Your most trusted Appleton Hair Stylists
MEET THE NAAVA TEAM
Discover a team dedicated to professional hair care, personalized styling, and unforgettable beauty experiences that elevate your everyday look.
Owner
Betsy Rachubinski
Betsy has been a fixture of the beauty industry in the Fox Valley since 2004. When you visit Naava, you'll experience Betsy's lifelong vision including a positive environment where everyone is welcomed by a caring team of stylists who are ready to help make you look and feel your best so you can leave feeling refreshed and beautiful.
PLEASE CALL 920.882.6476 TO BOOK.
Salon Operations Leader / Independent Stylist
Tori Hopfensperger
Tori has been in the hair industry since 2005 and has been working as an independent stylist since 2015. Tori offers a wide variety of services and also oversees the day-to-day operations around the salon.
CALL 920.659.3102 or BOOK ONLINE >
Director of Marketing & Leadership / Independent Stylist
Amanda Viaene
With over 10 years' experience, Amanda enjoys satisfying each client with a fully customizable cut and color, based on their need. Amanda is certified in the Aveda Color Mastery Series along with serving as Naava's Aveda Ambassador, and also oversees the day-to-day happenings around the salon.
CALL 920.538.0447 or BOOK ONLINE >
Elite/Lead Education Stylist
Aryah Kohlbeck
Aryah graduated from The Salon Professional Academy in fall 2021. She loves all things blonding and creating fresh stylish haircuts. Aryah is looking forward to growing her clientele and helping them keep up with the latest trends.
Advanced Stylist
Myranda Rydzik
Myranda is an Aveda trained stylist who started her career after graduating from Moraine Park Tech in 2017. She love all things Aveda and is eager to educate her clients on what Aveda products are best for each of them. Some of her favorite services are color corrections, balayages and pixie cuts.
Independent Stylist
Nickie Abel
Nickie has been behind the chair since 2002 when she graduated from Gil-Tech. When Nickie's not creating crafts for the salon she is in Door County camping with her husband and 2 boys. Nickie specializes in kid's haircuts, and enjoys creating one of a kind bridal styles.
Independent Stylist
Crystal Brody
Crystal graduated from Gil-Tech in 2003 and recently brought her 19 years of experience to Naava. She and her husband have 7 crazy, wonderful kiddos and 2 fur babies {so the salon is her zen space}. Crystal specializes in cutting edge colors and special event & wedding hair/makeup.
Advanced Stylist
Kirsten Wiegand
Kirsten has has been a licensed stylist since December of 2023. She has found an interest in coloring and blonding in her time at Naava. She is looking forward to growing her clientele and evolving as a stylist. She would love to see you in her chair!
Advanced Stylist
Destony Long
Destony is passionate about beauty and personal growth. She specializes in lived-in dimensional color and loves helping clients achieve effortlessly stunning looks. As she continues to grow her expertise in the world of color, she is excited to welcome new faces to her chair at Naava. Destony can’t wait to meet you and bring your hair goals to life!
Advanced Stylist
Shayla Pena
Shayla graduated from FVTC’s cosmetology program in August 2023, where she built a strong foundation in hair artistry. Since then, she has pursued extensive training to refine her skills behind the chair while continuing her personal growth. Passionate about creating a warm and welcoming environment, Shayla strives to ensure every client feels both comfortable and confident. Specializing in low-maintenance colors and blonding techniques, she looks forward to the opportunity to bring her clients’ hair goals to life.
Advanced Stylist
Claire Hyde
Claire graduated from the FVTC Cosmetology program in December 2024, where she honed her passion for hair, beauty, and all things glam—a love that blossomed while growing up with sisters. She specializes in detailed highlighting and blonding techniques, as well as creating big, bouncy blowouts that elevate any look. When she's not perfecting hair, Claire enjoys spending time with her Shih Tzu, Noli. She looks forward to helping clients achieve their dream hair with skill and care!
Stylist
Hailey Brittnacher
Hailey loves all things color and blonding, and she’s always up for a big transformation. When she’s not in the salon, you’ll find her spending time with family and friends, shopping, or curled up with a good book.
If you’re ready for a fresh new look, book your appointment with Hailey below!
Advanced Stylist
Payten Gueller
Peyton graduated from The Salon Professional Academy in 2022 and has been a licensed hairstylist ever since. Her favorite services are blonding, lived-in color, and extensions. She loves creating customized looks that make her clients feel confident! She's excited to continue growing her clientele and she can’t wait to see you in her chair!
Elite Stylist
Lindsey Romenesko
Lindsey has been licensed cosmetologist/esthetician in Appleton since 2007. While outside of the salon she is busy with her husband, two children and their adventures traveling. She has a love for blonding, grey coverage and textured hair cuts. Skin care is another passion of hers, clients enjoy an immediate glow following a facial treatment. Lindsey looks forward to sharing her knowledge of the beauty industry while making her clients confident and comfortable!
Advanced Stylist
Claire Islinger
Claire is a passionate beauty professional who graduated from The Salon Professional Academy in December 2025. She has recently Naava Salon to elevate her career in the beauty industry. With love for all things hair, especially coloring and blonding, Claire is dedicated helping her clients look and feel their best. When she’s not in the salon, you can find her enjoying time friends and family or soaking up live music. Claire looks forward to welcoming you her chair!