MEET THE OWNER
VINI SMITH
Master stylist, owner, and CEO of two Hampton Roads salons - Hair Graphics and Salon Avanti - Vini Smith has over 27 years of experience exceeding guest expectations across all hair service requests, specializing in luxury smoothing treatments and natural hair coloring techniques, including grey coverage. Vini is one of the only local hair specialists certified to provide Chi Permanent Straightening services. As a busy business owner and team leader, guests can expect Vini's appointment availability may be more challenging than other qualified stylists on her team, although she does seek to serve new and existing guests as often as possible.
MEET THE HAIR GRAPHICS TEAM
TABITHA FELICIA, HAIR STYLIST
Tabitha has been a hairdresser since 2001. She has two adult children and four dogs, and she recently adopted a cat. She was born and raised in West Virginia. As the saying goes, you can take a girl out of the mountains, but you can't take the mountains out of the girl. She is a color specialist - lived in color, balayage, global color, and dimensional highlighting are her passions. She is skilled in all lengths and textures. She loves creative hairstyles. She strives to have open communication with her guests so that their needs and wants are met at each appointment. She is also understanding of quiet appointments so feel free to let her know if that suits you.
MAGGIE CRIMMINS, HAIR STYLIST
Maggie is a stylist from Washington State who has a deep love for balayage and lived-in color, as well as layered cuts and short cuts. Maggie strives to create a personable overall experience and loves building positive professional relationships with her clients. She matches energy to help each appointment feel relaxing and fun. Her biggest priority is to make each person walk out feeling like the best version of themselves and to create a safe space for all who sit in her chair.
SHANICE THICKLIN, PROTÉGÉ
Meet Shanice — your new favorite Georgia Peach!
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Shanice brings an inviting, down-to-earth energy to every appointment, making each guest feel comfortable, confident, and cared for. She loves connecting with people and creating a space that feels effortless, fun, and full of good energy. As a growing stylist, she’s passionate about learning, finding her niche behind the chair, and creating styles that bring out her guests’ natural beauty. When she’s not in the salon, you’ll likely find her enjoying brunch, hitting the gym, sipping an iced caramel coffee, or browsing the aisles of Target - living her best pink-girlie life!
JAY-AR GANNABAN, PROTÉGÉ
Hairstylist. USMC Veteran. Father. Enthusiast of all things fast and bold. With a passion for creativity and precision, Jay-ar is an up-and-coming hairstylist dedicated to helping clients look and feel their best. A USMC Veteran turned hairstylist who knows that looking good isn't just about the cut - it's about the confidence.
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Originally from the Philippines, Jay-ar made Virginia his home at age 21 and built a life fueled by family, hustle, and adventure. As a father, he knows the value of hard work and staying sharp - both in his career and personal life. When he's not performing cuts, you'll find him in the gym, on the road with his cars and motorcycles, or out in the wild camping. Music fuels his grind, whether it's country or hip-hop, and when it comes to food - if it's not spicy, it's not worth eating.
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From old money styles to wild cuts or classy to sassy looks, Jay-ar knows how to bring his clients' vision to life.
AMBER ZIMMERMAN, PROTÉGÉ
Meet Amber, a growing hairstylist passionate about creating beautiful, confidence-boosting hair for every client who sits in her chair. She specializes in blonding and dimensional color and loves bringing personalized looks to life, whether it’s a subtle refresh or a full transformation.
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Amber’s goal is always to make clients feel comfortable, heard, and excited about their hair. She is committed to continued education and staying up to date on the latest trends and techniques to deliver results that are both stylish and healthy for your hair.
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She also offers quiet appointments upon request.
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Amber looks forward to getting to know each client and helping them achieve their hair goals!
ALEXIS WILLIAMS-STEWART, PROTÉGÉ
Meet Alexis, a hairstylist who believes hair is one of the most powerful forms of self-expression. She loves working with all hair types and creating looks that feel authentic to each client, from precision haircuts and bouncy blowouts to bold fashion colors.
Alexis is passionate about helping every client leave her chair feeling confident, beautiful, and completely themselves. She strives to create a welcoming experience while delivering personalized results that reflect each individual's unique style and personality.
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When she's not behind the chair, Alexis enjoys attending concerts, reading, and expressing her creativity through playing the ukulele, drawing, experimenting with makeup, and exploring new artistic outlets.
