in Vancouver, Washington, Madi’s connection to her hometown influences her approach to hairstyling. She understands the local trends and incorporates them into her artistic vision, delivering stunning and personalized results.

Madi’s love for her work is evident in her enthusiasm for all things color. From creating beautiful blondes to experimenting with vibrant hues, she revels in the art of bringing her clients’ hair dreams to life. Outside of the salon, Madi enjoys attending concerts, spending quality time with friends and family, and bonding with her loyal companion, Luna, her beloved dog.

With her talent, passion for color, and dedication to client satisfaction, Madi is an invaluable member of our team. Trust her to deliver exceptional results and bring your hair vision to reality with her expert coloring techniques and artistic flair.

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Born and raised in Albany Oregon, Mary-Kate made the move to Portland in 2018 to start her education to become a Licensed Esthetician. She fell in love with the world of waxing and furthered her knowledge and passion to ensure her clients were getting the best services possible. Mary-Kate believes that each person’s confidence is important and waxing gives people the ability to feel good about themselves. Her motto, “Everybody deserves to live their life with confidence while being hair free and carefree!” holds true to each customer.

When she’s not waxing, you can find Mary-Kate at the yoga studio, eating at new restaurants with friends, or hanging out with her two cats at home. Bubbly and outgoing, Mary-Kate always looks forward to meeting new faces while creating a safe environment for all who come to her space.

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Tiffany moved to WA from CA in 2020. She came from an associate’s background, where she was good at what she did, but she wasn’t happy. With encouragement and support from her family, she decided to go to school to become an esthetician! Tiffany loves the relaxation that she can give her clients, how she can help emphasize her client’s true beauty, and the calm that being an esthetician gives her in return.

The more Tiffany continues in this industry, the more she finds something to love. Not only are lashes and skincare what she’s most passionate about, but she has found a passion for makeup as well. Not just beauty makeup, but the fun you can have with fx makeup and body painting! Tiffany’s main specialties are lash extensions and skincare but is continuously learning and expanding her repertoire.

Tiffany is an extroverted introvert with so much creativity. Tiffany loves to draw and create new projects with her son in her spare time. Tiffany’s son is her biggest motivator. She says, “if it weren’t for my family, my SON, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I will always continue to show my son, that no matter where you are in your life, you should ALWAYS strive for happiness.”

Book with her for your lashing and skincare needs and see for yourself the joy she continues to bring to those she meets!

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Meet Terri Lynne, an experienced and passionate esthetician with a deep love for her craft. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Terri Lynne relocated to Vancouver in 1993, where she began a career in accounting that lasted for 20 years.

Terri Lynne then joined 22 Changes and worked there until December 2018 when she decided to explore opportunities within her family business. However, her passion for aesthetics called her back, and she rejoined the team at 22 Changes in December 2022.

Terri Lynne adores everything about the world of aesthetics, with a particular fondness for facials. She finds immense joy in working with her clients and helping them look and feel their best. Her dedication to providing exceptional care and her genuine love for her clients set her apart in her field.

During her free time, Terri Lynne finds delight in leisurely walks with her Husky, embracing the serenity of nature. She also enjoys the company of her two cats and finds solace in her garden and reading. Sushi is her preferred culinary indulgence, while The Beatles’ timeless tunes resonate deeply with her musical soul.

Terri Lynne’s extensive experience, dedication to her clients, and passion for aesthetics make her an exceptional esthetician. Trust her expertise and warm personality to provide you with personalized care and treatments that leave you feeling refreshed and confident.

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Years ago, Julie really struggled with her mental health and acne. She decided to research ingredients and the science of skin and was able to use that knowledge to help people with their own skin issues. Today she’s known around the salon as the encyclopedia and continues her research to always be on top of new science and cosmetic chemistry to know what’s best for your skin.

As of today, she has helped thousands of people all over the world with their insecurities, mental health, and self-care rituals. She believes it’s important to take care of yourself and skin care is one of the best ways to do it. She’s so excited to go on your skincare journey with you and welcome you to our spa family.

 
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Emily was born and raised in Portland OR. She is currently in school for hair design, but you can see her beautiful smile working at the Front Desk until she graduates!

She loves all things in the beauty industry and has a passion for making everyone feel confident in who they are. She is bubbly, welcoming, and loves meeting new friends!

 
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Stasia was born in Vancouver and raised in Camas. She has always loved taking care of others. Stasia’s passion is to be a makeup artist and nail technician. She has a little sister that she has a very strong bond with, and she wants to be just like her when she grows up and that’s what motivates Stasia to be her best! She is warm-hearted, hardworking, and reliable.

Stasia loves to play board games and spend time with her family, as well as play with her guinea pigs and take them out for walks.

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Meet Kodi, an enthusiastic member of our team who discovered 22 Changes through Instagram while pursuing her cosmetology education. Intrigued by the world of beauty and eager to gain insight into salon operations, Kodi sought to open the door to learning and growth with us.

Beyond her studies and work, Kodi’s captivating interests span a wide spectrum. Sharing video games with her significant other creates cherished moments, while the companionship of her cats, Cheddar and Nova, brings her solace. Kodi’s creative journey involves learning crochet with friends. Transitioning from the lively Bay Area to Vancouver, she now embraces the Pacific Northwest’s possibilities and experiences in her new chapter.

Dedicated to her education at the Aveda Institute Portland for Hair Design, Kodi’s steadfast nature, typical of a Taurus, propels her growth as a stylist. Traveling to Montana each year to reunite with family resonates deeply with her, with Yellowstone National Park’s captivating beauty etching a lasting memory.

With her eagerness to learn, diverse interests, and creative spirit, Kodi brings a unique perspective to our team. As she continues to develop her skills and passion for hairstyling, trust Kodi to deliver attentive service and a fresh approach. Her journey with 22 Changes is a testament to her dedication to learning and growth in the world of beauty.

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Jayme started working as a Guest Services Coordinator before the pandemic hit, in early February of 2020. Jayme loved working the front desk and meeting new clients and her regular clients every day. She did not know much about the salon industry, but it was always something she wanted to learn more about.

Jayme moved up quickly into the role of becoming the manager at 22 Changes and Ensemble. Although she did love working up at the front desk, she took on the opportunity to help the salon in a different way. Jayme loves to work alongside her management team because they inspire her every day. She has been a part of the salon family for almost 3 years now and cannot wait for more years to come.

A little bit about Jayme is that she was born and raised in a small town in Camas, Washington. She did not move too far away when she attended Eastern Washington University. Moving back home after school, she was introduced to the salon life. Jayme likes to make it known she is a Sagittarius and loves Harry Styles. She loves to travel but is afraid of airplanes. Her favorite places to travel are New York City and Mexico.

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Introducing Cami Kirby, our newly promoted Spa Manager who has been an integral part of the 22 Changes team. Cami’s journey with us began when she moved back to the PNW from Arizona and joined our salon. Starting as a friendly face at the front desk, Cami’s passion for providing exceptional customer experiences and her warm interactions with clients set her apart.

Cami’s commitment and dedication have now led her to the role of Spa Manager. Her journey from being a front desk staff member to a managerial position is a testament to her growth and leadership qualities. With a genuine love for connecting with people, Cami excels at creating a welcoming atmosphere where clients can truly unwind and indulge in rejuvenating spa experiences.

Outside of her work, Cami’s interests are just as diverse as her talents. She enjoys exploring the outdoors, spending time with her cat, Miso, and embarking on camping adventures with her family. Cami’s affinity for making people feel comfortable and cared for extends beyond the salon and spa, making her an invaluable asset to our team.

As a leader, Cami’s adaptable and sociable nature, along with her commitment to excellence, make her a perfect fit for her role as Spa Manager. Her promotion reflects not only her hard work but also her ability to foster a harmonious environment where both clients and staff thrive.

With Cami at the helm, you can trust that your spa experience at 22 Changes will be nothing short of exceptional. Her passion for creating a tranquil and luxurious atmosphere, combined with her management skills, ensures that your visit will be a memorable and rejuvenating one.

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Nicole was born and raised in Oregon and for as long as she can remember, has always had a passion for helping others! At the beginning of her career, she spent several years working in the healthcare industry, with roles from front desk to management and everything in between. Her prior experience in healthcare and obtaining her Master’s degree have allowed Nicole to jump into many roles within the salon to help the staff, clients, and community.

Her favorite part of working with the salon and the beauty industry is helping others to make their lives easier-whether it’s on a special project (like this very website!) or assisting a stylist when they need coaching behind the chair. She truly loves the family environment that’s created in the salon and feels fortunate to find something that brings her joy, every day.

Outside the salon, you can find Nicole spending time with loved ones, playing with her dog, Koda, reading, or going for long walks. Her biggest treasure in this life is being a new mommy to her baby boy.

 
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