ACQUARIO SALON - Key Persons


Andrea Vliem

Job Titles:
  • Master Hair Designer / Manager / Team Development Coordinator
Andrea grew up in Grand Haven and is a 2008 graduate from Douglas J Institute. She loves her job and is always looking to better her skills by taking classes. Andrea enjoys going to the gym, going to the beach and spending time with her family.

Brianna Smith

Job Titles:
  • Front Desk Assistant / Social Media Artist
Brianna joined Acquario Salon in 2021. She is attending classes at MCC for business. She enjoys assisting the team with her social media skills as well as spending time with her boyfriend, Chase and her family.

Corey Vliem

Job Titles:
  • Owner, Master Hair Designer
Corey grew up in Grand Haven and her career in the industry began in 1996. She has a deep desire to see her team grow and loves to teach behind the chair. Corey enjoys rollerblading, bicycling, all genres of music and spending time with her family. She is married to Brian Vliem and has two children Justin Vliem, daughter-in-law, Catherine and granddaughter Emma. Daughter Andrea Vliem, and two grand pups, Coco, and Laila.

Gabrielle Smith

Job Titles:
  • Level II Stylist / Lash Lifting & Tinting Specialist
Gabrielle joined the Acquario team in 2021. She has a passion for the beauty industry and enjoys doing dimensional hair coloring. She is certified in lash lifting and tinting and is accepting new guests. Gabrielle enjoys hiking and spending time with her boyfriend Michael and his daughter, Maia.

Lizzy Petta

Job Titles:
  • Front Desk Assistant / Marketing Artist
Lizzy joined Acquario in 2021. She has a passion for art and beauty. She loves to thrift shop and spend time with her boyfriend and family.

Rubee VanHall

Rubee graduated for Douglas J's esthiology program in 2020. She has a passion for all things in the beauty and skincare industry. Rubee specializes in corrective skin care and has a vast, ever growing knowledge of techniques and treatments. She loves meeting new people and learning new skills. Rubee has many goals and plans to grow within the beauty industry and provide you with the best services possible!

Sydney Gardner

Job Titles:
  • Level IV Hair Designer / Aveda Ambassador / Blonding Specialist
Sydney was born and raised in Grand Haven and has always enjoyed living by the lake shore. She is a 2017 graduate of The Salon Professional Academy of Holland and takes pride in her work by always continuing her education. Sydney enjoys spending time with her family, her husband, Patrick and their dogs, Zena & Gunner. She loves camping, quad riding, and spending time in the sunshine and nature.

Talia Megna

Job Titles:
  • Level III Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist / Specializing in Men 's Haircuts
Talia is a 2020 graduate from Douglas J Aveda Institute. She enjoys the beach, expressing her creative mind, and spending time with family. Her core values are positivity, honesty and kindness. Talia is eager and excited to be a part of the Acquario Salon design team and is accepting new clients.