Our Story
A Luxury Beauty Experience Rooted in Island Palms
La Palma Vita was created to bring an elevated yet relaxed salon experience to Merritt Island, FL where coastal inspiration meets refined beauty services.
Who We AreLa Palma Vita is more than just a hair salon, it’s a luxury beauty destination inspired by coastal living and refined style. With influences from Southern Italian charm and the laid-back energy of Miami beaches, our salon was created to bring a relaxed yet elevated experience to Merritt Island, Florida.
From the moment you walk through our doors, our goal is to create an atmosphere where clients can unwind, feel welcomed, and leave feeling their best.
Our talented stylists combine years of experience with a passion for continuing education, ensuring every service reflects the latest techniques and trends. From precision cuts to dimensional color and luxury extensions, every appointment is designed to create a personalized beauty experience from start to finish.
Meet Our Stylists
Carina Sasso
Carina Sasso, owner and master stylist of La Palma Vita Salon, brings over a decade of experience working in the New York Metropolitan Area and later Miami, Florida. After building her craft in two vibrant beauty scenes, she opened La Palma Vita in Merritt Island to begin the next chapter of her journey.
Hair has always been part of Carina’s life. Growing up, she watched her mother work in salons and developed a passion for the artistry and confidence that great hair can bring. Today that passion has come full circle, as they now work side by side in the salon.
Specialties:
Extensions | Vivid Color | Custom Color Transformations | Barbering | Keratin Treatments
Owner & Master Stylist
Carol
Carol is a Master Stylist originally from New York with over 35 years of salon experience. She specializes in precision haircuts, custom color, and texturizing treatments, helping clients achieve styles that are both flattering and easy to maintain.
With decades of experience behind the chair, Carol is passionate about creating personalized looks that enhance each client’s natural beauty.
Specialties:
Precision Cuts | Custom Color | Texturizing Treatments
Master Stylist
Mara
With years of experience in the beauty industry, Mara is passionate about helping clients look and feel their best. She enjoys creating personalized styles that highlight each client’s natural beauty and lifestyle.
Specialties:
Precision Cuts | Styling | Grey Coverage
Master Stylist
Join Our Team
La Palma Vita is always looking for passionate stylists who love creating beautiful hair and delivering an elevated salon experience.
If you're interested in joining our growing team, we'd love to hear from you!