We are Team Volta Hair Space (VHS)
Founded by Kat Carmichael and Maddie Hille, Volta Hair Space (VHS) was born from a place of growth and the desire to challenge the traditional salon culture. What began as a name chosen with a mix of intuition and spontaneity quickly revealed its deeper meaning. In Italian literature, “Volta” represents a turn in thought — a shift in direction or perspective.
That’s exactly what Volta Hair Space represents: Our turn. A turn toward reimagining what a salon can be — a workplace built on education, inclusivity, and creativity.
We’re committed to raising standards for the industry, sharing knowledge with our clients, and maintaining a truly safe and welcoming environment.
Meet your stylists
KaT Carmichael
$130/hr + Materials
Kat Carmichael (she/her) has been drawn to creativity for as long as she can remember. What began as a love for art, painting, and playing with colour eventually found its outlet in hairstyling. Kat started her cosmetology education in 10th grade and went on to graduate from the Hairstylist Program at Algonquin College, setting the foundation for a career rooted in both technical skill and artistic expression.
Passionate about precision cutting and creative colour, Kat has continued to refine her craft through advanced education, including a cutting course with Vidal Sassoon, numerous Cut Craft classes with Wella, and earning her Master Colour Certification with Wella. Her talent and creativity have been recognized nationally, placing her in the Top 10 for Canadian Creative Colour at Wella TrendVision multiple times.
Inspiration for Kat’s work comes from many places and aspects of day-to-day life, such as nature, film, travel, music, and creative people. Outside the salon, music plays a huge role in her life, with metal and punk rock fueling her energy and artistic edge. She’s also a self-proclaimed horror movie lover.
Go-to drink: Vanilla oat latte
Horoscope: Capricorn
Favourite Hair Products: Leave-in conditioner & texture spray
Co-owner, Stylist + Colourist
Maddie Hille
$130/hr + Materials
Maddie (she/her) began her hairstyling journey in the bathroom of her family home, where creativity quickly turned into a lifelong passion. By 17, she had landed her first salon job and knew immediately that the hair industry was where she belonged. She went on to graduate from the Hairstyling program at Algonquin College, followed by a certificate in Salon & Spa Management the following year.
Driven by curiosity and a deep love of education, Maddie has explored many corners of the industry. Her career has included working as a brand ambassador for Label M, teaching at Algonquin College alongside her former instructors, backstage work at New York Fashion Week, and styling for film sets. Continued learning has always been at the core of her growth, taking her across London, New York City, Montreal, Toronto, Miami, and San Francisco to train with and learn from industry leaders. Maddie also established herself a clientele in Toronto, working as a regular guest stylist at BSH Toronto.
Outside the salon, Maddie’s enthusiasm for growth extends into her personal life. You’ll often find her rock climbing, biking, snowboarding, getting outdoors with her dogs, or slowing things down at home with knitting and gardening.
Go-to Drink: Hot unsweetened matcha latte with oat milk or a Kombucha
Horoscope: Aries
Favourite Hair Products: Air-dry creams & sea salt textures
Co-owner, Stylist + Colourist