
our team
The Shades Team mission is to provide style driven consumers with a full service salon option that exceeds their style needs and takes the salon experience to a new level!

Wael Kettaneh
Owner
Young, creative, and passionate about his salon, Wael Kettaneh has been able to establish himself as a successful business owner over the past few years.
Wael was on the path towards a professional athlete career when he decided to pursue his true calling: the business industry. After receiving his “Bachelors degree in Business and Finance“ and his “Master’s degree in Business Management and Leadership”, he pursued his passion to build his own business.
Today Wael credits his wide-ranging knowledge and his innate creativity as the key to his success. His excellent management and focus on customer satisfaction result in flattering looks perfectly tailored to every one of his clients.

heather kaizer
Master Stylist
Heather is a master stylist with more than 30 years experience as both a stylist and a salon owner. With extensive, advanced education as a colorist and a passion for cutting, she stays current with the latest styles and trends. As a result of her skills and her keen sense of client care, Heather has maintained a devoted clientele throughout her career and continues to attract new clients today.
Heather takes great pride in creating styles that leave her clients looking and feeling their best.

cheryl-ann stanford
Master Stylist
Master stylist and master colourist and certified in deva curl.
Cheryl has 18 years of experience, she is a trained deva curl specialist and has lots of experience in curly cuts! She is a master stylist and colourist that continues regular classes to keep up on the latest trends! She specializes in foiling and her goal is to make all her clients feel amazing! She will leave you laughing with a fresh new do!

meaghan mackinnon
Esthetician
Meaghan joins our team from Cape Breton Island, where she completed her esthetics course at the top of her class for gel nails. Meaghan loves to add some extra flare to nails with her passion for nail art, or a relaxing experience with a pedicure. It’s never a dull moment with Meaghan.

sharon
Master Stylist / Master Esthetician / Certified Podologist
Sharon has been a passionate stylist and Master colourist for over 25 years and is know for creating a customized experience for each and everyone of her clients.
She a colourist specialist that focuses on the integrity of hair with an approach towards natural- looking hair colour. She has years of experience with hair extensions, wig, coloring , styling, and Weddings and special events.
Sharon continues to expand her knowledge and keeps up with the modern styles and trends by attending classes and hair shows from the industry’s top leaders and loves participating in hair competition .
You will hear Sharon say : Love what you do and do what you love !

fera
Master Stylist
Fera has an infectious, gentle, warm personality and is always positive. She started chop chopping, styling and scrunching hair since 2005 with her advance training from Paris.
Fera has a gift for making women feel like themselves, listens and then give them the kind of hair that they wanna take a selfie with every day.
Fera loves staying in the latest trends she always upgrades her skills with training. Her strength is long thick textured hair. Have to highlight how good she is in men haircuts, fades and style. Super friendly with kids for their haircuts.
Not only is Fera an excellent hairdresser she is sought after for her bridal and special event styling as well as Makeup. She is highly skilled in updo’s, braiding, and blowouts.
Fera’s head massage is to die for. Make sure you book ahead to be sure Fera is available.
Be prepared to be Fera’s next addictive client.

zoey lee
Front Desk
Zoey joined our team in 2021. She loves meeting new people and helping clients find the perfect stylist and esthetician to meet their needs!
As of now she is studying Criminology at Saint Mary's University and working at our front desk part time.

jennifer parent
Front Desk
A hard working employee who loves social interaction. The top priority is to ensure comfort and accuracy. An easy going and friendly person who has a passion for beauty and art