Our Values
Here at Asheville Hair Design, we have extreme Dedication for every person that walks through our doors. We strive to make an Eclectic and Supportive environment where everyone is treated lovingly, with Integrity and Gratitude. We want to invite you to come and experience our Nurturing space!
We are D.E.S.I.G.N.!
We are D.E.S.I.G.N.!
Meet Our team!
Tricia Zinke
Owner/ Lead Stylist
Tricia started her journey into hair in 1999, right after she got home from a year of traveling and playing the trombone with Up With People, which is a multi-cultural performing arts leadership program. While traveling, the cast members had very little money, and had no time to find someone to cut their hair, so Tricia offered her services and realized she had a knack for it. Thinking this could be a long-term option for her, she attended Haywood Community College. Tricia graduated and got her license in 2001 and started her career with the dream of continuing to help people as she did when she was traveling.
Tricia and Paul have been together since the dawn of time... well, probably! They have three wonderful boys, Adrian, Logan, and Eric. They are still as cutesy in love as they were when they started this life journey together! They share lots of interests, such as playing Dungeons and Dragons, music, growing their businesses, and loving on their kiddos!
Tricia is no longer accepting new clients, now focusing more on growing the business and training and supporting her team to reach their professional goals. All of her stylists are in tune with Tricia’s philosophy of Team-Based Service to care for and empower our guests. She has continued to take business classes to focus on her leadership skills and has been to New York City and Washington D.C. for intensive training on the philosophy of curly hair care. She has been a member of Curly Hair Artistry since 2014.
Tricia’s passion for hair is equally matched with her need to care for and encourage a positive learning environment not only for her stylists but for the guests we empower. Our goal is to bring beauty from the inside out. We endeavor to educate our guests so they have the power to recreate at home, what we do for them at the salon.
Welcome to our family!
Tricia and Paul have been together since the dawn of time... well, probably! They have three wonderful boys, Adrian, Logan, and Eric. They are still as cutesy in love as they were when they started this life journey together! They share lots of interests, such as playing Dungeons and Dragons, music, growing their businesses, and loving on their kiddos!
Tricia is no longer accepting new clients, now focusing more on growing the business and training and supporting her team to reach their professional goals. All of her stylists are in tune with Tricia’s philosophy of Team-Based Service to care for and empower our guests. She has continued to take business classes to focus on her leadership skills and has been to New York City and Washington D.C. for intensive training on the philosophy of curly hair care. She has been a member of Curly Hair Artistry since 2014.
Tricia’s passion for hair is equally matched with her need to care for and encourage a positive learning environment not only for her stylists but for the guests we empower. Our goal is to bring beauty from the inside out. We endeavor to educate our guests so they have the power to recreate at home, what we do for them at the salon.
Welcome to our family!
Paul Zinke
Owner/ Salon Manager
Paul has been on this journey with Tricia and has been her biggest cheerleader
and helps to keep her grounded when she turns into the idea fairy!
Last year he stepped away from his teaching position as the Strings director for Enka Intermediate School, Enka Middle School, and Enka Highschool after being an educator for 17 years, to join Tricia in running the salon and pursuing his own dream of becoming a Professional DM for roleplaying games.
Paul's calm and gentle presence is a comfort to everyone he talks to and interacts with.
He has a contagious smile and genuinely loves to make your day better!
and helps to keep her grounded when she turns into the idea fairy!
Last year he stepped away from his teaching position as the Strings director for Enka Intermediate School, Enka Middle School, and Enka Highschool after being an educator for 17 years, to join Tricia in running the salon and pursuing his own dream of becoming a Professional DM for roleplaying games.
Paul's calm and gentle presence is a comfort to everyone he talks to and interacts with.
He has a contagious smile and genuinely loves to make your day better!
Alisha Rhom
Stylist
Alisha has always been a ball of energy, a caring person ever since she was a child. Making others laugh and being with loved ones has always been something she enjoys.
From a very young age, she’s always loved creative writing, music, and daydreaming. She was later able to put that to use when she started theatre in 2017, either playing in the ensemble or stage writing. SFX and dramatic stage makeup became an invested hobby. There were even times she would post her stories for the world to see.
Deciding to go into Cosmetology was not only freeing but also challenging. To be in a career that never stops building was intimidating at first, but quickly became exciting! That even in something like hair, people’s love for themselves can grow. Alisha graduated and she made a commitment that life wasn’t going to deter her from investing in this career. She seeks the smile in people’s eyes, the little things that make someone’s day, and to persevere for others- just like when she was little. Being a hairstylist didn’t just grow her love and care for others but also a love for herself.
Alisha, who is now a mother of a cockatiel, a cute puppy, and two snakes, is so thankful to be at Asheville Hair Design. Being taught by Tricia and in a teamwork environment made Alisha feel at ease in the salon. She’s able to fully focus on her client’s hair goals and gain knowledge. Not only that, but hopes to train in media designing, photography, and teaching.
From a very young age, she’s always loved creative writing, music, and daydreaming. She was later able to put that to use when she started theatre in 2017, either playing in the ensemble or stage writing. SFX and dramatic stage makeup became an invested hobby. There were even times she would post her stories for the world to see.
Deciding to go into Cosmetology was not only freeing but also challenging. To be in a career that never stops building was intimidating at first, but quickly became exciting! That even in something like hair, people’s love for themselves can grow. Alisha graduated and she made a commitment that life wasn’t going to deter her from investing in this career. She seeks the smile in people’s eyes, the little things that make someone’s day, and to persevere for others- just like when she was little. Being a hairstylist didn’t just grow her love and care for others but also a love for herself.
Alisha, who is now a mother of a cockatiel, a cute puppy, and two snakes, is so thankful to be at Asheville Hair Design. Being taught by Tricia and in a teamwork environment made Alisha feel at ease in the salon. She’s able to fully focus on her client’s hair goals and gain knowledge. Not only that, but hopes to train in media designing, photography, and teaching.
Cindy Bentley
Front Desk & Marketing Manager
Cindy is a transplant to the Asheville area, originally from Greenville, South Carolina. Cindy is a dog mom of two wonderful rescue dogs, Domino (6), and Wilson (1). She is a coffee addicted Capricorn who loves the outdoors. Always artistic and creative, Cindy enjoys working on countless crafts and projects in her spare time. They are the first smiling face you see when you walk in and the last you see heading out! Cindy came to us when she was looking to be more than a number in a work environment. She wanted something team oriented while still valuing individualism. She found a home with us!
Ace Penland
Stylist
Born and raised in Asheville, Ace is a local whom embraces the unique vibes that the city offers. You can find her checking out Gamers' Haunt or Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack, grabbing a Rocky's Way Chicken Sandwich! She is always one to talk about creative hobbies, as she has a few of her own! Ace's hobbies include sewing, along with D&D character drawings as well. With a passion for dungeons and dragons, she is happy to become apart of your party for all of your hair adventures!
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