TINITA HARPEL
OWNER / COSMETOLOGIST
Tinita has been in the cosmetology industry for over 20 years. She originally moved to Austin from South Texas in 2000 and honed her skills in some of the best salons in town. At the age of 25 she opened her very first salon. She then moved to Los Angeles to further pursue her career in SFX makeup, working on photo shoots and productions. as well as many award shows & in some of Los Angele's most prestigious salons & spas. Austin was home and eventually she and Michael opened up VINYL Beauty Bar in 2018 with the mission of keeping the spirit of Austin alive. You can see here around town DJ'ing or singing in a few tribute bands including a Dolly Parton one! No one is a better host than Tinita, and that can be seen and felt the moment you walk through the door.
MICHAEL HARPEL
OWNER / RECORD GURU
Originally from Los Angeles (shhhh! Don't tell anyone!), Michael has been playing and enjoying and collecting music since before he could remember. He plays bass guitar mainly and is a Vinyl DJ around town. His tastes are all over the board, from rock and heavy metal to soul and funk and classic country. Nothing sounds or feels better than Vinyl records and he aims to keep the spirit alive by sharing and selling new and used and local independent records. Supporting local musicians is what he cares most about and what Austin needs if it is going to remain the Live Music Capitol. We're here for you!
LIZ FORFANG
COSMETOLOGIST/MANAGER
Liz has been a Rockstar Hair Stylist at VINYL Beauty Bar since January 2020. She has 15 years of color and styling experience. She specializes in highlights, balayage, and all sorts of fun colors. Liz is trained and certified in OWAY and Pulp Riot and enjoys using her knowledge to create exactly what her clients are envisioning when they sit in her chair. She has worked with all sorts of creators and musicians here in Austin. Liz is an OG Texan from the Houston area and spent a great time in Oakland before coming to Austin 5 years ago. She's a big fan of walking her dog and jammin' out to tunes old and new, anything from Operation Ivy to Three 6 Mafia to Billy Strings.
GABS GARCIA
NAIL ARTIST
Gabs is an extremely talented nail artist at VINYL Beauty Bar, with 2 years of experience at the salon and 4 years in natural nail care. Known for her gentle and knowledgeable approach, she ensures a comfortable experience while prioritizing nail health through dry manicure techniques and Japanese gel application. With a background in graphic design, Gabs undoubtedly brings a unique creative edge to her work specializing in simple dynamic hand-painted designs.
Gabs is also a certified professional in Kokoist, a premium Japanese soft gel system known for its durability, natural finish, and nail art-friendly formula.
Originally from Houston, Gabs has called Austin home for 14 years. Aside from doing nails, she enjoys making playlists, attending local shows, neighborhood hangouts and exploring hill country getaways.
CHA CHA SCOTT
NAIL ARTIST
Originally from sunny San Diego, Cha Cha has been calling Austin home (off and on) since 2018 and has been perfecting the art of nails just as long. She specializes in Gel-X and custom nail art that’s just as bold and creative as she is. Whether you’re after minimal chic or full on sparkle, Cha Cha’s got you covered.
When she’s not at the salon turning fingertips into tiny masterpieces, you can find her dancing to untz untz untz with her besties, reading, rallying on the tennis court, or hitting the trail. She’s all about good vibes, great conversations, and making people feel like their best, most confident selves starting with their nails.
ANGEL CHUMBLEY
MASSAGE THERAPIST
DOLLY PAWTON
R.I.Power Queen Dolly Pawton
The Spirit of Dolly lives on in all of us at VINYL.
The real Boss Bitch at VINYL Beauty Bar. Dolly ran the show and we paid her bills. This li'l pup had been around and seen it all. Her presence filled our hearts with joy and made all of our troubles fade away.
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LANAE ANDREWS
NAIL ARTIST
Lanae has been rockin' the nail art for over 4 years. She specializes in expert cuticle care, keeping in mind the health and beauty of your natural nails. She's also a master at leg massages, something that has guaranteed her return clientele. Lanae is excited to experiment with your nail art ideas and help bring your vision to life.
Originally from the Detroit Metro area, she has been in Austin less than a year but plans to here for the long haul.
When she's not at VINYL, Lanae enjoys hiking, watching horror movies, finding the dive-iest dive bars, playing cutesy Nintendo Switch games, and finding new recipes to cook at home.
Lanae loved visiting Portland, Maine and the Smoky Mountains and looks forward to seeing Norway, Iceland, and Mexico.
Some favorite records:
"Donuts" by J Dilla
"Sunbather" by deafheaven
"Xiu Xiu Plays The Music Of Twin Peaks"
DOUG MESH
MASTER STYLIST
HANNAH JORDAN
COSMETOLOGIST
Hannah has been a Rockstar Hair Stylist for the last 6+ years. She specializes in unique texturizing techniques such as razor cutting and intuitive, gender-affirming cuts.
Hannah is trained and certified in multiple color aesthetic systems such as Vivid Color and enjoys using her knowledge to create exactly what her clients are envisioning when they sit down in her chair.
Hannah's work has been featured in a Grimes photoshoot for designer Dion Lee as well as other editorial work.
She has been in Austin for 14 years, originally from Odessa. When not at VINYL, Hannah enjoys playing with her daughter Ava June and sewing.
Top 3 records:
Meat Puppets: "Up On The Sun"
Polvo: "Exploded Drawing"
Minutemen: "Double Nickels On The Dime"
Travel Plans:
New Zealand, Costa Rica, Baja Mexico, Europe