Megan

Salon Owner

After graduating from the Aveda Institute in Denver in 2006 and discovering her passion for hair color, Megan relocated to Miami and eventually to Atlanta, where she was invited to train with some of the nation’s top colorists at Van Michael Salons. With a background in dance from the University of Arizona, Megan became the salon’s show choreographer and worked on prestigious hair shows, including Aveda Congress in 2008 and a special event with the legendary Robert Lobetta. Training directly under the creative director of hair color and collaborating with nationally recognized platform artists helped Megan hone her skills, eventually shaping her into a true color specialist.

Longing for the beauty of Colorado and the presence of her family, Megan made the decision to return home and pursue her dream of opening an Aveda salon. In 2011, she and her mother, Jolene, opened the doors to Zinke Hair Studio. Since then, Megan has taken on multiple roles within the salon, overseeing marketing, social media, website management, salon direction, and education. Over the years, she has worn many hats—student, assistant, educator, stylist, and salon owner—and she is incredibly grateful for each experience, as they have shaped her journey and provided invaluable life lessons.

Megan was selected to join Aveda’s elite education team as a Color Purefessional. In this role, she travels nationally to teach and share her expertise with others, all while staying deeply connected to her own team at Zinke. With a passion for education, Megan is committed to bringing the most current and innovative training to her teams.

Now residing in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Megan embraces her love for coastal living and the water. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, their two daughters, and their two poodles.

INTERESTS: dance, water-skiing, Peleton, snowboarding, traveling, natural health, trying new plant based meals, yoga and meditation.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Leap and the net will appear”