MICHELLE SCHEE - OWNER, HAIR DESIGNER, COLORIST, EXTENSION SPECIALIST
Graduating at the top of her cosmetology class from SMCC, Michelle has now been in the hair industry for eleven years. While working full time to maintain her clientele, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management at SJSU. With an ever expanding roster of satisfied clients, this career driven woman continues to further her education and knowledge of the industry by attending as many conventions and seminars as she can. Learning new techniques and styles brings a fresh approach to her clients, and the motivation and excitement to stay at the top of her profession. In 2009 she got certified with Brazilian Blowout and Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment which have both been quite a success in the salon. Although Michelle enjoys coloring and highlighting just as much, her specialties are precision haircutting from short looks to long and hair extensions. Michelle has been a certified extension specialist for 7 years affiliated with Hairdreams and Balmain Hair Extensions. She also holds cut and color certificate training with Redken 5th Avenue, New York, and this fall she will be studying to become a Redken color specialist.
VANESSA ROCKEY - HAIR DESIGNER, SPECIALIZING IN PRECISION CUTS
Vanessa was nominated as a finalist in Euforas’ Stylist of The Year 2010 in the Make-over category. Her specialties include wedding hair design, precision haircuts, working with natural curl, dimensional and corrective coloring, and Brazilian Blowouts. She prides herself on taking the time to understand her clients lifestyles in order to create a look that works well with their face shape, hair texture and coloring. She has been a Regional Educator for Eufora since 2005 and travels throughout California teaching workshops in wedding hair design, salon professionalism, precision cutting, and styling techniques to licensed stylists. Being an educator has enabled her to learn new and creative skills from some of North America's premier hairdressers. Her extensive training also includes education through Vidal Sassoon Advanced Cutting, Eufora Foundations & Structures, Eufora Global Connection, and The Academy of Hair Color. She uses Kemon Nayo No Ammonia & Kemon Actyva Low-Ammonia yogurt based color lines and is a Certified Brazilian Blowout technician. For more information about Vanessa, her prices and current special offers, please visit: www.hairbyness.com
KRISTEN SAXTON - HAIR DESIGNER
Kristen has been in the industry since 2004 and graduated from Hayward Cosmetology. Her specialties include stylized haircuts, color for gray coverage, as well as highlighting, perming and straightening. Kristen is an elite team member for Eufora International hair products, and she just recently got certified with Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatment. Her clientele ranges in style from punky to classic styling and she works with all ages from kids to adults. Kristen believes in having a good standing relationship with all her clients and really likes to get to know you. On a personal note, Kristen really enjoys reading and golfing in her spare time, and is currently working on decorating her new house!
JULIE ACOSTA - HAIR DESIGNER, EXTENSIONS, COLORIST, MAKEUP, SPECIALIZING IN TEXTURED HAIRCUTTING
Julie is a premier hair & make-up artist located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. She has served Bay Area women and men for over twelve years now, with results worth boasting about. Julie is an artistic spirit who loves what she does and likes to think of hairdressing as an expressive art form. She graduated from California Cosmetology College in 1998. Her mission is to provide you with excellent service and a comfortable environment by offering a varied selection of services. Julie strives to be on the cutting edge of coloring and cutting techniques and strongly believes in continually educating and pushing herself to be at the forefront of the beauty industry. She guarantees her work and is confident she can meet your needs. Come by the salon and let her make you feel right at home. Appointments are highly recommended, but not necessary. Her reputation speaks for itself. Julie primarily uses Redken and Framesi haircolor products. For more information about Julie, her prices and current special offers, please visit: www.julieacosta.com
KIMBERLY KURAMOTO - HAIR DESIGNER
Kimberly first fell in love with the beauty industry while working as a makeup artist in Orange County, which led her to pursue her passion and earn a cosmetology license from one of the top schools in Southern California. After graduating as one of the top students she started at a high end salon specializing in color. She moved to the Bay Area in 2006, expanding her skills even more when she started working under a platform artist who taught her the mastery of hair design and pushed her to further explore the artistic side of the hair industry. Between working in the salon and freelancing in bridal hair and makeup, the last 5 years have been filled with amazing opportunities such as doing hair and makeup for commercials and has had her work featured in magazines. She has worked with product lines such as Goldwell, Pureology, Redken, Framesi, Carita, and Matrix. Kimberly believes that continuing education is the key to being a great hairstylist and enjoys learning new techniques and stays on top of current trends. She wants all her clients to feel like they have someone who listens and makes them look and feel their best. Her journey has given her a well roundness that helps make her a dynamic stylist.
Kimberly first fell in love with the beauty industry while working as a makeup artist in Orange County, which led her to pursue her passion and earn a cosmetology license from one of the top schools in Southern California. After graduating as one of the top students she started at a high end salon specializing in color. She moved to the Bay Area in 2006, expanding her skills even more when she started working under a platform artist who taught her the mastery of hair design and pushed her to further explore the artistic side of the hair industry. Between working in the salon and freelancing in bridal hair and makeup, the last 5 years have been filled with amazing opportunities such as doing hair and makeup for commercials and has had her work featured in magazines. She has worked with product lines such as Goldwell, Pureology, Redken, Framesi, Carita, and Matrix. Kimberly believes that continuing education is the key to being a great hairstylist and enjoys learning new techniques and stays on top of current trends. She wants all her clients to feel like they have someone who listens and makes them look and feel their best. Her journey has given her a well roundness that helps make her a dynamic stylist.
DANIELLE EPOLITE - HAIR DESIGNER, SALON ASSISTANT, AND FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE
Danielle comes from a long line of hairstylists and worked in the beauty industry for 7 years before deciding to follow her own dream of becoming a hairstylist in 2009 where she graduated from Marinello Cosmetology in Santa Clara. She is truly passionate about her career as a stylist and enjoys making people feel great about themselves by customizing a look for each client based on their lifestyle. As a certified Eufora Elite team member, she can answer many of your questions on the Eufora product line and help recommend the right products for each client. She continues to build on her education by taking multiple classes in cutting, coloring, & styling techniques which allows her to keep up with the latest Hollywood trends. Her specialties include blonde coloring, long hair cutting, special event styles, and mens' haircutting. When Danielle is not busy with a client, she assists the owner and continues to learn and observe all of our stylists in the salon. You may speak with her on the phone since she is also one of our friendly voices on the other side of the phone when you call.
Danielle comes from a long line of hairstylists and worked in the beauty industry for 7 years before deciding to follow her own dream of becoming a hairstylist in 2009 where she graduated from Marinello Cosmetology in Santa Clara. She is truly passionate about her career as a stylist and enjoys making people feel great about themselves by customizing a look for each client based on their lifestyle. As a certified Eufora Elite team member, she can answer many of your questions on the Eufora product line and help recommend the right products for each client. She continues to build on her education by taking multiple classes in cutting, coloring, & styling techniques which allows her to keep up with the latest Hollywood trends. Her specialties include blonde coloring, long hair cutting, special event styles, and mens' haircutting. When Danielle is not busy with a client, she assists the owner and continues to learn and observe all of our stylists in the salon. You may speak with her on the phone since she is also one of our friendly voices on the other side of the phone when you call.
SANDRA ASTACIO - HAIR DESIGNER, COLOR CORRECTION SPECIALIST
Sandra is the newest member to join our Hairchitects team. She became a stylist right out of high school in Puerto Rico where she received her training at the Caribbean Beauty Institute. She has been working as a stylist for the past 16 years, and has been working in the Campbell area since 2003. She's familiar with brands such as Sebastian, Redken, Schwarzkopf, Goldwell, and Framesi. Not only has Sandra worked in salons but in fashion shows and has also served as a platform artist for Sebastian. She loves both cut and color, and absolutely loves to do makeovers with your hair. Sandra is always up for a hair challenge; for people who think their hair can't be helped. She feels that listening to clients needs is very important to help them choose a look that is great for them and what fits their lifestyle. Sandra describes herself as fun - she loves to laugh with her clients but she also very professional. Please visit her personal website: www.sandraastacio.com
Sandra is the newest member to join our Hairchitects team. She became a stylist right out of high school in Puerto Rico where she received her training at the Caribbean Beauty Institute. She has been working as a stylist for the past 16 years, and has been working in the Campbell area since 2003. She's familiar with brands such as Sebastian, Redken, Schwarzkopf, Goldwell, and Framesi. Not only has Sandra worked in salons but in fashion shows and has also served as a platform artist for Sebastian. She loves both cut and color, and absolutely loves to do makeovers with your hair. Sandra is always up for a hair challenge; for people who think their hair can't be helped. She feels that listening to clients needs is very important to help them choose a look that is great for them and what fits their lifestyle. Sandra describes herself as fun - she loves to laugh with her clients but she also very professional. Please visit her personal website: www.sandraastacio.com
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NINA COOKE - HAIR DESIGNER AND COLOR SPECIALIST
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LENE FREID - HAIR DESIGNER AND COLOR SPECIALIST
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ALLISON SCHENCK- SALON ASSISTANT, FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE, AND HAIR DESIGNER
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BRITTANY YTURRALDE- SALON ASSISTANT, AND FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE
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