When we set out to launch the Faces of Sola program back in 2015, we had a vision to bring together independent salon owners from across the country to share their personal stories and wisdom as beauty professionals, entrepreneurs, go-getters, givers, working parents, philanthropists, artists, educators, and people on a mission to change the world. From the minute we started to get to know the Faces of Sola, we realized we had so many different perspectives and representatives of what it means to live an inspired life as a salon owner at Sola. Since we launched the program, we have welcomed 40 independent Solapreneurs to the Faces of Sola family, and in 2020 we decided to kick things to a whole new level. It is with great excitement we introduce you to the 20 Faces of Sola for 2020! Ashley Sciulli, Ashley Hair Designs, Pittsburgh, PA Ashley Sciulli (@ashleyhairdesigns) has been dreaming of becoming a hairstylist since she was just 14 years old. Fast forward to today, owning a business, and proving the doubters wrong, she says that living out her dream has been "nothing short of magic." Ashley specializes in hand-painted highlights and blonding. She is constantly exploring new trends to make sure she brings her A-game behind the chair. She is obsessed with her salon at Sola because it has made her fall in love with her craft all over again. "It is my safe space, my corner of the universe to flourish, my home away from home and the place that has become so much more than just a career! At the end of the day, I’m just a girl who loves her clients and truly gets joy out of spinning them around in my chair and seeing the purest smile on their face." Morgan Abernathy, Studio Chaos, Charlotte, NC Morgan Abernathy (@colored.in.chaos) is a full spectrum colorist and a go-getter in her salon. She's been doing hair for 10 years and has a dual passion in the beauty industry - educating and being behind the chair. Morgan is an educator for four different product and tool companies all thanks to her colorful craft and the help of social media (check out her amazing Instagram!). Outside of the salon, Morgan is a dog mom and a wife to her high school sweetheart. For her, coming to Sola was a no-brainer. Her natural independence and work style was a perfect fit with the Sola concept. "You still get community but without the competition and that’s one of the main reasons why I love it so much. We aren’t competing with each other. We are raising each other up and helping each other when we need it, but running our business is completely separate and in different ways but what works for us." Diana Antes, Diana Antes Studio, Sunnyvale, CA Diana Antes' (@dianaanteshair) passion for hair and makeup has helped her to become a sought-after hair and makeup artist for over a decade. From experimenting on her friends at prom to taking advanced courses in the industry to develop her skills, she has gained extensive knowledge and a unique capability to tailor her skills to each one of her clients. She specializes in balayage, creative colors and classic timeless styles. Over the course of her career, clients have praised her calming aura, bubbly personality, and ability to truly connect and educate those she works with. She is passionate about elevating the beauty industry by educating and helping like-minded stylists. "Sola has given me the opportunity to have my own business. I can decorate my own space the way I like. I can sell the retail that I want. I can offer the amenities that I want. I can run my business the way that I want because it's my business." Cuyler Engram, Loft 22, Houston, TX Cuyler Engram's (@cuylerdidit) journey began with the first curl of his mom's hair! He is a youthful trendsetter, celebrated for his unique styles, vibrant colors, and crazy "creature makeup." He focuses on creating elevated experiences that are personalized to fit each guest's lifestyle and desires. Merging stylish sophistication with youthful vitality, he is able to produce a trend-setting creation every time. He has taught several hair color classes and techniques on national platforms such as The International Salon and Spa Expo, Premiere Orlando, and Houston Image Expo, and is now currently facilitating in-salon education for Eleven Australia. His career began in 2008 after attending the Aveda Institute-Tallahassee. His passion for beauty and art is what allows him to enhance and transform his guests' hair into customized lifestyle-based creations. Since embarking on his journey with Sola, Cuyler has significantly grown his business, knowledge and brand with the support of the Sola family. "My experience at Sola has allowed me to excel in both my business and professional life. The support is amazing. The brand stands firm in its values, and I am treated with much care, concern, and the want for myself and my business to thrive. I feel alive in