More Than a Salon.
THE HEART BEHIND RAEVA
Some dreams begin with a vision of what a place could look like. Mine began with a feeling I wanted people to experience.
When I dreamed of opening RAEVA Mane Street Oasis, I envisioned more than a beautiful salon. I wanted to create a place where people could come together, genuine relationships could grow, and everyone who walked through our doors felt welcomed, valued, and cared for.
Just as important was creating a salon that puts its stylists first. A place where they feel supported, appreciated, and inspired to grow. Where continuing education, teamwork, and opportunities to build a successful career go hand in hand with flexibility, family, and a healthy work-life balance.
I believe stylists should never have to choose between loving their careers and living a fulfilling life outside the salon. When we invest in our people, encourage their passions, and celebrate their growth, we create something special for everyone who walks through our doors.
Rooted in the heart of Olde Towne Elkhorn, RAEVA is a reflection of everything I love about this industry: beautiful hair, meaningful connections, creativity, and a community that lifts one another up.
With love,
Lindsay Karella
Founder, RAEVA Mane Street Oasis
The Meaning Behind RAEVA
A NAME CLOSE TO MY HEART
RAEVA (pronounced RAY-VA) is more than the name of my salon. It's a reflection of the people I love most and the family that inspires everything I do.
The name RAEVA was created by bringing together the names of my daughters, Rae and Ava. I wanted the name of my salon to hold a piece of my family and remind me every day of what matters most.
And Mane Street Oasis? That's where I had a little fun with the name! With our salon located on Main Street in the heart of Olde Towne Elkhorn, I loved the idea of putting a hair-inspired twist on a name so many local businesses share. Mane Street felt like the perfect playful nod to our location and what we do.
The flowers woven into our logo and storefront sign are my son's birth-month flowers, a small but meaningful way of including him in this dream, too.
Every detail has a purpose, and together they make RAEVA Mane Street Oasis more than just a name. It's a little piece of my heart, my family, and the community I love.
A Place to Belong
My hope for RAEVA has always been simple: to create a place where people feel they belong.
A place where guests become friends, stylists feel supported in both their careers and their lives, and our community continues to grow through genuine connections.
Beautiful hair may bring us together, but it's the people who make RAEVA what it is.