Ernie Whiten~ Stylist
Ernie has joined our team as a Stylist . We are excited to have him as part of our team.
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DeAnn DiGenova~Stylist
DeAnn was born and raised in Ohio .She earned her cosmetology license in 1997 and ran her own salon in 2001. Then moved with her family to Hilton Head. She then went back to school to earn her Cosmetology Instructor's License. She loved teaching. The allure of helping people one on one with their beauty needs brought her back to the personal care side of the business. She has always had the heart to serve others and brings her experience to provide exceptional service to her clients. Dee stated " I Love being at Aurora where we are open on Mondays and Walk Ins are welcomed.
Morgan McLeod ~ Stylist & Makeup Artist
Morgan trained along side National Platform Artists, Chris Venesky and Jennifer Graffeo and obtained her certification in Keratin Smoothing treatments, Tape-In & Bead hair extensions. Morgan also specializes in Formal Styling and Makeup. She has had extensive training in Balayage, perfecting blondes and creating the perfect cut & style designed for you. She is originally from Pawley's Island, SC and has made Bluffton her home after graduating from Vski Cosmetology School in Charleston, SC.
When Morgan is outside of the salon, she enjoys painting, outdoor sport activities and SEC football.
Dawn M. Bero~Owner & Master Stylist
Dawn has worked in the salon industry for over 19 years. She was originally trained and licensed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dawn made Hilton Head her home in 2007. Here she continues to hone her craft and quickly earned an extensive list of clientele.
The first year of her career was spent training under one of the areas top colorist and cutters from Redken. Dawn has continued her training with color specialists from Keune & Schwarzkopf. She continues to further her skills by attending numerous color, cutting and up-styling classes all over the East Coast. Dawn was certified as a Keratin and Brazilian Blowout specialist in 2011 and also became certified in Hotheads, Babe, and Cinderella extensions in 2011. In 2013 Dawn became certified in Perfectress Hair Extensions as well.
Aurora is Dawn's own personal product line that we carry in the salon. The products were created with our clients needs in mind. Being in the hot South, issues with frizz was a must, as well as needing UV protection from the hot sun. Seeing there was a need for a special products to cover all aspects, Dawn's creation began!
You can check out Dawn's product line by visiting
Keifer Clark ~ Front Desk Coordinator
She has many years of customer experience . You will find Keifer at our front desk helping out with day- to- day tasks.
Jesse Tramuta~Barber
Jesse has been a master barber since 1993. He worked with his family at The Barber Shop on Mathews Drive before joining our Team at Aurora. He specializes in tapper cuts, Flat Tops, Fades, Beard trims, Mens and children cuts. As well as Women's short styles. He has been a Hilton Head/Bluffton resident since 1987. Originally from New Orleans, Loiusiana. Jesse has 2 beautiful children, Norah and Gabriel.
Kaylee White~Stylist
Kaylee was born and raised in Hilton Head Island . She moved to Charleston for 15 years and attended school of Vski. She specializes in blonding/highlites. She has been doing hair for 6+ years. She also loves doing wedding updos/styles and enjoys beautiful bouncy blowouts. She recently moved back to the Island and looks forward to seeing you all !
Outside of the salon she enjoys anything on the water , shopping and playing with her Lab .
Linda Piccoli~Stylist
Linda was born and raised in New Jersey. She loves doing Color, Cut and Styles.
She also loves doing wedding updos/styles. She recently just joined our team.
Teresa Prusia~Stylist
Teresa has been licensed for 31 years and has a true passion for hair care. She specializes in precision. Teresa believes in continual education and strives to stay at the forefront of her field with her knowledge of new products and services available in order to provide excellent service to her clientele. She specializes in coloring techniques, foil highlights and lowlights, men’s cuts, perms, and styling.