Our Approach
Our Story
Owner Lydia Taylor Robinson is a licensed barber/stylist and has owned Hairnook, Inc. since 1992. She started out in Munson Township before moving to Newbury. In October 2015 she bought a freestanding building in the city of Chardon that was converted into a day spa. In January 2016 the name was changed to Awaken Hair & Day Spa and opened for business in March 2016.
Meet the Team
Lydia
Owner & Barber
As a young girl I always knew I would have a career in hair. I graduated from Lake Erie Barber College in 1992. A friend asked if I would consider buying a salon with him and going in as business partners. I never expected that I would become the sole owner just a few years later. I have enjoyed building relationships with my clients through the last 24 years and can't wait to see what the future holds.
Bethany
Cosmetologist
Bethany is a managing licensed cosmetologist. She graduated from Brown Aveda in 2007. Bethany does haircuts, color, manicures, and pedicures.
Maryann
Stylist
Maryann has been doing hair for 25 years. She graduated from International Beauty School. Trained in Deva Curl and Balayage color technique. She specializes in color and razor cutting.
Rachel Hess
Stylist
My name is Rachel Hess and I recently started working at Awaken Hair and Day Spa. I've been doing hair for eight years in Twinsburg but moved closer to Chardon to be closer to my family. I love the area and wanted to reach out with a special offer. I do all hair color and haircuts and would love to give you the look you're looking for.
Holly Englert
Nail Tech
Holly recently graduated nail technician school at Inner State Beauty and now is working as a nail tech at Awaken. She is currently attending cosmetology school as well. Her favorite part of being a nail technician is doing free hand nail art.
Sarah
Esthetician
Hi Awaken! My name is Sarah, I am a 2 year licensed esthetician, specializing in brazilian waxing, brow artistry, spray tanning and acne and age management skin treatments. I started my esthetic journey at Brown Aveda and graduated in September 22' after 7 years of nursing assistance. After becoming a Mom I decided to pivot my passion for client/patient relationships toward aesthetics where I have found so much joy in helping both men and women feel their best! For pricing and services call Sarah direct. 216.385.2371
Fun facts:
Favorite season: Fall
Drink Order: Hot 4 cream 2 sugar or Celcius!
After Work Activity: going kayaking with my Fiance and son!
Dee Rodriguez
Master Stylist/Colorist
Dee moved to Ohio from California in 2021.
After 13 years of a running a successful business she sold her quaint Color Salon in Claremont California.
Dee moved to experience a slower pace of life to enjoy country living and to be closer to family.
Dee is a Master Colorist and Stylist, she worked as a part time color educator for Goldwell until she opened her own salon no longer had time as her business grew. She also led and trained new stylists in the former salon she worked at in Ontario California.
Dee received education through a Vidal Sassoon program and Tigi haircutting techniques as well.
Versatile in seamless haircuts through dry cutting and traditional structured wet cutting for clean and perfect bobs and blunt cuts. Long layers will alway be bouncy and softly blended.
She also is experienced with natural curly hair and is a Certified Ouidad stylist and will help you to embrace your curls.
Her passion for color and Hair transformations is never ending. Specializing in Highlights, Balayage, Color changes and Color blending.
Dee loves connecting with people and building relationships. She loves making people smile.
Looking for a salon that she can call home has been a journey, but feels like she found it here now at Awaken Salon.
Consultations are always complimentary.
For pricing and services call Dee direct 909-600-9259