New York Salon MIMI - Sugar and spice and everything nice If you've been thinking of having extensions, Mimi is exactly who you want to speak to. During her complimentary consultation, she can guide and suggest the correct hair extensions for you including her expert hair strand color selection. Before coming to New York, Mimi had recently worked in Boca Raton and in Fort Lauderdale on Las Olas Boulevard. Her color background has included numerous classes with Wella and Schwartzkopf color lines. She has a keen eye for style and is always excited about doing client makeovers. Mimi has received many certificates of completion for classes in permanent make-up, Chi Relaxers and Hair Extensions. I had the pleasure of working in South Miami for almost 6 years. Catering to a wonderful clientele including judges, doctors, CEO's amongst others and their families. :) While working in SoMi I was certified for Liscio Japanese Straightening, Hotheads Extensions and attended various continuing education classes (Color, extensions, relaxers, haircutting classes etc..) As well as keeping up to date with the trend by attending the IBS shows throughout the years.
	New York Salon ANIA MARIA - Reforming people through beauty After Ania Maria discovered her mission in life was reforming people through beauty, she began a decade of devotion to studying the feng shui of hair. Ania says, "I love people and connecting with their spirit while bringing it alive through their exterior". Her style expresses her unparalleled gift of connecting with her clients' individual physiognomy and unique personalities. Her career began at a luxury salon/spa in Connecticut and her loyal clientele base kept her there for six years. Over these years, Ania's intensive coursework (in Manhattan and other large hubs) included hands-on seminars in Wella's Colour Patterns, Toni & Guy Style, Nick Arrojo Razor Cuts, Patrick Cameron Long Hair Dressing, and Sebastian Cutting Techniques. As her passion grew, she was hand-selected to fly down to Miami to audition for an Advanced Hair School in London. Accepted to the Steiner Academy, she began studying the true essence of luxury services, personalities, face shapes, life styles, and designing the hair to harmonize. Within one month after graduating, Ania was recruited to styling aboard the Carnival Cruise Line based in New Orleans. During her year of sailing the seas, Ania was one of the lead stylists in the salon and hosted the make-over show that aired exclusively on-board. Ania's passion led her back to shore and to New York City. During her first year in the Big Apple, she tailored to the Mark Garrison Salon with Beth Minardi. Styling for shoots and shows for local designers, Ania also worked with Peter Som for New York Fashion Week, Spring 2012. Ania's belief: "We create our reality. Let it be beautiful, unique, and bold, yet subtle; personalized." Ania resides in the East Village.
	New York Salon KELSEY SMART - hair and makeup artist Meet Kelsey Smart, a hair and makeup artist with over seven years of behind-the-chair experience (five of those years as a sole proprietor). Graduating early from high school to start cosmetology school at the age of 17, the art of hair has always been a passion of hers. A great influence for Kelsey to work as a hairstylist came from the classes of John C. Simpson and Nick Arrojo. An Iowa native, she worked at her local area's first rock and roll-inspired salon, becoming well-known for her retro pompadours and fashion colors before setting her sights on NYC. Kelsey is a perfectionist who prides herself in making her clients feel better in their own skins, suggesting tweaks in the ol' hair routine or introducing a new blush color. Her motto is, "When you look good, you feel good". She takes that seriously, but her warm, Midwestern friendliness will put you at ease.
	New York Salon CHAI - Extremely passionate Introducing Chai, brought to you from the beautiful Park Slope Brooklyn, where she was born and raised. She is an extremely passionate and creative hairstylist and colorist. With seven years experience under her belt, she thrives on beauty and fashion. While she delivers fabulous and easy-to-wear haircuts for men and women, she specializes in highlights. The word around town is that her highlights are so thin and so close to the scalp that it looks like they are naturally growing straight out of the head! Chai's down-to-earth, encouraging and inviting vibe will take your experience to the next level. Her motto is, "confidence and courage is the beginning of a fierce recipe".
	New York Salon JAMIELYNN DE LEON - 10 years industry experience Jamielynn's esthetic is rooted by her passion for hair. Her approach is to deliver a look which personalizes for each individual. Jamielynn's career started 9 years ago in one of the top Salons in Los Angeles, Fred Segal Beauty Salon. There, she worked with an extensive team of hairdressers in Freelancing, such as Commercials, Photoshoots, and Runways. Jamielynn's experience in Los Angeles lead her to working with Celebrity Stylist, Ted Gibson, New York. Her ability includes Haircutting Specialist, Coloring, Brazilian Treatment, and Styling. Jamielynn's specialty in Haircutting for men and women concentrates on visualizing and communicating in order to achieve excellence. Her career leads her to working at a Boutique salon in the heart of East Village where her work was expressed on NY Mag, Yelp and City search.
	New York Salon JENNIFER LUNA - Looking good has never been so fun Jennifer Luna is known for her bubbly personality and her beautiful curls. A California native, she was born and raised in southern California. She grew up in Glendale and has plenty of experience working at a high end salon. Jennifer loves all hair textures but has a soft spot for curls. With 28+ years of having curly hair herself, she is your curly go-to girl! Jennifer has mastered her techniques in color and curly hair. She has an educational background in many hair color lines such as Alphaparf, Loreal, Wella and Redken and is certified by Tony & Guy and Devachan for curly cuts. Jennifer has transformed many highlights into modern day looks with Balayage. She has received special training and certification from Loreal with master celebrity Balayage stylist Nancy Braun. Jennifer Luna brings ease and comfort to your consultation and special care with her talent.
The Boss Lady!	New York Salon LOREAN CAIRNS - Color specialist Lorean has quickly become one of NYC's most sought-after hair stylists. Her approachable and open personality, combined with her flawless expertise and timeless interpretation of cutting-edge style, has earned her the trust of NYC's most prominent and discerning clientele. Beginning her career in Denver, Colorado at the Aveda Institute, Lorean quickly found a high demand for her celebrated work. She spent several years at an elite Colorado salon as lead stylist and color educator. Continually advancing her education at the world famous Redken Exchange in New York City, she trained with international Redken Artistic Director, Kris Sorbie. Her extensive career in hairdressing includes editorial styling for magazines and commercials, styling for fashion shows, and coloring and styling celebrities' hair for film and television in addition to having become a beauty and trend forecaster for several beauty publications, including Celebrity Style Magazine. She has been fortunate to be part of the hair teams at some of New York City's elite salons, including renowned celebrity salon Rita Hazan. Lorean has quickly built a loyal following and reputation as the "go to girl" for modern trends such as Balayage and Ombre hair color combined with fresh beautiful cuts, and in 2012 was named the "colorist to go to in New York City" by Allure Magazine. She is an expert at interpreting high-fashion styles and giving them a wearable, everyday application that keeps her clients coming back year after year. Following the success of the first Fox & Jane location in New York City's Lower East Side, business partners Billy Canu and Lorean Cairns quickly expanded the concept into San Diego, California as well as a second New York location in the East Village. The pair also launched a beauty and event brand in late 2011, The Finishing Bar- a beauty bar for nails, cosmetics, events and bridal parties. The pair look forward to more expansions in the coming months!
	East Village Salon NICOLE O'TOOLE - fantastic styles and looks Nicole O'toole - Styling Assistant both LES and East Village Page - under Lorean. Nicole O'toole has been assisting with creating fantastic styles and looks for four years now, and has found a passion for doing blowouts. A graduate of Empire Beauty School's class of 2011, she wants to solidify her success as a talented stylist and also is working on achieving her dreams of being a well-known stylist and colorist in New York City. "Nothing makes me more satisfied than seeing a client I blew out walking down the street with bouncy, beautiful hair and knowing that I did that!", says Nicole. She commends her co-workers and fellow talented stylists by explaining, "I adore working with such skilled and articulate stylists, who train and inspire me every day." Nicole is an outgoing and very open-minded girl, and is waiting for you to make an appointment to see her today!
	New York Salon ASHLEY DELEA - Make up artist/esthetician Ashley's passion for esthetics and make-up can be closely related to her upbringing in Brooklyn, NY. As a New York native, her outgoing personality promises you that working with her will be a fun experience. Her inspiration stems from her artistic background as well as having a mother as a cosmetologist. From a young age Ashley reflected her skills as a painter and mixed media artist to showcase talents in esthetics and make-up artistry. She relates her creativity closely to her roots as an artist, and has found that growing up with New York City as her backyard reflects her philosophies on make-up. Having a passion for skin and body care lead her to becoming an esthetician. She believes true beauty stems from taking care of the body and skin, and that is what reflects confidence on the outside. As Ashley recognized her abilities as a self-taught make-up artist as well as discovering an interest in body care, she continued to perfect her skills and studied at Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics. There, she studied make-up artistry under celebrity make-up artist Nicolae Rita. Continuing in her passion for esthetics and specific love for waxing, she attended the International Dermal Institute, where was became Speed Waxing Certified. Ashley specializes in eyebrow shaping and feels the eyebrows can truly help define the face, and she likes to bring her fun and chatty personality into her treatments and promises a fun and unique experience. Ashley's make-up artistry creativity stems from her love for New York street fashion and flair. As an esthetician, she feels a client can have a fun experience while feeling extremely comfortable and pleased with her services.
	New York Salon DONNA - The nail guru Donna is a highly talented nail technician with 21 years of experience in providing professional nail care services for upscale clientele. Donna attended Nail Technics School in Longwood, Florida in 1991. For two years afterwards, she worked in an upscale nail salon and managed to build up a clientele in a short time; her techniques and friendly personality led her to a great success in keeping a steady and loyal clientele. In 2000, Donna decided to open up a salon in Altamonte Springs, Florida, specializing in manicures, pedicures and pink and white acrylics. She is known for being consistent in her work and she pays close attention to detail, leaving her clients with happy hands and happy feet. She feels that every hand is different and no job is the same; every client she meets is unique, and that is what keeps her motivated. In 2011, Donna made a big move from Florida to New York so she could live closer to her family. She went right to work and found that the nail industry in New York had grown so much. "The clientele we serve allows us to expand our skills and add more color and art to the nail world," she says. It has been very exciting for her to work in NYC because Donna believes that manicured nails are a part of fashion, and the women of NY are not afraid to step out the box.