Meet our Staff:

Angie Bauer
Owner/ Stylist
Angie Bauer, Founder of Bellezza Salon & Spa. Passionately opened Bellezza in 2001. Originally from Texas Angie has been in Charleston for 14 years. She is dedicated and committed to her staff and amazing clientele. Angie specializes in dimensional color, individualized cuts suited for your facial features and lifestyle. Her 18 years of education has taken her to Las Vegas, Dallas, Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte. She also travels on-location for destination weddings and has worked on local Movie sets.
Her hands-on work-shops include, Aquage, Martin Parsons, Paul Mitchell, John Sahag, Goldwell, Redken and many others. Her passion is to inspire others making you feel and look your best. Angie enjoys spending time with her husband Craig and two children Haley & Adam. Her interests are cooking, movies, walking, reading and spending time with friends & family.

Kacy Stroble
Stylist

Kacy Stroble, a graduate of Charleston Cosmetology Institute, specializes in special-effect coloring and layered cuts. She is a well-rounded stylist with experience in all hair types. Kacy is professionally dedicated to keeping up with the latest trends & techniques. She has continued her education and is also a certified skin care therapist.
Kacy is originally from Charleston and outside of work enjoys time with her high-maintenance Maltese, Toby.

Megan Strickland
Artistic Director, Bellezza Salon & Spa
National Color Educator, JPMS

Megan Strickland has been a stylist with Bellezza Salon & Spa for over 4 years. In that time she has built a wonderful diverse clientele as well as serves as the Artistic Director for our salon. In addition to her role in the salon, Megan also serves as a National Color Educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems. She travels extensively to educational classes around the country; including Las Vegas, Orlando, and Charlotte, to learn exciting new advances in hair styling, coloring and cutting. Megan shares this information with other salons around the state, including Bellezza Salon & Spa. She leads monthly training classes in our salon to update our staff on the newest trends in the hair care industry. Her current goals for the future are to further build her clientele and help others achieve their goals.

Bethy Grindle
Stylist

Bethy Grindle, originally from Michigan, has made South Carolina her home for the last three years. She and her husband enjoy remodeling their home and spending time with their three SPCA kids, Lady, Fru-Fru and Cappy.
She enjoys going on location for weddings and events. She specializes in updos, short and medium length haircuts, and the Japanese Relaxer. She is also very passionate about hair color, whether dramatic or conservative. Her goal is to become a master stylist, and is committed to continuing her education in order to achieve it.

Kristy Rinaca
Esthetician

Kristy Rinaca, our esthetician, was born and raised in Laurens, South Carolina. She studied at Presbyterian College where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor is Sociology. After college, she moved to Charleston and attened the Esthetic program at Charleston Cosmetology Institute. She specializes in all body waxing as well as facials & body treatments. She is also highly trained in microdermabrasion. She is dedicated to discovering the latest trends in skincare as well as the traditional methods used for many years.
When she is not at work you will find Kristy, her husband, and their Boykin, Sumac on their boat enjoying the coastal waters of South Carolina. Also, she often travels to visit family and friends or simply to just see a new place.

Rebecca Luther
Esthetician

Rebecca Luther, our esthetician, was born & raised in Charleston, SC and has been working at Bellezza for 3 years now. She attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC majoring in Sociology & also attended the Academy of Cosmetology, gaining her licensure in Cosmetology.
She is a dedicated professional, constantly looking for new ways to refine and enhance her skills. She is passionate about facials, waxing & Bare Minerals Makeup and certified in Microdermabrasion, light therapy, and eyelash extensions. She is also our Eye Lash Extensions specialist. She is very detail oriented and enjoys making her clients relaxed; she also loves a challenging skincare problem to solve! Her continuing education endeavors take her to Atlanta, Charlotte, Florida, & Columbia.
Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys cooking, scrap booking, shopping, & watching “Grey’s Anatomy”.

Amy Gravley
Stylist
With 19 years of experience Amy brings a lot of knowledge and skills to Bellezza Salon and Spa. Her resume includes exclusive training with “Stewarts school of hair” from the Midwest upon moving to Charleston, SC in 1989; she took on advanced training with world known Francis Dubose of “London Hair.” She has been a vital part of Bellezza, as a team player from the day Bellezzza. Her specialties include highlights and color definition for women and that perfect look for men. Her services include everything from facial waxing, make-up applications.Her favorite thing to do on her days off is to relax on the beach, go fishing, working on her house/yard and spending time with close friends and family.

Gina Timpanaro
Hair Stylist
Originally from Long Island, NY, I have called Charleston home for seven years. My path to hair began with a variety of ventures including Art School, professional fashion shows and participation in movies. I obtained my degree in Cosmetology from Charleston’s Cosmetology Institute and I continue my education with Paul Mitchell classes on the latest styles and trends to keep a fresh edge. I love getting to know my clients and building their confidence with creative cuts and great color. In my spare time I love going to the beach and hanging out with my son, Milo.

Amber O’Neil
Salon Assistant
I have always had a natural obsession with hair since I was younger. I was born and raised in Newport, TN and have lived in Charleston for the past six years and over that time I obtained a degree at the College of Charleston in Theatre, in addition to getting a Cosmetology Degree at Charleston Cosmetology Institute in March of 2007. I feel like I have my hands in every pot here at Bellezza, including helping out with Nail Care, however my true passion is in hair color and getting to know all of our clients. In my spare time I am a Free Lance Stage Manager.

Brittany Linder
Salon Assistant
Born and raised on James Island I have been doing hair in some way, shape or form for friends and family since I was a child. I have only been apart of the Bellezza family now for a short time, but since then my passion for hair has only grown. I strive to perfect hair cuts and grab the opportunity to take new cutting classes. I graduated from The Charleston Cosmetology Institute in April of 2007 with a degree in cosmetology. I consider myself a team player often assisting our Full Service Spa in Nail Care. My goals are to master the art of color and to challenge myself with Bridal Up-dos.