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. Inge is motivated by providing superior customer service to her clients through continuous education for herself and her staff.

Her involvement in the industry includes Board Membership at Intercoiffure, where she has also served as the secretary. Inge is also a US Ambassador for Education for Life. In addition, she was a Regional Education Director for Florida with TIGI for 16 years. And, she is a part of the National Cosmetology Association. She was instrumental in implementing the Associate Training Program, an extensive training program for incoming stylists or recent graduates.

Inge plans to become more involved in education, as she expands her business. In 2015, the Salon Inga’ brand expanded to include The Barbershop by Salon Inga, a new concept in men’s hair care. This new venture allows Inge to provide men with the same luxurious and client-centric experience that she and her team have provided in the salon for the last 30 years.

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!

Inspirations & Motivations: 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.

Kaylee-Noel Brennan

Kaylee is our esthetician and joined our team in 2023. She has been interested in skincare and the beauty industry her entire life, but it was having her beautiful daughter that inspired Kaylee to go to beauty school and get her esthetician license. A specialty & favorite of Kaylee’s is the massage portion of the facial where they can truly have a moment of escape and relaxation.

Inspirations and Motivations: To provide her daughter a wonderful life, while helping her clients feel beautiful and glowing.