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about us
At Lavender, we envision a future where beauty and well-being are seamlessly intertwined. Through mindful practices, sustainable choices, and botanical products, we strive to redefine the salon experience—empowering both clients and stylists to embrace beauty without compromise. Our goal is to set a new standard in holistic hair care, where self-care nurtures not only the individual but also the planet.
Lavender nurtures the well-being of both stylists and clients through personalized experiences and carefully chosen botanical products. Committed to sustainability, we honor the environment by composting, recycling 100% of our post-service waste, and incorporating air-purifying plants—creating a space where beauty, wellness, and eco-consciousness flourish in harmony.


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Products
Areté
Areté Alchemic color celebrates the art and science of alchemy. Areté brings old-world knowledge and fresh ideas to your salon with ease. Their products transport and transform both clients and stylists' well-being in mind. Within their infinitely recyclable aluminum tubes, you’ll find innovation, nature, authenticity, craftsmanship and performance that promotes the health of the planet, people, and beauty professionals.
All hair care, treatments and styling are:
Phthalates Free
PEG/ PG/ PPG Free
BHA/BHT Free
Petrolatum Free
Polyquaternium Free
SLS/SLES, Silicone Free (except Healing Hair Ceremony Serum)
Made with 100% Wind Energy
Vegan
Cruelty Free (as certified by Leaping Bunny)
Synthetic Fragrance Free
Artificial Colorants: consciously crafted without ammonia, PPDs, resorcinol
Gluten Free
Paraben Free
GMO Free
MIT Free
Triclosan/Triclocarban Free
Innersense
Formulated with the highest intention and care for the environment, planet, and customers. Innersense sources ingredients sustainably, working in concert with their global partners as well as local farmers to ensure ethical harvesting practices. Innersense preserves the holistic benefits of botanical extracts through conscious chemistry, choosing the finest wild-harvested, biodynamic, and certified organic ingredients. These ingredients are processed using cold-pressed and distilled methods to maintain unparalleled purity. They have chosen to eliminate any and all harmful ingredients such as sulfates, parabens, and gluten. Their products are Cruelty-Free as well as Non-GMO. Always free of parabens, PEG/PPG/BG, mineral oils, artificial colorants, EDTA and synthetic fragrances.

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Events and Education
Please check back for more classes, workshops, and events coming soon.
Are You an artist?
Salon Lavender displays the work of local artists. Please contact the salon for more details on gallery submissions.
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STYLISTS / STAFF
Tara Aversa
Tara specializes in creating beautiful, customized looks for every client.
Tara specialties includes:
• Blondes and multidimensional brunettes
• Color corrections
• Bigger changes with personalized cut and color transformations
• Medium to long layered haircuts
• Event and bridal styling
About Tara
• Mural artist who loves expressing creativity beyond the salon
• Enjoys meeting new people and building connections
• A bit of a history buff — especially fascinated by the 16th century
• Believes cheese and wine is a love language
• Moved from Nashville to Portland with her dog, Stracciatella Stella
Laurel STANTON, Owner / Stylist
For Laurel: Working as a hair stylist is more than just doing hair, it’s learning about each client and making them feel and look their best. Natural products and living a clean lifestyle has always been a part of her life so being able to create a space that all can enjoy without the fear of toxins is living her life long dream.
Specializes in:
Long haircutting to create space in your hair for it to live and move freely, while flowing naturally
Soft blended/lived in highlighting and coloring
About Laurel
She has two young kids, Archie and Magnolia. She also has a feisty cattle dog, Luna and a cat, Pinecone
Her love of plants started at a young age but not until opening Lavender she was able to keep things alive and now between the salon and her home she has over 100 plants!
When Laurel is not at the salon she is always working on a creative project. Whether it's painting, drawing, sewing or gardening.
Cari Markland
Specializes in all things blonde, custom colors, and long, bouncy layered hair.
• Loves helping people discover what looks best on them and fits their personal style
• Finds joy in giving clients a chance to relax from the chaos of life while making them feel beautiful
About Cari
• First-time mom to an amazing baby girl she adores spending time with
• Cat mom to Sunshine and Moonlight
• Loves being at the beach — it’s her favorite place to relax
• Enjoys going to music festivals
• Vegetarian who loves discovering and trying new recipes
ANDREW PRATT, Owner / MANAGER

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CONTACT US
Salon Information
63 Washington Ave. Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207.747.4431
Email: hello@salonlavender.com
Book: Make an appointment
Connect
Instagram: @lavenderportlandme
Facebook: @lavenderportlandme
SALON LAVENDER Hours
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday 9a-5p
Wednesday 10a-6p
Thursday 11a-7p
Friday 9a-5p
Saturday 9a-3p
Sunday - CLOSED
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