About Us
Nestled in the heart of the Westhaven Towncenter, artistry was conceived to be a true creative-space salon and day spa. Our guests will enjoy the finest pleasures that the beauty industry has to offer. International skin treatment, hair styling, and makeup design services only hint at the luxuries that artisty brings to the greater Middle Tennessee area.
Let us assist you with your event, your personal relaxation, and your imaging. artistry accommodates event groups and has one VIP room available upon request. Continuing education for all of our talent is a passion which lies deep within our core. We are looking forward to meeting you and passing on our expertise.
Some people have a hard time trying to figure out what to be “when they grow up”, but Alistair always knew he wanted to be a hair artist. In 1990, at the age of 15, he began his journey working in the beauty industry over seas in the United Kingdom. A window was opened as he began his career learning the European flair of Hair artistry. Alistair is accomplished in Colour, Hair extension, Gentleman cuts, Women’s cut and Formal Event design. “Nothing is more rewarding than making people look and feel their best” says Alistair.
After meeting his wife in Canada, they have settled well into Franklin with their little girl. His deep belief in hair design & people is the drive which continue his education training throughout the year. “Fashion is ever-expanding and changing.”
When not working, Alistair enjoys singing, cooking ,spending his time with his family, & a good cup of English Tea.
*He is available for reservations on Wednesday 9-6, Thursday 12-8, Friday 11-7, Saturday 9-5.
After completing her bachelor’s degree in Sociology at MTSU, Laura earned her Cosmetology license at New Directions Hair Academy in 2005. She has since continued her education by traveling to hair shows and attending Redken education classes. Laura particularly enjoys the challenge of taming curly or unruly hair, much like her own. Laura is available for appointments on Tuesdays from 9:00-1:00, Wednesdays from 10:30-4:30, Thursdays from 10:30-6:00, and Saturdays from 8:00-5:00. Beginning June 1st, 2011, her schedule will be Tuesdays from 9:00-5:30, Thursdays from 10:30-8:00, and Saturdays will remain the same. When she’s not in the salon, you can find her at her home in Nashville with her husband and two-year-old daughter or on the dance floor at a zumba class.
Born in Geneva Switzerland, Angelisa came to the United States at the age of two. With her Parents, she settled in majestic Lake Tahoe, California. After her Father’s passing in 1980, due to his military service in Vietnam, Angelisa relocated with her Mother and two baby brothers to a suburb outside of Baltimore, Maryland. In the East, Angelisa started stage performing at the tender age of 4. Throughout her youth, her vocal talents entertained many crowds and political figures. As a teen, she attended the Baltimore school for the Arts and was crowned “Miss Maryland Teen- USA 1993.”
Creativity was in her inter threading. “Art and people have always gone hand in hand in my travels.” A graduate from the Chesapeake school of Makeup artistry in 1999, Angelisa worked at Glow Salon in Annapolis, Maryland until heading south. Here she pursued a cosmetology license and has a vast clientele.
With her heart in ministry, Angelisa believes we should seize every opportunity to give encouragement in the beauty industry. For encouragement is the true oxygen which brings our appearance to be the forefront of our lives.
Angelisa’s credits include: PRINT- I Do Tennessee, Enchanted Bride Magazine and (a featured writer), Nashville Lifestyles Wedding edition, Nashville Lifestyles, Yamaha Magazine, N Focus, VIP Franklin. MEDIA – Nashville’s Channel 5 CBS affiliate “Talk of the Town.” and other local network commercials.
