OLENA

Master Hairstylist, COLOR CORRECTIONS, BlondING AND EXTENSIONS Specialist, Bridal Hair & Makeup ARTIST. Cascade, Forest Hills, Ada, Grand Rapids, MI

Close to 200 five-star Google reviews for Farba House of Beauty. Clients throughout West Michigan trust Olena for healthy long-lasting hair color, transformative color corrections, bright luxurious blondes and precise, natural permanent makeup.

Long-lasting, natural-looking results that reveal the best version of you — luminous lived-in blondes, permanent makeup that looks effortlessly your own, and bridal hair and makeup that lasts from the first photo to the final dance. Backed by European Vidal Sassoon precision training that clients travel across West Michigan to book.

MY expertise:

Luxury Blonding: Airtouch, Balayage
Dimensional, Lived-In Color
Precision Haircuts, Vidal Sassoon Cutting Techniques
Certified in Invisible Bead Extensions (IBE)
Luxury Blowouts
Hair Transformations
Bridal, Editorial and Special Occasion Hair & Makeup
Permanent Makeup: Brow Shading, Microblading

Experience & Credentials

Olena believes education is the foundation of excellence. Throughout her career, she has continuously invested in advanced education from internationally recognized educators and academies, allowing her to bring world-class techniques directly to her guests.

Her professional education includes:

Kyiv Academy of Hairdressing Art
Advanced Makeup Education with internationally recognized educator Taisiya Vasilyeva, specializing in her signature Pencil Technique
ITM Paris – École de Maquillage
Intensive training at Make-Up Atelier Paris with founder Hélène Quillé
Four-month intensive training at T-LAB Academy, specializing in Vidal Sassoon precision haircutting, advanced coloring techniques, and modern salon methodology
Advanced Airtouch Education with Vladimir Sarbashev, creator and founder of the Airtouch technique
Invisible Bead Extensions® (IBE®) Certified Artist
Ongoing advanced education in luxury blonding, balayage, lived-in color, dimensional color, healthy hair practices, bridal artistry, and the latest global salon innovations

Because the beauty industry is constantly evolving, Olena continues attending advanced education, masterclasses, certifications, and international industry events to ensure every client receives techniques that reflect the highest professional standards.

specialties

Olena specializes in creating luxurious, personalized beauty that enhances each client’s natural features while maintaining the long-term health and integrity of their hair. Her specialties include: Luxury Blonding Airtouch Balayage Lived-In Color Dimensional Color Color Corrections Precision Haircuts Vidal Sassoon Cutting Techniques Invisible Bead Extensions® Luxury Blowouts Hair Transformations Bridal Hair Bridal Makeup Editorial Hair & Makeup Special Event Styling Natural Makeup Brow Shading Microblading Every service is individually customized to complement each client’s facial features, lifestyle, maintenance preferences, and long-term beauty goals.

SERVICE MENU:

list of services and service descriptions with prices

about olena

Back home in Kyiv, Ukraine, I worked as a session stylist with celebrities, singers, and models for many years, and my work was regularly published in professional magazines. Camera-ready hair and makeup is second nature to me, and I love bringing this level of elite service to my everyday clients.

A huge part of my life and true passion is bridal work. Because weddings happen every day of the week in Ukraine, I routinely prepped five to six brides a week. This intensive experience taught me how to create flawless, photo-ready makeup and hair that lasts all day and into the night - staying perfectly intact and looking fresh through all the hugs, tears, and dancing.

In 2014, my country went through very difficult times, which led to my move to the United States. Grand Rapids has been my beloved home for nine years now, and I absolutely love being part of this community and building my career here from the ground up. I never stop growing; I constantly attend advanced training sessions and masterclasses to bring the freshest global trends directly to Grand Rapids. I look forward to welcoming you to Farba Beauty!

KENDALL'S STORY

"I live in Oregon now, but I still wait until I’m back in Grand Rapids to book an appointment with Olena because I truly haven’t found anyone who compares. I’ve tried so many stylists/salons and no one does as beautiful of a job as she does. She is incredibly talented, is an absolute professional, and always makes me feel so confident. I also love spending time with her, so it’s a win-win!

Olena also completely saved my eyebrows! I used to struggle to find someone I trusted, and now I don’t let anyone touch them except Olena. She knows exactly what suits my face and gets them perfect every single time.

Beyond the amazing work, everyone at Farba House of Beauty is so kind and welcoming. I have also had my hair done by Katie and she did a stunning job and is a wonderful person!

They always offer coffee or tea, which is such a thoughtful touch, and the salon itself is absolutely gorgeous. Olena and her husband did most (all?) of them work themselves! The space feels calm, luxurious, and is so beautiful.

If you’re looking for someone you can trust completely, I can’t recommend Olena and Farba House of Beauty enough."

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

TAYLOR

'Olena has transformed my hair. I came in a year ago with damaged hair and she has walked me through the process of getting it healthy again, during Olena is so incredibly talented at both hair and makeup. I have worked with many artists and there is truly no one like her. On top of that she is the sweetest person, who will do everything to make sure you are happy with your results. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to do my hair and makeup for important events! process has installed IBE extensions during the grow out phase. I get so many compliments on my hair. I trust Olena as she is constantly educating herself and her salon on the newest up to date hair treatments and services."