Meet Our Experts!
The Salon Bliss team consists of many talented professionals.
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Management Team
Lisa – Salon Proprietor
Lisa has three decades of experience in the beauty industry. She began her career in the industry as a Nail Technician and continues to service some of her original, loyal clients. Lisa is a graduate of Carthage College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Business Administration.
Lisa loves the salon atmosphere and especially loves Salon Bliss mission statement… Beauty, Love, Integrity, Serenity and Sharing. She enjoys giving back to the community by involving her salon in events such as Relay for Life, Earth Day, Breast Cancer, and the Gurnee Days Parade.
Lisa strongly feels education is the core of success and consistently encourages her staff to further educate themselves in the industry. She really enjoys coaching her staff to exceed in their career. She is constantly thinking of ways to grow and promote Salon Bliss. Also, she knows how important it is to reward their loyal clientele. They have a point program – Bliss Beauty Points, monthly website specials, weekly email offers, and much more.
When Lisa is not at the salon she loves spending time with her husband and two sons! Lisa always welcomes any questions, comments or suggestions; she considers her clients and her staff like family. And she hopes that your visit to Salon Bliss far exceeds your expectations!
Lisa
Salon Proprietor
Judy – Salon Manager
Judy
Salon Manager
Opal – Salon Coordinator
Opal is the best! Not only is Opal our “Mom” of the salon…she is a personal friend of the owner, Lisa Ruley, and was also Lisa’s very first client when she started doing nails three decades ago! Opal is instrumental in the success of Salon Bliss!
She gives an amazing shampoo, she orders everything for our stylist team to ensure that our clients receive an amazing service and is the best baker in town!
She always makes sure their are delicious treats on our coffee bar that she has baked herself! And don’t miss out at the Holidays when Opal truly out does herself with her Christmas cookies.
Opal
Salon Coordinator
Lisa Nicole
Position Client Service Representative Manager
Lisa Nicole
Client Service Representative Manager
Client Service Representatives
Brian – Client Service Representative
Brian
Client Service Representative
Emma – Client Service Representative
Emma
Client Service Representative
Ligaya – Client Service Representative
Ligaya
Client Service Representative
Rachel- Client Service Representative
Rachel
Client Service Representative
Styling Team
Tanja
Position: Creative Director/ L’Oreal Professionnel Regional Educator / Stylist / Microblading Artist / Make-up Artist
Length of Experience: Since 2004
Service Philosophy: My canvas is hair. My style is fearless. I believe that as a colorist, I create painting on a living, moving canvas… although admittedly it’s a canvas that has an opinion! I believe that shape is created by the equal marriage of cut and color. The color sculpts the cut. The cut is determined by head shape and so is color placement. So I move far beyond simply covering white or covering roots. I actually use color to create the illusion of texture, density and movement. I am an innovative stylist dedicated to making the ordinary extraordinary through vision and creative techniques. I have ability to combine creativity with wear ability. Hair is essential to beauty and the craft of hairdressing is what I am all about.
Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, especially my two adorable boys! Being from Bosnia, I have a strong connection with my customary traditions and enjoy Serbian dancing! I get my inspiration from reading fashion icon books!
Services Offered: Color, Highlighting, Artistic Color and Highlighting, Balayage, Corrective Color, Women’s Cuts, Men’s Cuts, Razor and Clipper Cutting, Razor Layering on long hair, Taming Cowlicks, Curly Hair Razoring, Clipper Cutting on long hair, Makeup Application
Career Enhancements:
• 1998-Theater Makeup in Winnipeg, Canada
• 2004-Worked on television, preparing hair and makeup for makeovers and talk shows on Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Channel 4 WTMJ.
• 2005-Razor Fundamentals with Nick Arrojo (from the hit show “What Not To Wear”) & “Cutting From the Finish” (dry hair cutting)
• 2006-“Color and Know Why” 5-day color class in NYC, 5th Ave. Redken Exchange
• Color America with Beth Minardi
• 2008-Hair Color Unplugged with Patrick McIvor of NYC, Aquage Pure Forms Haircutting, L’Oreal Texture Expert Event & Balayage In Salon Training
• 2009-REDKEN Certification – 5th Avenue NYC, L’Oreal Professionel Certification, L’Oreal Professionel 2 day Master Series, L’Oreal Professional Texture Expert,
Professional Memberships:
• NCA (National Cosmetology Association)
• CI (Cosmetologists Illinois)
• The Powder Group (Makeup Association)
• MAC Pro (professional makeup artist members)
Tanja
Creative Director / L’Oreal Professionnel Regional Educator / Stylist / Microblading Artist / Make-up Artist
Abi
Position: Hair Stylist
Length of Experience: Since 2018
Service Philosophy: I strive to bring happiness and fulfillment to each client that sits in my chair. My goal is to offer a modern style touch to everyone; making them feel refreshed and pampered. I focus on my client’s comfort from the consultation through to the end of the service.
Personal Interests: My personal interest include being a mom to my son, music to enjoy great moments, dancing to destress and spending time with my family and friends.
Services offered: Men and women’s haircuts, highlights, Balayage, Creative color and makeup
Career Enhancements:
Tricoci University Beauty Culture
Creative Cut Classes
Barbering classes
Abi
Stylist
Amanda
Position: Stylist / Nail Technician
Length of Experience: Since 2010
Service Philosophy: I strive to exceed my client’s expectations and make sure that each client has an amazing experience! I also want to make sure that they leave with a look that makes them feel good inside and out. I have a passion for this industry and I love keeping up to date with all the trends. I absolutely love doing any type of braiding.
Personal Interests: In my free time I love to take any yoga class I can. I also adore spending time with my sons and husband! I love to learn and grow.
Services Offered: Color (Balayage and Ombre), High/Lowlighting, Goldwell NuWave, Brazilian Blowout, Women’s Cuts, Men’s Cuts, Children’s Cuts, Bridal Styles/Updo’s, Braiding, Make-up, Manicures and Pedicures, and No-chip Manicures and Pedicures
Career Enhancements:
- Certified in Nick Arrojo’s American Wave
- Kerasilk Smoothing class with Goldwell
- Transformation Education with Bumble & bumble
- Aveda Styles for Texturized Hair Class with Tippi Shorter
- L’Oreal C.A.R.E. Business and Inspirational Class
- L’Oreal Color Class
- Trending Styles Class with Bumble & Bumble
- Aveda Texture Summit 2021
- Brazilian Blowout Certified
- Oribe Bridal Series – Styling for curls w/ Ashley Brecken
- Aveda Styles for Texturized Hair Class with Tippi Shorter
- L’Oreal Professionel C.A.R.E. Business and Inspirational Class
- L’Oreal Professionel Color Class
Amanda D.
Stylist / Nail Technician
Amanda Grace
Position: Stylist
Amanda Grace
Stylist
Breanna
Position: Stylist/Nail Technician
Length of Experience: Since 2016
Service Philosophy: “The best hair stylists never stop learning”. I have worked diligently over the past 5 years to develop my skills with the education I have. I can provide a multitude of services for my clients, and I am willing to do what it takes to make my clients happy. I strive for thorough consultations to meet the needs of each and every client. I will also provide goals regarding after care so we can maintain the perfect look.
Personal Interests: When I am not entertaining guests myself, I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends. I personally enjoy gardening and botany. My plants bring me peace and solitude after a long, exciting week at the salon.
Services Offered: Color, Shampoo Style, Men’s Cuts, Women’s Cuts and Facial Waxing.
Breanna
Stylist / Nail Technician
Bri
Position: Stylist
Length of Experience: Since 2011
Service Philosophy: My goal is to make sure my guests have an overall great experience here at Salon Bliss. I truly love making my clients feel and look amazing! When my client is feel amazing, I feel amazing too! I listen thoroughly to each one of my guests in order to give them the exact look they desire. I believe continuing my education is extremely important in my career because the industry and trends are constantly changing.
Services Offered: Color services, High/lowlights, Woman’s Cuts, Men’s Cuts, Razor Cuts, Nick Arrojo’s American Wave, Bridal Style/Updo’s, Manicures and Pedicures, No-chip Manicures and Pedicures, and Make-up
Career Enhancements:
• L’Oreal C.A.R.E. Business and Inspirational Class
• Certified in Nick Arrojo’s American Wave
• Artistic Color Class with Jo Blackwell
• Mirabella Make-up Class
• Bumble & Bumble Trending Styles Class
• CND Shellac Class
• Razor Cutting Training with Nick Arrojo
• Extensive Training with L’oreal and Aveda Color
Bri
Stylist
Brittany
Position: Hair Stylist/Nail Technician
Length of Experience: Since 2006
Service Philosophy: What I love most about my position is that when my clients leave the salon they feel better about themselves! My philosophy is to deliver the best service that and achieve the outcome my client’s desire! I take my time to ensure that my client is satisfied!
Personal Interests: I really enjoy spending time with my children and husband! I have a love for unique and distinctive fashion and enjoy experiencing new and different things! I like to venture out of the ordinary and think of myself as a creative person, especially when it comes to fashion!
Services Offered: Color, Balayage, Ombre, Highlighting, Women’s Cuts, Men’s Cuts, Children’s Cuts, Blow Dry, Styling, Arrojo American Wave, Retexturizing Treatments, Perms, Specialty/Wedding Updo’s, Manicures, Pedicures, No-chip Manicures and Pedicures, and Facial Waxing.
Career Enhancements:
• Aquage Pureform Cutting Class
• American Crew Men’s Cutting and Styling Class
• Advanced Razor Cutting and Color Class
• Aquage Master Academy
• Aveda Spring and Summer Cutting Trends
• Day with Aquage, Styling and Cutting Class
• Business Training with Jen Planck
• L’Oreal C.A.R.E. Business and Inspirational Class
Brittany
Stylist / Hair Extension Artist / Nail Technician
Clarissa
Position: Stylist / Brazilian Blowout Artist
Length of Experience: Since 1997
Service Philosophy: When you look better, you feel better!!! My goal is to make every client look and feel more beautiful when I am done with their hair. I like to work with my client to decide on the best cut and color that will enhance their skin tone, face shape, and overall confidence. It is my job to educate and motivate my clients so that they can maintain their style by using quality tools and products chosen especially for them.
Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my husband, family and co-workers. I like to dance when I do get a free night to go out and I am a closet karaoke fan. I also take every opportunity to further my education and career with outside classes and seminars.
Services Offered: Color, Highlighting, Men’s and Women’s Cuts, Blow Drying, Styling, Facial Waxing, Specialty/Wedding Styles and Updo’s, Manicures and Pedicures
Career Enhancements:
•2015 – Certification GoldWell Salon Specialist/Educator
•2008 – L’Oreal Inspirational Color and Highlighting Techniques
• Aveda Skin Care and Hair Care Product Knowledge
• Aquage Master Academy-fashion photography
• Pure forms hair cutting
• Reactive hair cutting techniques
• Fashion Focus Hair and Beauty Show
Clarissa
Stylist / Brazilian Blowout Artist
Dawn
Position: Elite Stylist and Makeup Artist
Length of Experience: Since 1999
Service Philosophy: I have been in the industry for 17 years but I believe that change is good! I love changing styles and colors for the seasons, trends, and just to change your mood! I like to build a strong bond and friendship with all of my clients. I believe that you should always walk out of the salon feeling confident and beautiful! I also want my clients to stand out and light up a room when they walk in! I promise you will get more compliments than ever! I believe at home care is crucial, and I will make sure you have the right tools and products to keep your style rockin’!
Personal Interests: I love spending time with my two children. I enjoy working out frequently, camping, playing darts, and anything competitive!
Services Offered: Color, Highlights, Trend/Fashion Color, Balayage, Ombre, Fusion Extensions, Specialty/Wedding Updo’s, Women’s Cuts, Men’s Cuts, High Fashion Cuts, Razor Cuts, Wedding and Avant-Garde Make-Up Applications including Airbrush Makeup.
Career Enhancements:
• Certified in Great Lengths Hair Extensions since 2001
• Aquage Specialty Updo Class
• Certified through Dinair for Airbrush Make-up
• Specialty High-lighting Class
• Advanced product knowledge training with Bumble & Bumble, Aquage, L’oreal Professional, Aveda, and Nick Arrojo
Dawn
Stylist / Makeup Artist / Hair Extension Artist / Microblading Artist
Hannah – Stylist / Lash Extension Artist
Length of Experience: Since 2013
Service Philosophy: My goal is to create a relationship with each and every one of my clients, enabling them to have the confidence in me that I will provide the best hair and lash service every visit. I strive to give my clients the best experience possible, while also leaving them with results that are second to none.
Personal Interests: I enjoy spending my free time with my family and friends, snuggling with my Chihuahua Dixie, going for bike rides, or trying new restaurants. When time allows for it, I love to travel to warm and exotic destinations.
Services Offered: Color, Balayage, Ombre, Women’s Cuts, Men’s Cuts, Children’s Cuts, High/Lowlighting, Bridal Styles/Updos and Lash Extensions.
Career Enhancements:
Extensive Training with Aveda (Color, Cutting, Product Knowledge)
Trained in Sassoon Cutting Technique
Extreme Lash Extension Certified
Attended Empire Beauty School
Hannah
Stylist / Lash Extension Artist
Jean
Position: Senior Stylist
Length of Experience: Since 1986
Service Philosophy: I enjoy being with people and my goal is to make people feel and look better! I love color and I believe it’s a great way to change someone’s looks. Curly hair is fun for me to work with considering I myself have curly hair. I want every client to leave the Salon feeling the best that they can and I am happy to be a part of that process!
Personal Interests: Spending time with my family is very important to me. Also, I enjoy outdoor activities; Gardening is my passion.
Services Offered: Color, High/Lowlighting, Color Blocking, Women’s Cuts, Men’s Cuts, Razor Cutting, Children’s Cuts, Blow Dry and Styles, Facial Waxing, Perms, Specialty/Wedding Updo’s. I strongly believe in continuing my education because this industry is ever – changing. Education is the driving force to my success!
Career Enhancements:
• Crew Cutting for Men in Chicago
• Aveda Advanced Academy in New York
• Redken In-Salon Color Training
• Balayage In-Salon Color Training
• Aquage Advanced Academy
• Aquage Razor Cutting Class
• Aquage New Trends Class
• Aveda Product Knowledge Class
• L’Oreal Color Class
• In-Salon Up-do Class with Aquage
• L’Oreal C.A.R.E. Business and Inspirational Class
• Arrojo Product Knowledge and Motivational Class
Jean
Stylist
Jordyn
Position: Hair Stylist/Extension Artist
Length of Experience: Since 2013
Service Philosophy:
It is my goal to make sure every client leaves having had the best experience possible. I want my clients to walk out of the salon looking and feeling like a million bucks. I studied at a Redken premiere school called the Salon Professional Academy where I learned giving a thorough consultation is the first step to a successful service.
Personal Interests: In my free time I love spending time with my family and friends while also traveling when I have the time. I love a good night out for dinner, or a day shopping with my friends. You’ll usually find me out and about with my cute little daughter on my hip, Mila. She is the sweetest, happiest, most smiley little baby!
Services Offered: Color, Balayage, Baby lighting, Cuts, Brazilian Blowouts, Tape in Extensions, Sew-In Extensions and Bridal Styles/Updos.
Career Enhancements:
• Brazilian Blowout Certified
• Hotheads Extensions Certified
• DonnaBella Extension Certified
• Oribe Training
• L’Oreal C.A.R.E Business and Inspiration Class
• Bumble&Bumble Trending Cuts Class
• Motivational Class with Jen Planck
• Strictly Business with Jo Blackwell
• Goldwell Color Class
Jordyn
Stylist / Hair Extension Artist
Lexi
Position: Hair Stylist
Length of Experience: since 2011
Service Philosophy: “I am an artist, your hair is my canvas, let’s make a masterpiece.” I strive to make every client’s visit personalized and memorable. I take pride in not only educating myself, but also educating my clients. We will have a thorough consultation discussing any concerns and together we will come up with solutions for your hair. My goal is that when you leave you will look and feel confident in your fresh style. With the right instructions and products, I ensure that you can recreate your style at home. My mission is to have you exuding confidence, inside an out!
Personal Interests: I love spending time with my dog Loretta, and going on random adventures with my friends and boyfriend. I also love watching sports, especially my Chicago teams: The Bears, Cubs, and Hawks.
Services Offered: Razor Cuts, Curly Cuts, Women’s Cuts, Men’s Cuts, Balayage, Ombre, Foils, Color, Specialty/Wedding Up-dos, High Fashion Cuts and Colors, and Blow-outs.
Enhancements:
• Vidal Sassoon Trained
• Sam Villa Styling Class
• Certified in Babe Extensions
• Balayage Training
• Kerasilk Training
• Razor Cut Advanced Education
• Curly Haircut Advanced Training.
Lexi
Stylist
Lindsey
Position Stylist/Nail Technician
Experience: Since 2015
I have always had this dream of being an artist. I was always painting and drawing as a way to express myself. I never felt like I fit in with anyone until I went to Cosmetology school and was surrounded by other artists. Making my clients feel great about their appearance is what I strive for. I started as wanting to be a nail technician like my grandmother, but my knowledge of color and painting led to me becoming a hair artist as well.
I have found so much happiness doing what I love every single day- I never want to stop learning new techniques and am always ready for new challenges!
Personal interests: When I am not at the salon or at home cuddling with my two cats, I enjoy going to the gym, listening to rock music and taking care of myself. I am happiest whenever I can be outside or around my friends and family!
Services Offered: Women’s Cuts, Men’s cuts, Children’s cuts, Curly or straight hair, Razor cuts, Foils, Balayage, Ombré, Pixie cuts, Special Occasion Styles, Blow outs, Facial Waxing, Classic Manicures, No-chip Manicures, Pedicures, Brazilian Blowouts.
Continued Education:
CND Certified
Brazilian Blowout Certified
Oribe Signature Cut by Adam Livermore
Sam Villa Cutting Techniques for Razor, Shear and Men’s hair blending
Lindsey
Stylist/Nail Technician
Lupe
Position: Stylist / Goldwell Master Colorist Technician / L’Oreal Professionnel Accredited Color Specialist
Length of Experience: Since 1997
Service Philosophy: I believe in making my client not only look but also feel their best every time they come to see me! This is my promise to you. I guarantee the quality of my work. I make it a point to receive the best education available, and keep up with current trends, and product knowledge. I strive for success in every aspect of my career. Building strong relationships with my clients is one of my top priorities!
Personal Interests: I love to spend time with my husband and kids! I enjoy many outdoor activities such as going for walks or running outside during the summer! During my free time I like to watch movies or play with my kids! I cherish every moment that I spend with my family and friends!
Services Offered: Color, Highlights, Blow Dry, Styling Specialty/Wedding Updo’s, Perms, Men’s Cuts, Women’s Cuts, Children’s Cuts
Career Enhancements:
• L’Oreal Color Specialist
• Bumble & Bumble Product Knowledge Class
• L’Oreal Highlighting & Color Class
• Redken Color Class
• Expression Show
• Martin Parson’s Updo-Specialty Styling
• Schwarzkopf Color Class
• Hot Stone Massage Certification
• Soho Academy in New York with Beth Manardi
• L’Oreal C.A.R.E. business and inspirational class
• Razor Fundamentals class with Nick Arrojo
• Certified in Nick Arrojo’s American Wave
Lupe
Stylist / Goldwell Master Colorist Technician / L’Oreal Professionnel Accredited Color Specialist
Nikki
Position: Stylist
Length of Experience: Since 2001
Service Philosophy: I am dedicated to doing my absolute best in order to give you what you want! I strive to make each guest feel comfortable and relaxed while in my chair. Listening to my guests is extremely important to me because I love to give them that perfect look. I enjoy meeting with my guests frequently because I truly enjoy building friendships with each and every one of my clients.
Services Offered: Hair Extensions, Women’s Color, Highlights, Facial Waxing, Cuts, Blow Dry/Styling, and Brazilian Blowouts
Career Enhancements:
• L’Oreal C.A.R.E. Business and Inspirational Training
• Kerasilk Smoothing Training
• Aveda Cutting Training
• Aquage Cutting and Styling Training
• L’Oreal Product Knowledge
• L’Oreal Color Training
Nikki
Stylist
Nini
Position: Stylist
Service philosophy: I graduated from Mario Tricocci University 2018 and began my salon career at Salon Bliss later that year. Hair and makeup are my passion, so I love being able to educate my guests about products that would work best for their hair and skin types. I love working on all hair types kinky, curly, wavy, straight, fine or thick. I’m young and fun and am always learning new techniques and trends to always keep you in style. I love to take my time and give my clients the best hair possible because I love what I do and I’m always growing to be the best stylist I can be for my clients.
Personal Interests: Spending time with my family and friends. I am a dog lover, and lover of photography and taking photos, and I love music, dancing and food.
Services Offered: Balayage, Highlights, Ombre, Color melts, Special Occasion Styles, Make-up, Brazilian Blowouts, Women’s & Men’s Hair Cuts, Fades, Shaves, Line-ups.
Career Enhancements:
- Derek Zeno Color Boot Camp
- Brazilian Blowout Certified
- Oribe Signature Cut with Adam LIvermore
Nini
Stylist
Ondrea
Position: Stylist / Lash Extension Artist / Lash Lift Artist
Length of Experience: Since 2010
Service Philosophy: I enjoy inspiring and educating people to integrate wellness and beauty into their lives. I embody excellence through the mindset that learning never ends. Life is full of beauty, notice it, and be noticed. Come sit in my chair! I will personalize your experience and recommend quality products and tools so that you will leave with nothing less than a style that will make you feel beautiful inside and out.
Personal Interests: I love spending my free time with my husband and dog. We enjoy renovating and decorating our home. We also enjoy being adventurous by taking our motorcycles for rides with no specific destination! In my alone time I enjoy sitting and reading anything by my favorite author Jennifer Weiner!
Services Offered: Women’s cuts, Men’s cuts, Color, Highlights, Manicures, Pedicures, Shellac, Facial Waxing.
Career Enhancements:
• CND Shellac education with Holly Schippers
• CND advanced nails with Holly Schipprs
• REDKEN Blonding with Krista Lash
• REDKEN color with Patrick Fitzwater
• Advanced hair removal by Satin Smooth
• Xtreme Lash Certified to do lash extensions
Ondrea
Stylist / Board Certified Colorist / Lash Extension Artist / Lash Lift Artist
Sadie – Stylist/Nail Tech
Position: Hair Stylist and Nail Technician
Length of Experience: Since 2017
Service Philosophy: To be beautiful means to be yourself. I wish to bring out your truest self through your hair, make-up, and nails. I will help you find your perfect look whether it’s maintaining your current style or changing it up! I love having the ability to make my guests look and feel beautiful. My goal with every visit is to make you happy when you leave my chair!
Personal Interests: I love spending my free time with my family and fur babies. When I am out of the salon I am traveling. I have visited over 20 states and my goal is to one day visit all 50!
Services Offered: Color, Balayage, High/Lowlighting, Color Corrections, Women’s Cuts, Men’s Cuts, Bridal Styles/Up does, Manicures, No-chip Manicures, Pedicures and Make-up.
Career Enhancements:
Hot Head Certified
Masters of Balayage Class
Sadie
Stylist/Nail Technician
Tarin
Position: Senior Stylist
Length of Experience: Since 2004
Service Philosophy: I encourage all my clients to look their best and I love being a part of the process! I strive to build relationships with my clients and I love when they leave the salon looking and feeling amazing! I believe that making each and every client’s experience with me unique, fun, and exciting helps to accomplish a great style and a great relationship! I always try to keep up on the new, trendy styles by attending outside education classes, in this way; I am always up for anything whether it’s maintaining your look or changing it!
Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family and having fun with my friends! I love to go shopping and I keep up on all the latest fashion! I like having girls’ nights out and enjoy trying new things. Like most people, I like to vacation to warm destinations where I can relax and get away!
Services Offered: Color (make grey disappear), Highlighting (Balayage and Ombre), Latest and Trendy Women’s Cuts, Razor Cuts, Men’s Cuts, Blow Outs, Retexturizing Treatments, Specialty/Wedding Updo’s
Career Enhancements:
• Attended Aquage Academy
• Aquage specialty/bridal style class
• Trend color seminar in Santa Monica, CA
• L’Oreal C.A.R.E. business and inspirational class
• Bumble & Bumble styling and trends workshop
• Advanced product knowledge training with Bumble&Bumble, Aquage, L’Oreal Professional, Aveda, and Nick Arrojo
Tarin
Stylist
Taylor
Position: Hair Stylist
Length of Experience: Since 2014
Service Philosophy: I strive to exceed any expectations that my clients have when receiving services from me, while also listening closely to my clients wishes. With each client that I have the opportunity to work with I not only am focusing on their service but trying to connect with them personally and provide an exceptional salon experience.
Personal Interests: I enjoy spending quality time with my family, which include activities like traveling and camping.
Services Offered: Women’s Cuts, Men’s Cuts, Color, High/Lowlighting, Manicures, Pedicures, No-Chip Manicures and Pedicures, Special Occasion Styles, Facial Waxing, Make-up, and Barbering.
Career Enhancements:
Keratin Treatment Certified
Taylor
Stylist
Wendy
Position: Stylist
Bio Coming Soon!
Wendy
Stylist
Alma
Position: Shampoo Assistant
Alma
Shampoo Assistant
Zeljke
Position: Shampoo Assistant
Zeljka
Shampoo Assistant
Spa Team
Maryellen
Position: Spa Manager / Medical Esthetician
Length of Experience: since 1996
Service Philosophy: I have a “less is more” philosophy about beauty and believe every woman is beautiful! It is a great joy for me to help women realize their natural beauty and educate them to care for their skin, creating a care plan that combines science with lifestyle. I believe my credibility and integrity are my greatest asset and approach each client with a desire to provide quality and individualized care!
Personal Interests: I love to travel especially in Europe and the Caribbean. I have been studying French for several years and I am looking forward to a trip to Paris and the south of France this April! I also enjoy caring for my large perennial garden, hiking, shopping, decorating, cooking and looking for antique French markets.
Age-Management Consultant & Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness
Maryellen
Spa Manager / Medical Esthetician
Ania
Position: Licensed Massage Therapist
Length of Experience:
Service Philosophy: Getting into massage therapy was an easy decision as I have always been passionate about the human body. I’m always on the lookout for new techniques that could potentially speed up my client’s recovery or better my client’s overall health. The best feeling is knowing my client is leaving with a difference in the way they feel.
Personal Interests:
Services Offered: Swedish Massage, Cupping, Healing touch, Pregnancy Massage, Reflexology, and Integrative Manual Therapy.
Ania
Massage Therapist
Alexa
Position: Certified Esthetician
Length of Experience: Since 2018
Service Philosophy: You may recognize me from the front desk! I have been a Client Service Representative here for four years. I fell in love with Esthetics while I was working at Salon Bliss and wanted to make it a career. I enjoy making my clients feel beautiful and relaxed after every service.
Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my friends, loved ones and cat Craig. I enjoy traveling and am an avid foodie!
Services Offered: Facial & Body Treatments, waxing services, and lash lifts.
Alexa
Esthetician
Judie
Position: Esthetician & Nail Technician
Length of Experience: since 1988
Service Philosophy: I like to help people feel good about themselves! Also, I give them as much information as I can to get the best out of their skin. I believe in fighting aging skin every step of the way! There are so many treatments to revitalize the skin, improve skin tone and texture, reduce fine lines and hyper-pigmentation.
Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my husband and my three adorable children! I especially enjoy summer days at the pool! I am originally from Maine and I like visiting as much as I can!
• Md Formulations, Aveda, Epicuren, Astara & Skin Medica
• Specials Certifications & Advanced Classes:
• Hydra Facial Treatments/Edge Systems, Microderm, Peels & Red-Blue Light Therapy
Judie
Esthetician
Katie
Position: Esthetician & Make-up Artist
Length of Experience: since 2006
Service Philosophy: My philosophy is to help people with their skin by keeping it healthy and providing facials that will improve their complexion. I believe that consulting with people about their skin type is the first step to improvement and acceptance and I love being a part of that process. I love to wax and shape eyebrows! Basically, I enjoy helping people feel good about the way they look!
Personal Interests: I love spending time with my family, friends, and my dogs. I like to bike ride, go for walks, play volleyball, watch movies, and go shopping. I’m an active person who likes to be involved in what I do, whether it is work or play!
Katie
Esthetician
Kerry
Position: Medical Esthetician & Lash Extension Artist
Length of Experience: since 2017
Service Philosophy: I am a certified medical esthetician and lash extension artist. I believe in providing excellent customer service and a positive experience for each and every client. In regards to skin care, my goal is to inform my clients that by combining in spa treatments and appropriate at home skin care regimen, they will most definitely be able to see positive changes in their skin and feel more confident. I also love shaping the face with the eyes, whether it be eyebrow waxing design or providing lash extension services, both which impact the face’s appearance significantly!
Personal Interests: I love spending free time with my husband and four children. Traveling is my passion and Arizona is the state I would love to call home someday.
Kerry
Esthetician
Sylvia
Position: Massage Therapist
Sylvia
Massage Therapist
Nail Technician Team
Anna
Position: Licensed Nail Technician
Service philosophy: Deliver quality and friendly service while providing beautiful nails! What’s most important to me is to make sure my clients are happy and to learn their preferences so I can always deliver what they want, efficiently.
Personal Interests: I start my days with a morning jog in the park to kick start my day. I love spending time with my family and friends, and riding bikes and jet skis in the summer. I really enjoy watching my teenager’s soccer games and singing for my baby boy.
Services offered: Manicures/pedicures, No-chip manicures, and nail designs.
Career Enhancements: America Nail College – Nail Technician
Academy of Beauty Arts, Poland – No-chip and Japanese manicure
Academy of Beauty Arts, Poland – Manicure and Nail art “
Anna
Licensed Nail Technician
Katrina
Position: Nail Technician
Service philosophy: Having clients leave completely satisfied is my top priority! I’ll push you to try new things even if it’s as simple as adding a little glitter to your life. I wish to bring out your truest personality.
Personal Interests: This industry is my life. When I’m not focused on work, I’m spending time with my friends and family. I love pushing myself to try new things, which is why I’ll never pass up on a new adventure.
Services offered:Manicures/pedicures, No-chip manicures, Acrylic/Polygel Enhancements and overlays, and nail designs
Career Enhancements: 1st place for nail care in SkillsUSA Illinois competition, and placed in the top 10 of SkillsUSA national competition.
Katrina
Nail Technician
Mika
Position: Nail Technician
Length of Experience: Since 2019
Service Philosophy: I believe in customer satisfaction with my highest quality of work. I collaborate with my client to form new trendy ideas and put it onto their nails. Though some clients come to me for artistry or enhancement, I strive to inform clients about the service and how it will protect and supplement the integrity of their nails. I would love to furthermore explain how to easily maintain healthy hands and feet at home.
Personal Interests: I love unwinding at home with my two dogs and staying in to watch Netflix or Hulu with my boyfriend. I have a passion for yoga and meditation while also learning about chakras. When doing those activities, I feel I am at my best and my most mindful self. If I’m not doing any of those things, I am probably turning on music while singing and dancing to my hearts full content.
Services Offered: Acrylic Nails, PolyGel, No-chip, Manicures, Pedicures and Nail Art.
Career Enhancements:
Licensed at A+ Nail School
SPIF 101: Key Tips to Nail Art
Mika
Nail Technician
Sandi
Position: CND Nail Pro Master Technician / Stylist
Length of Experience: since 2000
Service Philosophy: To make my clients feel pampered, beautiful and good about themselves when they leave. It is important to me to have a caring and trusting relationship with my client. I like to encourage my clients to try new things. Education is everything to me. That is why I strive to be the best I can be for my clients and educate them so they can maintain their look at home.
Personal Interests: I love spending time with my husband, kids, grand kids and church family. I also enjoy being outdoors, swimming, riding bikes in Chicago by the lake, four wheelers and roller coasters! Some day when I retire I will travel the world to ride the biggest, craziest roller coasters there are. I love doing crafts with my grandchildren when I want to relax and I enjoy making jewelry.
Services Offered: Luxurious Spa Manicures and Pedicures, Classic Manicures and Pedicures, No-chip manicures and pedicures, Nail art, Acrylic Enhancements, Facial Waxing, Color (Balayage, Ombre), Women’s Cuts, Men’s Cuts, Kids Cuts, Eyelash Extensions, and the ever popular American Wave.
Career Enhancements:
• 2001-Backscratchers Extreme Acrylic Training.
• 2003-Bioelements Waxing Class
Creative Acrylic Class- Midwest Beauty Show
Natural Aromatic spa Manicures and Pedicures-Midwest Beauty Show
Nail Infections and Disorders
• 2006-Nancy Kings Electric Hill Saftey Class
Pivit Point Updo Class
Color America with Beth Minardi
• 2007-In Salon Aquage Product Knowledge
• 2008-Paul Mitchell Cut/Color Show
• 2009-Cosmetology Chicago
• 2010-Spring and Summer Collection and Trends
Redken Specialist / CND Enhancement, Rebalancing, Skill Building and Shellac Class
• 2011-Aveda Product Knowledge on Skin Care, Make-up, and Hair Care
• 2011-Aveda Foiling and Styling Class
• 2012-Joico Cut and Color Class
• 2012-Xtreme Lash Class
• 2013-L’oreal Ombre Color Class
• 2013-Mirabella Trend Make-up Class
• 2014-CND Certified Master Painter Shellac Pro
• 2014-Certified in Nick Arrojo’s American Wave
• 2014-Aveda Skin Care Class
Sandi
CND Nail Pro Master Technician / Stylist