Our Team
When I was going through beauty school it was hard to image what my life would be like now. What an adventure it has been, since my beauty school graduation in 2000.
For beauty school, I went to Mt. Hood Community College and received my Associates Degree in Cosmetology. I've worked at a couple of salons in Portland, but notably, I worked at Toni & Guy where I started as a color apprentice. After my intense 7 month apprenticeship, I worked there for 4 years before moving down to Albany. Working there gave me an immense appreciation for color theory and hair education. I truly am a color specialist.
I am also passionate about my family. 2000 was a big year for me again because I married my Chris that year. Our family grew to 3 in 2010, then 4 in 2011 when the adoptions of our children were finalized. They each are growing so fast and definitely keep life interesting.
Our family now owns The Mane Event Salon & Spa. Chris and I carry the responsibilities, but I say "family" because you may see Austin running the front desk or Emy dusting the shelves. I feel honored to be part of The Mane Event Story and I feel compelled to uphold it well. I am passionate about all these aspects of my life, and am very thankful for them.
Hello! My name is Hallie Harrington. I have been working at The Mane Event since 2001. I specialize in weaving hair, and providing expert color and style advice. I provide styling, and Cosmetics services. 
I have been doing hair since 2000. I have worked in Lebanon for the last few years. I grew up in Albany, and live there now with my husband and 2 daughters. I enjoy doing hair and making peoples’ day! 
Hi my name is Sara Adams I would like to share a little bit about myself. My husband’s name is Brian; I have two children; Parker and Madison and I have also had the privilege of raising our nephew.
When I think back and wonder WHY I love being a hair stylist, I think the hair industry has always been a part of my life as my mother and grandmother were both stylists so… it’s in my genes! I have always loved listening to people and their needs for their hair and have loved trying to provide the best service I can for them. When I am asked, “ Sara, what is your passion in life?” I would have to say, “I love being a wife, a mother, and a hair stylist.”
I graduated from Beauty School in 1999. I am certified in Hair Design and Nail Technology. After graduating, I started an apprenticeship program for a year and then continued to work at that salon until I decided I wanted to join The Mane Event Salon and Spa team in 2002. I continued working at Mane Event until I had my son in 2006. After taking a couple years to focus on family, I became an educator working at the beauty school in Albany. From 2016-2018, I worked a a Team based salon which included continuing education each week to further my practical skills in the industry. In late 2018, I had the privilege to come back to The Mane Event.
I love working at The Mane Event Salon and Spa. It allows me to have a little balance in my life with being a wife, a mother and a hair stylist! 
My name is Teslah, I have been in the beauty industry for six years. I studied cosmetology at Regency Beauty Institute in Sterling Heights Michigan, and graduated in 2011. After cosmetology school, I trained as an assistant at Bianchi's Salon and Spa. At Bianchi's, I learned advanced cut, color, and styling techniques from L'oreal Professional, Sassoon, Tigi, Sojourn, and Redken. I moved back to Oregon, and started doing hair at The Mane Event in 2014, and I can't imagine ever working anywhere else! I specialize in balayage, and colors and styles that are trendy, yet tasteful. My skills are very diverse, and can please a wide range of clientele! Hair is such a passion for me, because I can be creative and artistic in a relaxed and social environment, and make every client feel pampered, beautiful and confident! 
I am an Advanced Esthetician with many years of experience under my belt. I call myself “The Queen of Everything” because I offer so many services, and enjoy them all. I do Laser Hair Removal, Cosmetic Tattooing, micro needling, microdermabrasion, custom facials, nails, make-up, waxing and more. I would love to talk to you about your skin. Call with questions or book yourself a complimentary consultation, we can go over your options 
I have a real passion for my massage craft. I love not only making my clients feel better, but want to help solve the problem their body is having. I have specialized in sports massage. I offer Swedish and Deep Tissue. I work Monday-Wednesdays. I’m offering your first initial hour massage session for $45. and I always offer discounts to our heros: 25% Off for Active Police, Fire, and Students (18 years or older), 50% Off for Active & Retired Military personnel and Spouses. 
IONIC DETOX FOOT BATH SESSION Melinda Butterfield is offering Ionic Detox Foot Bath Sessions to detox your body naturally. 45 minute session for $40. Buy one get ½ off 2nd!
REFLEXOLGY SESSIONS Melinda also offers relaxing, balancing & detoxifying Reflexology Sessions on the hands and feet. 45 minute session for $30.
REIKI & BODY/ENERGY WORK SESSIONS Melinda Butterfield is a Second Degree Usui Reiki Practitioner using hands on Touch Therapy that includes Trigger Point Release and Intuitive acupressure on the head neck and back. She also uses a Frequency Tuning Fork and Aroma Therapy with Energy Work to help you relax and restore to recreate balance and harmony in your body and energy systems naturally. Please wear comfortable loose fitting clothing for your session. 30 minute session for $20 or 15 minute session for $10
THE WORKS! Combines both the Reflexology and Reiki & Body/Energy Work 1 hour Session for $50. May attended Massage Therapy School at Monterey Peninsula Community College where in addition to basic massage training, she obtained advanced training in Deep Tissue and Sports Massage. She also trained at Five BranchesUniversity of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz where she received basic training in Swedish, Shiatsu, and Biodynamic Craniosacral therapies. In addition, during May’s former career as an Esthetician, she specialized in Lymphatic Drainage Massage through a combination of Vodder and Chikly methods.
May loves helping people relax so that their body, mind and spirit may be able to rest and repair.