About Us

Our Vision & Mission

Founded in 2013, The Hudson Hair Salon and Spa brings all the looks and feels like an upscale city space and combines that with the warmth and relaxing Muskoka ambiance. The Hudson is known for their exceptional customer service, wedding services, high standards and professionalism. Because of our incredible, talented staff and service excellance, we have humbly won over 15 awards for our service performance.

Every service we perform, we do to inspire and educate our guests in what we believe in.

Our goal at The Hudson is to create a warm and welcoming experience; along with using products of the highest quality and ensuring a caring, personal touch without canards. We feel the way to success is educating our developing and strong relationships with our clients and community.

Tasha

Tasha Knight

Tasha is Owner/Stylist of The Hudson Hair Salon. She is a master stylist who has been designing hair for over 15 years. Tasha began her career at Marvel College in Hamilton, Ontario. Tasha's on going commitment to become more successful in her career, as well as a desire to always increase her standards, has made her who she is today. She continued to educate herself further through several cut, colour and styling cl...
Tasha is Owner/Stylist of The Hudson Hair Salon. She is a master stylist who has been designing hair for over 15 years. Tasha began her career at Marvel College in Hamilton, Ontario. Tasha's on going commitment to become more successful in her career, as well as a desire to always increase her standards, has made her who she is today. She continued to educate herself further through several cut, colour and styling classes and has participated in many photo-shoots and off site weddings. Tasha uses her experience and knowledge of future hair trends to keep her clients up to date. With a number of Educational diplomas under her belt whether its an extensive colour course to styling, haircuts, updos and more, you name she's done it! Tasha has achieved the highest qualifications, and has been trained by the top salons and stylists in the world. Tasha's work speaks for it self. Being a extreme perfectionist, her ultimate goal is making her clients 100% happy and giving them exactly what they want. Tasha's main focus is to provide superb service and utilize her education for her clients. Tasha has an astute awareness of fashion trends and style, and is always more than happy to translate this to her clients with a charming, warm personable character. Education, fashion, travelling, style, art and music are what keeps Tasha excited and focused in her career. She is confident in her abilities and enjoys working with her team of stylist’s who share in her passion of the industry.  

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Mackenzie Ritchie (Receptionist)

Growing up in Port Sydney/Huntsville, I was always trying to keep up with my two older brothers! I started dancing at just three years old at Muskoka Dance Academy, where I discovered my love for creativity and self-expression. Outside of dance, I’ve always loved fashion, experimenting with different clothing styles, and expressing my personality through what I wear. I also love getting creative with crafts and fin...
Growing up in Port Sydney/Huntsville, I was always trying to keep up with my two older brothers! I started dancing at just three years old at Muskoka Dance Academy, where I discovered my love for creativity and self-expression. Outside of dance, I’ve always loved fashion, experimenting with different clothing styles, and expressing my personality through what I wear. I also love getting creative with crafts and finding new ways to express myself. My love for beauty and creativity led me to Alberto’s Hair Salon, where I spent three amazing years learning about the salon industry from John. After he retired and a brief move to Barrie, I realized home was where I wanted to be. When the opportunity to join The Hudson came along, I knew it was the perfect fit! I love being part of a team that brings beauty, creativity, and confidence together. I can’t wait to welcome you to The Hudson and help make every visit a special one! ♡

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Alicia Lumsden (Expert Stylist)

With a career in the fashion and beauty industry spanning 25 years, Alicia brings a wealth of experience, creativity, and passion to her work behind the chair. Her journey began in 2001 in fashion and film & tv, working in wardrobe and makeup before expanding into hairstyling in 2005. That same year, she began working with John Steinberg, building a strong foundation in the craft. She continued to refine her s...
With a career in the fashion and beauty industry spanning 25 years, Alicia brings a wealth of experience, creativity, and passion to her work behind the chair. Her journey began in 2001 in fashion and film & tv, working in wardrobe and makeup before expanding into hairstyling in 2005. That same year, she began working with John Steinberg, building a strong foundation in the craft. She continued to refine her skills through education with leading industry names, including L’Oréal, Vidal Sassoon, Saco London, and Sexy Hair. In 2014, Alicia opened her own salon in Toronto, creating a space rooted in sustainability, community, and a more thoughtful approach to beauty. Over the next 12 years, she built and operated her business, mentoring a team of hairstylists. In 2023, she became a Davines Educator, furthering her commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and sharing her knowledge with others. That same year, she co-founded the Positive Image Podcast with a fellow salon owner, exploring the realities of the beauty industry and business ownership. In 2026, Alicia began a new chapter, bringing her experience and passion to The Hudson Salon in Muskoka. Inspired by her love of nature, connection, and a more balanced lifestyle, she looks forward to building meaningful relationships with clients in her new community. Alicia’s approach to hairstyling is in creating natural, wearable looks that work with your hair, not against it. She believes your best haircut is one that feels uniquely yours and fits effortlessly into your everyday life. Her focus is on personalized haircutting and beaded row/ weft extensions, with an appreciation for all hair types, textures, and lengths. Her interest in hair health came from her own journey of discovering personal health issues, inspiring a deeper curiosity about the connection between overall wellness, hair, and the magic of how the body works. Whether she’s sculpting a haircut, creating beautiful extensions, or sharing her knowledge, Alicia brings thoughtfulness, curiosity, and a genuine love of her craft to everything she does. She looks forward to welcoming you to The Hudson Salon and helping you feel at home in your hair.

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Carissa Major (Senior Stylist)

Carissa Recently returned to Muskoka and she brings with her 8 years experience in the beauty industry. Carissa is enthusiastic and inspired to continue to making people look and feel their absolute best by enhancing natural beauty. Carissa is always expanding her knowledge with further education with a variety of different courses. Carissa excels at blonding and balayages and her passion is happy healthy hair. Caris...
Carissa Recently returned to Muskoka and she brings with her 8 years experience in the beauty industry. Carissa is enthusiastic and inspired to continue to making people look and feel their absolute best by enhancing natural beauty. Carissa is always expanding her knowledge with further education with a variety of different courses. Carissa excels at blonding and balayages and her passion is happy healthy hair. Carissa will be able to discern or guide you to get as close as possible to your hair goals. She loves working in a career that lets her express her love for hair and allows her to meet and connect with new people everyday.

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Kirsten Donald (Expert Stylist)

Kirsten is a highly motivated stylist with elite training and professional skills. Originally from Huntsville,  she graduated from Marvel College and also trained in Glasgow, Scotland,  developing her skills in one of  the city’s top, west end salons. Multi-skilled and focused on matching her client’s needs and lifestyles, she is also recognized for her expertise in Wedding Hair. Looking to add to her experien...
Kirsten is a highly motivated stylist with elite training and professional skills. Originally from Huntsville,  she graduated from Marvel College and also trained in Glasgow, Scotland,  developing her skills in one of  the city’s top, west end salons. Multi-skilled and focused on matching her client’s needs and lifestyles, she is also recognized for her expertise in Wedding Hair. Looking to add to her experience she moved to Vancouver in 2012, where she worked extensively with La Biosthetique at their flagship salon. Kirsten continuously enhances her technical skills and recently joined the education team at Living Proof, satisfying both her  passion for healthy hair and allowing her to share her expertise with others. Kirsten has ably demonstrated her talents and has been recognized as a prominent stylist  for Vancouver’s Eco Fashion Week, as an on-set stylist for TV productions and at numerous photo shoots for breakout and internationally renowned fashion photographers.   She was also “Hair Boss” for Wardrobe Apparel, an emerging boutique  fashion retailer in Vancouver. Having recently moved back to Huntsville, Kirsten is excited to join the amazing team at The Hudson and reconnect with the community where she grew up.

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Kristi McLellan (Expert Stylist)

With 15 years of industry experience, master colour training at the Toronto Wella Academy, and continuous education, Kristi has stayed current and creative in her career, and wants to give you hair that you love! Not intimidated by curly hair, she will teach you how to care for your hair, and style your curls naturally. Kristi has extensive experience with short hair, and really enjoys tailoring a cut to make i...
With 15 years of industry experience, master colour training at the Toronto Wella Academy, and continuous education, Kristi has stayed current and creative in her career, and wants to give you hair that you love! Not intimidated by curly hair, she will teach you how to care for your hair, and style your curls naturally. Kristi has extensive experience with short hair, and really enjoys tailoring a cut to make it unique to each client. Growing out a short cut? Kristi will work with you to create a plan, so your hair looks great at all stages. Everyone is welcome in her chair!

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