Meet The AOC Salon Team

Dalbe Markman

Owner / Head Master Stylist / Salon Educator

dalbe@aocsalon.com

AOC Salon is owned and operated by Dalbe Markman. Dalbe Markman prides herself in providing a warm, friendly and hip environment for people from all walks of life. She makes every effort to greet guests with a relaxing ambiance and the highest quality of salon services. Markman says “her greatest success is having an amazing team of employees and moving forward with love and support of family, friends, and clients who encourage her to transcend all boundaries.”

Brian Markman

Owner / Manager

brian@aocsalon.com

Brian strives to provide not only excellent customer service, but warmth when welcoming you into AOC Salon. He believes the key to a successful business is having an amazing team. Brian makes every effort to greet guests with a relaxing ambiance and the highest quality of salon services. When he is not working he enjoys spending time with his wife Dalbe and two daughters Liza and Karyna.

Brian welcomes you to AOC Salon.

Julia Sorensen

Master Stylist - Ghent

Julia has been in the industry for over 13 years. She knew from a young age that hair was her passion. Since Julia has been with AOC, she has excelled and continued her education. You can see her true passion she had as a little girl in her work. Not only will Julia create beautiful hair for you, but you'll be sure to have a good time while she's doing it!

Lindsay Riccio

Master Stylist - Ghent

Lindsay's passion for hair began when she could barely walk. She pursued Cosmetology in high school and has been thriving in the industry ever since!

Sabrina Hayes

Master Stylist - Ghent + Hilltop

Sabrina is originally from North Carolina, but moved to the Hampton Roads area and joined our team shortly after in 2013! She began with us as a front desk coordinator, but quickly realized she was interested in the world of hair, so she began the apprenticeship program with us. Sabrina has been behind the chair ever since! She specializes in balayage, but loves all things color. Sabrina is also certified in multiple extension techniques.

Audrey Lane

Master Stylist - Hilltop

Originally from the Chicagoland area, Audrey traded in the wind and snow shovel for the ocean and a beach chair! She has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2006 and loves being a part of this ever evolving industry. Audrey believes staying current in her education is important.

Jaelyn Moody

Master Stylist - Ghent

Jaelyn has been flourishing in the hair industry for close to 6 years. They live for the process of bringing hair to its greatest form. Ever since graduating from Paul Mitchell School of Charleston they have strived to keep up with all the newest techniques. Jaelyn knew this was their true calling and place immediately when their hands touched hair for the first time. Their goal is to now bring fresh ideas and their spunk to the salon each and every day!

Brenda McGovern

Master Stylist - Hilltop

Brenda joined the AOC team in 2021 with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She moved to Virginia Beach from the beach town of Tela, Honduras and is happy to attend clients in Spanish or English. Brenda has a passion for color, and her goal is always to work with guests to make sure they go back out into the world with the confidence that comes with expressing their own authentic style. When she is not in the salon, she enjoys spending time with her four children and husband.

Megan Ambeault

Master Stylist - Ghent + Hilltop

Megan started her career as a stylist at Rudy and Kelly academy in 2017. After 1,200 hours of hard work she graduated from cosmetology school. Right after, she received the opportunity to work as an assistant at AOC Salon and further her education. Megan has now been behind the chair full-time since 2020 and is so excited to continue to grow in her skills and help everyone around her feel more beautiful.

Oliver Kelly

Master Cutter at AOC Ghent

With over 20 years of experience in the hair industry, Oliver has worked as a hair educator and celebrity stylist. Oliver specializes in highly detailed intuitive cuts that can be self-styling with great grow out in mind.
Specialties include: short hair, curls and texture, razor cuts and shags, fades, classic barber cuts, hair that is thinning, and transformation cuts.
Oliver loves hanging out with his fluffy dog, writing books, & making music.

Michele Tavares

Senior Stylist - Hilltop

Michele's passion for hair has been a lifetime affair. Since the age of 12 years old, she knew this is where her passion lies. She became licensed in 2016 after graduating from Rudy & Kelly Academy and realized the demand for curly hair stylists. She became certified with curly cuts/color and with a well established & versatile approach to curly hair, any age or gender, Michele is able to take care of all of your curly/wavy needs.

Keely Day Mauer

Senior Stylist - Hilltop

Few things bring Keely more joy than witnessing her clients walk out of the salon with a smile and a big boost in their self-confidence! She prides herself in helping people enhance their natural beauty. Keely's specialties include Beach inspired balayage and lived in natural color, but she is always up for helping clients gain that exclusive, individual style they’re seeking. She loves staying educated and current on the newest and upcoming hair trends.

Jennifer Grissom

Senior Stylist - Hilltop

Jennifer has over 20 years of licensed experience in the hair industry. She came to Virginia Beach from the northern Virginia area in 2022. Jennifer says, “I love the energy that VA Beach and AOC Salon deliver.” She enjoys extra education and practical training and has done a lot throughout her career, including keratin treatments, Brazilian blowouts, precision hair cutting, coloring, and highlighting techniques.

Elise Henderson

Stylist - Ghent + Hilltop

Elise has always known since she was young, that the beauty industry is where she belongs. Elise's main goal every time is for her clients to walk out feeling gorgeous with their heads held high! She will go the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable in her chair from start to finish. Elise specializes in lived in hair, balayage, textured hair, and bobs. When not behind the chair, Elise enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and their 2 kids, reading, gaming, and going to the gym!

Gabby French

Stylist - Ghent + Hilltop

I was the kid in Highschool with crazy colors. Loved art and decided to do hair. Went to Paul Mitchell Sherman Oaks California and been licensed since 2013. Over the years, I’ve invested in my education. Professionally worked as a color specialist instructor for Paul Mitchell and a salon manager for ULTA. But my real love is doing hair and making people feel good about themselves with hair that fits their lifestyle. I love color- blonding, grey blending, grey coverage, and hair cutting.