Val Tana

Meet Val, Co-Founder & Artistic Director of VaZa Salon. A passionate advocate for curly hair, Val’s career began at Devachan in SoHo, where she honed her skills and laid the foundation for her exceptional expertise. Today, she is known for her mastery of curly hair cutting and coloring, custom-painted Balayage, blonde transformations, and grey blending. But what sets Val apart is her ability to personalize every service—crafting unique cuts and colors that complement each client’s texture, growth patterns, cowlicks, and lifestyle.

Val’s approach is never one-size-fits-all. Every client who sits in her chair is treated as an individual, with custom-tailored techniques that ensure their hair works for them—not the other way around. She takes into account texture, growth patterns, and lifestyle when designing both a personalized haircut and color. And because she understands that every guest’s needs and maintenance schedules are unique, Val creates a custom plan that reflects their willingness and ability to maintain their look.

Specializing in VaZa Curly Cuts, custom-painted Balayage, and Design Cuts, all of Val’s cuts are performed dry for maximum precision. While she focuses on the cutting and coloring, styling is handled by the talented stylists in VaZa’s Master Associate Program, where Val mentors and nurtures the next generation of hair artists.

Beyond the salon, Val is a proud mother of three, and her love for her family infuses every aspect of her work. With a passion for both her craft and her loved ones, Val brings heart, dedication, and a touch of edge to everything she does at VaZa Salon.