Meet the Team

At the award winning salon and spa, Beautique Salon, Spa & Lash Lounge in Newburyport, our team of stylists, estheticians, lash artists, and massage therapists is here to make you feel cared for from the moment you walk in. We specialize in balayage, color, skincare, lashes, and massage, blending expertise with a personal touch to create an experience that feels warm, relaxing, and uniquely yours.

Meet the hearts and hands behind Beautique — where beauty and comfort come together.

Hair Stylists

Tammy Silva

Lead Hair Stylist & Color Expert

With over 30 years of experience, Tammy is a trusted stylist known for her work in custom hair color, lived-in blondes, dimensional highlights, and balayage. Before joining Beautique in 2013, she spent 11 years as a senior stylist at an award-winning Newbury Street salon, where she strengthened her advanced color and blonding skills.

Since then, Tammy has continued to expand her expertise. She is certified in Aqua weft hair extensions, and she designs every look to suit each client’s face shape, lifestyle, and personal style. Because of her warm personality and consistent results, she is widely recommended throughout the Newburyport and North Shore community.

Specializations:
Lived-In Blondes • Dimensional Highlights • Balayage • Custom Hair Color • Aqua Weft Extensions

Christine Brown

Master Hair Stylist

With over 30 years of experience as both a salon owner and stylist, Christine brings exceptional artistry, knowledge, and care to every client she works with. She specializes in hair color, balayage, and precision cutting, creating looks that are effortless, modern, and perfectly tailored to each individual.

Christine is known for her ability to truly listen. Her calm presence and passion for helping people feel their best have made her a trusted favorite among clients throughout the North Shore.

Specializations:
Master Stylist • Master Colorist • Advanced Balayage • Cezanne Smoothing Treatment

Devin Hayes

Master Hair Stylist

Devin brings exceptional skill and one of the warmest, most welcoming personalities on our team. Known for her friendly approach with men, women, and families, she consistently earns five-star reviews from clients who feel truly listened to and cared for in her chair.

Along with her color and cutting expertise, Devin offers lash lifts, brow shaping, and spray tanning, creating a seamless, one-stop beauty experience for every guest. Her versatility, attention to detail, and genuine kindness make her a favorite among both new and longtime clients.

Specializations:
Color & Cutting • Men’s Cuts • Lash Lifting • Spray Tanning • Brow Shaping

Laura Valme

Master Hair Stylist

With 24 years of experience right here in town, Laura brings exceptional skill, artistry, and professionalism to every service. As a former salon owner, she offers a deep level of knowledge and leadership, making her a trusted favorite for clients who value expertise and consistency.

Laura specializes in precise, tailored haircuts and beautiful, dimensional color, creating results that feel effortless, modern, and perfectly you.

Specializations:
Hair Cutting • Precision Short Cuts • Hair Coloring

Alyssa Payos

Senior Hair Stylist

Alyssa is back on the floor by popular demand! Known for her true flair for color artistry, she specializes in vivids, hair extensions, and color corrections, bringing bold creativity and precision to every service.

Her work ranges from soft, natural dimension to fully customized fantasy color, always tailored to what makes each client feel most like themselves.

Also a Senior Lash Artist and Esthetician — see her other listings for those services.

Specializations:
Technical Color Services • Color Corrections • Fantasy Color • Vivid Color Services • Bridal Hair Styling • Special Occasion Styling • Makeup Application

Lash Artists

Gina Grenham

Master Lash Artist / Esthetician

Gina is one of Beautique’s most experienced lash artists, specializing in classic, volume, and mega volume extensions, along with lash lifts and tints. 

As the team’s lash trainer, she also teaches Korean lash lift technique and spray tanning to the rest of the staff, consistently delivering flawless, long-lasting results.

Her precision and consistency have made her a top producer for two years running, earning the trust of clients who want their sets done right the first time.

Also an Esthetician — see her other listing for those services.

Specializations:

Classic, Volume & Mega Volume Lash Extensions • Lash Lift & Tint • Brow & Lash Tinting • Waxing • Korean Lash Lift • Brow Threading 

Lilliana Deschenes

Master Lash Artist

Lilliana began her aesthetics journey at Spa Tech Institute, where she quickly discovered her passion for lash extensions, lash lifts, and brow shaping. Known for her warm and interactive approach, she makes every client feel heard, understood, and beautiful.

As Beautique’s lash lift expert, Lilliana also trains staff in this advanced technique. She is committed to staying current with industry standards, focusing on safe, precise application and consistently stunning results.

Specializations:
Classic & Volume Lash Extensions (Artist & Trainer) • Lash Lift & Tint • Korean Lash Lift • Brow Shaping • Spray Tan Expert & Trainer

Alyssa Payos

Senior Lash Artist / RN

Alyssa’s engaging, easygoing approach makes her a favorite among lash clients. She specializes in classic and volume lash extensions, along with microblading and powder brow work for those wanting fuller, more defined brows.

Her attention to detail and continued education keep her sets looking natural, full, and long-lasting.

Also a Hair Stylist and Esthetician — see her other listings for those services.

Specializations:
Advanced Esthetics • Botox • Classic & Volume Lash Artistry • Spray Tanning • Microblade & Powder Brow • Lash Lift & Tint • Brow & Lash Tint • Waxing

Holly Allard

Senior Lash Artist / Esthetician

Holly is an exceptional Lash Artist known for her dense, fluffy full-volume sets and meticulous attention to detail. With her calming presence and soothing approach, she creates a relaxing experience while delivering beautifully precise, long-lasting results.

In addition to her lash expertise, Holly is a skilled Makeup Artist and Esthetician who brings warmth, kindness, and consistency to every service.

Also an Esthetician — see her other listing for those services.

Specializations:
Full Volume Lash Extensions • Lash Lift • Spray Tan • Brow Lamination

Mya Morales

Junior Lash Artist

Mya is a rising talent at Beautique, a graduate of Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics. She’s quickly excelling in classic lash extensions, Korean lash lifts, and spray tanning, bringing fresh energy and careful technique to every appointment.

 

Specializations:
Classic Lash Extensions • Korean Lash Lift • Spray Tan

Estheticians

Katherine Nemes

Master Esthetician

Katherine is a master esthetician with over 20 years of experience, including a distinguished career on Boston’s Newbury Street. Recognized in multiple publications, she is known for her precise brow shaping, gentle Brazilian waxing, relaxing facials, and results-driven skin treatments.

With advanced training in both medical and holistic esthetics, Katherine blends her Bachelor’s in Holistic Health with energy work, and sound healing to create warm, personalized, and deeply rejuvenating experiences. Her calming presence and intuitive approach make her a trusted favorite for clients seeking both visible results and restorative care.

Specializations:
Facials • Waxing • Brow Shaping & Tinting • Procell Microchanneling • Dermaplaning • Energy Work 

Tricia Savino

Master Esthetician

With over a decade of experience, Tricia brings exceptional knowledge, precision, and care to every service. As an award-winning top producer for Environ, she is recognized for her advanced skincare expertise and highly effective, results-driven treatments. 

Her warm personality, gentle touch, and transformative approach keep her clients glowing — and her schedule booked well in advance.

Specializations:
Environ Expert • Master Esthetician • Hydrafacial • Procell Microchanneling • Liquid Facelift • Waxing & Brow Tinting • Cool Lifting

Beth Hunnefeld

Master Esthetician

With over 17 years of experience, Beth combines deep expertise, ongoing education, and a passion for results-driven skincare to create exceptional client experiences.

As a top producer for Environ, she stays at the forefront of advanced treatments while ensuring every visit feels personalized, relaxing, and restorative. Beth’s warm smile and attentive approach have earned her countless five-star reviews — be sure to check them out on our homepage!

Specializations:
HydraFacial • Liquid Facelift • Procell Microchanneling • Dermaplane & Environ Peel Certified • Waxing Specialist • Brow Expert • Brow/Lash Lift & Tint • Cool Lifting

Alyssa Payos

Senior Esthetician / RN

Alyssa brings advanced esthetic training and a warm, detail-oriented approach to every treatment. As an aesthetic nurse injector, she specializes in Botox and the Liquid Facelift, alongside brow tinting and shaping for a polished, natural finish.

Her background as an RN adds an extra layer of precision and safety to every service, making her a trusted choice for clients exploring more advanced treatments for the first time.

Also a Hair Stylist and Senior Lash Artist — see her other listings for those services.

Specializations:
Advanced Esthetics • Botox  • Liquid Facelift • Plasma Pen Skin Tightening • Procell Microchanneling • Microblade & Powder Brow • Lash Lift & Tint • Brow & Lash Tint • Waxing

Gina Grenham

Master Lash Artist / Esthetician

A Catherine Hinds Institute graduate, Gina brings advanced training in medical esthetics to every treatment. She specializes in brow artistry, skin tightening, Hydrafacial, Procell microchanneling, and the popular Liquid Facelift, offering clients transformative, results-driven skincare.

Her passion for enhancing natural beauty, paired with a commitment to staying current on advanced techniques, makes her a trusted choice for clients exploring more advanced esthetic care.

Also a Master Lash Artist & Trainer — see her other listing for lash services.

Specializations:
Lash Lift & Tint • Brow & Lash Tinting • Waxing • Korean Lash Lift • Brow Threading • Spray Tanning Expert & Trainer • Hydrafacial • Liquid Facelift • Procell Microchanneling

Holly Allard

Senior Lash Artist / Esthetician

Holly is an exceptional Lash Artist known for her dense, fluffy full-volume sets and meticulous attention to detail. With her calming presence and soothing approach, she creates a relaxing experience while delivering beautifully precise, long-lasting results.

In addition to her lash expertise, Holly is a skilled Makeup Artist and Esthetician who brings warmth, kindness, and consistency to every service.

Also an Associate Lash Artist — see her other listing for lash extension services.

Specializations:
Full Volume Lash Extensions • Lash Lift • Spray Tan • Brow Lamination

Massage Therapist

Erin Sullivan

Massage Therapist

Erin has been a practicing massage therapist since 2001, bringing over 20 years of experience and extensive continuing education to every session. Known for her intuitive touch and genuine care, she delivers restorative, effective, and personalized bodywork that keeps clients returning year after year.

She specializes in relaxation and deep tissue massage, and also offers prenatal, craniosacral, and sports-focused treatments. As a lifelong athlete and fitness instructor, Erin has a natural ability to help clients recover, reduce tension, and move with greater ease.

Specializations:
Traditional Massage Techniques • Sports Deep Tissue Massage • Prenatal Massage • Red Light Therapy • Hot Stone Massage • Craniosacral Therapy • Cupping Therapy

Management

Leah Lynch

Owner

Leah Lynch is a Newburyport local and the founder of Beautique, created with the vision of offering high-level beauty services in a warm, cozy, and welcoming environment. Under her leadership, Beautique has become one of the area’s most award-winning salons and spas, earning multiple Best of the North Shore awards, Best of Boston, Best of Newburyport, and features in magazines.

 

As the founder of her own Lash Training Academy, Leah brings advanced education and hands-on expertise to the team, helping set Beautique apart in both service and skill. She is incredibly proud of her talented staff and grateful for every client who walks through the door.

Kerry Shedd

Buisness Manager

Kerry brings a strong background in business operations, from bookkeeping and payroll to inventory management, ordering, and client coordination. With experience as the owner of an upscale design business, she also played a creative role in Beautique’s remodel — including the design behind our fourth hair station.

 

Her organization, creativity, and warm professionalism make her an invaluable part of the Beautique team, helping everything run smoothly day after day.

Olivia Dekofski

Assistant Manager

Olivia began her Beautique journey as a front desk receptionist, quickly becoming an integral part of the team. After a year and a half, she was promoted to Assistant Manager and Marketing Director, where she now oversees social media, plans promotions, and helps keep the salon running smoothly.

 

Olivia has a keen eye for design and a passion for creating engaging, on-brand visuals that showcase Beautique’s talented team. She loves greeting clients, supporting the staff, and helping ensure every visit to Beautique is seamless and welcoming.

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