Education + Experience
- Two and a half years in the salon industry (almost two years at Xiphium Salon)
- Bachelor degree in Business and Art from Aquinas College, Grand Rapid, Michigan
- Graduate of the Aveda Institute in Cleveland, Ohio
- Aveda seasonal trends classes
- Advanced cutting, styling and color classes          
 
Specialties
- Short haircuts
- Cutting naturally textured, curly hair
- Styling and finishing work
- Special occasion updos        
 
" I want to nourish beautiful hair.  I'm passionate about education and self expression.  I believe a great shampoo will make your day better.  I'm positive there is something artistic and creative in everyone."

In-Salon Color Educator    
 
Education + Experience
- Six years in the salon industry (Three years at Xiphium Salon)
- Certified Aveda Institute Educator
- Advanced color classes at the New York City Aveda Advanced Academy
- Assisted in teaching Aveda color classes
- Aveda Seasonal Trends classes  
 
Specialties
- Color
- Highlights
- Corrective Color
- Blonde Hair  
 
" I am always seeking knowlege and education to share with my guests and co-workers.  I believe my continuing commitment to education will benefit both my guests and my fellow team members.  I am passionate about giving each guest a unique look."

Education + Experience
- Four years in the salon industry (Three years at Xiphium Salon)
- Aveda Seasonal Trends classes
- Aveda Color Systems
- Men's Cutting and Color (2009)
- Formal Updo class (2009)  
 
Specialties
- Men's haircutting
- Short haircuts
- Cutting curly, naturally textured hair
- Foiling color placement
- Manicures and pedicures  
 
" I love creating shape and revamping hair for a fresh style.  I am passionate about helping my clients get excited about styling their hair and introducing them to new and current ideas that work for them."

In-Salon Haircutting Educator  
 
Education + Experience
- Twelve years in the salon industry (Nine years at Xiphium Salon)
- Innovative Cutting classes at the New York City Aveda Advanced Academy
- Assisted in Aveda cutting and color classes
- Aveda Seasonal Trends classes    
 
Specialties
- Conducting thorough consultations
- Cutting naturally textured, curly hair
- Creating believable, realistic hair color
- Educating guests on how to recreate their style at home
- Brow wax and design    
 
" I am passionate about continuously learning new techniques and ideas to share with my guests and fellow team members.  I love being able to create styles that compliment the individual and their needs."

Education + Experience
- Three and a half years in the salon industry (Three years at Xiphium Salon)
- Aveda Hair Color
- Aveda Cutting Systems      
 
Specialties
- Dry cutting
- Cutting long hair
- Creating dimensional color
- Manicures and pedicures

Owner
 
Education + Experience
- Twenty-eight years in the salon industry
- Internationally trained with Aveda as well as many other companies
- Former regional and national educator for the Aveda Corporation
- Volunteer and partner with the National Cosmetology Association and American Cancer Society for the "Look Good, Feel Better" program, which aids individuals who are dealing with the effects of chemotherapy
 
Specialties
- Designing and sculpting for the whole individual and body shape, not just the face
- Helping my guests discover their "hidden beauty"
 
" I am passionate about and inspired by people.  They are my "living canvas."  What a wonderful gift to be able to create beautiful art that lives and breathes!"
 

In-Salon Men's Haircutting Educator    
 
Education + Experience
- Five years in the salon industry (Four years at Xiphium Salon)
- Numerous local Aveda classes
- Advanced cutting and color classes at the New York City Aveda Advanced Academy
- Sassoon training at the Eric Fisher Academy in Wichita, Kansas
- Advanced haircutting with the Aveda Men's technical director, Kurt Keifner      
 
Specialties
- Haircutting with a focus on men's cutting
- Creating natural, dimensional color      
 
" I love people.  I love creating looks for people that will work for their lifestyle, but will also make them feel great."

Education  + Experience
-One and a half years in the salon industry (one year at Xiphium)
-Razor cutting class at Arrojo Expo in NYC (January 2011)
-Aveda Advanced Color Solutions with Aveda’s technical artistic director Ian Michael Black
-Aveda color/cut classes

Specialties
-Men’s cutting
-Blowdry styling
-Layering longer hair    
 
"I am proud to have found an industry to work in that appeals to both my artistic and nerdy side.  I take pride in helping my guests solve any challenges they may have with their hair.  I am interested in learning about my guests in order to create a personalized look just for them and their lifestyle."