Ava Rhoades
stylist-colorist — willow hair, eugene, oregon
Ava trained at IBS School of Cosmetology, and since then has participated in various educational classes in specialty cutting for curly, wavy, coily, and textured hair, working with all hair types and curl patterns, custom color, styling, and braiding. Ava joined Willow in 2026 ready to further her career in the hair and beauty industry.
“Curly hair, personalized care, and genuine connection are at the heart of what I do.”
specialties
Curly & textured hair · Precision cuts · Long and medium cuts with layers and face framing, fringe & bangs · Root touch-ups & all-over color
training & background
Ava completed her program at IBS School of Cosmetology working across all hair types and curl patterns. She also contributed hair and makeup work for a model shoot with The Racks in Eugene, Oregon. She has continued her education with a variety of in-salon classes, as well as traveling to Portland for curly cutting and color classes.
her approach
Ava’s goal is always to make clients feel heard, taken care of, and relaxed. She’s thorough with her work but keeps her main focus on the experience — she wants you to leave confident and beautiful. She loves working with all types of hair, especially curls, waves & textured hair, and a client she can connect with.
what clients say
“Not only is she an exceptional stylist, but she’s an esthetician, so I was treated to an amazing scalp and head massage while she washed my hair. She’s a walking billboard for beauty, confidence, and style.”
— Andrea Rhoades
“By the time she was done, my hair wasn’t wavy; it was curly. She maximized every bit of my hair’s natural texture to give me a whole new look. I feel like I had a glow up!”
— S Luiere
instagram: avaluxxbeauty
willow hair
2643 willamette street
eugene, oregon 97405
541-343-3143
monday 9 am – 2 pm · tuesday – friday 10 am – 6 pm · saturday 10 am – 3 pm · sunday closed
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