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About Green Apple Salon

Green Apple Salon is where you’ll find quality haircuts, styles, all forms of color services, keratin smoothing treatments, hair extensions, and waxing services in Venice, FL. Our expert hair stylists are always looking to continue their education in the latest trends for our clients. We’ll always listen and provide you with the look you’ve always wanted.

Green Apple Salon’s owners, Caitlin Valenti and Megan Antonaras have been in the salon industry for many years. Being sisters-in-law and best friends, they decided to branch out together and pursue a dream of owning their own salon. With the help and support of their families, that dream came true and the Green Apple Salon was opened in 2013.

Meet Our Staff

Caitlin Valenti, Owner & Stylist

Caitlin Valenti was born in Connecticut, where she spent her childhood until moving to Florida in 1995. Upon graduation from high school, Caitlin earned her Associates of Science degree from Florida College of Natural Health in 2005. While in College, Caitlin also received two certifications in Massage Therapy and Esthetician training. After attaining experience in the spa field, Caitlin decided to attend cosmetology school at Fashion Focus Hair academy in 2008 to fulfill her dream of becoming a hairstylist. Caitlin is trained in the pivot pointe international methodology, Pravana Certified, Hot Heads extensions certified, and other continuing education classes for hair, massage, and skincare. Caitlin specializes in hair coloring, including balayage and highlighting, cutting the latest styles, as well as updo styles for your wedding or special occasion. In her spare time, Caitlin loves to spend time with her husband and son.

Megan Antonaras, Owner & Stylist

Megan Antonaras grew up in Sarasota, FL, from the early ’90s. After graduating from high school, she attended two years of college pursuing a business degree. She moved to Venice in 2006 after happily marrying and shortly after that starting a family. Megan is a devoted mother to three exceptional, rambunctious children. She has always had a passion for the hair and beauty industry and decided to pursue her cosmetology license in 2011 at Fashion Focus Hair Academy. Megan was trained at a Pivot Point International Academy, where she was introduced to the latest techniques. She has furthered her training over the years with extensive education, training, and Pravana Certification. She specializes in all facets of the hair and beauty industry, from balayage, color, cutting, smoothing treatments, and the latest trends

Julia Scolaro, Stylist

Julia Scolaro is a Venice native who was born in Sarasota, Florida. She graduated from Venice High School and continued her education at Suncoast Technical College, where she graduated from the Cosmetology program in 2008. Julia is experienced in all forms of color and cutting. She specializes in short, texturized ladies and men’s haircuts and loves learning new skills through advanced classes. One of the things she loves about her job is meeting new people each day and helping them achieve the desired look. She loves spending time with her husband, family, and dog, Jet, in her free time.

Kara Shaeffer, Salon Coordinator

Kara Shaefer, a mother to two beautiful children, is originally from Hagerstown, MD. Before moving to Florida, Kara attended York Technical Institute, where she obtained a degree in Travel and Tourism, leading her to pursuits in the hospitality industry and as an administrator for a home health agency. After moving to Venice, FL, in 2010 and enrolling her children in school, Kara obtained her current position: salon coordinator at Green Apple Salon. Though she loves being a mom and spending quality time with her children, Kara also enjoys her professional life. At the salon, she excels with and enjoys the day-to-day interactions with clients and building relationships with her co-workers, making the salon coordinator the perfect position.

Cari Hubbard, Stylist

Cari was born and raised in Iowa until leaving the Midwest for warmer temperatures and sandy shores in 2016. She has been a hairstylist since 2008 and has been licensed in massage since 2010. Before moving to Florida, Cari was also a licensed cosmetology instructor at the Iowa School of Beauty for five and a half years. Pravana certified, Cari enjoys doing color, foils, balayage, cutting, perming, and styling. She can also take care of your every need concerning wigs. She loves to have the opportunity to meet people from all over the world in this profession.

Brianna Jasinski, Stylist

Brianna is originally from Michigan but was raised in Florida. She is a wife and a mother to a beautiful little girl. Bri attended the cosmetology program at Suncoast Technical College, graduating in October 2017. She specializes in fashion colors, balayage, highlighting and color corrections. By keeping up with the latest trends and techniques, she is able to help her clients achieve their dream hair. Bri’s ultimate goal is to make her clients love their hair and feel confident when they leave her chair!

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To speak with our talented stylists and schedule an appointment, Message us or call us at our team at 941-484-3993 today!

101 Capri Isles Blvd #1
Venice, FL, 34292

Business Hours

Monday & Saturday: 9 AM- 3 PM
Tuesday-Friday: 9 AM- 5 PM
Evening appointments available by appointment!

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