​Holladay Spa is a full service Salon and Day Spa offering

Facials
Lash Extensions
Lash Lifts
Waxing
Permanent Makeup
Edgy Hair Cuts
and Dimensional Color

to bring you an experience that is as unique and individual as you are.  
Whether you are looking for a high end hair style or expert skincare advice,
we offer luxury at an everyday price!  
Holladay Spa is located off the Belmont Bridge
about a block behind Lampo Neapolitan Pizza
and The Bridge Arts Initiative.   ​​
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LAURA GIBSON

​Owner, Esthetician

Laura is a Charlottesville native and has been a practicing Esthetician since 2003.  She is commonly referred to as “The Waxing Queen.” With the help of professional strength hard wax, pain from waxing is reduced by half, and lingering irritation is practically eliminated. Her fast, efficient technique and laid-back, jovial attitude keep her clients coming back time after time. Laura has an extensive knowledge of skin care and a special talent for adapting facials to her clients' needs. She is well versed in several product lines, but prefers to use more naturally based products and offers her own house line for purchase.  Laura is also I highly skilled lash artist, specializing in hybrid and volume Lash Extensions.  Check her work out on our instagram page!  Laura is the lead Esthetician at Holladay Spa and has recently begun mentoring her apprentice, Bailey Laing, the next great Esty in Charlottesville!

​BROOKE GILDNER

​Master Stylist 

Brooke was born and raised in Algoma, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan.  As a high school student she was athletic, artsy, and outgoing, but most of all she would wake up early (5:30 a.m.) to make sure her hair and makeup were done.  Brooke attended  Martin's College of Cosmetology in Green Bay, Wisconsin where she studied Piviot Point Techniques and fine tuned her styling skills. Upon graduating, she moved to Charlottesville to be a stylist at Arlington Hair Studio.  Since then she has attended many hair shows including the Redken Symposium in Las Vegas and the Premiere Show in Orlando to keep up with the latest and greatest styles.  So whether you are modern chic, simply conservative, or fun and funky she can always accommodate your style!

​​SOPHIA ABBOTT

​Permanent Makeup Artist
Registered Nurse



Sophia is a Licensed Cosmetic Tattooer and Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia. Her artistry is driven by her love of symmetry and balance to bring her clients both beauty and ease.  Before she began her permanent cosmetic journey, Sophia practiced as a nurse in both hospital and clinical settings. In 2018 she attended the Esthetic Institute located in Vienna, Virginia where she developed and honed her skills as a cosmetic tattooer.   Her 7 years nursing experience allows her to focus on enhancing your individual features while staying committed to the highest standards of safety.  Sophia is dedicated to actively listening to her clients in order to have a holistic approach to your treatment, allowing her to achieve the best results possible.  The greatest moment after every service is seeing her client's empowering transformation that gives them the confidence to be their best selves.  

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MARY SOULIA
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​Master Stylist

Mary has lived in Charlottesville since she was a teenager, and has worked as a hairstylist since she was 19.
She started out at Arlington Hair Studio with one of our other stylists, Brooke Gildner, and from there went on to work at Salon Cielo and most recently the Honeycomb Salon.  Mary enjoys seeing clients with all textures and lengths of hair
but particularly enjoys short cuts, razor cuts, or working with her clients to create a low maintenance style
​that works for their hair type. She also loves ALL color, whether subtle or bright!! 

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PETRA BURGOS
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Master Stylist

​Petra's love of hair came at an early age. She didn't have just one parent as a hairdresser. She had 2!  
Petra enjoyed going to the salon to watch her Mom and Dad work.  Soon she jumped in as a Shampoo Girl and began to love Salon Life even more.  In 1997 Petra became a hairdresser and has enjoyed this beautiful journey ever since.  Her European Techniques were learned from her parents in addition to the training she received while  attending the Jean Alexander School in Charlotte, NC.
There, Petra learned Razor Cutting  and Barbering styles.  She's so excited to create beauty and friendships with all of you!

​BAILEY LAING

Esthetician Apprentice

​​I was born and raised in Warrenton, VA but left when I was 18 to explore different states. I started in New Jersey but quickly made my way to Tucson Arizona. From there I visited 21 other states, some I stayed for months while others I stayed for days or hours. I lived in a tent and traveled in my Nissan named Nina. It was thrilling, challenging, eye opening, and horrible for my skin. I started to develop eczema and had to pay more attention to what I was putting on my body. That’s where esthetics really pulled me in. I left my travels and my pick-up-and-go lifestyle and moved back to VA but to Charlottesville because I still needed the thrill of change. I restarted my comfortable but financially stable job of restaurant serving and managing and after 4 years here in Cville, the support has pushed me to pursue the passion of skincare/ingredients and my love for people. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and eager to be the very best esthetician I can possibly be!

CIERA KIRBY

​Ciera is an avid animal lover who has 2 cats and a dog.  (She'd have many more if you let her...). Ciera has lived in Charlottesville her whole life and began her salon career as a receptionist when she was a teenager.  At 18 she became an apprentice and the real journey began!  Early in her career Ciera worked with two of our other stylists, Brooke and Mary, at Arlington Hair Studio.  She has now been a hair stylist for 16 years and working for herself for 6.  After attending many hair shows to keep up with the latest trends, Ciera has come to specialize in Long Haircuts and Color of EVERY kind.