Dylan Cooray
Director of Internal Operations and Education

Dylan, the son of Alankara's founder, focuses on the internal operations of each location to ensure it meets its full potential each and every day. Dylan takes pride in high-level guest engagement and experience.

With a degree from Arizona State University and completion of Aveda's business school, Dylan leads the team in product education and training. Working with each team member on Aveda products, ingredients, and potential for results.

Monica Vela

Master Stylist/Makeup Artist 

​Monica is a hard-working & exceptionally talented Master Stylist who especially loves seeing the joy on her client’s face after a transformational hair cut. She knows just what products, tools & techniques to create your perfect cut + color + style. Monica has received training from the Aveda training center in Los Angeles as well as multiple Aveda Master Class Series. Her work will speak for itself!

Michelle Mata
Master Stylist/Master Trainer

Michelle has over 15 years in the industry, is a certified California State Board of Cosmetology Master Trainer, and was also trained by Aveda's Global Master Trainer Lupe Voss. She also does exceptional men's cuts. She loves working with her guests to help them achieve a customized look to suit their personality. Michelle's work has been featured in L.A. Bride magazine.

Carlos Lopez

Stylist/Assistant

Eric Leonardos

Master Stylist

Eric is a Hairstylist and Makeup Artist, specializing in Haircuts, Color, Treatments, Hairdressing, Weddings, Wigs and Makeup. Eric has over 17 years in the beauty industry starting in Makeup, then studied Cosmetology at an Aveda Institute and a Certified as Vidal Sassoon Haircutter. Eric takes pride in providing an excellent experience and top tier service. 

Matthew Salazar

Stylist/Assistant

Abby Miller

Master Stylist/Manicurist/Makeup Artist  

Abby comes to us directly from the prestigious Aveda Institute of Los Angeles. Abby is a multi-talented beauty professional with skills that range across hair, skin, and nails. Abby has received extensive training in Aveda color, cut, makeup and facial services. She also has a special love for braiding, curly hair, texture and unique styling. Abby has a warm heart and prides herself in being a good listener and understanding just what her guests need. She wants to make you feel beautiful from head to toe.   

Dimitri de Silva
Director of Legal Affairs/ Business Development

Dimitri, the son of Alankara's founder, focuses on the business development and Estée Lauder/Aveda corporate relations.

A graduate of UCLA, and Arizona State University's College of Law, Dimitri handles all legal and business elements.  Dimitri provides business training and development to ensure each member and location continues to grow and flourish. Dimitri works hard to ensure Alankara Aveda continues to develop, while adhering to the highest level of guest experience.

Manny Polina 

Master Stylist

Manny is a master trained Aveda stylist at Alankara. He has received training from some of the biggest names known across our industry and prides himself in his diversity of knowledge. Whether it be painted balayage, a fresh layered cut or a seamless men's fade, Manny loves to provide whatever his guests need to feel their best, both inside and out. 

​GROW YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS - JOIN THE ALANKARA AVEDA FAMILY

Establishing and growing the Aveda brand in the desert for over 30 years, Alankara Aveda Lifestyle Salons are amongst the top performing Aveda Salons in the world with a track record of success built around Aveda and in-house training, business development, and year-after-year growth of our team members. 

Interested in joining our Aveda Family and growing your career? Email your resume to Alankara@AlankaraSalon.com, or drop off a resume at any of our locations.

All Alankara Team members have been able to stay home safely with full pay and benefits  throughout the state-wide covid-19 related shutdowns a result of Alankara Salon practices and benefits. Join a salon that protects you, your livelihood, and career.

Sharya de Silva
Director of Design and Brand

Sharya, the daughter of Alankara's founder, focuses on the design and construction each location to ensure an innovative, high functioning salon space. Sharya also designs and develops Alankara branding.

With a degree from UCLA, and a Masters from Brooklyn College, Sharya oversees the evolution of the locations, and their design, providing Alankara Aveda with creative and modern spaces to support its guests and high-level services. (Picture coming soon!)

Isaiah Sauve

Master Stylist/Skin Care Expert

Isaiah is an Aveda expert and also Aveda certified in both hair and skin. Isaiah has studied at the Aveda training center in Los Angeles and has been certified as both a color and cut expert. After completing the Aveda color mastery series, Isaiah went on to complete advanced skincare and esthentician training with Aveda. He has also completed Hair Color Magic Master Class by Aveda's Global Master Trainer Lupe Voss. With talents accross the board, Isaiah is ready to handle any of his guests needs. Isaiah prides himself in keeping a positive demeanor and creating a positive experience for his guests. 

Kara Miller 

Esthetician/ Makeup Artist/

Manicurist 

Caitlin Singer

Salon Director

Corporate and Social Affairs Director

Caitlin manages corporate logistics with Aveda for Alankara Aveda Salons. With a degree from University of Montana, and over 20 years of experience with Aveda from Aveda HQ in Minnesota, Aveda Southern California Salon Development Partner, and Aveda Independent Experience Center Director, Caitlin takes pride in ensuring Alankara Aveda Lifestyle Salons continue to perform as one of Aveda's top service salons in the world.

Mariah Guillermo

Stylist/Assistant

Ryan Saunders

Salon Director 

Client Experience Director

​Bio coming soon.

Kristen McLeod

Master Stylist 

Kristen is an Aveda trained master colorist and has received training from Aveda global directors David Adams and Lupe Voss. With over 11 years of experience in the industry, Kristen has mastered all areas of cut, color and specialized styling. She is dedicated to Aveda and to giving her guests the best experience possible. Kristen is sincerely dedicated to the vision of every guest she has. In her free time, Kristen loves hiking, camping and exploring our beautiful desert!  

Jackie Ramirez

Master Stylist/Esthetician/

Makeup Artist/Manicurist  

Jackie is one of our multi-talented beauty professionals with skills across the board! Jackie's passion for makeup is what lead her to the beauty industry. A graduate of Aveda's Hair Color Magic Master Class and Aveda makeup with Nick Marshall, Jackie has received top training in all areas of cosmetology, including certification as a master makeup artist. After joining our Aveda family, Jackie has completed Aveda training in hair, skin, nails, waxing and makeup. Jackie believes beauty comes full circle and should not stop at hair. Her warm and loving approach is admired by all her guests. 

Manomi de Silva

Founder

Stylist

With international fashion industry hair-stylist roots, London training, and successful salons in Los Angeles and SE Asia, Manomi established her local salons and the Aveda brand in the desert over 35 years ago. With a passion for hair, business, and people Manomi's  Aveda Lifestyle Salons have won awards locally and internationally growing and evolving the Aveda Brand to new heights and dimensions. Manomi is Aveda's largest individual partner, affording her and her salons access to Aveda resources and support unlike any other salon. 

Manomi's number one passion is the well-being and experience of her loyal guests. She takes great pride in providing unparalleled service.  Also close to her heart is the development and growth of her Alankara Stylist and Esthetician Family. Manomi is committed to innovation, growth, and the highest level of service.