Meet Our Team
Patry
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-assistant manager
-lead team trainer
With over 9 years in the beauty industry and more than 900 five-star reviews, Patry has built a reputation as Styled With Meraki’s go-to glam expert. She’s best known for creating dream brows, glowing skin, and effortless glam through her specialties in facials, dermaplaning, makeup, lash lifts, nails, and customized hair color.
Patry’s perfectionist eye for detail ensures every service is personalized, polished, and designed to make you feel your absolute best. Whether you’re after a fresh new look or the perfect touch-up, her artistry transforms every appointment into a luxury experience.
Clients love her not just for her skill, but also for her warmth and creativity. She’s shared her talents backstage at Fashion Week, and she brings that same editorial touch into her everyday services. Beyond the chair, Patry loves cozy reading sessions, spending time with her pup Juno, and constantly pursuing education so she stays ahead of trends.
Follow @patrywithmeraki for:
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Before & after transformations that show her artistry
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Easy beauty hacks + at-home tips
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Behind-the-scenes looks at the world of professional glam
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Exclusive promotions and ways to book your next appointment
With a client base that keeps growing thanks to her over 900 glowing reviews, it’s clear why Patry is one of Portage la Prairie’s most trusted beauty professionals. Book with her today and experience why her clients never stop coming back.
Chris
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With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, Chris is a highly skilled Master Stylist known for his exceptional talent and professionalism. Born into the industry, Chris has a deep-rooted passion for hair and a wealth of expertise, including a background in hair restoration education. He offers a wide range of services, with a specialization in color, cuts, and creating the best blowouts you’ll ever experience.
Chris’s career has been marked by his ability to bring out the very best in each client, tailoring every service to their unique needs and preferences. His influence on the industry is notable, having worked alongside our owner’s mother early in his career, inspiring her to pursue a career in the beauty industry.
As a part-time stylist, Chris’s schedule fills up quickly, so we highly recommend pre-booking your appointments to secure your spot with him. Whether you're looking for a fresh cut, vibrant color, or a flawless blowout, Chris will ensure you leave feeling confident and looking your best.
Medah
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With a strong passion for creative transformations, Medah Fletcher has become one of Styled With Meraki’s trusted color and extension specialists. She is best known for her work in blonding, dimensional color, ashy tones, and custom extension applications that add instant length, fullness, and confidence.
Medah’s chair is full of laughter and good energy—her fun personality makes every appointment as enjoyable as it is transformative. Clients love her ability to make them feel comfortable while delivering results that are polished, trendy, and perfectly tailored to their style. Whether you’re after a full makeover, a lived-in blend, or seamless extensions, Medah brings both artistry and personality to every service.
Dedicated to continuous education, Medah stays on top of the latest trends so her clients always get the most current techniques and looks. Her combination of technical skill, creativity, and humor has quickly made her a favorite among Portage la Prairie clients.
Follow @medahwithmeraki on Instagram for:
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Before & after transformations
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Blonding and dimensional color inspiration
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Extension results and maintenance tips
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A behind-the-chair look at her fun, personality-filled approach to styling
With a growing client base and a reputation for both artistry and energy, Medah is one of Styled With Meraki’s most in-demand stylists. Book with her today and leave with hair you’ll love—and a smile to ma
Tori
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With a love for bold self-expression, Tori Nabbes has made a name for herself at Styled With Meraki as the go-to stylist for vibrant fashion colors, rainbow hair, warm blondes, and statement-making shades. From fiery reds to vivid purples and every bold hue in between, Tori specializes in bringing her clients’ most creative hair dreams to life.
Known for her attention to detail and her thoughtful, unrushed approach, Tori takes the extra time needed to ensure every color application is flawless, even, and tailored to each client’s vision. Along with her expertise in bold color, she is passionate about cutting-edge styles—shags, mullets, and contemporary haircuts that add personality and edge to any look.
Tori’s dedication to her craft extends beyond color and cutting—she is passionate about education and continues to refine her techniques to stay ahead of the latest trends in fashion-forward styling. Clients love her not only for her ability to deliver unforgettable colors and cuts, but also for the care and dedication she puts into making every appointment a personalized experience.
Follow @toriwithmeraki on Instagram for:
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Bold and vibrant color transformations
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Rainbow hair inspiration
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Warm blonde looks and dimensional tones
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Shags, mullets, and modern haircut inspiration
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Behind-the-scenes glimpses into her process
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Tips on maintaining vivid colors at home
With her artistry, patience, and love for statement hair, Tori is the stylist to book when you want a look that turns heads and celebrates individuality.
Maiyah
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-bridal & event coordinator
-team supervisor
With a reputation for bold transformations and precision detail, Maiyah Wiebe has become one of Styled With Meraki’s most versatile stylists. She specializes in blonding, extensions, major color transformations, calico color techniques, and precision barbering, including fades and hot shaves.
Maiyah is known for her ability to handle both dramatic color changes and refined, classic cuts with the same level of artistry. Whether she’s creating seamless blondes, applying custom extensions, or delivering a flawless fade, her work reflects a balance of technical mastery and creative vision.
Clients appreciate her versatility and the confidence she brings to every service. From transformative makeovers to everyday maintenance, Maiyah ensures each appointment is personalized, polished, and crafted to enhance her client’s natural style. Her dedication to ongoing education keeps her ahead of trends and ensures her skills remain as sharp as her fades.
Follow @maiyahwithmeraki on Instagram for:
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Stunning blonding and extension transformations
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Calico color inspiration and bold creative work
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Before & afters of major makeovers
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Precision barbering, fades, and hot shave results
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Behind-the-chair insights and hair care tips
With her artistry, versatility, and passion for transformation, Maiyah has built a loyal following and continues to be one of Portage la Prairie’s most sought-after stylists. Book with her today and discover the difference of a truly customized experience.
Dag
Dag Aymont is Styled With Meraki’s professional body piercer, specializing exclusively in full body piercings. With a steady hand and meticulous attention to detail, Dag ensures every service is performed with precision, professionalism, and the highest standards of safety.
Known for his calm approach and commitment to client care, he creates a comfortable experience from start to finish—offering guidance on placement, jewelry selection, and aftercare so clients leave confident in both their look and their healing process.
Dag’s work goes beyond technique; each piercing is treated as a form of self-expression and individuality. His reputation for clean, professional results has earned him the trust of clients who return to him for his expertise and artistry in body piercing.
Larissa
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Larissa is a pure sweetheart, known for her warm and caring nature, and her dedication to making every client’s experience relaxing and enjoyable. With a natural talent for hair color and hairstyling, Larissa has an incredible eye for detail and takes great pride in ensuring the highest quality of work.
After a well-deserved maternity leave, Larissa is back at the salon, although with limited work hours. We recommend pre-booking your appointment to ensure you can secure a spot with her.
We’re thrilled to have Larissa back, and we’ll keep you updated on her availability!
Adrienne
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Adrienne Mekkes is the heart and vision behind Styled With Meraki. Growing up in a hair salon, she developed a lifelong passion for helping people find their confidence through beautiful hair. That passion has taken her across Canada and the USA, where she refined her craft, shared her expertise as an educator, and worked backstage at Fashion Week and major industry shows.
As the founder of Styled With Meraki, Adrienne is more than an accomplished stylist—she is also a dedicated mentor. She works closely with her team to nurture their growth, elevate their artistry, and ensure the salon delivers an exceptional experience for every guest.
After spending the last two years on maternity leave, Adrienne is back in the salon on a part-time basis with a busy schedule. She will gradually expand her availability, moving into a full-time role in the spring of 2026.
Adrienne’s commitment to excellence, creativity, and education has shaped Styled With Meraki into a space where both clients and stylists feel inspired, confident, and cared for.
Follow @adriennemekkes for a behind-the-scenes look at her journey as a stylist, educator, salon owner, and mentor.
Cadence
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Cadence is one of Styled With Meraki’s newest stylists, bringing fresh talent and a passion for growth to the team. Having recently graduated, she is now working closely under Adrienne’s mentorship to refine her skills and develop her artistry behind the chair.
Dedicated to learning and building confidence, Cadence is focused on delivering thoughtful, detail-oriented services while continuing to expand her expertise in cutting, color, and styling. Her warm personality and eagerness to grow make every appointment an enjoyable experience for her clients.
As she develops her craft, Cadence is excited to build her clientele and showcase her creativity through her work.
Follow @cadencewithmeraki to watch her journey, see her latest work, and support her as she grows into her role at Styled With Meraki.
Presley
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Meet Presley, our friendly and dedicated Salon Associate at Styled with Meraki. With a warm and welcoming personality, Presley is often the first face you’ll see when you walk through our doors. She does an incredible job at making every client feel right at home. Whether it's managing appointments, answering questions, or ensuring the salon runs smoothly, Presley’s attention to detail and organizational skills are key to keeping everything flowing effortlessly.
Presley’s passion for the beauty industry shines through in everything she does. Although her role is primarily focused on reception and client care, she's always eager to learn more about the world of hairstyling and contribute to the team in any way possible. With a natural flair for customer service and a drive to be part of something creative, Presley is an invaluable part of our team, and we’re excited to see how she continues to grow her career in the beauty industry. We’re so grateful to have Presley at Styled with Meraki, and we look forward to the positive energy and enthusiasm she brings to the salon every day!
Kaley
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Kaley is Styled With Meraki’s salon associate, currently in Grade 10 and enrolled in hair school as she begins her journey in the beauty industry. She is gaining hands-on experience by assisting the team and also filling in at the front desk as a receptionist, where she helps ensure the salon runs smoothly and every guest feels welcome.
Eager to learn and passionate about hair, Kaley is excited to build her foundation at Styled With Meraki while developing her skills through school and mentorship. Her enthusiasm, friendly personality, and dedication to growth make her a wonderful addition to the team.
Follow along as Kaley takes her first steps in the industry—you’ll be seeing much more of her as she grows into her career with Meraki.
Samantha
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Samantha Hofer brings decades of experience to Styled With Meraki as both a seasoned stylist and the former owner of XL Hair FX. She is also Adrienne’s mom, making her addition to the salon team extra special as Meraki continues to grow as a true family business.
Known for her efficiency and expertise, Samantha offers quick, affordable haircuts and welcomes walk-ins for clients who need great hair without the wait. Her straightforward, no-fuss approach has earned her a loyal following over the years, and she continues to provide the same reliable service now as part of the Meraki team.
For those who prefer to plan ahead, Samantha also accepts appointments directly by text at 204-872-2535.
With her wealth of experience, family roots in the industry, and commitment to making hair care accessible, Samantha is a trusted choice for fast cuts in Portage la Prairie.
Nicole
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-front desk manager
Nicole Lukey is the Front Desk Manager at Styled With Meraki and the friendly face that keeps the salon running smoothly. From booking appointments to greeting guests, Nicole ensures that every client feels welcome the moment they walk through the door.
With her strong organizational skills and warm personality, she helps manage the flow of the salon so both guests and stylists enjoy a seamless experience. Nicole is dedicated to making each visit stress-free, efficient, and enjoyable—handling the details so clients can focus on relaxing and leaving the salon feeling their best.
Her role is at the heart of Meraki’s customer care, and her commitment to both clients and the team makes her an essential part of the salon’s success.