Our Team
Owner and Stylist Leesa Clapp has over 17 years of experience and says, “Opening Haven Salon and Spa is a dream come true”. Haven brings a modern, fresh, cutting edge feel to the downtown area with it’s beautiful interiors and prestige product lines, including Oribe, Davines and R&Co. Leesa says, “We are bringing the latest and greatest services and products our industry has to offer. I believe quality product ingredients and tools improve clients’ overall hair health and look. I don’t only want their hair to look amazing the day they leave the salon, I want sustainability and practicality for my clients outside of their ‘hair day’.” Haven Salon and Spa will offer hair services including coloring, balayage, hair painting, cutting, extensions, massage and esthetics. Haven is currently searching for top stylists, massage therapists, and estheticians to join their team.
Leesa and her family moved to Norfolk in June (2017) from Kearney, where they lived for three years, and previously in Phoenix, AZ for nine years. Leesa trained and worked with top stylists in the Kearney and Scottsdale-Phoenix areas, and she’s excited to now be in Norfolk meeting new clients and friends. "My client’s needs and desires are my main focus," says Leesa. "I have a huge passion for hair and my client’s satisfaction. I love my job because I make every person that sits in my chair, their ‘Haven’, feel great about themselves. Everyone wants a different look and I love to help them accomplish it!”
Leesa graduated top of her class at Xenon International School of Hair Design in Omaha, and has completed advanced trainings with Redken, Goldwell, Wella, and Schwarzkopf. Leesa is a certified Invisible Bead Extension artist which is a unique Hand Tied Extension method that she believes is the absolute best extension application for clients looking to add length and/or volume! She keeps up with the latest in hair trends by attending hair shows and exclusive trainings in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Louisiana. Most recently she attended the prestigious 901 Academy boot-camp in Beverly Hills, California. Leesa’s also gained creative experience by participating in photo shoots, fashion shows and other special events. She’s particularly passionate about artistic hair coloring, women’s haircuts and special event up-styles. She strives for complete client satisfaction by providing a thorough consultation, and giving above and beyond customer service. Bringing this high level of service to the Norfolk community is the goal at Haven Salon and Spa.
When Leesa is away from work, she enjoys spending time with her husband Marcus (originally from McCook, NE) Head Baseball Coach at Northeast Community College, their three children, Wyatt, Myles and Lucy + puppies Piper & Penny!! She was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA, but has called Nebraska home for 7 years.
Blair Benda
Stylist
Blair is originally from Norfolk, Nebraska. She graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School in 2016. Following high school she attended Xenon Academy in Omaha, NE and graduated December of 2017. After beauty school she worked at Trios Salon in Omaha, NE for 2 years where she continued taking classes and growing her experience. Her favorite thing to do right now is blondes!! Blair has 2 older sisters who she is very close with and she also loves spending time with her family! She is so excited to be back home in Norfolk and we are very happy to have her on our team at Haven.
Book your appointment online or
Text/Call Blair (402) 860-1981 to schedule!
Hours:
Monday 10:00-4:00
Tuesday 11:00-7:00
Wednesday 11:00-7:00
Thursday 9:00-3:00
Friday 10:00-5:00
Saturday 10:00-4:00
Marisa McCart
Stylist
Born and raised in Grand Island, NE Marisa has been in the Norfolk community since 2007, graduating from Joseph's College of Beauty in 2009.With twelve years of experience beneath her within the community her passion for the hair industry only grows stronger. "I fell in love with my profession when I realized my work and talents could be used to enhance the lives of those around me. I believe nothing says, "Carpe Diem" or seize the day, quite like a hard working mom who takes the leap on a edgy blunt bob, or fierce fresh color making her feel like she's ready to take over the world. That wave of exhilaration and joy is what I crave for every individual who sits in my chair."
Marisa constantly strives to stay current on trends and and continuing education, while giving you the hair that best fits your lifestyle and leaves you feeling limitless. When she isn't at the salon you can find her along side her husband and three young children or at her favorite local gym, usually with a black coffee in her hand.
To schedule an appointment please
Or text/call Marisa (402) 992-5161
Hours:
Tuesday 11:00-2:30
Wednesday 11:00-5:00
Thursday 11:00-5:00
Friday 9:00-2:30
Vanessa Parra
Stylist
Vanessa is from Neligh Nebraska where she graduated high school with the class of 2022. She then attended Xenon Academy in Grand Island, graduating in September 2023. Vanessa is a seasoned pageant girl who has held many Nebraska state titles and an international title! Through pageantry she became obsessed with hair and makeup. Vanessa currently does makeup for special occasions and can’t wait to kick off her career as a hair stylist at Haven. She loves how inner beauty radiates from the inside out when someone feels good about the way that they look on the outside. She hopes that everyone who sits in her chair leaves with great hair and a boost of self-esteem. We are super excited to have Vanessa at Haven and to watch her grow in her hair styling career with us at Haven. Can’t wait for you to meet her.
Call or email us to book your next appointment or text Vanessa (402) 929-0809 to schedule!
Hours:
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Bethannie Kersten
Esthetician
Bethannie is originally from Norfolk, NE. She graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School in 2014 and attended College of Hair Design in Lincoln for Esthetics in 2015. After esthetics school she moved to Hawaii for 3 years where she worked at a Medspa and learned many different product lines and treatments. After moving back to Nebraska, Bethannie worked at the Retreat Skin Studio in Norfolk for 2 years. Bethannie brings 6 years of experience to Haven, her favorites being HydraFacials, chemical peels and lash lifts. Bethannie loves spending time with her husband Will, baby boy Carter and their dog Benny.
To schedule an appointment
or text/call Bethannie
(808) 699-0965
Hours:
Monday 1:00-7:00
Tuesday 12:00-7:00
Wednesday 10:00-3:00
Thursday 10:00-4:00
Friday 10:00-2:00
Amanda Francois
Amanda grew up in Norfolk, NE. She graduated from Norfolk Senior High School in 2012 and Wayne State College in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science - only to find her love of esthetics soon after. Amanda graduated from Xenon Academy in Omaha in 2018, moved back to Norfolk and worked at The Retreat Skin Studio for 3.5 years. She specializes in lash extensions but has a love for pampering clients in a relaxing atmosphere addressing all things skin and helping clients learn how to properly care for their skin!
Amanda now lives in Pierce on the family farm and loves spending time with her husband Eddie, daughter Aspen, cats and dog!
To Schedule an appointment
Otherwise Text/Call Amanda
(402) 841-8183
Hours:
Tuesday 1:00-7:00
Wednesday 2:00-7:30
Thursday 9:00-3:00
Friday 9:00-2:00
