Karina Mauro
Karina Mauro is the founder and creative force behind Willow's Cove Salon, a luxury hair destination in Mineola, Long Island, where beauty, wellness, and community converge.
With over 27 years of experience, Karina has built a reputation as a highly respected professional specializing in extensions, balayage, curly hair, and precision cutting. Her work is defined by intention, artistry, and a deep understanding that great hair starts with trust.
Before opening Willow's Cove Salon, Karina founded Willow's Cove Boutique, a children's clothing brand rooted in care, quality, and community. While the focus evolved from fashion to beauty, the heart remained the same: creating a welcoming space where people feel valued, seen, and supported.
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Tanisha Jackson
Certified Extension & Curly Hair Specialist - Tanisha's love for hair started before she could even imagine making it a career. At just 5 years old, she was carefully finishing braid ends for her godmother, a small moment that sparked a lifelong passion. By 15, she was already working in a salon, and by 18, she made it official, enrolling in cosmetology school and never looking back.
Today, Tanisha specializes in transformation cuts and color looks, the kind of appointments where clients come in ready for a change and leave feeling like a completely different version of themselves.
What drew her to Willow's Cove was simple: alignment. After being introduced to Karina through a mutual friend, it was clear from the very first conversation that their values and vision pointed in the same direction.
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Gabby Lemus
Gabby has been behind the chair for over a decade, and in that time, she's built a reputation for doing the kind of work that stops people mid-scroll. Specializing in bold transformations, fantasy colors, and color corrections, she approaches every appointment as an opportunity to create something truly personal and truly stunning.
Color is where Gabby's heart lives. Whether she's crafting a seamless correction or pushing into unexpected, creative territory with fashion shades, she brings both technical precision and genuine artistry to every formula. She's also known for her beautifully executed long haircuts, particularly when layers are involved, a technique she believes makes all the difference, especially for clients with textured hair.
Why Willow's Cove for Gabby? It's the people. The team, the clients, the energy. She's seen firsthand what happens when someone sits down feeling one way and stands up feeling completely transformed, and that moment never gets old. Her goal with every single guest is simple: leave feeling better than when you walked in, no matter how big or small the change..
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Sharon Murano
Sharon's career began the way the best ones often do, with an early calling she never ignored. She started studying cosmetology in high school and has spent over thirty years doing what she loves, building lasting relationships with long-term clients while always making room for new faces.
At Willow's Cove, Sharon has earned a title that says it all: the Perm Queen. Her perms are fast, precise, and consistently beautiful, and with the growing wave of young men embracing the look, she's busier with them than ever. But perms are just one chapter of her story. Sharon considers herself a true short hair specialist, with decades of experience creating cuts that are clean, confident, and completely intentional.
One thing Sharon firmly believes in beyond the cut? The importance of regular deep conditioning treatments. She recommends every client who gets their hair done consistently make time for a hair mask at least once a month, because great hair between appointments starts with real care.
To schedule with Sharon, please call (516) 427-5100
Cathy
Cathy is a valued member of the Willow’s Cove team, known for her warm personality, attention to detail, and dedication to creating beautiful, wearable hair for every guest who sits in her chair. With years of experience behind the chair, she focuses on razor haircuts, fantasy color services, and polished updos designed to enhance each client’s natural beauty.
Cathy will leave you feeling refreshed and confident.
To schedule with Cathy, please call (516) 427-5100
Alejandra Flugel
Alejandra's connection to Willow's Cove goes back a long time. She first worked alongside Karina in Brooklyn at just 19, still in college, and was immediately inspired by her talent, charisma, and genuine love for people and the craft. When she learned years later that Karina had opened her own salon, going to work with her wasn't ever a question!
Her expertise spans soft, tousled waves, sun-kissed highlights, and elegant updos for weddings, special events, and everything in between. Her updos are known for their timeless, sophisticated balance of elegance and ease, and her gentle approach to working with all hair textures ensures every client leaves feeling effortlessly beautiful.
Outside the salon, Alejandra stays ahead of trends by constantly exploring new techniques and refining her skills. For Alejandra, Willow's Cove is more than a workplace, it's a reflection of Karina's heart, where every stylist genuinely cares about delivering dream hair while making clients feel completely at home.
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