KATIE THACKERAY
Owner, Journeyman Hair Stylist, Astrologer, Body Sugar Educator, Reiki Master
Katie has been a stylist in the beauty industry since 1998. Katie has always had focus on continued education and excellence in the beauty industry. Short hair and transformations have always been a focus for Katie!! She has attended international workshops in London, Dominican Republic, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Rome as well as in numerous Canadian cities. She is an educator for Sugar of the Nile and teaches classes out of Balance Beauty Sales and Services. Currently Katie is a mentor for Debra Silverman's Applied Astrology class, connecting her with astrology students from all over the world. Katie is also a Reiki Master and has a great focus on balancing energy with practicality. Outside of work Katie loves spending time with family and performing at music events with her local bands xCentricity and Blox Buds.
RHEANNE THACKERAY-Sheppard
Owner, Nail Technician, Esthetician, Body Sugar Technician, Educator
Rheanne has been an esthetician/nail artist since 2000. She is an international nail competitor. She has been awarded numerous Allied Beauty Association awards in nails and makeup. She was the 2004 Contessa Nail Artist of the Year for Salon Magazine and has been a finalist several times including the 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Contessas. In 2015, she won the Mirror Award for Nail Artist of the Year for Canadian Hairdresser Magazine. Rheanne has a passion for all esthetics with a focus on nails and skin care. She also finds time in her busy schedule to do education for Aveda, Sugar of the Nile and Amore Ultima Nail Systems. You will often find Rheanne and her husband Deric at the lake, music venue or dance studio with their children, Harper and Bennett.
ANITA SCHMIDT
Owner, Business Manager, Balance Sales and Services Manager, Nail Technician
Anita joined the Vivid team in 2011 as business partner and manager. Her experience in inventory and retail round out our management team and compliment the skills of the other owners. She added Nail Technician to her busy schedule and loves creating beautiful shape and structure within her nails as well as in the business. Her and her husband Terence have a son Zach and daughter Teneille .
VAL THACKERAY
Owner
After a successful career as a special education teacher, Val accepted the challenge of creating Vivid in 2007. Val's skills and experience have influenced her daughters’ to make a strong management team. Now that Val is able to step back and let her daughters take the reins, she has time to focus on her career as a Visual Artist. When you visit Vivid you can experience some of Val’s paintings on our walls. Val and her husband Rory have six grandchildren: Logan , Shelby, London, Zach, Teneille, Harper and the newest edition, Bennett. Val enjoys spending time at their Peck Lake home with the family.
Kendra Crone
Journeyman Hairstylist, Pedicurist, Body Sugar Technician
Kendra is a graduate of the Lakeland College Hairstyling Program and has been a valued member of the VIVID team since 2017. She has a passion for all things hair and sugaring and feet. Kendra is an old soul that immediately brings a comfortable experience. She is knowledgeable and experienced and can easily guide you through your appointment. Se spends her time away from work with her son Parker!
KElsey Lever
Journeyman Hairstylist, Body Sugar Technician, Pedicurist
Kelsey is currently taking time away from the salon to be on maternity leave with her beautiful baby boy!! Kelsey is a graduate of the Lakeland College Hairstyling Program and has been a proud member of our team since 2017! She grew up in Lloydminster with a passion for competitive dance in her youth. Her hobbies include reading an exciting book while enjoying a hot tea and spending time with friends. Kelsey has expanded her services offered to body sugaring and pedicures while developing a serious love for hair color! She has been gaining experience daily on all the aspects of the industry and truly prides herself in making people feel confident while providing and exceptional service! She spends her free time with her best friend Leroy, a golden retriever…he is a handful!
MEAGAN CLARK
Apprentice Hairstylist
Meagan began her apprenticeship journey with Vivid in 2025. She is eager to learn all aspects of hair artistry and esthetics! She is currently Working towards her cosmetology certification and has recently completed her Body Sugar Technician certification. Watch for great things to come with Meagan!
Janaya Mclauchlan
Esthetician Nail Technician
Janay has received her esthetics certification in 2007. She is passionate about pedicuring, training under a master podologist and is confident in helping you through your toughest pedicure challenges. She loves all aspects of the esthetics industry.
Janaya is the proud mom of 3 beautiful kids and spends her spare time with them!
Aubrey Perillat
Body Sugar Technician, Pedicurist, Manicurist
Aubrey began her esthetics journey with Vivid in the winter of 2025. We met her in the LCHS Cosmetology class and she began by taking the sugar of the Nile Technician course. Since taking that course she has found a passion for learning about different aspects of the beauty industry, completing her pedicure and manicure courses in the summer of 2025. Her gentle and welcoming nature makes all of her services relaxing and comfortable. She has a passion for learning and is enthusiastic about leaning and trying new things!
Amy Benoit
Body Sugar Technician, Pedicurist, Manicurist
Amy began her esthetics journey with Vivid in the winter of 2025. We met her in the LCHS Cosmetology class and she began by taking the sugar of the Nile Technician course. Since taking that course she has found a passion for learning about different aspects of the beauty industry, completing her pedicure and manicure courses in the summer of 2025. She jumps head first into all learning and is a real go getter!
LONDON GUY
Apprentice Hairstylist
London is no stranger to hanging out at the salon! She is a second generation stylist and began her apprenticeship journey with Vivid in 2025. She was reception at Vivid since 2021 before delving into hair artistry. She is currently Working towards her cosmetology certification and has recently completed her Body Sugar Technician certification.