The Founder

Amanda Ophals

Amanda in the salon
Licensed Advanced Cosmetologist
First IBE Certified Stylist in Medina County (March 2022)
Redken Advanced Color & Cutting — NYC 5th Avenue
20+ Years of Industry Experience

Born to Create.
Built to Lead.

Born and raised in Medina, Ohio, Amanda Ophals is a licensed Advanced Cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. From styling her Barbie dolls as a child to giving her younger sisters impromptu haircuts before school picture day, her love of hairstyling has always come naturally.

After spending a decade honing her skills at a well-known salon, she took the leap into entrepreneurship, renting a suite and building her own business from the ground up. In 2017, Amanda and her husband John moved to Georgia to explore new opportunities before returning to Medina two years later, where she resumed building her clientele.

Amanda offers a full range of professional hair services, including precision haircuts, customized color and highlights, blowouts, facial waxing, and specialty treatments such as Global Keratin Smoothing and permanent waves. Her true passion lies in hair extensions, specializing in Hand-Tied Wefts, Tape-Ins, and Keratin Bonds.

In March 2022, Amanda became the first Certified IBE (Invisible Bead Extensions) stylist in Medina County — a milestone that reflects her drive for excellence and ongoing education. She has also completed advanced color and cutting courses with Redken, including hands-on training at Redken 5th Avenue in New York City.

"Amanda's goal is to help every guest leave her chair feeling confident, beautiful, and cared for — because to her, great hair is more than a style, it's a reflection of self-expression and joy."

Two Decades in the Making

2003

Began career as a licensed cosmetologist in Medina, Ohio

2013

Took the leap into entrepreneurship, renting her first suite

2017

Moved to Georgia with husband John to explore new opportunities

2019

Returned to Medina, reconnecting with loyal clients

2022

Became the first Certified IBE stylist in Medina County

2026

Opened Shine Salon Suites — the salon she always wished existed

Why We Exist

"To empower independent beauty professionals by providing a premium, collaborative environment that fosters entrepreneurial growth and creative freedom. Backed by state-of-the-art technology and AI-driven systems, we are dedicated to offering the foundation, tools, and support stylists need to build their brand, while ensuring every guest experiences the highest standard of personalized care."