our story
Welcome to miabella’s salon
Audra has been creating waves in the hair industry since 1986
Hi my name is Audra. I live here in Northeast Tennessee. I’m married to my soulmate Thomas. I am a Certified Redken Colorist and Redken Specialist. I am Certified with keratin Complex, as well as; Certified as an Olaplex Professional.
I’ve been doing hair professionally since January 1986. Prior to that, I have an aunt who was a Professional Hairdresser which I spent a lot of time with. I’m her namesake. I received my initial training at Science Hill High School where I was privileged to learn under an Artistic Professional from Helen Curtis Inc. Ms. CL Trentham had traveled the US training licensed stylists in creative hair color and precision hair cutting. She had just stepped off the platform and into my training class the first year I started. What a Blessing. Within 6 months I was coloring and cutting her hair as well as many teachers at the high school. After graduating, I worked for Fantastic Sams for 5 years before moving on. I eventually met a wonderful lady named Moneen from Redken 5th Avenue NYC who opened me up to Redken knowledge.
Eventually in 1992 ; I began working for Jerry Slagle’s Hair Fashion Forum where I trained under Redken Artist Jeannie Basinger (Slagle) & Jerry Slagle himself. I owe a tremendous amount of my love for hair to these two wonderful people! I’m ever grateful!!! This is where I began going to Redken 5th Avenue New York for a much more in depth specialized education and training. I have received several certifications under Redken. I continue to train under World Renowned Redken Global Artists such as; Sam Villa, Chris Baran, Justin Issacs, Hugo Urias, Daniel Doud , Lindsay Marie Olsen and many more.
It has been a dream for a while to open my own salon: I took a step of faith finally and opened a Salon Suite ( MIABELLA”S) in August 2021 In the midst of the continuing Covid Pandemic.
The name MIABELLA’S is special to me because it’s what my husband has called me since the day we met. In Italian, MiaBella means My Beauty. So MiaBella’s Salon means My Beauty’s Salon. I want The salon to be a place my Beautiful Guests call their own! This is how my business name has come to be.
Gratefully and Humbly on Monday June 5th, 2023 MIABELLA’S SALON opened into a full scale Salon with independent stylists renting stations.
In a Modern, Airy , Christian environment; where Guests can come escape into and enjoy themselves while we bring out the beauty from within them. So that Our Guests leave our salon feeling Empowered by their new look . Our stylists Will utilize & grow in their skills within an Encouraging and Uplifting environment that has a sense of community. A Team that works together & watches each other fulfill their Dreams! This has been a long awaited dream come true! To be able to offer other stylists a Peaceful , Happy Place to use their Artistic Skill-set where they’re Appreciated and Celebrated regularly!!!!
We would like to Invite You to come experience your services specialized to your needs by our Talented Team!!!
MIABELLA’S SALON