our story
Gravity Salon Professionals is staffed exclusively by Senior and Master Colourists and Stylists who all have more than a decade of experience under their belts with advanced cutting and styling methods and precise colour placement. Gravity’s talented stylists pride themselves on being up-to-date with all of the latest hair trends and styles, including balayage, highlights, creative colouring and contemporary cutting techniques.
IVO TIBERIO
Goldwell National Technical Trainer / Artist
Master Colorist & Stylist
Owner of Gravity Salon Professionals
Ivo is a Master Colourist and Stylist and is the owner of Gravity Salon Professionals. Ivo has been a licensed stylist for 40 years, and has a deep passion for the industry . Alongside being a well-respected Master Colourist and Stylist, Ivo has also been an educator for both Goldwell and KMS, using his passion and knowledge to help bring new creative ideas and concepts to experienced stylists.
Ivo has taught a multitude of different courses, including the Hair Sciences program, where he taught fellow stylists about the science of coloring hair, colour placement, creative colour techniques and 3D advanced colour wheels; as well as the Hair Mentorship program where he actually taught other stylists how to be teachers themselves.
Ivo takes pride in pampering every client who walks through his salon doors. One of his favorite moments is seeing a client light up with joy when they see their new look—always with his signature stylish twist. Warm, welcoming, and passionate about his craft, Ivo loves meeting new clients and experimenting with the latest cuts, colors, and styles for every hair type.
JAMIE DENNIS
Master Colorist & Stylist
Jamie Dennis is one of Gravity’s day-one Master Colourists and Stylists, alongside salon owner, Ivo Tiberio. The dynamic duo have worked together both in the salon and in Goldwell’s educational setting for over 20 years, and they are still going strong!
Jamie is part of Goldwell’s North American Artistic Team and travels all over Canada to teach fellow stylists about creative colour placement techniques for anything from subtle balayages to bright Elumen shades. Jamie has created multiple successful educational programs for Goldwell that have been used to teach professional stylists at the Goldwell Academy for more than a decade, and actually created Goldwell’s longest-standing Canadian education program.
Alongside teaching in North America, Jamie’s talent and skill helped her to make it to the semi-finalist position three times in Goldwell’s biggest international hair competition, Colorzoom, and has also taken her across the pond to Berlin, Germany, where she represented Canada in the Colorzoom finalist round.
Jamie is very busy when it comes to being a Stage Artist and a Goldwell Educator, but she is equally as dedicated to the work that she does inside the salon. Jamie is a well-rounded stylist who loves every step of the process from applying colour and helping her clients relax with a soothing shampoo treatment to giving them a bouncy blow-out; but she is especially skilled in cutting and styling curly and textured hair.
Jamie is also an Elumen specialist and loves mixing and creating new colour hues on her clients. Another thing that Jamie’s clients love about their visits to the salon, is that she has a personalized lounge where they can sit and relax in silence and have quiet conversations with their stylist, creating a more intimate experience than you would get at your typical hair salon.
Jamie loves meeting friendly new faces and is always open to accepting new clients, so call the salon today to book in your personal styling experience with Jamie!
LINDIE BLACKWELL
Goldwell International Artist
Master Colorist
Master Stylist
Lindie Blackwell is a 10-time award winning Master Colourist and Stylist, who has a creative eye like no other!
Lindie is part of the Goldwell Global Artist Team, where she continues to travel all over the world to teach seminars, participate in live, on-stage hair shows and to help promote and launch new Goldwell products. She is also a colourist for Goldwell’s Ad Campaigns, one of her most recent ones being Goldwell’s new Iconic Brunette Line.
Aside from that, Lindie has worked Goldwell’s biggest colour competition, Global Zoom, for four years in a row, starting in Las Vegas, then heading to Stockholm, Barcelona and Toronto! Lindie is absolutely a valuable asset to the Goldwell team, and an even more valuable asset to Gravity Salon.
Between her jet-setting and teaching engagements, Lindie still always finds the time to come in and look after her valued clients. Whether it is maintaining their signature look, adding some flare to clients who want a small change, or completing a total hair transformation, Lindie uses her professional training and years of experience to give clients what they want, in a version that is best-suited for them.
Lindie enjoys creating beautiful natural pigments just as much as she likes mixing cool and fun new colours, so no matter what you are looking to accomplish, she will be able to do it while exceeding all of your expectations.
ESTHER TIMEWELL
Senior Colorist & Stylist
Hi, I’m Esther, a passionate hairdresser with over 30 years of experience, originally from Calgary (Korean heritage). My journey in hairstyling has taken me from Canada, to the UK, here I honed my craft, before settling in Barrie over 15 years ago.
I absolutely love what I do, especially when it comes to razor cutting on short hair to add fun texture and creating beautiful, seamless links in longer styles. Whether you’re looking for maintainable colour transformations, soft balayage, classic highlights, perms, or nourishing conditioning treatments, I’m here to make sure you leave the salon feeling your absolute best.
I also enjoy sharing professional hair care tips tailored just for you, so you can maintain that fresh-from-the-salon look every day. My goal is to ensure every client feels confident, refreshed, and excited about their hair. Let’s create a look you’ll love together!
PAUL RISKA
Senior Colorist & Stylist
Paul moved to Barrie from Thornhill and is eager to use his skills and charm to build up an amazing local clientele! Paul has been a senior hair stylist for 19 years and has always worked in the GTA right up until he joined us! Paul completed his schooling at Marvel Hair School in Toronto, and is passionate about continuing his education to keep himself up to date on the latest trends!
Paul has taken a number of different courses from Goldwell and other internationally-acclaimed brands for a whole range of different skills from cutting to colouring and even blow-drying.
Paul has worked tirelessly throughout his career to ensure that he has a well-rounded set of skills and can do anything from simple blow-outs, to up-dos and perms, cuts and colours and even a full-range of men’s barbering services. His absolute favourite thing to do though is colour in general, but specifically full hair-colour transformations!
Paul loves to exercise his creative abilities, and has done so many times by competing in many different hair styling competitions such as Hairapalooza, the Mirror Awards, Colour Trophy and even stage work for the ABA hair show! Alongside his skill and talent, Paul is super friendly and personable and loves getting to know his clients both professionally and personally to give them the best hair experience that he possibly can!
CHARLOTTE WALMSLEY
Senior Stylist
Char is high energy, bubbly and has great fun doing her job! She loves to connect with her guests on a personal level to make them feel their best not only on the outside, but on the inside too. Forever changing her own appearance, she’s always inspired by our industry. When not working, Charlotte has her hands full with a busy and fruitful family life!
VONI BARNETSON
Senior Stylist
With over 30 years of experience in the hairdressing industry, Voni brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and passion to every client she works with. Known for her attention to detail and commitment to excellence, Voni is constantly learning and staying current with the latest techniques and trends to ensure her clients always feel confident and refreshed.
For Voni, hair is more than just a style — it’s a powerful form of self-expression and a boost of confidence. She loves helping people feel great about themselves and believes that the right cut, colour, or style can make all the difference.
Whether you’re looking for a subtle refresh or a bold transformation, Voni’s friendly approach and expert touch make her a trusted favourite among clients.