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.

Alicia Hartsell Bevins

Master Stylist - Hilltop

Alicia is a Wilmington, North Carolina native and she studied cosmetology at Cape Fear Community College. She specializes in balayage, highlighting, and color, particularly fashion color. She keeps up with the modern trends of both men’s and women’s haircuts and styling. Always serving to please, Alicia strives to ensure every client leaves satisfied, delighted, and looking forward to their next visit!

Rebecca Clayton

Master Stylist - Ghent

Becca has been in the beauty industry on and off since she was a teen. She decided to pursue her dream of being a stylist and went through the apprenticeship program where she graduated from Norfolk Technical Vocational. She is ecstatic to be working with highly trained professionals and thrilled that AOC is heavily education centered. Becca looks forward to constantly improving her skill set and always exceeding our clients expectations.

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.

Jamie Bishop

Master Stylist - Hilltop

Jamie is a Virginia Beach native that has returned home after living in DC for over 10 years. She has been a licensed colorist/stylist since 2005 and attended classes in NYC at Bumble&Bumble, the Redken Exchange, Wella Studio and completed a 12-week program to become a certified balayage Master. Knowing the importance of education in our industry, Jamie regularly attends cut and coloring classes to stay current with the hottest trends.

Megan Ambeault

Senior 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.

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

Elise Henderson

Stylist - Ghent

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!

Liza Markman

Junior Stylist - Ghent + Hilltop

Lizzy is originally from Ukraine; she was adopted 12 years ago by Brian and Dalbe Markman. After spending most of her childhood around the salon, she realized at a very young age that she wanted to do hair! Lizzy has been with AOC Salon since she was 15 years old, and started working on the floor as a stylist in August 2022. She completed the cosmetology program in high school and is eager to continue her hair education! Lizzy can't wait to meet you and have some fun in the chair!

Ghita (Rita) Chraibi

Junior Stylist - Ghent + Hilltop

Born in Morocco and raised in Virginia, Ghita has always had passion in the beauty industry. Ghita takes the time to listen and ensure she understands the needs and goals of the client. She has been a personal apprentice to Dalbe Markman for the past 6 years, learning precision cutting, Davines color, and salon managing duties. AOC salon has been her second home away from home. On her time off Ghita loves to travel and explore other countries and cultures.

Madeline Alkire

Junior Stylist - Ghent + Hilltop

Since a young age Madeline has loved the hair industry. She began assisting bridal hair at the age of 12; she knew then hair was what she wanted to pursue. To Madeline, there is nothing like connecting with clients and making them feel even more beautiful. She is always down for a spunky new creation whether it be vivid color or lived in color. Her goal is to one day make it to the Davines World Wide Hair Tour in Italy. She can’t wait to get to know you and have some fun behind the chair!

Kaiya Whelan

Junior Stylist - Ghent + Hilltop

Kaiya has been with AOC’s apprenticeship program since December 2021 and working on the floor with clients since August 2022. Her biggest goal is to make sure each and every client leaves her chair looking and feeling their very best. In her free time, she loves to read, hang out with her cats, and go hiking. Kaiya is passionate about learning how to work with all hair types in order to give her clients the best experience possible. She specializes in blonding services and textured hair.

Jessica Lutzow

Jessica has been a part of the AOC team from the beginning. After starting her time with us as our salon coordinator and assistant, she realized her passion for hair and eagerly began the apprenticeship program. After completing both the apprenticeship program, as well as graduating from Old Dominion University with her Bachelors of Science in Biology, she began as a full time stylist. Jessica's true passion is creating natural looks while making your day just a little bit brighter!

Madeline Simpson

Front Desk Manager + Apprentice

Ana Ptak

Apprentice

Christina West

Apprentice

Kathleen Smith

Apprentice

Izzy Kuriger

Apprentice

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