Salon Inga Leadership Team

Inge Handing

Inge has been involved in salons since she was 15 years old, starting with an apprenticeship at Bundy and Bundy Salon in Austria. Wanting to see the world and learn English,
Inge moved to the United States at 22 and founded Coiffeur Inga Salon (now Salon Inga) in 1988. Then in 2015, the Salon Inga’ brand expanded to include The Barbershop by Salon Inga, a modern concept in men’s hair care.

Inge is motivated by providing superior customer service to her clients through continuous education for her team but also herself as well. One thing she is especially fond of in the salon is hair cutting which includes being a certified Calligraphy Cut Stylist.

Additional education roles include: Regional Education Director for Florida with TIGI for 16 years. Implementation of the Associate Training Program at Salon Inga’ which serves as an extensive training program for incoming stylists or recent graduates. And to extend beyond the salon- her Signature Highlight Education program was launched this past year.

Her involvement in the industry includes being a member of Intercoiffure America/Canada for over 25 years where she also has served on the Board and as Secretary. Inge is also the US Ambassador for Education for Life for Intercoiffure Mondial. And has received the Knight Award, Officer Award & Cheena O’Searo Award within Intercoiffure.

Inspirations & Motivations: Ever changing trends, our Youth, Health & Fitness, Mentorship & Teamwork

Tanja Handing Catoe

Although Tanja essentially grew up in this salon, she has been a more ‘official’ member of the Team since September 2009. She has always had a creative side and started by freelancing in Makeup. With a background in the Media and Marketing world; Tanja was able to combine her creative and business minds and join on with her Mom as Partner. Also helping to open their Men’s Salon, The Barbershop by Salon Inga’, in 2015.

Like the rest of the team, she went through the Associates Training Program with her mentor (and Mom :)) and hasn’t stopped moving since! She currently wears a few hats within the salon but loves it because it keeps her busy and on her toes!

Loves completing the whole package with a range of expertise in Color, Highlight & Cutting techniques. Certified EasiHair Pro Tape-In Extensions, Calligraphy Cut Certified.

Inspirations & Motivations: Family, Fashion, Travel, Reading & Continuous Education

Victoria Slagter

Victoria came to our salon in the year 2000. After successfully completing our sponsorship program, she continued to grow and excel in all areas of the beauty industry. She specializes in many areas but her passion lies in the creative art of Special Occasion Styling and Hair Extensions.

In 2007, Victoria was promoted to the position of Team Director and serves as part of our Leadership Team.

Inspirations & Motivations: Family, Travel, Avant Garde Trends & Techniques

Kacie Fox

After going to college with the plan to work in education, Kacie decided to do something more creative. She went to hair school and immediately knew this was her passion.

Kacie started with Salon Inga’ in 2021, having completed the salon’s Associate Training Program and now resides as a full-time Stylist. She specializes in balayage & blonding services as well as special event styling. Cutting exclusive to Mid-Length and Long Styles.

Hand-tied extensions have also been recently added to her portfolio & she looks forward to offering more of these length & volume services.

Inspirations and Motivations: using social media to promote herself as well as keeping her craft trend relevant, home design, and fitness.

Laneice Malave

Laneice’s journey in the beauty industry began right after high school when she enrolled in beauty school in 2017. With a keen eye for art and a passion for creativity, Laneice found her calling in hairstyling.

She specializes in men’s cuts and fades, and she also loves exploring the vibrant world of hair color.
Laneice is also passionate about calligraphy cutting- she adores as it mirrors her love for drawing, allowing her to bring artistic concepts to life with hair.
Since joining Salon Inga in February 2024, Laneice has embraced the salon’s commitment to ongoing education.

Inspirations & Motivations: Travel, Pets ❤️, Art & Fashion