About Us
Leah Graner
Owner | Creative Director | Master Stylist
Leah Graner is the Owner and Creative Director of Union Salon & Spa, bringing over 25 years behind the chair and a career deeply rooted in both artistry and education. Known for her precision, eye for detail, and ability to see the full vision, Leah has built her reputation on creating transformative, confidence-building results for her guests.
She spent a decade as a hair color and perm educator throughout the East Coast with Joico Professional and ISO Professional, training stylists in advanced color formulation, texture services, and salon growth. Leah also owned Studio 303 Salon in Englewood, Colorado for nearly a decade, successfully building and selling the business before relocating to the coast of North Carolina. It was there she discovered her true passion for developing the next generation of stylists through a hands-on apprenticeship program.
Leah specializes in blonding and foiliage, short precision haircuts, and seamless grey blending—including full transitions into natural grey. She is also Bellami certified in five methods of hair extensions, with a particular love for sew-in wefts to create soft, natural volume and length. With over two decades of experience in hair enhancements, Leah also brings a refined skill set in styling wigs, clip in hair extensions and hair pieces, offering thoughtful solutions for a wide range of guest needs.
As a leader, Leah is deeply committed to education, mentorship, and building a culture of excellence. She believes in training stylists not just in technical skill, but in confidence, connection, and long-term career success—making Union a place where both guests and artists thrive.
Outside of the salon, Leah enjoys life on the water with her husband and three sons, fishing and boating as often as possible. She loves wildlife—especially coastal birds—and spends much of her time outdoors with their three dogs and two cats, or in her garden tending to her collection of coastal perennials.
Abby Hazlett
Senior Stylist
Abby Hazlett is a Senior Stylist at Union Salon & Spa known for her effortless blonding, strong cutting skills, and ability to make every guest feel completely at ease. She combines creativity with a deep understanding of product knowledge to create results that truly fit her clients’ lifestyles.
Originally from Longmont, Colorado, Abby now loves calling Wilmington home—spending her time at the beach, fishing, exploring farmers markets, and enjoying live music with her boyfriend and their two dogs.
Abby specializes in precision cutting, lived-in blonding, and customized color formulation, with a particular love for big transformations—from bright blondes to rich, dimensional reds. She’s especially known for her ability to listen, remember the details that matter, and make every guest feel genuinely understood.
In her chair, the experience is relaxed, fun, and collaborative. Abby loves connecting with her clients—talking everything from local spots to reality shows, while also guiding them toward the best products and routines for their hair goals.
Outside of the salon, you’ll find Abby gardening, cooking, baking, spending time with friends, or heading to a concert. Her goal is simple: for every guest to leave feeling confident, excited, and completely in love with their hair.
Sierra Liewer
Emerging Stylist/Sugarist
Sierra Liewer is an Emerging Stylist at Union Salon & Spa. Originally from a small town in South Dakota, Sierra moved to Wilmington a little over a year ago and quickly fell in love with coastal life. She brings a calm, creative approach to every appointment, helping guests achieve effortlessly beautiful hair that's personalized to their lifestyle.
Before pursuing cosmetology, Sierra earned her bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. Her artistic background gives her a unique eye for color placement, balance, and detail, allowing her to create customized, dimensional results that enhance each guest's natural beauty.
Sierra loves balayage, blonding, and hair extensions, creating soft, lived-in looks that are both beautiful and low maintenance. She is also certified in sugar waxing, an organic hair removal method that's gentle on sensitive skin and perfect for an active, beach-loving lifestyle.
When she's not behind the chair, you'll likely find Sierra searching for shark teeth along the coast, thrifting, watercolor painting, or spending time with her two cats.
Whether you're looking for effortlessly blended color, longer and fuller hair with extensions, or silky-smooth skin through sugaring, Sierra's goal is simple: to help every guest leave her chair feeling confident, refreshed, and like the best version of themselves.
Maddi Powell
Esthetician
Originally from California, Maddi’s journey has taken her across the country—from working seasonally in national parks and ski resorts to finding her home here on the North Carolina coast. After settling in Wilmington, she discovered her passion for esthetics, and helping people feel confident in their skin quickly became her calling.
Having personally struggled with acne since her teenage years, Maddi understands how deeply skin concerns can impact confidence and self-esteem. Her own experience fuels her passion for corrective skincare, allowing her to connect with clients on a personal level while creating customized treatment plans that deliver real, lasting results.
Maddi specializes in corrective facials with a focus on acne, hyperpigmentation, and overall skin health. She loves combining advanced treatment techniques with relaxing facial massage and lymphatic drainage to create an experience that’s both results-driven and deeply restorative. Her favorite service is a 90-minute customized facial, giving her the time to truly assess your skin, personalize every step of the treatment, and provide the extra care that makes all the difference.
Her philosophy is simple: skincare should never feel intimidating. Whether you’re booking your very first facial or have been on a skincare journey for years, Maddi is committed to creating a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you feel comfortable asking questions and confident in the plan you create together.
When she’s not in the treatment room, you’ll likely find her outdoors. Maddi loves surfing, snowboarding, skating, boating, Pilates, yoga, lifting weights, or taking coffee walks with her energetic dog. Her love of nature and adventure has taken her across the United States and abroad to Costa Rica and Japan.
Her biggest skincare tip? Wear your sunscreen—every single day. According to Maddi, SPF is the foundation of every successful skincare routine and the most important investment you can make in your skin.
Maddi is excited to welcome guests to Union Salon & Spa, where she loves being part of a team that genuinely cares about both its clients and one another. Her goal is for every guest to leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, educated, and most importantly, confident that they’re on the path to achieving their healthiest skin.
“Beautiful skin starts with understanding your skin—and I’m here to help you every step of the way.”